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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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enclosure for w12gti

I have the weekend off and was hoping to build a box for the gti that i got like 3 weeks ago. i want to go ported and it will be going into a 02 accord. i havent built or designed a box before so i was wondering if i could get a little help with the design part of it
Old Jul 22, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Dimensions would help, as well as the car being used
Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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I'm out of town right now without my vehicle. Guessing at the dimensions though I would say no taller than 17" and probably no wider than 32" depth could be whatever. And its going in the trunk of a 2002 honda accord coupe
Old Jul 30, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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16.5" high and 36" length are the actual max dimensions and i wouldnt be able to have a port on the side with that length
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jbl recommends a 2.25 ft3 box with a 4" port 13.31" long with 1" fiberfill along all walls and that includes all displacement so I think Im going to try and build it this weekend since i have some free time again these the are the dimensions i was going to use since I wanted the port and woofer both firing the same direction it is pretty deep...20.375"W x 15.25"H x 18"D with 1"MDF says i should get 2.25434 ft3 does that sound like it will work or does anybody have any other suggestions?
Old Aug 13, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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I would forego the 1" MDF and use 3/4" with some bracing. You'll be farther ahead.

As long as that box will fit in the space, AND fit through the trunk opening, I would go for it.
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with 3/4" would you recommend double baffle on the front? the woofer would be flush with the box also if i had a double baffle and had a larger hole on the outer one. I read for a round port the port opening should be at least that far away from any obstructions inside the box is this true?
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Sure double up the baffle, it won't hurt and flush is dope! Make this box even easier and see if anyone on the board has any 4 inch aeroports for sale... a 10 foot length of sewer pipe and you'll be good for life...
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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thats what i was going to do or see if my local shop haad some aeroports....with a 4x8 sheet i should have enough to build a sealed box too so i was thinking of running it sealed in my car for a bit until i could get some aeroports so that my ported box is bult right and doesn't sound like crap
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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A diameter away from the woofer and any walls is ideal. And for sure use an Aeroport.



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