Box build for MT18 PICS

[Pop da Hatch 10+ year member]

wooden dowels = teh ghey!

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

With the 4 vertical dowels, is the double baffle really needed?

 

[j3bus2k3 5,000+ posts]

With the 4 vertical dowels, is the double baffle really needed?

It wont hurt...

 

[sku 10+ year member]

With the 4 vertical dowels, is the double baffle really needed?

Honestly, I tried with and without just the front double baffle (where the sub mounts)...I haven't seen any difference...who knows maybe in the long term it will make more of a diff?

I'd throw it on if you have the space and extra wood...otherwise I wouldn't bother...

By the way, try some all-thread. My box (for my MT 18 also) is very similar to yours...I used wooden dowels and then added some all-thread...the all-thread is more of a pain to install but I think it works better for bracing...

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

It wont hurt...

True that, im just trying to save myself some time...

I wonder if my jigsaw can cut 1.5 thick mdf lol

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

Honestly, I tried with and without just the front double baffle (where the sub mounts)...I haven't seen any difference...who knows maybe in the long term it will make more of a diff?
I'd throw it on if you have the space and extra wood...otherwise I wouldn't bother...

By the way, try some all-thread. My box (for my MT 18 also) is very similar to yours...I used wooden dowels and then added some all-thread...the all-thread is more of a pain to install but I think it works better for bracing...

Yeah iv been thinking about using all thread but i need to look into it some more, I think Il see how it does with just the 4 dowels and a single top, then i can always go back and add a double baffle and even all thread.

thanks for the info, btw what amp do you have on your mt?

 

[sku 10+ year member]

Yeah iv been thinking about using all thread but i need to look into it some more, I think Il see how it does with just the 4 dowels and a single top, then i can always go back and add a double baffle and even all thread.


thanks for the info, btw what amp do you have on your mt?

Yep, I think that's a good idea...try it out and then you can always add it later...

I started an all-thread thread if you want to search for it...

Currently 1 MA HK4000D...the MT is laughing at it...

I plan to add 1 more battery (for 2 dedicated batts) in addition to the main batt. for the amp...

Overall I'm very pleased with the amp...

I also plan to try running 1 PHD2 per coil //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Goldtaz1 10+ year member]

wooden dowels = teh ghey!

I'll ask you just as I asked lilmaniac; Explain yourself?

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

wooden dowels = teh ghey!

maybe the way you use them //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

Best bracing I have ever used is All-Thread threaded rod.

Not only is it reusable, but it braces from the inside and out, Wooden dowels only prevent the box from flexing in on itself, eventually if your box flexes enough, it can pull the glue/nail/screw joint apart.

Thats why you mainly see 2x4s and Allthread in SPL vehicles. Just a better way.

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

Best bracing I have ever used is All-Thread threaded rod.
Not only is it reusable, but it braces from the inside and out, Wooden dowels only prevent the box from flexing in on itself, eventually if your box flexes enough, it can pull the glue/nail/screw joint apart.

Thats why you mainly see 2x4s and Allthread in SPL vehicles. Just a better way.

Alright Il see how the dowels do, but if i see any little flexing im deffently switching it up to all-threads

thanks

 

[Goldtaz1 10+ year member]

Best bracing I have ever used is All-Thread threaded rod.
Not only is it reusable, but it braces from the inside and out, Wooden dowels only prevent the box from flexing in on itself, eventually if your box flexes enough, it can pull the glue/nail/screw joint apart.

Thats why you mainly see 2x4s and Allthread in SPL vehicles. Just a better way.

I definitely couldn't agree with you more about all thread being the best. However, next time you build a box use wooden dowels and secure them with glue and a 3" deckmate screw. I can honestly say with great certainty that it won't pull loose. Construction is 98% of the battle, but you already knew that.

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

Basicly done, I might get a few cans of black after school tomorrow and give it a coat of black untill i can get ahold of my friend who owns an upholstery shop.

 

[SHiZNiLTi 10+ year member]

nice!!!

I like the dowels I used in the box for my BTL, no flex at all compared to when I didn't use any dowels on a previous box design.