Direction sub faces.

[MattB 0]

I am working on my enclosure, and am wondering which way to face the sub. I have 2 options with my limited space, either face the back side of the back seats, or face the rear hatch glass. If I go towards the rear hatch, I cant get much of an angle towards the glass, it would be about 3" below the horizontal line. Sub in question will be a 12" RL-p.

MattB

[mrray13 30]

u really don't need to angle towards teh glass firing rearward..

the general rule is facing back=louder , facing forward=better soundign..

imo, i don't notice much of a difference in which way it faces, though spl definitely changes. so depending upon what ur after, i'd say face it back..

what kind of car? jsut outa curiousity..

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[MattB 0]

It is a scion xB. The reason my space is limited, is because I have 2ea. 3gal airtanks for the bags back there too. I am able to get a 1.5' box in there.

Thanks for the response.

MattB

[mrray13 30]

ummmmm

please!!

but u'll love that rl-p in that box!!

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[MattB 0]

Ok, well here are a couple..

rear speaker pods I molded in.

dash area, 7" tft molded in by me

stereo is jvc kd-dv5000 dvd /cd/am/fm..yadda yadda.. I like it, and I can close the door on the cubby hole to hide it. (well, now you all know where it is, so out with that..

Here is a pic of the scion after I got the rear bags installed.

I actually changed shocks in the back, and it goes another 1.5" lower.

Here is a pic of the box so far. The center plate, is just for reference for the angle of the sub. The 2 sides will be where the amps are mounted. Then center area will be 22'wide. You see the big notch I had to build for the tanks...

MattB

[MattB 0]

..and sorry for the big arse pics..

mattB

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Sweet ride! All black with chrome wheels is so sexy! I just picked up the JVC 5100 and love it. You really can't beat the price, or the ability to record 1000+ MP3s on a DVD-R!

Wonderful choice in sub driver and you'll be satisfied most aiming up IMO.

[mrray13 30]

that does indeed look totally sic!! great job...

and i like the way ur box is working out..looks good to me!!

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[Supa_c 1]

Didnt like the clear back lights ?

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

nice fiberglass work

[MattB 0]

Appreciate the thoughts. I ordered the speaker yesterday, so may be able to finsih this weekend. Looks like I'm gonna be close on the mounting depth, might have to jack the top up just a little, we'll see.

...and no, clear tails just aren't my thing. Since I'm not doing a jdm theme, they had to go anyways

MattB

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

keep us updated with pix as you work on it

[MattB 0]

10-4

[Supa_c 1]

Appreciate the thoughts.  I ordered the speaker yesterday, so may be able to finsih this weekend.  Looks like I'm gonna be close on the mounting depth, might have to jack the top up just a little, we'll see.

...and no,  clear tails just aren't my thing.  Since I'm not doing a jdm theme, they had to go anyways 

MattB

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heh, shoulda smoked em

[ZeroSKtr56 0]

Normally I don't like the Scion, but looking like that with the bags makes it look awesome. Nice job.

[MattB 0]

Thanks for the compliments. Wait unitl you see the full laid out pics..it looks tight.

MattB

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[MattB 0]

woot woot..got the rl-p 12 in today.

..and WOW , that puppy carries some weight!

SO..gonna work on teh box more tonite, and my last box question is: Is there a certain amount of distance, or 'minimum amount' there should be between the bottom of the magnet, and a wall of the box?

[mrray13 30]

woot woot..got the rl-p 12 in today. 

..and WOW      , that puppy carries some weight!

SO..gonna work on teh box more tonite, and my last box question is:  Is there a certain amount of distance, or 'minimum amount'  there should be between the bottom of the magnet, and a wall of the box?

at least 1/2" IMO....more is better, less is okay...as long as there is indeed a gap there...and not necessarly for the magnet, but for the pole vent...(the hole in the bottom)

they are fairly heavy lil subs..lol..

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[MattB 0]

Here are some updated (today) pics. Should have the box done sometime this week- or at least, ready to paint, and upholster.

enjoy..

the side wings are where the amps will go..one on either side..

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Looking very good!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

looks great

[MattB 0]

Well, got the top of the box sanded, bondo-ed, and sanded agian. Loaded the RL-p, and gave it a test run. Now, granted, I am using a loaner amp that is not quite 300w, but i just HAD to hear it. I think my dissapointment is the box. I love the way it turned out, but as you can see in the pic below, due to my air-tanks, I had to raise the woofer up higher than I wanted to, so, I think what I am hearing is some cone noise..I dunno. I put up a piece of wood in between me and the speaker, and it sounded MUCH better. I should have a good amp in a week or so, and then I'll have more power going to it. In the mean time, I'm gonna try and think of another box design. Anyways..here is the pic..and I am open to suggestions on design changes, or confirmation that the woofer should not be that high.