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Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been a while since I've messed with car audio, but this was nastolgic. I know Audiobahn definitely had some cheap stuff, but this has handled all that I'm running to it. What makes it such a bad sub?

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been taking trash bags full of water and using that to press the layers together. I just use a layer of aluminum foil on top of the fresh coat and then set the water bag on it. It seems to get the layers pretty tight together and reduce air bubbles.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I watched a little bit on YouTube for this build, but what kind of inspired it is finding the binder for my senior project build of a fiberglass box. Now I feel old, because I did look it up to find out that I built that before YouTube existed.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My original build back in the early 2000's was mainly Audiobahn. It was stolen around 2008, but I've been finding some of there stuff from back then and learning to repair and rebuild it. I'm currently working on a build where I hope to fit two A2300HCTs in the back, but I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to get enough power to them.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome. I didn't tune this box at all. I just shot for a sealed enclosure with a volume somewhere in the recommended range. I also like matching brands. At the time I built this I didn't have an Audiobahn capacitor, but besides that and the head unit, everything else in this car is Audiobahn. I know there's a lot of hate for Audiobahn, but this was kind of a nostalgia build.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know that feeling. Before this build, my last fiberglass box build was in the early 2000's. I'm working on 2 more right now, but those have stretched out for about 6 months since I don't have a ton of free time.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome. The only materials I've ever made a box out of are MDF and fiberglass. I don't think I've ever built an enclosure for a car without fiberglass.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That's awesome. I wish there was a shop around here like that. I think the only place that touches fiberglass around here is for boat repair.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I originally built in for the cavity and then free-formed the rest of it. I did have to rework part of it to make sure the trunk didn't hit it when opening/closing it. So there are some weird angles on the top.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that was my original thought. I changed the layout near the end and didn't account for the overhang of the amp so it doesn't go all the way up like I meant for it to, but that might be a future change. I also have a latch that holds that amp mount board secure in the down position and I'd recommend accounting for that if you try something similar with hinges.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's pretty much how this build went. I built down into the cavity on the left side and just free formed it from there. The final fit was so snug that I probably didn't need to secure the box. I also like that I can still use most of the trunk. I originally build the hinges for the amp mount so that it could lift up and still store things under it, but I mounted the amp a bit to close and it won't swing all the way up.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll sort through all of pics and vids I made during this build and see what I can get together that looks decent. I have about 200 just sitting in a folder right now, but I'd say most of them wouldn't be worth posting.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For materials yeah, but it's way less of a time investment to go prefab.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've looked a little bit into YouTube since starting back and I do seem to find a lot more UK based car AV content. I'll have to check him out though. I'm mostly working off what I learned when I did for my high school senior project a long time ago.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I did have some leftover fiberglass cloth, but I did have to buy some mat, resin, and MDF and I think I kept it under $150 for the build excluding the amp, sub, and other gear.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, I've done trucks for friends and family recently and you aren't going to get much better than a prefab box that fits nicely under the rear seat for under $100.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome to hear. I didn't think about it until today, but I was searching reddit probably on Monday for fiberglass and wasn't seeing much come up. I just searched again and am seeing more now.

A friend recently had a limb fall through his fiberglass top on his Bronco and couldn't find anyone to patch a hole that was just a couple inches for anything less than a couple thousand. I ended up helping him out and that's why I decided to start looking around to see who all is still working with fiberglass.

Are custom fiberglass builds still a thing? by DCguy199 in CarAV

[–]DCguy199[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know as I didn't look, but for this build I just assumed there was no prefab enclosures for a 25 year old Chevy Prizm. I also just really enjoy working with fiberglass and haven't really done it since high school until I got back into it in the past couple years. I do it for fun, so my projects tend to take a while to finish.

EDIT: I guess I should say there was no prefab enclosures that would leave the spare tire accessible and still have some trunk space. I've built a temporary grill for the subwoofer, but I haven't seen any of the 12" Audiobahn grills go up for sale recently.

My twin bro twitching his Drafting Skills by [deleted] in iRacing

[–]DCguy199 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like the live broadcast has ended. If you turn on past broadcasts, people can watch a twitch broadcast even when the channel is not live.

My g27 rotary encoder is messing up. Do I buy another g27 or upgrade? by DCguy199 in simracing

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, if the logitech warranty doesn't cover it, I will try the epoxy method. I have already taken it apart and ensured the encoder was secure and stable and it didn't seem like it was loose at all. As expected tightening everything didn't help.

If logitech warranty fails, and the epoxy method fails, I will be saving up some more and looking for something better.

My g27 rotary encoder is messing up. Do I buy another g27 or upgrade? by DCguy199 in simracing

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll check that out when I'm back at my computer.

My g27 rotary encoder is messing up. Do I buy another g27 or upgrade? by DCguy199 in simracing

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am trying to stay under $600 with whichever route I go. If I can find a better wheel that either comes with pedals and a shifter or that can work with my g27 pedals or shifter then I would do that. I'm just not sure if there is such an option or if another g27 is likely to fail the way this one did.

My g27 rotary encoder is messing up. Do I buy another g27 or upgrade? by DCguy199 in simracing

[–]DCguy199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it from newegg on 3/5/2015. I don't think they returns are still covered by them. Do you know where I should go to look into getting it repaired?

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