G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Audio, Video & Electronics Post questions, reviews, and other general info about the G's Nav, sound system, or satellite radio

question about mdf?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:02 PM
Share
  #1  
newbieg35's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
question about mdf?
i was thinking of doing a custom fiberglass trunk..but i dont want the car to sag too much because of the system..is 3/4" mdf heavy?if used generously throughout the trunk?
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:03 PM
Share
  #2  
InTgr8r's Avatar
Staff ALUMNI (retired)
Staff Alumni
iTrader: (23)
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 21,095
Likes: 47
From: Toronto, GTA north
simple answer = yes
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:35 PM
Share
  #3  
waijai's Avatar
i.love.gold
iTrader: (51)
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,598
Likes: 18
From: Dallas, TX
Yes it's heavy.

If you're going to be doing a full fiberglass trunk, then you'll use minimal MDF...mainly for bracing & speaker rings.
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:37 PM
Share
  #4  
arrivalanche's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: las vegas
Originally Posted by newbieg35
i was thinking of doing a custom fiberglass trunk..but i dont want the car to sag too much because of the system..is 3/4" mdf heavy?if used generously throughout the trunk?
you wont see any sag though. my trunk is FULL and i got no ride height change
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:23 PM
Share
  #5  
el_duderino's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 782
Likes: 4
A 4x8 sheet of MDF can weigh from 70 to 90 pounds.
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 02:46 PM
Share
  #6  
amthar's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,464
Likes: 2
From: Raleigh, NC
soaking wet it weighs even more
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 1, 2005 | 03:35 PM
Share
  #7  
sofl_g's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
From: Fort Lauderdale, Fl
^ Not for long
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:38 PM
Share
  #8  
arrivalanche's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: las vegas
well i dont really think that if you are glassing that you will even use a whole sheet.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FS[Texas]: 19" OEM Coupe Rays w/ TPMS, Center Caps and Tires
JG_G35
19 Inch
14
Sep 19, 2015 09:04 PM
Alignment advise needed
migurus
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
3
Sep 5, 2015 09:39 PM
Oil leaks from multiple locations
UT G35
General Tech Questions
6
Sep 3, 2015 03:58 PM
Replacing Shocks and Bushings Question
TheBay
Brakes & Suspension
5
Sep 3, 2015 03:27 PM
Will this Y pipe fit on a 03 g35?
erich2780
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
1
Sep 3, 2015 03:23 PM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Audio, Video & Electronics
View Next Unread
Can the 05 Key and FOB be upgraded to the 06 Intelligent Key?



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:58 AM.