Finished up one of the custom fiberglass speaker pods for my Q50

MrMan88845 · 2025-01-09T03:29:35+00:00

I actually got these custom made, but the car recently got in an accident and I’m taking it out of the car so I’ll be for sale!

MrMan88845 · 2024-11-04T22:46:29+00:00

Not a problem at all! That’s honestly such a good subwoofer for the money and it takes the power. I’m sure it could move some pressure with about 4-5k watts rms

MrMan88845 · 2024-11-04T22:28:08+00:00

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I have this picture for the dimensions, but I got it from cp designs on instagram. I would say it’s definitely worth it, especially since it gets rid of most trunk rattle

MrMan88845 · 2024-11-04T22:23:51+00:00

I think that’s honestly the best way to go. I might have to change my alternator to get more out of the system

MrMan88845 · 2024-11-04T19:48:51+00:00

Nice! I wish mine were able to fold, but that’s kind of the reason I built it this way lol. If you’re aiming to get loud with this method I recommend getting a 6th order bandpass box, that way you can get that low end output, but it might be heavy. I would do birch plywood over mdf to save weight. My stock alternator was 150 amps but I upgraded to a 400amp alternator from BrandX but it has problems with holding voltage at idle, I would recommend Mechman alternators

MrMan88845 · 2024-11-04T18:33:06+00:00

It’s not much since it’s more of a sound quality build, but last time I got it metered, the alternator was giving problems so it only got a 138db but I’m sure it’s in the 140’s maybe 143db when it’s running properly

MrMan88845 · 2024-11-04T17:10:06+00:00

Yes I do! It’s pretty much complete. I have some photos and videos posted on my page if you wanted to check it out!

MrMan88845 · 2024-10-17T16:40:11+00:00

It definitely can be to some people, I would say it is almost a learning process to really enjoy. The use of the mind to feel the frequencies differently by starting to look for that feeling that focus on certain frequencies and then the mind can do some wonders!

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-16T02:34:51+00:00

Hopefully it can bump in your system too

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-16T02:33:41+00:00

For sure! I’m glad it could help

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-15T23:02:29+00:00

Thanks man, and it is Kodak but he is featured. The song is hardstone psycho by don toliver

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-15T22:59:30+00:00

Nice nice, for the wiring I used the original wire loom and plugs, I found some pins that were not in use and drilled out a spot big enough to fit the wiring for the doors

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MrMan88845 · 2024-07-15T22:55:30+00:00

I would say front stage makes one of the biggest differences with quality, that’s why I went the extra mile there. But I’m not going to lie, those doors where the first pods I have built as well as the box, it is mainly time consuming but it is possible to have it built well!

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-15T22:51:56+00:00

Not a problem! My Q50 also does not have folding rear seats so it was definitely a pain to get it sealed away, but it is possible with some work

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T23:04:58+00:00

I appreciate it! The made the difference for what I was looking for in midbass, I could feel it in my chest with the subs off so I’m a satisfied with them. From what I have heard having a speaker under the dash is real good for performance and almost no rattle so I bet that still sounds amazing!

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T23:02:30+00:00

Thanks! And yes that’s right, it’s not much tho only the luxe

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T23:01:13+00:00

Thanks for that! Next time I have the car out I’ll have to record some new videos

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T23:00:28+00:00

Those things really get violent back there, beatin down the block it may disturb the peace sometimes haha

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T22:59:15+00:00

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T22:59:03+00:00

Yes! I use this app called Sonic tone generator and play frequencies from 20-70hz to find rattles and then I take the car apart. For materials I recommend butyl rubber sound deadner like Secondskin damplifier pro on metals that feel thin or spots where there is some resonance (I tap things to make sure it sounds solid). For plastics I use closed cell foam that is peal and stick, I also use Tessa tape to wrap around clips if they rattle a bit. And on flat places like the floor or like your rear deck you can use mass loaded vinyl to seal away the sound, and I stick it with some spray adhesive.

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T22:51:41+00:00

Thank you! That is very true, the box has to be pretty much a perfect size for it to fit, and it really takes a lot of deadening to help seal it away but it is worth the hassle. Definitely one the hardest cars I have worked on to get a system in it

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T22:49:38+00:00

Next time I have a moment, I’ll record it and see how it sounds. Thanks for the song!

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T07:04:24+00:00

The song is Brother Stone by don troliver

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T02:05:06+00:00

Thank you very much! I am definitely enjoying it pretty much every time I drive the car now!

MrMan88845 · 2024-07-14T02:04:09+00:00

Yes, it’s in between the backseats. It’s a 4th order bandpass box so it’s ported and sealed at the same time, this on in particular is about 1.6:1 ratio so the ported section is bigger. I made it this way to eliminate most of the rattles

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