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<blockquote data-quote="randy8876" data-source="post: 7086538" data-attributes="member: 627248"><p>I'm posting this just as a reference for other Versa or hatchback owners. Originally my build was going to use a pair of 8's, but some of the Mississippi natives broke into my house and stole everything I planned on using. So I've changed the install and will have another thread for that.</p><p></p><p>These are the first boxes I made. I planned on using 8W3's</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?48b0cedec5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.48b0cedec5.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Taped up and covered in plastic. I also put up a couple layers aluminum foil. I used a piece of cardboard to give an angle to the base so the box can slip in place without removing the cargo organizer.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?60050df6af.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.60050df6af.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I cheat when applying the first layer of fiberglass. I initially use cloth since it's easier to work with. I use spray adhesive to keep it all in place, and after every bit I want covered has cloth over it I paint it with resin. The biggest drawback to this is that the shell doesn't like to pull away. I found by having multiple layers of foil it separates the foil layers and pulls away much easier.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?1133fc674e.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.1133fc674e.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>front</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?71e50956fd.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.71e50956fd.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>back</p><p></p><p>Time warp ahead a little. These are the back part of the boxes. I've already done a lot of the reinforcing on it. I used chopped mat. Buy a box of 50 disposable gloves for this. Put on 2 pairs and when the outer pair gets torn, melts, or is just too sticky to deal with peal it off and put another pair on. The keeps your hands from getting messed up. And use a respirator- if you're set against it at least do the work outside on a breezy day.</p><p></p><p>Here are the shells in the car. I still need to cut them both back some, but when it's finished it should sit about 50% over the edge of the cargo organizer. There's a little gap above the fiberglass which is from the 1/4" thick cardboard I had sitting under it when I made it. I wanted to have some spare room to work with so I could wrap the front glass around and wrap the box in carpet. I might delay doing the front half until I have the subs in my hands to ensure they fit properly.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?5dfa2c94f3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.5dfa2c94f3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?9c2f10dce2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.9c2f10dce2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="randy8876, post: 7086538, member: 627248"] I'm posting this just as a reference for other Versa or hatchback owners. Originally my build was going to use a pair of 8's, but some of the Mississippi natives broke into my house and stole everything I planned on using. So I've changed the install and will have another thread for that. These are the first boxes I made. I planned on using 8W3's [URL="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?48b0cedec5.jpg"][IMG]http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.48b0cedec5.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Taped up and covered in plastic. I also put up a couple layers aluminum foil. I used a piece of cardboard to give an angle to the base so the box can slip in place without removing the cargo organizer. [URL="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?60050df6af.jpg"][IMG]http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.60050df6af.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I cheat when applying the first layer of fiberglass. I initially use cloth since it's easier to work with. I use spray adhesive to keep it all in place, and after every bit I want covered has cloth over it I paint it with resin. The biggest drawback to this is that the shell doesn't like to pull away. I found by having multiple layers of foil it separates the foil layers and pulls away much easier. [URL="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?1133fc674e.jpg"][IMG]http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.1133fc674e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] front [URL="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?71e50956fd.jpg"][IMG]http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.71e50956fd.jpg[/IMG][/URL] back Time warp ahead a little. These are the back part of the boxes. I've already done a lot of the reinforcing on it. I used chopped mat. Buy a box of 50 disposable gloves for this. Put on 2 pairs and when the outer pair gets torn, melts, or is just too sticky to deal with peal it off and put another pair on. The keeps your hands from getting messed up. And use a respirator- if you're set against it at least do the work outside on a breezy day. Here are the shells in the car. I still need to cut them both back some, but when it's finished it should sit about 50% over the edge of the cargo organizer. There's a little gap above the fiberglass which is from the 1/4" thick cardboard I had sitting under it when I made it. I wanted to have some spare room to work with so I could wrap the front glass around and wrap the box in carpet. I might delay doing the front half until I have the subs in my hands to ensure they fit properly. [URL="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?5dfa2c94f3.jpg"][IMG]http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.5dfa2c94f3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://www.freeimagehosting.net/image.php?9c2f10dce2.jpg"][IMG]http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/th.9c2f10dce2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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