WHeel well installation help!

[TRDevelopment 10+ year member]

i need help on how to put one elemental 12 k on the wheel well. i dont know anything. pls advice. this is my last job until my system will be up and going. pls help.

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[evo2k3 10+ year member]

well if your weel well is big enough, you could just build an mdf box that roughly fits in there.......if not generally people line the tub with foil or plastic, fiberglass 2 or 3 coats and , pull it out, glass an mdf baffle into place for the and finish the remaining layers (varries with use, ie what subs, how much power, ect.....).

 

[MUGEN! 10+ year member]

how do you anchor those things and keep it from vibrating? so you hav to drill - ey man - just wanna say BE CAREFUL with the tank and brake line. thats all i have to say but if any of you have a better idea on how to anchor them better tell this kid here. coz you will get yourself in a whole lota trouble.

 

[evo2k3 10+ year member]

well it ends up being the EXACT counter of the spare tire well they basicly just hold themselves in place, thats been my expeience, you could probably line the well with something thin (mabey even a sound dampener), but soft to prevent little vibrations.

 

[nswartley 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by evo2k3 well it ends up being the EXACT counter of the spare tire well they basicly just hold themselves in place, thats been my expeience, you could probably line the well with something thin (mabey even a sound dampener), but soft to prevent little vibrations.

yep most people will sound dampen the entire trunk area including the wheel well before putting a sub in there....its advisable too. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[TRDevelopment 10+ year member]

thanks about the warning. but can i put a sub there ( wheel well ) on sealed type of enclosure. will and elemental 12K fit there? have you seen one? what types of enclosure will be appropriate on that location.

thanks again.

 

[Savant 10+ year member]

Originally posted by evo2k3 well it ends up being the EXACT counter of the spare tire well they basicly just hold themselves in place, thats been my expeience, you could probably line the well with something thin (mabey even a sound dampener), but soft to prevent little vibrations.

I've seen/read some spraying stuff (damping material or under-body stuff) on the surfaces where the glass box will sit.. to give it that soft barrier..

The only time I'd think you would have a movement issue is if you bounce the car pretty hard.. most times the weight of the sub and box will hold it down fine (on a flat surface, maybe not so good.. but we are talking about a form-fitted shape that can't really slide anywhere, just bounce up).. I have 4 boxes and 2 amps secured to a 1/4 underlayment board (for sub-flooring).. the underlayment is cut to 'fit' some curves so it doesn't slide front/back and goes from wall to wall so no sliding there. but, hitting a speed bump at 15 MPH sure gets the whole rig to get off the floor //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif ... I just try to go slower over them now //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Savant 10+ year member]

Originally posted by TRDevelopment thanks about the warning. but can i put a sub there ( wheel well ) on sealed type of enclosure. will and elemental 12K fit there? have you seen one? what types of enclosure will be appropriate on that location.

thanks again.

What kind of car? what year? which well? spare tire hole or actuall wheel well?

If you want specifics you will have to give specifics..

 

[MUGEN! 10+ year member]

i believe this guy is talking about a spare tire hole! im not so sure. but if its a spare tire hole then i think you'd be better to have it near the back seat coz that will be too tight you wont get the right amount of volume.

thats just my take on that. but yes you need to give out some specifics

 

[TRDevelopment 10+ year member]

savant its a rolla 95' sedan, spare tire hole.

sorry mugen but ive seen one in there. and i think it can be done. i just need the right information on how to do it. will that be ok for a sealed sub enclosure?

 

[MUGEN! 10+ year member]

if you are talking about sub enclosure volume try Jmac he know these stuff.

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by TRDevelopment savant its a rolla 95' sedan, spare tire hole.

 

sorry mugen but ive seen one in there. and i think it can be done. i just need the right information on how to do it. will that be ok for a sealed sub enclosure?

Yes...you can do an enclosure in there. All you need is a baffle and some fiberglass

Send a PM to Ramos and he will give you specifics

- Steve

 

[Savant 10+ year member]

You can head here to get some good info on the subject..

http://www.caraudioresources.net/technical.html

Hope that helps //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[TRDevelopment 10+ year member]

great help man.

SS il try to PM RAMOS about this.

SAVANt, great site man. helped alot

all gradtitude to all.

 

[MikeofTulsa Moderator]

http://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/fibrglas.htm

lots of info on how to fiberglass your wheel well....enjoy.....peace