Alright all, heres a preview of my christmas project, adding a subwoofer to my 2006 G Coupe. Heres what i got:

1 Sheet MDF
Bondo
Fiberglass sheet and resin
Brushes etc...


Alpine 10" Type R Subwoofer (500/1500):

Kenwood 500/1000W amp:

PowerAcoustic PW2 2 farad capacitor (cheaper than the 1.2 farad...):

Tsunami 4 gauge wiring kit:



It looks really crude right now, but i was checking for fitment, the hole has been cut out and another layer of fiberglass and resin has been applied, ill update tomorrow. It should be quality and bump when i turn it up.

PICS:

 

well here we go. i got everything installed but the sub is extremely quiet. I havent sealed the box yet so im assuming i dont have exactly to spec air and ports, but i got a 500/1500 W sub, so im assuming it should shake the trunk somewhat...

Do i need a Line Driver? Is it needed? I have the kenwood amp that has the Speaker Level Input's but this seems to be my problem with the HU only putting out a little voltage. I have my settings turned ALL THE WAY UP, and its vibrating a little, but not making much noise at all...

 

Check your other thread, I bet it's a poor ground point for your amp.

 

Went back to college and left her sitting at home, not enough time to finish. Back to finish her, ive been sanding a lot of the resin today and filling in the gaps, now i have to decide whether i want a VIP look or a show car look.

 

I think you need a bigger capacitor. It's not storing enough power for your 10.

btw....I'm wearing my "Capacitors are worthless" t-shirt.

 

you didn't check the air space required before building?

 

I have the same shirt as posted above.

 

finished her about 2 months ago, but havent posted lol heres some of the final pics it is exactly to spec for the sub, and is sealed for clarity:

 

Turned out pretty good. Does it sound better now?

What's the plan for finishing? Paint, vinyl, carpet?

 

I'm interested to know how this went, too!

 

how much did you pay for that r series sub and where did u get it

 

UPDATE: The sub sounds AWESOME now, The box is perfectly sized for the sub, and I decided to turn up the amp and really see how she does. Finished the box too. Unfortunately i will be selling the box soon for a new setup with a 12". I might be finishing it again in black depending on peoples choices:

 

this looks great!

 

wowzers