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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Custom Boxes

I've seen some nice custom boxes here on the site, 4080, etc. Just wondering if there's any demand for any other types of boxes? A friend and I can do just about any type of fiberglass enclosure. I currently have 1 12" in a box similar to the 4080 sedan box. I know, pics would be nice, but I haven't had time yet.

Let me know what, if anything, types of other boxes, etc. you'd be interested and we can build it (and at a reasonable price). Coupe or sedan.

 
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 12:40 AM
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If you made a stealth box like the one that BLKSNAKE built, then I wouldn't have had to build one myself.

Look up his site for a description:

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/ebay_blksnake/index.html

I'm sure there are other people like myself that would appreciate a professionally box like the one he has.

 
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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We will check it out, I'll get back to you.

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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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oh sweeet. yeah, i want a custom box. so far, the ones ive seen on g35driver.com have been too expensive for me. so im just waiting. and waiting. let us know.

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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Re: Custom Boxes

Gizmos_G35,
Thanks for the compliment. I'm very pleased with my sub enclosure.

The trouble with mass producing a enclosure like mine is that many G35 Coupe owners would have to relocate the stock BOSE amp and/or satellite receiver. My car didn't come with either so it was not an issue.

If I was in the market today, I would give serious consideration to the existing pre-built boxes mentioned in this and other recent threads. From what I've seen, they look fantastic and you'll be saved from parting with your G while a custom box is fabricated.


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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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Hey Ya: Since you're local, I wouldn't mind purchasing a box from you and your buddy for my coupe. I need a box for a 10" and if you can do it for less than the 4080 box, you've got my business.

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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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Pix of mine... =)
No need to relocate the amp.

I built mine (custom fiberglass, 7 layers) because I wanted more internal volume for my JL10w3v2. The spec for the 10w3v2 calls for ~0.6-0.9cu ft net volume. My internal volume was ~1.1cu ft so with the subwoofer displaced, it's ~0.85cu ft "net" internal volume. So if your box is ~0.9cu ft to begin with, you're running on the low end of what JL recommends and you'll have to add poly fill to bridge the gap to artificially add more volume.

When I have time, I'll try to post a DIY for those who want to build their own. Just to warn you, it takes a great deal of time. Mine took me about 50hours total for the amp/sub wiring/fiberglass enclosure... but WELL worth it IMO!! [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]



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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 05:28 PM
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Re: Custom Boxes

All--

Sorry for not replying sooner, busy week trying to get caught up so I can take off most of next week to go snowboarding, woohoo.

Moog, I'll pm you and I'm sure we can come up with something that you'll like. If you don't mind, we'd also be interested in checking out your trunk to see about building a stealthbox like the one blksnake has for other members.

Once we get a mold and we have at least a couple buyers, we can get these out pretty quick, 3 days or so...(my friend has far too much time on his hands.)

 
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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Blksnake,
I agree that if you put in a sub box like yours, then you'll loose the Bose amp, but is that really such a bad thing. If you're adding a nice sub, you're probably upgrading the amp at the same time, so it might not be as big of an issue.
I don't know how big the sattelite radio module is, but it could probably be relocated.
Of course if everyone was as smart as you and I and opted out of the Bose and saved our money for a nice aftermarket system, then the existing electronics isn't an issue.......LOL!

 
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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anything possible for my sedan? =)

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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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Nuttyprof -

Sure, what type do you need? I actually have a sedan so just let me know and we can come up with something. We should be done with my new box today so I'll try to get pics up soon. It's similar to the 4080 except the front is more contoured...

 
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Old May 25, 2010 | 03:35 AM
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wish you were in CA :P
whats the best price you can do for a box to fit a g35 coupe?? (if willing to ship)
10 inch subs
 
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Old May 25, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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wish you were in CA :P
whats the best price you can do for a box to fit a g35 coupe?? (if willing to ship)
10 inch subs
Hi, I'm not sure if you noticed but the last activity on this was in 2004. Since then, my friend who was building the boxes moved to another state and I may see him once a year, if that. Needless to say, we are no longer building these boxes.

You might check with a local installer for a custom build. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Thanks.
 
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