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Carbon Fiber or Clear Plexi?

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Old 10-29-2008, 11:13 PM
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Carbon Fiber or Clear Plexi?
I'm building this new down-fire 8" sub enclosure. I'm having trouble deciding on the front cover plate. Originally I just made a 1/2" carbon fiber cover. My metal fab guy tells me that I should do a clear front instead. HA! I told him it was a dumb idea but guess what I did after he left?

To feed your curiosity......

- It's for a 3rd Gen TL or TL-S
- It is housing a JL Audio 8W3V2-2
- It is made of fiberglass and carbon fiber. Trunk matched carpet.
- Yes.... it beats.

CLEAR





CARBON FIBER


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Old 10-29-2008, 11:21 PM
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cf looks tough. but the clear is more interesting
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i vote clear. looks a lot cleaner imo.
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I like the clear, but the CF looks way nicer
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The ONE time I vote against CF.
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I like the clear plexi w/carpet. What about and option of either CF/plexi?

How about a flat surface to mount an amp as another option?
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the clear one looks better....
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Thank you for the votes and comments thus far. Looks like the CLEAR PLEXI is winning by a little. Let's keep the votes coming!!

Originally Posted by JerZDevil
I like the clear plexi w/carpet. What about and option of either CF/plexi?

How about a flat surface to mount an amp as another option?
Any combo is an option and there are plenty of places to mount an amp in that trunk.
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wow very interesting, I have to go along with the consensus so far, clear.
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Personally, I wouldn't have a cut-out at all. Ultimate stealth status.
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Personally, I wouldn't have a cut-out at all. Ultimate stealth status.
This would be my no 1 choice

Between your two options I would choose clear
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Personally, I wouldn't have a cut-out at all. Ultimate stealth status.
AH HA!! You win the "SMARTY PANTS" award.:silvercup

Just kidding..... kinda. My cohorts and I were betting on how long it would take for somebody to question why the cutout is there at all. BECAUSE... it would look damn tight to see absolutely nothing.

But... answer me this! How do you mount the box with no cutout? Or what if the cutout was not big enough to fit a drill through?

PEEP the PICS below.
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I used a fellow AZ member's TL today to test fit and run the new sub and enclosure. It RAILS. I didn't push it very hard and we were listening to FM radio. It performed way better than I expected.

In the pics you'll see the cable. When installed that runs behind your carpet. Not visible at all.







Thanks again to firstacuratl for use of his ride. I had a minor relapse of TOY ENVY today. But I'm better now.
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thats a sick spot to put it. props!
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omg the sex....it is teh sex..... uncald...just one question....what would happen if you put a 8W7 in there??
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I like carbon fiber.

Clear is okay but carbon looks bad ass!
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Originally Posted by coolmints
omg the sex....it is teh sex..... uncald...just one question....what would happen if you put a 8W7 in there??
It wouldn't fit. This enclosure was built for this sub. The 8W7 has a total front diameter of 8.5". The total front diameter of this setup is barely over 8". Perfect fit for the 8W3V2.
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Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
I like carbon fiber.

Clear is okay but carbon looks bad ass!
that clear does look sweet installed though nice work
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Originally Posted by uncald4
But... answer me this! How do you mount the box with no cutout? Or what if the cutout was not big enough to fit a drill through?

Cover the cutout in carpet. It would be difficult to see the line with the way you carpet stuff.
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I'd go with CF. Not only does it look awesome, but also I don't think the inside of the box is all that appealing to look at. It just looks like unfinished fiberglass. Travis, what about a piece of frosted glass/plexi?
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Originally Posted by AMGala
I'd go with CF. Not only does it look awesome, but also I don't think the inside of the box is all that appealing to look at. It just looks like unfinished fiberglass. Travis, what about a piece of frosted glass/plexi?
I completely agree with that. My honest preference would be matched carpet. I'm not a fan of BLING. If it were up to me everything would be flat black with a blacked out "TL" badge.
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I completely agree with that. My honest preference would be matched carpet. I'm not a fan of BLING. If it were up to me everything would be flat black with a blacked out "TL" badge.
That would look hot too!
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Originally Posted by AMGala
That would look hot too!
Is that a challenge?

The next time I build this design it will be full stealth. uncald4 style.
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Originally Posted by AMGala
I'd go with CF. Not only does it look awesome, but also I don't think the inside of the box is all that appealing to look at. It just looks like unfinished fiberglass. Travis, what about a piece of frosted glass/plexi?
+1 Inside of box isn't appealing to me.

The only benefit to clear is if you wanted to put some LED action in there...IMO.

Frosted glass/plexi could look nice with lighting...again my
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HA! Somebody voted CARPET!! ahh scrib
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Originally Posted by uncald4
Is that a challenge?

The next time I build this design it will be full stealth. uncald4 style.
LOL, definitely not a challenge, as I know you could do it, and it'd come out great!
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LOL, definitely not a challenge, as I know you could do it, and it'd come out great!
Aww shucks....

EDIT: YES!! Two matched carpet!! Ahh ahh ahh!!
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I'm voting for CF....BUT! Mr Travis you had better make one of these boxes wrapped in CF to match it ........or else!
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Originally Posted by MWalsh9152
I'm voting for CF....BUT! Mr Travis you had better make one of these boxes wrapped in CF to match it ........or else!
If I had boots I would be shaking in them.

I hear you though. This isn't the final version of the slim box. But when I fab up that sucker I have some special carbon fiber for it.

BTW... how is your microwave doing these days?
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that is currently the new home for my PDA and my work clipboard...I did some moving, the shelf is the box's new home
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Id go with cf just for appeal. Both of them are the hotness though now you just need to take our opinions and run with it.
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Originally Posted by MWalsh9152
that is currently the new home for my PDA and my work clipboard...I did some moving, the shelf is the box's new home
You're killin me!

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Id go with cf just for appeal. Both of them are the hotness though now you just need to take our opinions and run with it.
Thank you.
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^ what can I say....its been a rough year for play money. Especially after I went and bought all those Zapco's!

Hopefully I will be able to get it done this coming winter
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^ what can I say....its been a rough year for play money. Especially after I went and bought all those Zapco's!

Hopefully I will be able to get it done this coming winter
I know! Play money dried up this summer. Obama promises more play money.
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It's up for grabs on America's favorite auction site.

I need to get it out of here. It's in my way.
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I'll have to add that as one of the choices. Shoot me a PM or email if you're interested. I can definitely make your TSX happy.
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