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Old 05-05-06 | 02:23 PM
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nice work man!
Old 05-05-06 | 03:08 PM
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Sence you are going to loose the spare anyway, Cut out the bracket for the jack.
Old 05-05-06 | 03:15 PM
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Another way to make the snake board is to cut the slats, then glue or staple a heavy muslin on one side of them. That will give a better range of bends and you don't need to hassle with the snake board if the part left by the table saw break. Old trick for making roll top desk tambour doors.

You might even be able to use the fiberglass fabric instead of the muslin, then you will be ready to add resin to hold the shape.

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Old 05-05-06 | 04:24 PM
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Sence you are going to loose the spare anyway, Cut out the bracket for the jack.
I've been debating that.
Old 05-05-06 | 04:27 PM
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Boo

All this work so that your music can annoy me.

Disgusting.
Old 05-05-06 | 04:57 PM
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Or can the sub fit in the spare tire spot? Or is it too tall? If I can get comfortable without having a spare thats my plan...
Old 05-05-06 | 05:31 PM
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Looks GREAT!!! It's not much work to remove the jack holder, I did mine, then just epoxy'd a bit that opened up from the spot weld. I'd miss my spare tire on out of state rides though.

very creative, and as always nice job so far!
Old 05-05-06 | 05:44 PM
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I have taken two jacks out, one with a screwdrive - Left holes at the spot welds, and one with a cut off wheel - left it nice and clean.
Old 05-05-06 | 05:57 PM
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Spare tire subwoofer

Hey $100T2, your "how to's" are excellent! I admire your ingenuity!

Now, this is just a little subwoofer that fit's in my '91 VW Cabriolet. The trunk space is VERY small so it's the only size that's unobtrusive. No, it won't shatter the windows (only like 150 watts) but I thought I'd share anyway. It fits inside of the spare tire.





But if you want 1000w...here's my hippie van:






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Old 05-05-06 | 06:11 PM
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^^^^PIMP!!!!!! That's bad ***!
Old 05-05-06 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DublyDurty
Hey $100T2, your "how to's" are excellent! I admire your ingenuity!

Now, this is just a little subwoofer that fit's in my '91 VW Cabriolet. The trunk space is VERY small so it's the only size that's unobtrusive. No, it won't shatter the windows (only like 150 watts) but I thought I'd share anyway. It fits inside of the spare tire.





But if you want 1000w...here's my hippie van:






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Old 05-05-06 | 06:39 PM
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Hades12: do the girls really fall for the candy trick?
Haha! We actually bought this (on eBay) a few years ago to do that excellent "father/son spending time together" thing when my kid was in high school. We completely gutted the inside and "remodeled" as we went and learned (wiring/upholstery/woodworking). But...now that you mention it...he WAS pretty popular. Hmmm. I guess so.

Can you handle a night shot?



But at least it got him into old cars and his first RX-7!

PS. Sorry to hijack the thread.

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Old 05-05-06 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by unreality
All this work so that your music can annoy me.

Disgusting.
Last I checked, it was 2,500 miles from where I live to where you live... So, my music can't annoy you, and your stupidity can't annoy me.

We both win.

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Or can the sub fit in the spare tire spot? Or is it too tall? If I can get comfortable without having a spare thats my plan...
I thought about that, but it would need a false floor to have it blend in because the spare tire well is only about 4" deep, and I wouldn't be able to take my sunroof off and leave it in the hatch. Or, if my GF and I go away for a weekend in the Sebey, where would our bags go? I think this way is the best way.

I'm off to build more Snake Board.
Old 05-05-06 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by unreality
All this work so that your music can annoy me.

Disgusting.



Originally Posted by $100T2
Last I checked, it was 2,500 miles from where I live to where you live... So, my music can't annoy you, and your stupidity can't annoy me.

We both win.
I have two 12's and a Fosgate 200ix (old school) that could handle the job of annoying him from that distance.
Old 05-05-06 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DublyDurty
Hey $100T2, your "how to's" are excellent! I admire your ingenuity!

Now, this is just a little subwoofer that fit's in my '91 VW Cabriolet. The trunk space is VERY small so it's the only size that's unobtrusive. No, it won't shatter the windows (only like 150 watts) but I thought I'd share anyway. It fits inside of the spare tire.


Originally Posted by Onlyonthurs
^^^^PIMP!!!!!! That's bad ***!
DAMN. Looks Perfect for an FB.

I just bought one.


Only 4 left!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-PIONEER-TS-W...ayphotohosting

Old 05-05-06 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Directfreak
DAMN. Looks Perfect for an FB.

I just bought one.


Only 4 left!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-PIONEER-TS-W...ayphotohosting
Wow, those were $150 back when they first come out.
Old 05-05-06 | 07:42 PM
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I can anoy him from farther away. If you don't like the music, just listen for a while, you won't be able to hear after long!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 05-05-06 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Directfreak
DAMN. Looks Perfect for an FB.

I just bought one.
The only problem with those is, it's only a 6.5" cone. It will sound ok, but if you feel like having it LOUD, it's not gonna cut it.
Old 05-05-06 | 08:18 PM
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I like it loud, at least louder than the exhaust!
Old 05-05-06 | 08:23 PM
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What are you running Max, two 10s?
Old 05-05-06 | 08:44 PM
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The ultimate Snake Board. Yeah, I'm getting a little out of control with it, but it's just so damn perfect for doing the back of the enclosure.



Old 05-05-06 | 09:00 PM
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8" subs 10's would not clear the spare tire
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What are you running Max, two 10s?
Old 05-05-06 | 09:38 PM
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I'm gonna get the 10s to fit, or I'm gonna die trying. Of course, I'm willing to lose the spare.
Old 05-05-06 | 09:42 PM
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I'd love to have 10's, the 8's you can hear and feel real well. People don't belive its just a pair of 8's. But to many other projects. something your familiar with
Old 05-05-06 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by $100T2
The ultimate Snake Board. Yeah, I'm getting a little out of control with it, but it's just so damn perfect for doing the back of the enclosure.



Hey bro, Just so you know, you could cut on one side only if you needed. Just set the thickness that goes like 3/4 of the way through it. This is a trick you can use to get that smooth surface where you need.



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