New thread for starting my build

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

Lexan doesn't necessarily mean its the bullet proof stuff, there's different types FYI

this is true. i could have got bulletproof but why spend the extra $80 on the small sheet i got

 

[BrianChia 10+ year member]

this is true. i could have got bulletproof but why spend the extra $80 on the small sheet i got

Whoah, don't get too excited about Lexan, guys. Here is a brief lesson on "bullet proof" stuff.

Lexan is simply a brand name of polycarbonate, which is a simple clear plastic.

Much like Plexiglas is a brand name of acrylic.

Either material can be used in manufacturing bulletproof glass although polycarbonate is typically tougher and more impact resistant.

The material itself is not bulletproof at all. It is way too SOFT.

Bulletproof glass is made of temepered glass laminated to a clear plastic, either acrylic of polycarbonate (usually the latter) in multiple layers. It must be laminated to tempered glass in order to have any ballistic properties at all. Without a glass layer(s) the bullet would go straight through the plastic. Only the glass is hard enough stop penetration from the bullet. The laminate layers of polycarbonate is used to hold the glass together and help absorb some of the impact, preventing it from shattering. Like any ballistic material it comes in varying grades and cannot stop the penetration of all rounds.

This works similar to a trauma plate used in body armor. The trauma plate is usually ceramic which is hard enough to stop a bullet but shatters upon impact. It is usually laminated to a composite to hold it together during impact.

It is a common misconception that products with "Lexan" or "Kevlar" have bullet-resistance properties. It is the process of manufactuing that incorportates these materials which gives a final product that has ballistic properties.

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

Whoah, don't get too excited about Lexan, guys. Here is a brief lesson on "bullet proof" stuff.
Lexan is simply a brand name of polycarbonate, which is a simple clear plastic.

Much like Plexiglas is a brand name of acrylic.

Either material can be used in manufacturing bulletproof glass although polycarbonate is typically tougher and more impact resistant.

The material itself is not bulletproof at all. It is way too SOFT.

Bulletproof glass is made of temepered glass laminated to a clear plastic, either acrylic of polycarbonate (usually the latter) in multiple layers. It must be laminated to tempered glass in order to have any ballistic properties at all. Without a glass layer(s) the bullet would go straight through the plastic. Only the glass is hard enough stop penetration from the bullet. The laminate layers of polycarbonate is used to hold the glass together and help absorb some of the impact, preventing it from shattering. Like any ballistic material it comes in varying grades and cannot stop the penetration of all rounds.

This works similar to a trauma plate used in body armor. The trauma plate is usually ceramic which is hard enough to stop a bullet but shatters upon impact. It is usually laminated to a composite to hold it together during impact.

It is a common misconception that products with "Lexan" or "Kevlar" have bullet-resistance properties. It is the process of manufactuing that incorportates these materials which gives a final product that has ballistic properties.

yes i know thats why a small piece was going to be over 100

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

everything is in just need to hook up power and grounds and a few little things in the morning. to dark to get good pics

 

[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

Looking good.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

el oh el

lmao, bucky. It's true. I think I need better mirrors or something, or my subs are like WTFMAZING, which I doubt they are.

I'll be jammin' on the road and I go to see if I can switch lanes and I can't see shit 'cause it's seizuring on me. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[BrianChia 10+ year member]

lmao, bucky. It's true. I think I need better mirrors or something, or my subs are like WTFMAZING, which I doubt they are.I'll be jammin' on the road and I go to see if I can switch lanes and I can't see shit 'cause it's seizuring on me. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

You need to dynamat your mirrors bro.

 

[MyFartsStink 10+ year member]

still waiting on the vids. hurry.

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

finally done!

as soon as my neighbor leaves for work ill get some vids. always pisses her off when i have my sh*t going 3 feet from her windows

dont mind the paint and saw dust i still need to wet sand and clean the saw dust off. there are a few little things other than that i need to do but i needed to get it done and out of the way in the house.

 

[FeS RoY 10+ year member]

nice, you listened to it yet? if so how does it sound? any vids yet?

 

[FeS RoY 10+ year member]

oh and does that amp do rated power?

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

You need to dynamat your mirrors bro.

You want me to wrap my rear-view mirror in dynamat? Haha. Besides, it's not that big of a deal. Not really work it. But, I might have to. It keeps vibrating it off the holder that's attached to the windshield. :x

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

Wow, that Lexan is really shiny.

Looks good, though. But, you need to fix the paint for sure. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif No use in skimping on such a bada** job.

 

[Wkbdkid 10+ year member]

The lexan looks sick. IMO screws should've been countersunk an filled with wood filler. Other than that good job.

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

nice, you listened to it yet? if so how does it sound? any vids yet?

yes it has great low end. sounds great off whatever type of music. still need to fine tune wjen it warms up a little

oh and does that amp do rated power?

YES and then some.

Wow, that Lexan is really shiny.
Looks good, though. But, you need to fix the paint for sure. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif No use in skimping on such a bada** job.

just been to cold to work outside much. it will get done for sure

The lexan looks sick. IMO screws should've been countersunk an filled with wood filler. Other than that good job.

all screws on the face and top are. when i wet sand i hope it is less visable to see them