Zatrekaz's Custom Subwoofer Box & Amp Rack

Zatrekaz · May 18th, 2009, 04:31 AM

The next project is at hand: A Customer Subwoofer Box.

Thanks to everyone here that has helped me so far in learning what I needed to know to start this.

I plan to copy a design I found on Ebay that has the subs in a sealed box facing backwards out the trunk. This design also has a "flush" look that makes it look seamless inside the trunk.

I am also going to be incorperating an Amp rack into this. However I have not decided on where yet.

My goal for the project is to stay under $100 in total cost.

Zatrekaz · May 18th, 2009, 04:32 AM

5/17/09 Update:

Started tearing apart the old box today to get my subs out. I also cleaned the underside of the carpet, and plan to clean inside the trunk really well tomorrow and begin my mesurements...

I leave you for now with pics of DESTRUCTION!

Lefty · May 18th, 2009, 08:33 AM

Way to take that box out gently, neatly, and cleanly...

.....

Zatrekaz · May 18th, 2009, 11:39 AM

Haha, there was no other way. The only way to get that thing in and out was through the back seat which, as you can see, is now blocked.

I just hope I can build this box big enough for the internal volume, yet small enough to fit through the trunk.

Zatrekaz · May 18th, 2009, 12:07 PM

The only place I can find MDF Board is Lowes.. and this is the link:

3/4X49X97" MDF

Coming in at 3/4" x 4ft x 8ft for $25 each.

Hopefully I can make a full box from one sheet... gonna get the sizes I need and get Lowes to cut it when I buy it.

TotoGT06 · May 18th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Home Depot has MDF board for cheap. Cant remember how much though. Ive used it anytime ive built my boxes, 1 sheet should be more than enough

Zatrekaz · May 18th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by TotoGT06

Home Depot has MDF board for cheap. Cant remember how much though. Ive used it anytime ive built my boxes, 1 sheet should be more than enough

Will prolly call them tomorrow and ask. I am being very evil and talking to the makers of the box I want to build asking for dimensions. I used the excuse of having an amp rack I custom made that I want to be sure works with it

Drew S. · May 18th, 2009, 10:05 PM

your going to have a hell of a time fitting a 2 cube box trough that opening

Dolbs4082 · May 18th, 2009, 10:16 PM

25 a sheets hella cheap, it cost me that much with my discount, that stuff retails at like 35 bux a sheet at my shop

Zatrekaz · May 18th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Drew S.

your going to have a hell of a time fitting a 2 cube box trough that opening

Any suggestions? Surely a dual chamber sealed box with 1 cubic foot per chamber could fit. That is a small chamber.

Drew S. · May 18th, 2009, 10:34 PM

wre u building the chambers seperate? and arent both chambers 1.0?

Zatrekaz · May 19th, 2009, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by Drew S.

wre u building the chambers seperate? and arent both chambers 1.0?

It is going to be one large chamber with a seperator in the middle. Each section will be 1.0, so a total of 2.0

Zatrekaz · May 19th, 2009, 12:59 AM

Ford Mustang Subwoofer Box

That is the design I am building. I am contacting them tomorrow to get the dimensions of the box. The current design is 0.80ft^3 per chamber. That is only 0.20ft^3 from what I need it to be, so I can just add a few inches on on the sides of each chamber to reach 2ft^3 total.

The current design can also be installed from the trunk opening. I will also confirm this when I call them.

Quick99 · May 19th, 2009, 05:43 PM

For a 109.00 why dont you just buy that box?

Drew S. · May 19th, 2009, 11:08 PM

because a job done your self is always better then simply buying it and he will saving money\ gaining experience in yet another form of custom work

Zatrekaz · May 20th, 2009, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by Quick99

For a 109.00 why dont you just buy that box?

$109 plus $40 shipping = $150 (rounded)

Custom is around $50-$60

That is why I am doing it myself. Plus the internal volume of that box is a tad low for my subs.

N29468 · May 20th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Hell yea i would build my own box also if i knew what i was doin.

Quick99 · May 20th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz

$109 plus $40 shipping = $150 (rounded)

Custom is around $50-$60

That is why I am doing it myself. Plus the internal volume of that box is a tad low for my subs.

How much is your labor worth?

M.P. Cobra Fan · May 20th, 2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Quick99

How much is your labor worth?

I can't speak for the OP, but right now, my labor is freggin priceless!!!!! If I can save $5 I will do it myself! That is if I know I will not screw anything up! lol

Drew S. · May 20th, 2009, 05:43 PM

i can tell u that i do this professionally and i get about 80 bucks a hour when you work out that is about what i charge over cost and i rarely takes me more then a hour

May 18th, 2009, 04:31 AM	#1
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Zatrekaz's Custom Subwoofer Box & Amp Rack The next project is at hand: A Customer Subwoofer Box. Thanks to everyone here that has helped me so far in learning what I needed to know to start this. I plan to copy a design I found on Ebay that has the subs in a sealed box facing backwards out the trunk. This design also has a "flush" look that makes it look seamless inside the trunk. I am also going to be incorperating an Amp rack into this. However I have not decided on where yet. My goal for the project is to stay under $100 in total cost. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

May 18th, 2009, 04:32 AM	#2
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	5/17/09 Update: Started tearing apart the old box today to get my subs out. I also cleaned the underside of the carpet, and plan to clean inside the trunk really well tomorrow and begin my mesurements... I leave you for now with pics of DESTRUCTION! __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

May 18th, 2009, 08:33 AM	#3
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	Way to take that box out gently, neatly, and cleanly... ..... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

May 18th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#4
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Haha, there was no other way. The only way to get that thing in and out was through the back seat which, as you can see, is now blocked. I just hope I can build this box big enough for the internal volume, yet small enough to fit through the trunk. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

May 18th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#5
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	The only place I can find MDF Board is Lowes.. and this is the link: 3/4X49X97" MDF Coming in at 3/4" x 4ft x 8ft for $25 each. Hopefully I can make a full box from one sheet... gonna get the sizes I need and get Lowes to cut it when I buy it. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

May 18th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#6
TotoGT06 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Natural- 12.89 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 1,019 iTrader: 0 reviews	Home Depot has MDF board for cheap. Cant remember how much though. Ive used it anytime ive built my boxes, 1 sheet should be more than enough __________________ JLT cai, Borla Stinger AB, Pacesetter LT, O/R H, CMDP, UDP, 4.10, J&M LCA, Eibach Sportlines, adj panhard and brace, adj UCA and bracket, welded LCA bracket, Spydershaft, GT500 tb, SCT 93 oct

May 18th, 2009, 10:05 PM	#8
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	your going to have a hell of a time fitting a 2 cube box trough that opening

May 18th, 2009, 10:16 PM	#9
Dolbs4082 I Blumpkin Entirely Way Too Much 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: kansas Posts: 5,958 iTrader: 0 reviews	25 a sheets hella cheap, it cost me that much with my discount, that stuff retails at like 35 bux a sheet at my shop

May 18th, 2009, 10:34 PM	#11
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	wre u building the chambers seperate? and arent both chambers 1.0?

May 19th, 2009, 12:59 AM	#13
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	Ford Mustang Subwoofer Box That is the design I am building. I am contacting them tomorrow to get the dimensions of the box. The current design is 0.80ft^3 per chamber. That is only 0.20ft^3 from what I need it to be, so I can just add a few inches on on the sides of each chamber to reach 2ft^3 total. The current design can also be installed from the trunk opening. I will also confirm this when I call them. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

May 19th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#14
Quick99 Regular 1999 Mustang GT ? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fullerton CA Posts: 354 iTrader: 0 reviews	For a 109.00 why dont you just buy that box?

May 19th, 2009, 11:08 PM	#15
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	because a job done your self is always better then simply buying it and he will saving money\ gaining experience in yet another form of custom work

May 20th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#20
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	i can tell u that i do this professionally and i get about 80 bucks a hour when you work out that is about what i charge over cost and i rarely takes me more then a hour

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