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RJMII
post Jul 6 2014, 11:30 AM
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I saw the thread on the CAD files, So I'm starting there for building my own Center Console.

I have a design in mind for my speaker box, and will show it eventually. For now, here is the first drawing, and the CAD file I drew while building my box.

This thread is to track my progress from start to finish. :-)


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The drawing in this DWG file ^^


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post Jul 6 2014, 11:43 AM
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Can't wait to see the progress. Several have tried different versions of this, but I don't think anyone has built something that gives truly deep bass.

It'd help to post a PNG or JPG of what you're doing. Not a lot of people have a way to open a DWG file.
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post Jul 6 2014, 11:49 AM
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Doug, deep bass is my specialty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Excellent idea for posting a PNG or JPG. :-)
The DWG file is the gif in the post. I'll make sure and add screen shots of the drawings as I go. I'm also going to be using a lot of cardboard for this, to cut a piece, and *then* draw it in CAD.
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post Jul 6 2014, 12:00 PM
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Will your CNC cut out thin aluminum?

Thanks

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post Jul 6 2014, 12:15 PM
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I have been planing on building my own center console with 8" sub. I picked up a NOS Morel 8" dual voice coil shallow mount sub for the project. This should be interesting to follow.
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post Jul 6 2014, 02:11 PM
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QUOTE(Harpo @ Jul 6 2014, 12:00 PM) *

Will your CNC cut out thin aluminum?

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David



No. :-) I'm getting set up with another laser guy to cut the little bit of aluminum pieces I need done. PM me for what you have in mind, I'll see if we'll be able to include it in one big file?

I'm not using all of the original pieces for my console, BTW.
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post Jul 6 2014, 06:24 PM
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I'm really excited to follow your progress with this. I have a really nice set of new stereo components to install in my car once the paint finally gets done. I have a very nice JL Audio 8" sub as part of the package. I have already purchased some of Mikey914's fiberglass speaker pods and one of his sub boxes for the passenger floorboard. I've thought of modifying the sub box to allow some more legroom and move the sub up higher under the dash as I've seen a couple of other people have done.
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post Jul 7 2014, 10:43 AM
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toying with ideas.

It's going to either be layers, like this, or a 3d puzzle internals with a fiberglass shell wrapped around it.



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post Jul 7 2014, 08:03 PM
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Cool stuff! Where are you thinking of locating the sub? I've seen some boxes that fit in the passenger footwell that are similar to 914rubber's except they fabricated a kind of funnel shaped tower that has the sub pointed up under the dash. It's pretty much invisible and totally out of the way. Pretty cool! Have you seen any of these?
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post Jul 7 2014, 10:16 PM
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Yeah, Rod from the UK (IIRC) has his built like that. If I need more airspace for my sub, I"ll connect the foot well area to the center console for one big piece of air, per se.

The sub will be firing up towards the dash in mine, also. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'm hoping to be able to cut a slice in the morning, and adhere it in place so I can get measurements and start modifying the layers from there.
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post Jul 7 2014, 10:20 PM
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You guys upgrading your power (alternators) to what when putting in these sound systems?
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post Jul 7 2014, 10:22 PM
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QUOTE(boxsterfan @ Jul 7 2014, 10:20 PM) *

You guys upgrading your power (alternators) to what when putting in these sound systems?



Click on my link in my sig. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) 260-280 hp 3.0 w/serious alternator power. lol
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post Mar 25 2015, 02:27 PM
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I just picked up a few more goodies to continue on this project.

a pair of DD front speakers, a pair of AP pods, a pair of 6.5 DD subs, and a DD 80 amplifier to power the subs. Oh, and some Sony head unit with 5 volt pre-outs, blue tooth, and satellite radio stuff. i'm hoping to have my car ready to go for the summer of driving... hah hah hah
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post Mar 25 2015, 02:46 PM
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I just removed my console last night while working on my heater lever. It would be hard to get the console installed in one solid piece. Maybe it can with the seats and knee pad removed? Just something to think about in your design.

I'm going for side fire 6.5", 7" or 8". I have a few options. What's your plan?
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My plan is to fire them up, towards the dash to where the faces won't be seen. The ports will be aimed at the shifter.

This weekend I'm hoping to have time to get either a 3d scan of my interior, or build a 3d model of sorts. The garage lights are ready to go up, and then I should have enough light for the project.
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Can't wait. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Good to have you back, Jim. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
EDIT: Still have my 914 Key Fob that you made. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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some eye candy... since I know you all like looking at pictures. ;-)


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post Mar 26 2015, 01:30 AM
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Looks like you forgot about the gas pedal intrusion.

I think an MDF frame with fleece would be a lot easier to make.
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Looks like you forgot that I mentioned I'm 3d scanning the inside of my car...
Hahaha

I've got some pretty fancy software and toys ... *ahem* tools... at my house... 3d scanner (or 3), slicing software, cnc router table that'll (soon enough be able to) cut a full sheet of ply or mdf, and I have a microscribe with degrees of freedom on the way. :-) either design will be quite easy for me to build.

The sliced picture above is for demonstration purposes only, for one of the ideas that I was contemplating.
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post Apr 2 2017, 06:43 PM
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Thought I'd revisit this thread and do something with my cars. Played around a little bit yesterday with 3d scanner and my flared car.


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