My install My mild sound install

OnlineSupernova · 5th July 2012, 13:10

One of the first things that got on my nerves about the FN2 was the poor sound system.

So, what started as a simple speaker upgrade turned into a full system.

Firstly, installed a set of Vibe Black air C6 components and Vibe Coaxials (i was impatient and didnt want to wait for delivery on something better)

I then realized the OE radio was pretty rubbish, so decided to get an amp and sub. I didnt want a bulky sub box taking up half the boot, so built a fibreglass stealth box which turned out really nice !

I will admit, i wont be doing this again in a hurry... building the box was kinda fun, wiring not so fun !!

Yassian · 5th July 2012, 13:24

Great job! Looks superb

Spank My Car · 5th July 2012, 13:36

Looks OEM! Very nice.

I always thought if installed a sub i'd put it in the false floor. But I really like your location a lot!

Did you keep the factory HU in the end?

Syx · 5th July 2012, 13:39

Excellent work!

-Mick- · 5th July 2012, 14:06

Very good, you should put that into production and sell it on here

SykomantiS · 5th July 2012, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Mick-

Very good, you should put that into production and sell it on here

Dammit yes!!

Very nice

What sub and size is that, and what did you do with the amp?

-Mick- · 5th July 2012, 15:53

The only question I would have would be how does it perform with it being housed in fibrglass? Given that, as I understand, a lot of the sound quality is gained from the wooden box they are normally housed in?

JimmyH^_^ · 5th July 2012, 19:25

looks very nice man..but not very convenient in getting to the puncture repair kit *lol*

jus saying

Syx · 5th July 2012, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyH^_^

looks very nice man..but not very convenient in getting to the puncture repair kit *lol*

jus saying

Just get a spacesaver and then you won't need it

JimmyH^_^ · 5th July 2012, 19:39

good answer *lol*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syx

Just get a spacesaver and then you won't need it

OnlineSupernova · 6th July 2012, 14:51

@ Spankmycar - Yes, kept the original radio, but might go double din eventually

@ Mick - its far too much work to reproduce, what would you be willing to pay for one ?

The fibreglass is super solid, dont think wood makes much of a difference. It sounds awesome, solid deep bass. I was going to port it, but sounds so good there was no need.

@SykomantiS - Its a 10", i went with an Alpine MRX-F30 amp, it has speaker inputs. For now, its in the boot under the "spare wheel" area. Still gotta figure out how i wanna mount it.

Bupps · 7th July 2012, 09:58

great job mate. Market it and sell.

Tell you what I bet there'll be loads of people who'd buy that. I for one

robbobaggins · 7th July 2012, 10:03

Brilliant bit of handy work there pal I like threads like this when members show the skills

tristanmortimer · 7th July 2012, 10:05

A great and innovative solution.

Civic_Outcast · 7th July 2012, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnlineSupernova

@ Mick - its far too much work to reproduce, what would you be willing to pay for one ?

The fibreglass is super solid, dont think wood makes much of a difference. It sounds awesome, solid deep bass. I was going to port it, but sounds so good there was no need.
.

That's gotta be "Parts plus Labour".

As it's for a niche market you can push the price up a little bit.

So.. £25 per hour / Say three hours ? plus parts & niche fee.

£100

If I was going to fit a sub I'd be happy to pay a ton for that.

SykomantiS · 7th July 2012, 20:52

I have zero experience with fibreglass, if I could pay someone to do it, I would- especially at that price.

OnlineSupernova · 9th July 2012, 18:40

I would have happily paid £100 for one, however the materials alone were around £100 (excluding beer, although it is an essential ingredient)

Probably spent about 10 hours on it, so just not worth reproducing. However, producing a mould could mean creating them pretty quickly.

hmm

Deathstar · 9th July 2012, 19:00

I am not normally a fan of custom additions like these, however I think you have done a cracking job there! Well done

Sent from my mobile device using fingers and fumbs!

Civic_Outcast · 10th July 2012, 04:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnlineSupernova

I would have happily paid £100 for one, however the materials alone were around £100 (excluding beer, although it is an essential ingredient)

Probably spent about 10 hours on it, so just not worth reproducing. However, producing a mould could mean creating them pretty quickly.

hmm

I was thinking along the lines of "You now have a mould" !!

Do it !!

keef076 · 10th July 2012, 16:05

Looks great i might do one of these too

5th July 2012, 13:10	#1 (permalink)
OnlineSupernova Join Date: 5th July 2012 Location: Esher Posts: 71 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	My mild sound install One of the first things that got on my nerves about the FN2 was the poor sound system. So, what started as a simple speaker upgrade turned into a full system. Firstly, installed a set of Vibe Black air C6 components and Vibe Coaxials (i was impatient and didnt want to wait for delivery on something better) I then realized the OE radio was pretty rubbish, so decided to get an amp and sub. I didnt want a bulky sub box taking up half the boot, so built a fibreglass stealth box which turned out really nice ! I will admit, i wont be doing this again in a hurry... building the box was kinda fun, wiring not so fun !!

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Yassian ivtec just kicked out,YO! Car: 2011 FK2 Milano red Join Date: 27th January 2011 Location: Croatia Posts: 974 Thanks given: 128 Thanked 154 Times in 150 Posts iTrader: (1)	Great job! Looks superb

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-Mick- Supporter Car: '59 MR CTR GT Join Date: 10th October 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 231 Thanks given: 20 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (1)	Very good, you should put that into production and sell it on here

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-Mick- Supporter Car: '59 MR CTR GT Join Date: 10th October 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 231 Thanks given: 20 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts iTrader: (1)	The only question I would have would be how does it perform with it being housed in fibrglass? Given that, as I understand, a lot of the sound quality is gained from the wooden box they are normally housed in?

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OnlineSupernova Thread starter Join Date: 5th July 2012 Location: Esher Posts: 71 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	@ Spankmycar - Yes, kept the original radio, but might go double din eventually @ Mick - its far too much work to reproduce, what would you be willing to pay for one ? The fibreglass is super solid, dont think wood makes much of a difference. It sounds awesome, solid deep bass. I was going to port it, but sounds so good there was no need. @SykomantiS - Its a 10", i went with an Alpine MRX-F30 amp, it has speaker inputs. For now, its in the boot under the "spare wheel" area. Still gotta figure out how i wanna mount it.

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Bupps Join Date: 6th March 2008 Location: Watford, UK Posts: 329 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 50 Times in 42 Posts iTrader: (1)	great job mate. Market it and sell. Tell you what I bet there'll be loads of people who'd buy that. I for one

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robbobaggins NO:1 PLEB Car: 2007 CTR GT MILANO RED Join Date: 20th July 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 2,676 Thanks given: 213 Thanked 515 Times in 481 Posts iTrader: (3)	Brilliant bit of handy work there pal I like threads like this when members show the skills

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tristanmortimer Supporter Car: 2008 NHB 2.2 ES Join Date: 11th January 2011 Location: Forres Posts: 661 Thanks given: 243 Thanked 80 Times in 73 Posts iTrader: (4)	A great and innovative solution.

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SykomantiS Derv Driver Car: 2008 Civic 2.2 VXi 5Dr Join Date: 14th December 2011 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 252 Thanks given: 34 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts iTrader: (1)	I have zero experience with fibreglass, if I could pay someone to do it, I would- especially at that price.

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OnlineSupernova Thread starter Join Date: 5th July 2012 Location: Esher Posts: 71 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would have happily paid £100 for one, however the materials alone were around £100 (excluding beer, although it is an essential ingredient) Probably spent about 10 hours on it, so just not worth reproducing. However, producing a mould could mean creating them pretty quickly. hmm

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Deathstar Supporter Car: 12 2.2 CR-V EX (The wifes) Join Date: 3rd August 2009 Location: Lancashire Posts: 281 Thanks given: 43 Thanked 36 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am not normally a fan of custom additions like these, however I think you have done a cracking job there! Well done Sent from my mobile device using fingers and fumbs!

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keef076 Jedi Knight Car: 2008 Civic FN2 Type R, NHB Join Date: 5th March 2012 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 594 Thanks given: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts iTrader: (5)	Looks great i might do one of these too