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Nice solution! If I didn't hate working with fibreglass so much...

Posted by: Kris Hansen on 2008-03-05 07:14:07
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In Reply to: Part IX - Custom Stealth Subwoofer Install posted by 5speed6 on 2008-03-05 07:03:21

A pal of mine uses t-shirt material, sometimes carpet, sometimes sweatshirts, whatever.. But very rarely does he use actual fibreglass mat or cloth...

He makes some SICK boxes, consoles, etc.. He's a master installer.

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Part IX - Custom Stealth Subwoofer Install - 5speed6 2008-03-05 07:03:21 (3738 views)

Once again you've outdone yourself!! - A6Bman 2008-05-28 23:38:56 (55 views)

did you experience alot of rattling after wards?.... - EuroVWGTi 2008-03-06 02:53:25 (131 views)

After the full install, I lowered the rear seats and drove around... - 5speed6 2008-03-06 07:37:32 (235 views)

You are da MAN. - tozoM8 2008-03-05 20:51:14 (86 views)

:) Thanks. - 5speed6 2008-03-06 07:38:07 (79 views)

Totally awesome... congrats and great craftsmanship! - SNAFU 4 2008-03-05 20:24:46 (82 views)

Hard core. Will we get to see it in New England this year? - A4AdMan 2008-03-05 19:27:41 (89 views)

God-willing...yes. - 5speed6 2008-03-05 19:29:31 (85 views)

I'm going to manage the 5speed6 New England Tour re: dates and places... <lol> - bac2h 2008-03-06 04:07:23 (69 views)

All I can say is WOW!! But one stupid question for you... - nebalt 2008-03-05 19:20:42 (184 views)

That's a good question, but with an easy answer... - 5speed6 2008-03-05 19:28:34 (171 views)

Thanks. - nebalt 2008-03-05 20:05:08 (87 views)

Outstanding....looks as if there'll have to be a spring Hartford GTG to hear that! - GBW 2008-03-05 16:50:49 (80 views)

..I'm guessing if he just turns it up from where he is we will hear it!!!! :P - bac2h 2008-03-06 08:24:14 (76 views)

Thanks :) - 5speed6 2008-03-05 18:12:14 (71 views)

Where did the Nav and Phatbox go? - ip4me 2008-03-05 14:32:49 (95 views)

just piling on here but very impressive. - kingfishgrapejam 2008-03-05 16:43:18 (88 views)

Navigation is part of the new headunit, and Phatbox was replaced with.. - 5speed6 2008-03-05 15:54:16 (122 views)

He used his magical powers to integrate them elsewhere : ) - audikillsbmw 2008-03-05 14:39:26 (81 views)

Otherwise known as "stored in the garage" ....well the NAV anyways... - 5speed6 2008-03-05 15:53:09 (105 views)

OMGHI2OCD ;-) - Jmacs4.2 2008-03-05 13:51:37 (121 views)

lmao!!! - 5speed6 2008-03-05 14:00:25 (90 views)

You do awesome work.Everything you have done thus far has been fantastic.Do you work on LI??? - audiquattroduo 2008-03-05 12:36:24 (114 views)

^^^ Plans on stalking 5Speed6. - audikillsbmw 2008-03-05 12:38:56 (93 views)

LOL No I was wondering if he was on LI So if I needed stereo work I could give him the business. - audiquattroduo 2008-03-05 13:42:42 (92 views)

oic : ) - audikillsbmw 2008-03-05 14:14:44 (82 views)

Yes...Thank you. - 5speed6 2008-03-05 14:03:13 (78 views)

lol. - 5speed6 2008-03-05 13:42:11 (72 views)

job well done ;o) - thomas1978 2008-03-05 12:22:26 (82 views)

Holy crap, now that's impressive! - DaveyKid 2008-03-05 12:08:05 (85 views)

Thanks :) - 5speed6 2008-03-05 14:01:13 (73 views)

Steve, that is one mean looking Cargo net. Seriously. - jimmyc83 2008-03-05 11:31:36 (122 views)

lol...Thanks, and... - 5speed6 2008-03-05 16:00:52 (86 views)

Very nice..... I'm thinking you need to take orders and then make some kits... - Pete K (vegasguy) 2008-03-05 11:12:12 (94 views)

I was going to make a mold of the outside of the finished molds, except.. - 5speed6 2008-03-05 15:56:32 (101 views)

pure class, nice job - wayred4.2 2008-03-05 11:09:53 (90 views)

my god you are sick.... i love it! - EuroVWGTi 2008-03-05 10:54:20 (84 views)

I know ;) - 5speed6 2008-03-05 14:02:15 (78 views)

that is effing amazing....great job - Press 2008-03-05 10:26:35 (75 views)

Thanks Dave :) - 5speed6 2008-03-05 16:20:29 (76 views)

Sweet! Now make a set for me ; ) - audikillsbmw 2008-03-05 10:08:59 (83 views)

oh hellz no! :)))) - 5speed6 2008-03-05 10:58:21 (111 views)

lol : ) - audikillsbmw 2008-03-05 11:00:06 (85 views)

Really amazing stuff! - OCDboy 2008-03-05 09:19:21 (96 views)

Thanks....OCD ;) - 5speed6 2008-03-05 16:01:34 (72 views)

WOW I can think of nothing else to say - 02 Silver Arrow 2008-03-05 09:00:50 (92 views)

Have I told you before????......oh yeah....I have....Can't wait to hear it... - bac2h 2008-03-05 08:49:57 (95 views)

I'm afraid to let you hear it...you might keep me up there and put me to work :) - 5speed6 2008-03-05 10:01:15 (91 views)

...I think you nailed that one dead center... - Boston Driver 2008-03-05 10:31:34 (111 views)

I already called dibs on him............. - bac2h 2008-03-05 11:32:49 (89 views)

I know... - Boston Driver 2008-03-05 11:35:47 (89 views)

2nd!!! - Boston Driver 2008-03-05 08:59:32 (85 views)

Looks good! A whole lot of DIY! :) - Smokey Bear 2008-03-05 08:43:44 (82 views)

Thats awesome!! - HeartlessNomad12 2008-03-05 08:42:32 (96 views)

Thanks. I tried different phasing of the subs to experiment with.. - 5speed6 2008-03-05 09:26:52 (100 views)

"The OCD part of me" - Ehhh, you think? But seriously, that's a NICE job. - boostbuddy 2008-03-05 08:30:32 (96 views)

nice - 2.7tDallas 2008-03-05 08:26:13 (88 views)

Awesome install, top notch subs, only sub I like better is the Kappa Perfects they don't sell anymor - NiveK1970 2008-03-05 08:01:49 (101 views)

totally disagree. never liked the Infinity Perfects. - stadtjunge 2008-03-05 09:55:37 (103 views)

weird, i have never heard a better sounding sub, atleast until you get to W7 catagory... - NiveK1970 2008-03-05 10:00:35 (98 views)

Very nice. - HIS4 2008-03-05 08:01:48 (114 views)

Thanks! And yeah, I understand the decision regarding the porting.. - 5speed6 2008-03-05 09:55:29 (107 views)

I hope that you have your own shop. You SHOULD be able to make a good living doing this! - Whitjr 2008-03-05 07:47:09 (78 views)

Definition of stealth. - Tgr_Clw 2008-03-05 07:42:17 (93 views)

You are freakin' insane. ; ) - john in cincy 2008-03-05 07:30:03 (106 views)

Must be true...I hear that quite often ;) - 5speed6 2008-03-05 07:46:52 (97 views)

Professionally done! - Dimi (A6 2.7T) 2008-03-05 07:20:47 (96 views)

Re: Professionally done! - 2.7t @Altitude 2008-03-05 07:29:22 (117 views)

damn. - C5 AVANT STYLE!!! 2008-03-05 07:18:23 (85 views)

Nice solution! If I didn't hate working with fibreglass so much... - Kris Hansen 2008-03-05 07:14:07 (150 views)

Fiberglass work is no joke...the fumes from the resin are overpowering.. - 5speed6 2008-03-05 07:46:11 (148 views)

2nd, making a fiberglass enclosure for a battery in my boat = got me sick - jimmyc83 2008-03-05 11:32:43 (101 views)

" I love the smell of fiberglass and resin in the morning!!!! " :P - bac2h 2008-03-05 08:50:53 (94 views)

Same here. Love it. That and Castrol R two cycle oil from a dirrt bike I used to have. - jbchinoca 2008-03-05 12:48:40 (154 views)

God, not me.. I have grown to hate that smell... - Kris Hansen 2008-03-05 09:13:54 (100 views)

My adaptation of a movie line from Apocalypse Now....."I love the smell of napalm in the morning" - bac2h 2008-03-05 10:29:25 (79 views)

Really?????!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?11/1/1/1!?!?!?!?!?! NO WAI! - Kris Hansen 2008-03-05 11:17:13 (110 views)

Way Garth............... - bac2h 2008-03-05 13:48:23 (79 views)

The joke in the shop became "it's time for the daily dose of resin fumes" - 5speed6 2008-03-05 09:23:21 (96 views)

Nice work again! - Audeye A6 2008-03-05 07:13:04 (104 views)

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