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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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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?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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simple answer = yes
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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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.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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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
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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A 4x8 sheet of MDF can weigh from 70 to 90 pounds.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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soaking wet it weighs even more
 
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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well i dont really think that if you are glassing that you will even use a whole sheet.
 
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