Losing output when you invert subs?

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

Just wondering If you guys jad lost output when you make the subs external and invert them? For some reason I think i'm gonna have to beef up the bracing because of this, i'm thinking some 1/2" all thread?

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[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

forum is moving really fast today...

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I don't think you would. The bracing would probably be necessary unless your subs are on the top of the box.

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

I don't think you would. The bracing would probably be necessary unless your subs are on the top of the box.

They are, but i'm still gonna need to brace the hell out of it with 140 pounds of sub on top of the box, or that thing is gonna flex like crazy

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

You bumped it after 12 minutes? Try some patience.

Better yet, try the search button.

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

You bumped it after 12 minutes? Try some patience.
Better yet, try the search button.

It was already 7 threads down in the section...lets not get our panties in a bunch now

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

They are, but i'm still gonna need to brace the hell out of it with 140 pounds of sub on top of the box, or that thing is gonna flex like crazy

If they are on top of the box now, it won't change the weight distribution that much inverting them. Remember you also gain box volume by inverting so put that amount of volume of support in there as you gained.

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

If they are on top of the box now, it won't change the weight distribution that much inverting them. Remember you also gain box volume by inverting so put that amount of volume of support in there as you gained.

I'm losing it again because my batteries are going inside the box. I'm not sure how i'm going to seal the box well with a + & - wire going in and two of each coming out.

The ports will be external as well

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I'm losing it again because my batteries are going inside the box. I'm not sure how i'm going to seal the box well with a + & - wire going in and two of each coming out.
The ports will be external as well

For some reason putting your batteries inside of your sub box doesn't sound like a good idea...

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

For some reason putting your batteries inside of your sub box doesn't sound like a good idea...

Its the only option I have, i don't think its going to hurt anything. They will be easily accessible.

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

Batteries inside the box may disrupt air flow...

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

Batteries inside the box may disrupt air flow...

This I know...but I can't make the box any smaller to make room for batteries...its hard to explain unless you have the truck right there lol

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

This I know...but I can't make the box any smaller to make room for batteries...its hard to explain unless you have the truck right there lol

What truck do you have? My box is 6 cubic feet but more like 7.2 based on the size. I have room. If you have a light/compact truck, I would recommend putting them in the bed.

Mine's easily accessible //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[bunkerking09 10+ year member]

What truck do you have? My box is 6 cubic feet but more like 7.2 based on the size. I have room. If you have a light/compact truck, I would recommend putting them in the bed.Mine's easily accessible //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

But that would require buying a tool box, which is more money...and it is compact, its a ranger

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

i wouldnt put the batts in the box bro! thats one nasty short cut! design a box to where the batteries sit below the box on their sides!!! what is this for? sry what vehicle?

edit: oops you have a ranger to!!! haha