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    using wire mesh to shape fibreglass?

    now thats more like it keep some pics up because that looks like its gonna turn out pretty good. Don't forget to do all the aluminum foil/masking before you start to glass, though, that crap is messy good luck man keep us updated.
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    Box question

    might be really big if you do it that way and you may actually take up more space than you want. Consider doing something that utilizes the space a little better if its possible.
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    using wire mesh to shape fibreglass?

    wire mesh works really well to get the specific curves down but it is almost pointless for you to use so much time and effort putting it all together like that. Just use wood or incorporate some curves before you think about glassing it. A single freestanding box like that wont look nearly as...
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    Help With Box (pics Inside)

    why not just take some time and measure the inside of the trunk and conture the box to the inside of the trunk. Even though it seems like you have little experience in doing so, just grab a tape measure and start to draw it out. Use an angled front panel or even angle the back to conform to...
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    Comment by 'ted_the_mexican' in media 'eclipse'

    eclipse I like the car bro...I get crap for my wing too but as long as you like it right...I think it looks good...especially like the fenders...where's the system and engine mods man?!
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    how do i do this?

    agreed but do some searching and you can find some really quality comps. for cheap at like ikesound.com and ebay.com
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    install to take place today

    i listened for about 15 minutes in the back seat and i swear i have inner ear bleeding or something. i could barely walk after i got out.....its powerful an the sq is pretty good at the levels before the bass kickes your @ss....... definately worth the extra time and effort for the install!
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    polyfill in ported boxes?????

    3/4 mdf if a good choice for a nice tight box, but i still wonder what the dyna mat would do.... hmmmm....too cheap to try it so i guess i will continue to wonder...
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    how do i do this?

    the stockers might be quality but most likely they are the cheap paper coned crap like normal. A good set of components would most definately sound better and you would be able to hear a difference!
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    Crappiest car you've ever owned!

    my first car was an 89 chevy beretta that was kick *** when i got it but then i hit some black ice and smashed the front. Well i replace the front quick enough and it ran good but the front was blue....not so bad....but the car was red. So i fixed a few dents and primed it up. it stayed in...
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    polyfill in ported boxes?????

    dyna mat around a port or maybe lining the box always sounded like a good idea to me but i'm too cheap to try it. If it ever happens you guys will be the first to know.
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    online sites

    ikesound is good and you can also find some sweet stuff on ebay but you have to check the sellers ratings and make sure you have a way to track and insure your payment and order that way oyu dont get f#$*ed...
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    who plays golf?

    i golfed for my high school team but this summer was all about my car work and my girl so golf didnt get any play. Now college is quikly approaching and i think there will be better things to do than golf...
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    It's a sad week, the lead singer of drowning pool died

    that sucks i'm a fan of them and was really excited to hear their next album. maybe they'll release a tribute.
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    how do i do this?

    you would not have to have a distribution block with the jl 500/5 but it takes some heavy gauge wire so you might have a harder time going throught the wall. but one amp takes care of it all.... really up to your personal preference whether you go one r two amps for your componets and sub...
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