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Old 01-31-12 | 12:10 AM
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8w7 Custom Enclosure

Here is what I have decided to do to get some proper bass in the back of the FB. 85 Rx7 GSL now with a custom stereo setup. All Panels are still in replaceable shape in case I decide to go back to stock.
The Sub Box is in three pieces right now but I have an idea how to make it One piece. Every day I do a little more glassing.
First some teaser pics.
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Old 01-31-12 | 12:45 AM
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very nice. always keep the stock then retro fit costom pieces to factory location always a good plan
Old 02-03-12 | 08:00 PM
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Apparently nobody seems to care about custom stereo builds. Oh well, at least my car will sound great. Next will be the go fast parts and suspension
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Looks very good! Im not a fan of car audio in my RX7's (too much weight IMO) but I love bass in my Accord.
Old 02-03-12 | 10:12 PM
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That's some nice work on the enclosure man and the speaker enclosures in the back look nice as well, more pics of this setup. . . .
Old 02-03-12 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jibaro 12A
Looks very good! Im not a fan of car audio in my RX7's (too much weight IMO) but I love bass in my Accord.
+1 on that!
Old 02-04-12 | 01:41 AM
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I'd love a set of those in my RX...! Great work...!! That litte bit of weight is worth some good hitting tunes...!!!
Old 02-06-12 | 12:28 AM
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I do agree that a w7 in the back of the car is like varying around a three year old all the time. Ut the sound is incredible and very worth it. I will be posting more pictures once I do more work on the enclosure. So far I have finished the hard parts and it sounds incredible. I have everything powered by a ARC MINI KS 125.4 and the sub is powered by a ARC MINI KS 500.1. These are incredible amps for how small they are. I did have 2 8w7 to install but that was too much power. The main goal was to keep as much trunk space as possible and have a great audio system as well. More to come. Thanks everyone!!
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Show pics of those rear setup as well.
Old 03-20-12 | 01:49 AM
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Custom Speaker setup

Just wanted to add some pore pictures of the custom setup. Everyone asked about the rear speaker setup. All I did was use 1/4" MDF and came up with a custom shape I liked. Then I cut away with mu Jigsaw till I got what you see here. I personally do not like it anymore because it interferes with the spare tire. I have already come up with a new rear speaker idea which I am slowly making. More later...
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The best place for rear components is mounted to the bin lids. The best place for a nitrous bottle is in the driver bin.

That is all.
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The best place for rear components is mounted to the bin lids.
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I am crazy, but it sounds good in my car.
Old 03-26-12 | 10:10 AM
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I thought the rear bins were the best place for the battery relocation :-)
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Yes, the batt goes in the right rear, nitrous bottle goes in left rear and components mount on lids. Hold on Ill post a pic.

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6.5 component set:



Nitrous bottle mounting:


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Old 04-02-12 | 07:00 PM
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Thats looks awesome but I am doing something a little different for the componants. If I get too crazy I will do some JL ZR800's in the bins but I don't think that will be necessary.
Old 01-01-13 | 01:13 PM
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I'm researching right now, thank you guys for the pics
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i think it's wicked, got any updates??
i just got a new dvd player, sub, amp, 2 6x9's, 4 6"'s and 2 tweeters installed. It's a lot of weight but sounds wicked and i like it. I was more concerned about the price of the setup.. car toys tried selling me a 'custom' 10" sub box for $600, wtf! i got the $40 one instead hah.

Good job installing it yourself and not just handing a bunch of cash to a guy to do it for you, it's got the personal touch

I can post pics of my setup if you want to have a gander of it
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