2 12" Ported + 6.5" Component Set Install in Chevy Prizm

[Joe89 10+ year member]

Hello everyone,

Helping a friend out and doing what I can with his budget to give some character to his '97(?) Chevy Prizm.

His equipment (given to him for free by his cousin) includes:

Pioneer DEH-1600 headunit

(2) 12" Infinity Reference "1240w" subwoofers

Kicker KX250.2 amp

Wiring already "completed" - More on that later.

In addition, I sold him a set of BNIB 6.5" Memphis PR component speakers.

First up is the box. I have decided to give painting a try, as I've always carpeted enclosures (or left bare MDF) in the past. As the Kicker amp is underpowering even these subs, I've decided to give the 12's a bit more space. Box specs - 3.2 Ft^3 tuned to 35hz, with a 54 in^2 port.

First Cut

Coming Together

Spray Primer for the Port

Screws countersunk

Screws Covered in Wood Putty and Sanded

Paint Test Board. Port is Enamel, the Exterior of the Enclosure will be Textured

More to come. Thanks for taking a look, and of course, any advice is wholeheartedly welcomed.

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[quackhead 10+ year member]

Looking good so far.

 

[Joe89 10+ year member]

Finished today, didn't have time to do everything I wanted because he needed his car returned. Also, didn't have my phone to take pics of some progress, or funny findings, like the ground wire which was attached to factory deadening. But he is happy and I now know how to paint a box //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Routed Port Edge

Cut Down With Dremel for Clearance

Extended Tweeter Wiring

Weather Proofed with Primer, Dynamat Behind Speaker

His Custom Doorhandles (lol) and Tweeters Mounted

I Cut the Ziptie

Paint Texture, No Seams/Screws Visible

Box Fit in Without 1/8" to Spare!

Thanks for looking //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif