[shawnk]

Worked on this last week for a gym buddy and I'm pretty happy that I was able to finish her up this morning before the hurricane hits hard

On to the good pics!

Removing the factory "Blose" sub

It may not look like much at first, but this enclosure really had me racking my brain for a bit with all of the funky angles that were needed. One priority was to maintain access to the spare tire. So this enclosure had to be as slim as possible while remaining within spec for recommended volume.

Baffle:

No less than 4 angles on this piece:surprised:

Here the enclosure is resting on the baffle and you can see the rear angle which aligns with the rear seat

 

[shawnk]

Making a mess with the router!

This is how I prefer to make perfect rings. First using the hand router, then finish off on the router table:

Here's the panel that will flush the amp and sub.

I didn't snap a picture of it, but although the amp is mounted to the enclosure.. there is bracing on the inside of the box which lines up with the mounting points for the amp. This helps give the amp a more robust mounting point as well as reinforce the enclosure's baffle

 

[shawnk]

I wanted to "build up" to the trim panel to give the whole piece a little more dimension:

 

[Melodic Acoustic]

I really like the looks of that, great job.

 

[shawnk]

I also wanted to build up around the sub a little more:

My tried and true old school way for making edge panels:

 

[shawnk]

I really like the looks of that, great job.

Thanks man! More pics on the way!

 

[shawnk]

Preliminary:

Getting the gear in:

MONEY SHOT

 

[sinister-kustoms]

I love it! Super clean and understated but oozing style. Just how car audio should be IMO. Nice work!

 

[jorona1]

Nice Fab Work!
Looks awesome.....

 

[speakerpimp]

Oh hell yeah. Great technique, looks sharp.

 

[shawnk]

Thanks guys... much appreciated!

 

[FLYONWALL9]

Love those subs. I use the 8's for several years, very underrated IMO.

The install looks great! Nice wood skills.

 

[shawnk]

Love those subs. I use the 8's for several years, very underrated IMO.

The install looks great! Nice wood skills.

Thanks man!

I love these subs too! Very smooth. And they just look fantastic!

 

[Topdown]

Very very nice. Well done!

 

[Notloudenuf]

I like this a lot! The suede looks great set against the white and gray.

Help me redo mine

 

[shawnk]

I like this a lot! The suede looks great set against the white and gray.

Help me redo mine

Ha! Sure man.. just swing on up here!! Although, you'll have to wait until next spring. This is my last install for the year since I'm not spoiled with a nice heated garage

 

[bigdwiz]

I like this a lot! The suede looks great set against the white and gray.

Help me redo mine

Agreed, you need to help me talk Shawn into moving down south a little closer to us...

ShawnK does top notch work, I'm totally jealous of his skills :thumbsup:

 

[shawnk]

Agreed, you need to help me talk Shawn into moving down south a little closer to us...

ShawnK does top notch work, I'm totally jealous of his skills :thumbsup:

Haha! As you know BigD.. it's definitely a possibility!

Thanks for the comps guys!!

 

[rexroadj]

Not bad for a Maine-iac!

Great equipment and superb build!

 

[shawnk]

Not bad for a Maine-iac!

Great equipment and superb build!

LMFAO!!:laugh: