New sub dosnt fit recess! Any ideas?

[JoshC 10+ year member]

So i decided to finally replace my beloved OA12, so i ordered an sound qubed HDS300.

Got the sub today and went to drop her in.... and shes to big to fit the recess. Tryed removing the gasket but still to big.

Anyone know what the best tool would be to shave that out? OA was 12.5 in diameter and the SQ is 12.875. I was hoping my builder left a little wiggle room there and he did not lol

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[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Uh, a sander?

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Uh, a sander?

like what a little belt sander? Ill have to go pick it up, dont own a power sander.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Step 1. Grt a sand paper block

Step 2. Get sand paper

Step 3. Sand away!

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Step 1. Grt a sand paper blockStep 2. Get sand paper

Step 3. Sand away!

Its a bit thicker then using a block, the box is very large so i leave it in the truck. Not super accessible, whatever i use will have to be a power tool.

 

[whytellyou2 10+ year member]

Its a bit thicker then using a block, the box is very large so i leave it in the truck. Not super accessible, whatever i use will have to be a power tool.

Dremel with a sanding bit? lol

 

[Neily_OB_24]

Jigsaw it? Who cares if it's ugly the sub will seal and hide it

 

[fatboytyler]

Dremel with a sanding bit? lol

I second this. Go to Lowes or w/e and get a cordless Dremel. You'll be set forever. One of the handiest car audio (and other things) tools I've ever bought.

 

[CheЯRyMan]

Do you have a router 3/8ths of an inch will take a long long time to sand. Ill post a video show you how to safely remove the material in a controlled way. You can also purchase a 3 inch sanding drum for your drill. Harbor Freight sells a 21 pce kit for 7.99 20 Piece Sanding Drum Kit

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Ended up with this

1/2" Bandfile Belt Sander

 

[slammedincouch 10+ year member]

Was going to say router and a circle jig, but that's going the expensive way. Nice to have if you decided to start building!

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

Shave off some of the the sub basket. jk, get to sanding that tool should work, although it wont be the easiest to make even

 

[CheЯRyMan]

Bandfiles are nice but they dig fast and leave uneven sanding if you leave it one place too long be careful The belts can be temperamental constantly jumping off and breaking.

Ill post a video link

 

[JoshC 10+ year member]

Bandfiles are nice but they dig fast and leave uneven sanding if you leave it one place too long be careful The belts can be temperamental constantly jumping off and breaking.Ill post a video link

Tell me about it! So after all i shaved still turned out that the sub was to deep. Went to my local shop and had a ring made, sub is now mounted flush in the box and hitting!

So far i like the sound but i think my OA12 was louder. Hopefully this sub comes alive in the next few weeks.

 

[™Caveman 10+ year member]

That booty in the avatar doe...