jtomsic's scion tc build log

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

ok well I went to lowes today to pick up my build materials to start the box today but by the time I got home a storm started and I'm buildin mine in the driveway so...I got material pick so far...build pics coming tomorrow.

change of plans do to money problems cause I had a car get hit last night so now I hafta buy new rim til insurance reimbursts me...

so now I'm just going to keep running my one 15" RE XXX..its an 05 model though... box design was done by ram ... here is the pic he told me I can share with you guys for my log tho.

box will be covered in black leather to match my new clazzio black and white leather seats... but in the rear hatch window on top of box i will have a RE audio logo embossed in white leather.. pretty much only thing my carpet laying skills will be useful for on this build //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

box will be 3.2cu ft tuned to 33hz. should be good looking box once everything is said and done for. going a little above and beyond on this going to use dowel rods and pin my pieces together that way along with drywall screws for strength..basically just cleatin it together.

also going to be making a custom amp rack so that should be nice too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

ok started box today got all boards cut outside before the rain come down..then I had to move into my back porch that packed with toys for my neice.

ok so heres some pics of the build up to right now.. logged in to get the cut-out radius for a 05 re audio xxx 15" figured i'd post what i have while im at it.

starting out...

little while later..

counter sinkin all the 45045 screws

test fitting top before running bead of caulk on inside so far...

after i ran a bead of caulk and screwed all the sides, top,bottom, back on... next pieces to be put on are a few bracing pieces and the two front baffle pieces.

more to come later tonight, or tomorrow depends if i cut out the port/subs to get it put together tonight or in the morning.

 

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

so far box is really sturdy.. i probably went a little overboard on the screws but oh well..decided to not cleat it..was too much work in the end lol.

 

[benzmansl65amg 10+ year member]

pics problem

 

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

what?

 

[Mookie 10+ year member]

Cannot see your pictures.

 

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

better?

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

better?

Yep, I can see them fine now.

 

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

ok cool, finished the first baffle piece then the rain started to come down somethin awful and sideways and my porch only has screens for summer now lol so i stopped for the night.. finish up the caulking, and second flush mount baffle in A.M., also start an amp rack after i see the box in trunk and see what will look good with it... i hate the rain by the way been raining for a **** week here...

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

looking good...too many screws for me, but whatever works

 

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

yeah u wont see em when its done tho.. gonna puddy it.. dad was tellin me to bondo it but not sure how that will work.. he was sayin bondo whole outside lol and sand it smooth.. but its gettin leather i think puddy will be fine if its smooth

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

whoa screws lol. i barely used any when i made my box...glue and liquid nails takes care of most of it lol

 

[jtomsic 5,000+ posts]

yeah i did my screws like that before and had a side blow out on one so i just over do it now... for the 3-4 in screws its worth my peace of mind

 

[ktraughb 10+ year member]

in some instances it can actually weaken a bond between wood to have too many screws. but, if it stays, it stays. i usually keep about 6-8 inches between screws. i even know some guys who simply wood glue and clamp, and use only brad nails or a few screws (very experienced box builders). wood glue can do some fantastic bonding for what it was designed. not hating, not a bad build, just giving some input for reference.