Difficulty Finding Enclosure

[keetykush 34]

Tried ordering an enclosure off the Fisher Custom site, then bad news comes. Something a long the lines of not being able to ship to my location and then I go to Audible Customs and they also can not ship to Louisiana at the moment. This is a big halt, as things were going so smooth.... while acquiring all the new equipment. I really don't have trust nor faith in the local shops around here, probably just as well off purchasing a prefrab from them but, I want to do things right. So if anyone knows of some legit people who could build me a bow and ship to Louisiana... that would be appreciative.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Tried ordering an enclosure off the Fisher Custom site, then bad news comes. Something a long the lines of not being able to ship to my location and then I go to Audible Customs and they also can not ship to Louisiana at the moment. This is a big halt, as things were going so smooth.... while acquiring all the new equipment. I really don't have trust nor faith in the local shops around here, probably just as well off purchasing a prefrab from them but, I want to do things right. So if anyone knows of some legit people who could build me a bow and ship to Louisiana... that would be appreciative.

You're in Louisiana right? How about contacting Quentin and going to pick it up? He's in Louisiana as well?

[bigrank916 72]

It sounds like you should delve into the realm of making your own with all the complications you are encountering.

Have you thought about purchasing a design from one of the guys here and building it yourself?

If not, what about craigslist? Im sure there is someone around your area looking to make a buck.

[bigrank916 72]

Tried ordering an enclosure off the Fisher Custom site, then bad news comes. Something a long the lines of not being able to ship to my location and then I go to Audible Customs and they also can not ship to Louisiana at the moment. This is a big halt, as things were going so smooth.... while acquiring all the new equipment. I really don't have trust nor faith in the local shops around here, probably just as well off purchasing a prefrab from them but, I want to do things right. So if anyone knows of some legit people who could build me a bow and ship to Louisiana... that would be appreciative.

You're in Louisiana right? How about contacting Quentin and going to pick it up? He's in Louisiana as well?

Quentin Jarrell If Im not mistaken.

[Thumpper 266]

I ship anywhere but shipping from Canada does cost a few extra $$$

[keetykush 34]

Audible Customs, was telling me something about an issue with taxing within the state at the moment. Pound That Sound is a nice option, but me building an enclosure is not an option, no tools or carpentry background. The enclosure is for a 15" lethal injection, needing to fit in a 2009 Charger SXT. I'm thinking 32hz for tuning, listen to mostly rap and want some nice lows. How much would shipping from Canada to New Orleans be(guesstimate)..... just saying it I'm thinking it gonna be costly.

[inkfx 3]

You don't need a whole lot of tools nor a backround in carpentry. I touched a jigsaw for the first time a few months back and built the box in my car. The first few cuts came out a little weird but I got the hang of it pretty quick. The only other tool I used was a drill.

[Julian 641]

most local shops can do basic boxes. it's not total rocket science. basic L port and some carpet with a whole in the face of it.

[thebiggmann12 14]

or just go to lowes or menards and buy some wood and have them cut it for you...then all u have to do is glue it and screw it together.

[inkfx 3]

or just go to lowes or menards and buy some wood and have them cut it for you...then all u have to do is glue it and screw it together.

Only problem with that is sometimes they don't cut the wood exactly to your spec.

[Notorious97200 339]

You could buy a design, or even have one for free, on the ssa site (technical section).

Then you could make a local shop or a friend build it for you to your specs.

Why can't you have one from Audibel ? You could come and pick it up without any shipping costs!!

[keetykush 34]

Audible is quite a drive out the way, and plus he said there was issues with taxing within the state. I like the idea of finding a free design and having another shop build it, making sure they have it clear on what I want... and I'm paying specifically for the design I will be giving them. Now it is off to the technical section I suppose, if anyone has any links to enclosure for a single fifteen, tuned at about 32 hz, and is suitable for the trunk of a Charger.. hit me up.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Give us your max dimensions of your trunk and then we can help you pick out an enclosure. The reward of building your own enclosure is priceless!

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

Thumper would be a great option if shipping dont kill you.

The mad has serious skills.

Quentin built a box for me and did a great job so if you could work something out with him that would e ideal.

[NB50 206]

I'd see if you could possible find a carpenter and see if they would do it for you. They would probably be cheaper then a shop and it would be pretty simple work for them. See if they have a smaller specialty wood store around you, I believe ones around me are named woodcraft, see if you could post an add on the bulletin in there to find someone. You could get a design from someone on the forum and take it to the carpenter with the wood and let them go to work.

[bigrank916 72]

I'd see if you could possible find a carpenter and see if they would do it for you. They would probably be cheaper then a shop and it would be pretty simple work for them. See if they have a smaller specialty wood store around you, I believe ones around me are named woodcraft, see if you could post an add on the bulletin in there to find someone. You could get a design from someone on the forum and take it to the carpenter with the wood and let them go to work.

This would also work very well. Bromo has a very good point. Most of the carpenters you will find have an abundance more woodworking experience than the shop installers might.

Check craigslist or something for a good carpenter and you can go over the details of an enclosure specs when you get one.

For people that dont want to/cant build an enclosure, this is a very good option.

[SpeakerBoy 64]

or just go to lowes or menards and buy some wood and have them cut it for you...then all u have to do is glue it and screw it together.

Only problem with that is sometimes they don't cut the wood exactly to your spec.

I got so pretty shady looking "straight" cuts

[keetykush 34]

I was thinking about using the XCON desgin provided by SSA but I probably won't need all the extra port area, so I think I am going to go with the build of the smaller Icon 15" ported enclosure. Tuned a little lower than I wanted, but going to 30hz from 32 hz shouldn't be too too audible... agreed?

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Should be no audible difference imo! Go for it!

[keetykush 34]

Word, well I got the 15" Lethal Injection on its way, two pairs of RE 6X9S, and I just took out the zx750.1 out the Civic. I left all the wiring in and I know this is probably a stupid question.. but we are all here to learn... any piece of metal the wires hit sparking occurs.... besides chance of getting electrical shocking, is there anything I should be worried about leaving the wires unconnected? Want to get the question to that answer, but still wouldn't mind some more feed back and opinions on the setup.

Went to the shop today to get an estimate, they were giving me some bullshit like I need to see the speaker and know how much it can handle. I told them of the subs capabilities and what I would be pushing it with but he said he would not give me an estimate. They wanted to know what kind of vehicle it was in after I told them I had sufficient trunk space... WHY THEY GOTTA TRY N STICK ME FO MA PAPER?

Edited February 16, 2010 by keetykush

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Is your power wire still connected to the battery? If so disconnect that, also tape the remote wire as that will have current going to it when the radio is on.

[keetykush 34]

Thanks for clearing that up, my pops just told me the same thing. I'm not driving the vehicle but I feel it is a little hazardous.

Edited February 16, 2010 by keetykush

[NB50 206]

It could start a fire. As old school said, disconnect it from the battery or I usually just pull the fuse out that is by the battery.

[keetykush 34]

All done with the fire hazard in the Civic, good thing all that is cleared up. So I'm expecting my 6x9s to arrive sometime this week, anyone have experience with the RE 6X9S?... Pretty sure they're the 3 ways. Going to be running to sets of those, and putting the lA Lethal Injection in the back. I'm going to have the shop build me the Icon box plans provided by SSA. Its the smaller ported 15" enclosure tuned at 30hz. Hoping everything goes smooth ....don't have a new head unit so I think I have to buy some part to hook it up to the stock one, not sure what its called at the moment( any ideas on hooking up to the stock head unit would be appreciative). I will be pushing the IA Lethal Injection with the zx750.1 and the charger has a bigger alternator then the civic so I'm curious as to how it will preform now. Will be buying a new head unit for it in the future.. any ideas on that? I'm just ready to get this all installed.. I'm curious as to how long on average it would take a shop to build a box. Sorry for the blabbering just stoked on the new set up.

[NB50 206]

Your looking for a LOC (Line Output Converter) to hook up RCAs to a stock head unit.

As for a new headunit what kind of features are you looking for out of it?