Fiberglass box build

[ckl5899]

Taping everything off



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forming the back of the box



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[Modded]

Looking good so far. When do you start the MDF part?

 

[ckl5899]

I have to build the speaker rings. I have two JL 10w3v3-4 im running now. Contemplaying on buying another JL or splurging and buying 3 Kicker L7.

No MDF except the speaker rings. I will use fleece to form the from to what i want then resen/fiberglass mat/cloths the S**T out of it

 

[Modded]

Oh ok. That is a better route.
I would keep the JLs. The Kicker won't sound as good but will handle more power.
Plus, you will rattle like crazy with the Kickers that close to the hatch.

 

[ckl5899]

How about adding one more JL?

 

[Modded]

Yeah adding one more is a better option!

 

[ckl5899]

Where are you from in Texas? I am in San Antonio. Maybe we can meet up sometime. Thanks for the advice!!

 

[Modded]

No problem! I'm all the way in Dallas but if I make it to that area this year I will let you know.
So are you going to mount the three subs side by side or staggered?

 

[ckl5899]

I think Staggered. I have to get the rings built and play around with positioning. I am going to mount my amp and cap visible also. Trial and error i guess....

 

[Modded]

Ok. Your using a capacitor?
Abandon that idea and get another battery in your second battery tray.
Also, doing the BIG3 upgrade would be a good idea.
How many watts are you planning to push to the 3 subs?

 

[ckl5899]

I have everything but the battery for both the big 3 and second battery. Just researching what battery to get to complement my stock battery

 

[Modded]

Get a Kinetik. They are sick. XS Power and Odyssey are also good.

 

[ckl5899]

That will work OK with the stock battery?

 

[Modded]

Yeah it will but it would be better if you get two. One for the starting battery and a second one in the other battery tray.
I put Duralast platinum batteries in mine. They are the same batteries as the Deka Intimidator AGM batteries.

 

[ckl5899]

What size battries?

 

[phattyford]

yeah, i wanna know this too...I wanna put two Kinetik batteries in my hoe but unsure of which ones to get.

 

[Denali0229]

yeah, i wanna know this too...I wanna put two Kinetik batteries in my hoe but unsure of which ones to get.

The largest kinetic that fits the stock location is the HC2000. I think the 2400 is a little too big without modifying anything.

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[Modded]

What size battries?

BCI Group 34 or 34R batteries. 78 will also work.
If you are looking for a pure aftermarket electronic battery (like Kinetik, XS Power, and Stinger) then look for ones that mention the size specs are similar to those 3 sizes.

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If the HC2000 fits, it will be a very tight one. The HC1800 would be a perfect fit because it is a 34/78 sized battery.

 

[jdpber]

^^^ preach it man.. Battery over a Cap.. cleaner and purer power.. do not eat up too much of your air space with the amp area in that box.. that area you are working with is already at a premium.. and 3 large drivers will eat air space.. do your measurements and account for driver loss first before you do your final glass.. last thing you want is to drop the cash on the glass and resin and starve the speakers of much needed air..

 

[ckl5899]

Suprisingly it has quite a bit of space. Almost 14" at the bottom and abot 9" at the top