A-Pillar Build Pics

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

Well I'm almost done w/ my next build but I still need to get a few things. Other than a big mono amp the only other issue I have holding me up is fiberglassing my 3" midrange and 4" large format tweeters into the a-pillars. I have somewhat of a good idea on how to fiberglass them in but I was hoping for some pics, build logs, or tips to get some more ideas on what to do. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

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[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

Those are big drivers for the A-pillar. Good luck with the project.

 

[CobraStang98 10+ year member]

Those are big drivers for the A-pillar. Good luck with the project.

x2, g/l with the project... I wanna see what its gonna turn out like, never seen tht big of drivers in the a-pillars before.

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

Those are big drivers for the A-pillar. Good luck with the project.

Yeah they are. Might look a little cluttery but I think I can make it look decent. Maybe a single 3" or 4" full range driver might be a better alternative on the dash/a-pillars? I'm also not sure if I should go with the tweet or midrange on top or bottom, the tweeter is bigger so it'd look a little funny being on top but shouldn't the tweeter be on top SQ wise?

 

[Beat_Dominator 5,000+ posts]

Have a pic of the area you're working with?

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

dang.. large format tweets are large enough for the pillars.. but 3" mids too. It might be a bit bulky. Which 3"s? those Fostex's that were on sale would be sweet.

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

dang.. large format tweets are large enough for the pillars.. but 3" mids too. It might be a bit bulky. Which 3"s? those Fostex's that were on sale would be sweet.

Right now I have all Daytons. RS225 8's, rs100 4's (look like 3's though), and rs25a tweets. I have kick panels that'll hold 6 1/2's or I can baffle them for something smaller but I really wanna try out mids on the dash/a-pillars. I'd want the mids and tweets close just because I'm going to split the T/A between them or maybe I can just do full range 3's on the pillars T/A'd and some smaller tweets in the holes I already made in the a-pillars non T/A'd?

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

if you're gonna have 3"s.. why not small tweets? IMO, large format tweets used in a car should be x'd over low, but you won't need to with 3"s.

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

if you're gonna have 3"s.. why not small tweets? IMO, large format tweets used in a car should be x'd over low, but you won't need to with 3"s.

I actually didn't know how HUGE the Dayton tweeters were going to be. I might throw in some smaller tweeters but big tweets on the pillars are sexy //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[5SICK2]

I seen someone use that green flower foam to create a mold and just glass over it, that imo seems like the best and easiest way to do it..

 

[Annnarbor84 5,000+ posts]

I seen someone use that green flower foam to create a mold and just glass over it, that imo seems like the best and easiest way to do it..

I think it was in this thread, no way in hell I am looking for it though:crap:

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310185

 

[SPLunatic 10+ year member]

I seen someone use that green flower foam to create a mold and just glass over it, that imo seems like the best and easiest way to do it..

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[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

I seen someone use that green flower foam to create a mold and just glass over it, that imo seems like the best and easiest way to do it..

Green flower foam?

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

Back up for some tips and pics of installs.