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Old Dec 9, 2006
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that is very nice, only thing i would have done differently, and this is just me, i would've used acrylic (lexan, or thick plexiglass) for the covers over the openings. Put the items on display a little more, if you will.

but it looks outstanding for what you've done, def an upgrade from the old setup. Nice Job!!
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Originally Posted by tuningmycivic
that is very nice, only thing i would have done differently, and this is just me, i would've used acrylic (lexan, or thick plexiglass) for the covers over the openings. Put the items on display a little more, if you will.

but it looks outstanding for what you've done, def an upgrade from the old setup. Nice Job!!
Wouldn't plexiglass eventually get scratched up?
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looks very clean, nice work. any plans to put lighting under or above?
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I have 2 cold cathodes around each opening (2 3" ones for each amp, 2 12" ones for the subs.

Lexan wouldn't allow air to escape and would turn the subs into a bandpass, and wouldn't allow the amps to cool very well.
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Couple of quick questions:

1. I think it's obvious, but I just want to be sure---you had to get rid of the spare, right?

2. What kind of mesh is that and where'd you get it? Cost?

3. Did you ever consider doing some sort of mod where you installed heavy-duty trunk struts and made an attached enclosure for the inside of the trunk lid? Would that even be possible? I only ask because I'm wracking my brain, trying to think of a way to put subs and stuff into the trunk area, leaving maximum trunk space for traditional use, all the while keeping the spare...
Yes, the spare is gone. My insurance tows for free though....

I picked up the mesh at a metal supply place here in Phoenix. 2x3 foot sheet cost me about 20 bucks. Then I used a grinder to get the shapes I needed...
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Originally Posted by AmbulanceMonkee
Nice, job Rufus, looks good.

as far as ^^^, I don't see the trunk like idea working. Have you considered fiberglassing them into the back corners of trunk?? That would keep them out of the way, and allow you to keep your spare.
Originally, I created a mold to fiberglass them behind the taillights, but that left the issue of hiding equipment. A false floor solves everything...
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frickin' sweet dude. great job. just one question....is the entire surface usable? what i mean is, can you place stuff on top of the mesh area without it getting messed up?
The mesh is steel and held in place by liquid nails. it isn't going anywhere.
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Damn, that looks good. Lovin it so far.
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any night pics?
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wow im definitely impressed with it. but i personally kinda liked your old look too
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very nice
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curiousity ownz me...what kind of suspension are you running and would you care to estimate how much all of that weighs?
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we need a few slabs of ribs, some BBQ sauce and fire up them grills!!

Looks real nice man. all that work really paid off.
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very nicely done.
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To answer a few questions:

I don't have any night pics because I wired the cathodes up exactly as I read but it caused the invertors to become toast. So until I can replace those invertors and identify why it happened there will be no lights...

For suspension, I run Eibach Sportlines in the fron and oem in the rear but I removed one rung from the rears. With the Sportlines in the rear I was tucking rim...a LOT of rim. No idea what it all weighs but it rides great..
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Is the equipment really that heavy or is it mainly because of the materials for the false floor itself?
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So... what happens if you get a flat?
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Nice job with everything, i like the concept of having a system and still having space for any b/s u wanna throw in the trunk, one question did u lose any quality in sound?
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Is the equipment really that heavy or is it mainly because of the materials for the false floor itself?
It all ads up. The box is only 1/2" MDF but it has an assload of bracing
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Nice job with everything, i like the concept of having a system and still having space for any b/s u wanna throw in the trunk, one question did u lose any quality in sound?
Quality compared to what? It sounds fine except everything in our cars is cheap and rattles. Firing subs up doesn't help..
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but all the deadener and damping products do
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love wut uve done with it! wut else do u have planned in the future. ur system looks sic. i like.
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you said u cut out like half the space from what u had before, thats what i was referring to. Once again nice job

Originally Posted by Rufus
Quality compared to what? It sounds fine except everything in our cars is cheap and rattles. Firing subs up doesn't help..
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Originally Posted by Rufus
It all ads up. The box is only 1/2" MDF but it has an assload of bracing
Wow. All that wood...you wouldn't think it would be that heavy. I'm assuming you needed two guys to get that sucker in...

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BUMP DA BUMP! nice set up. keep up the great work ruffy
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but all the deadener and damping products do
True, I'd really like to faster the rear deck better than plastic clips though...
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Originally Posted by Scott Civic
Wow. All that wood...you wouldn't think it would be that heavy. I'm assuming you needed two guys to get that sucker in...
No way. I can do it just fine by myself. It's not THAT heavy. The equipment prolly weighs as much as the materials. D9 subs are HEAVY

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