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Fuck me.... Went to undo the 10mm bolt and the whole ring ripped off the battery terminal guess I gotta lay off the HGH...thought I was screwed but remembered I had an aftermarket battery terminal back from my old car when I did the Big 3 upgrade.
I think the only issue with an infinite baffle setup is that your subs are essentially exposed in the trunk. You likely don't want stuff hitting the subs, and plus, they have huge magnets that will attract anything iron based in your trunk. If you're ok with not ever really using your trunk (or being very careful if you do), then go that route.
Personally, I like the idea of a removable sub box, just for those random times you need to throw something into the trunk.
The working with wood aspect isn't an issue - I've put up walls in our house along with my dad, and he has quite a bit of experience so if need be I can always ask for help.
With IB I can put up a grille right across where the sub sits and never have to worry about damaging the magnet and still probably have 80% of the trunk available to me. I'm just not 100% sure the sub I picked (JL 12W3) is going to sound good in either configuration. I also pretty much never use my trunk (we're talking once in a month maybe), so, not a huge concern for me.
Just keep in mind that framing walls isn't the same as essentially doing finish carpentry, where millimeters count. You've got nothing to lose by trying though, especially if your dad can give you a hand.
Why don't you do what JL suggests? There should be literature in the sub manual specifying what the best options are for mounting the sub (dimensions of ported and non-ported boxes, etc). I remember my Alpine Type X sub had specific dimensions for the box to be used, right in the manual.
I'm confused about the grill you're talking about though. I assume you want the sub facing forward, likely showing through the ski hole, correct? I've seen the grills in the front (aka the back seat), but I haven't seen them in the trunk. How would you mount them?
It's personal preference, man. I like a removable box. But IB set ups do look cooler, but are more permanent. JL doesn't say anything about IB setups (not surprisingly), so I guess the only way you'll know how it sounds is if you try it out, or scour for opinions on the net.
Fuck me.... Went to undo the 10mm bolt and the whole ring ripped off the battery terminal guess I gotta lay off the HGH...thought I was screwed but remembered I had an aftermarket battery terminal back from my old car when I did the Big 3 upgrade.
It's personal preference, man. I like a removable box. But IB set ups do look cooler, but are more permanent. JL doesn't say anything about IB setups (not surprisingly), so I guess the only way you'll know how it sounds is if you try it out, or scour for opinions on the net.
JL is notorious for giving too small dimensions for their boxes. I actually modeled the response and if I was to do sealed, I'd be better off going with a bigger box than what they suggest, at least for what I'd be looking for sound-wise.
For the IB grille, it would be in the trunk, basically across the two walls of the trunk behind the back of the woofer (I mean behind the magnet end). Basically like a beauty panel - As long as it was properly ventilated and didn't restrict airflow, it would still work as an infinite baffle
I imagine there are car stereo forums... Might be worth asking on there.
It sounds like you're kinda set on going the IB route. I'd start asking on there. I'm sure there are guys with JL12w3s on there who've done similar setups.
The last time I saw Matt post on here was ages ago sadly. I'm going to just try it and see, if I don't like it I'll just build myself a sealed box, and use the baffle I build as the front baffle for it
Reuse and recycle?
@Taco, surprisingly I did a LOT of searching and couldn't find anyone that's tried the 12W3 in an IB setup. However given Matt was singing the 12W6's praises and the 12W3 is pretty close to the 12W6, I'm inclined to believe it will do well. Certainly has the parameters for it anyway
In other news, work is dead, I'm hungry. So, nothing new.
Bruhhhhh I'm so glad you guys got me to pick up the headlights!!
The ninja hooked me up with:
2 full headlights
6 bottles ATF-DW1
4 Mobil 1 oil filters
AEM CAI filter
FRAM cabin air filter
One transmission pressure switch
Front speaker (NIB)
Bunch of HID bulbs
Clear lenses (ZKW-r)
So I went downtown because I had an errand that took me that way. I've heard that Houston has a tunnel system that goes between buildings and it's like this little mini-city with food and shops and whatnot. Since I don't make it in to the big ol' city too often on account of being a suburban bumpkin, I decided why the hell not go explore a little bit. It'll be an adventure.
I found a little dumpling shop that had pretty good reviews, people raving about their dumplings and how there is a rivalry with another place for which was better. Figured it'd be a sure shot, right? If there are two competing and highly rated places, both should be pretty darn good. It'll be an adventure.
Just need to know how to get there and where to park and where to access the underground. To the internet! Ah, cool, maps of parking garages and the tunnel system, perfect! Time for an adventure.
Head out on the way, get to the general area and can't find the one garage that looked to be the most direct access. No problem, pick another. Oh good, it's $20 to park for more than an hour (remember, suburban yokel here - paying for parking is a fucking asinine foreign concept; but when in the city bend over and take it. Just like Rome) and no way to leave without paying at least $4 (like 6 minute rate) for the privileged of learning what the rates are. Whatevs; this is an adventure.
Find an awkwardly located spot that will leave a lot of room from neighboring cars and their blobby door swinger-opener owners so the wagon might be able to escape unmolested. Win. Pop into the elevator and take it as far down as it'll go because that must be the underground level. Adventure underway.
Step out into sunlight because it's the street level. What the fuck? Who misplaced the underground? Well, let's stroll around and find an access hole. Try not to look like farmhand in the city. Probably fail. Find a mall; guess there is down-hole access. Enter on street level and see escalator down. Must be it. It is. Win. So adventurous.
Pop out right about where the dumpling place is. Winning this adventure.
Look at menu - only dumplings. Place is called Baoz; why no bao on the menu? Just dumplings. Order dumplings. Some chicken, some pork. Some hot dipping sauce, some regular (let's try it all we say. It'll be an adventure we say). Get hot and sour soup and a lobster ball as the sides.
Sit down to enjoy the best friggin dumplings. So hungry. This will be heavenly. Eat soup and dumplings and sauce and lobster ball and more dumplings and more dumplings (there were a lot of dumplings).
Fucking. Regret. Every. Single. One.
And the soup too. Oh; and the lobster ball - it was shit too.
This was the best? The best dumplings? Sadventure.
And then the crap-icing on this shit-cupcake? So much MSG. My brain has been trying to squeeze out of my eye sockets all day.
All of the cool stories I'd heard of the Houston Tunnels and I was expecting a Hong Kong adventure. Miles and miles of shops and eateries. And I guess I sort of hyped up the dumplings to be like in HK too. In the end, I realized I've once again become a victim of gross Texan exaggeration. Basically, my Sadventure was the equivalent of this:
I had ramen for the first time in my life, last night. Not that instant shit- actual ramen.
Up until like 8 months ago, there was ZERO ramen places here. And now there is 4, all different and independently owned.
Now, this wasn't your typical ramen place. At least I don't think it was. The owners are legit Japanese, which is nice to see. The place is called Prairie Noodle House. Yup. It's got a 'Berta twist on the food. And it was fucking delicious.
We sat at the bar and watched the kitchen staff cooking away. These guys are nothing short of artists. And the meat. Oh. My. God. The meat. It was sooooo flavorful!!! I ended up getting extra pork belly and a grilled chicken wing with mine because I got the vegetarian ramen (it had a shit ton of shredded Gouda put on top, that melted around the noodles and turned into like a liquid Mac and cheese.)
I dunno what authentic ramen is like (we will hit up another one of the more original type of joints soon), but this place was glorious. Even the pork belly buns we got as a starter were foodie grade, in terms of presentation and attention to detail. The place was shit packed and very modern contemporary decorated, with an Alberta touch to it. They apparently are open until 9pm, but almost every day they close by 8 because they run out of food!
What's also cool is the noodles are made in Edmonton, by some old school Asian woman, made fresh daily, so you know they're legit. I want more ramen!!!
None yesterday...but, sadly, the owner may discontinue it because well, again per my past comments, this city may want to think it's sophisticated...but, yeah...right.
When 99% of the Japanese restaurants here are overdone with all sorts of "creative" rolls that mostly feature mayo, something tempura, and even fruit...you know what sort of demographics are here.
I had ramen for the first time in my life, last night. Not that instant shit- actual ramen.
Up until like 8 months ago, there was ZERO ramen places here. And now there is 4, all different and independently owned.
Now, this wasn't your typical ramen place. At least I don't think it was. The owners are legit Japanese, which is nice to see. The place is called Prairie Noodle House. Yup. It's got a 'Berta twist on the food. And it was fucking delicious.
We sat at the bar and watched the kitchen staff cooking away. These guys are nothing short of artists. And the meat. Oh. My. God. The meat. It was sooooo flavorful!!! I ended up getting extra pork belly and a grilled chicken wing with mine because I got the vegetarian ramen (it had a shit ton of shredded Gouda put on top, that melted around the noodles and turned into like a liquid Mac and cheese.)
I dunno what authentic ramen is like (we will hit up another one of the more original type of joints soon), but this place was glorious. Even the pork belly buns we got as a starter were foodie grade, in terms of presentation and attention to detail. The place was shit packed and very modern contemporary decorated, with an Alberta touch to it. They apparently are open until 9pm, but almost every day they close by 8 because they run out of food!
What's also cool is the noodles are made in Edmonton, by some old school Asian woman, made fresh daily, so you know they're legit. I want more ramen!!!
Like pho, or any noodle soup (my fave is still Taiwanese beef brisket noodle) once you've had properly done ramen, you'll wonder WTF you've been eating all your life.
Glad you were able to experience it. But, the place to go in NA is Vancouver. I know Calgary has some decent places too...
cu2, not all is a loss. Although the food and tunnel experience was subpar, at least:
A) you didn't have to sit at the office, wanting to gouge your eyes out because it's Friday and fuck working on Friday
B) you got to explore some unknown parts of the city. Always a win.
C) your car didn't get door dinged
D) you now know what place to avoid next time. Shitty adventures build character. Think how much richer you are in character now.
Edmonton has a tunnel system like that throughout downtown, because winter is cold as fuck and fuck winter, but the tunnels are pretty lame also. There's a few coffee shops, but nothing crazy. The whole downtown is essentially connected and while those coffee shops in the tunnels are fairly new, they are threatening to close their doors because of too many bums scaring customers and workers
When 99% of the Japanese restaurants here are overdone with all sorts of "creative" rolls that mostly feature mayo, something tempura, and even fruit...you know what sort of demographics are here.
Like pho, or any noodle soup (my fave is still Taiwanese beef brisket noodle) once you've had properly done ramen, you'll wonder WTF you've been eating all your life.
Glad you were able to experience it. But, the place to go in NA is Vancouver. I know Calgary has some decent places too...
Otherwise, well...Japan.
Yeah.. I'm not driving 1500km for a bowl of soup
I will try it next time I'm in Van though. You may think it's sacrilegious, but I like when people put twists on classic foods. Sushi? Not so much. But other things- I like it when people think outside the box.
Don't get me wrong- there's a time and place for each. Sometimes I want legit. Sometimes I want the crazy.
01-15-2016, 03:40 PM
guess I gotta lay off the HGH...thought I was screwed but remembered I had an aftermarket battery terminal back from my old car when I did the Big 3 upgrade. 
