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General => Car audio => Topic started by: B-chi on 26 August 2010, 21:48

Title: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 26 August 2010, 21:48: Got a bit of spare time so thought I'd upload pics of my recent door builds.

First thing first, tape up the area to be fiberglassed.
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0025-1.jpg)

Then fiberglass the area.
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0028-1.jpg)

Frame work to make the carcass.
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0030-1.jpg)
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0032-1.jpg)

Stretch over fleece. In this case a pair of long johns from my work.
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0033-1.jpg)

Then fiberglass the fleece and add layers of matting to streghten. Also poured resin in the joins to add more strength.
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0037-1.jpg)
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0035-1.jpg)
(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0050-1.jpg)

Then sent it off to Oxford Car Audio so LEM could finish filling, sanding and wrap them in vinyl.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 26 August 2010, 21:52: And voila.

(http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0182.jpg)

Not on the car just yet. The audiosystems are pretty heavy along with the pods itself. I'd estimate an extra 15-20kgs of weight on the door card. Before they go on I'll fiberglass the back of the original door card to stiffen it up. May even add some 2-3mm ally sheet strips.

The components will be getting around 500wrms a side so should be nice and loud.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: mark-mk3gti on 27 August 2010, 13:08: does the door shut ok? just looking at pic, looks like it might hit that tray at side of seat, or did you take that into consideration? might do something similar myself but only 2 speakers..
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 28 August 2010, 14:52: It doesn't hit the tray but.

Due to my retardedness it does catch the seat slightly. I will probably trim the seat back an inch. Just the outer lumbar support. Other than that it fits nice and snug.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: DubSociety on 30 August 2010, 02:02: Awesome ...

Whats the depth of the original speaker slot? I want to fit some speakers that are 84mm in depth would they fit? and how do I go about stopping rattling from mid bass?
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: ian007miles on 05 September 2010, 20:54: When are you going to put pictures of the rest of your system I want to see if it looks as good as the doors lol
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 05 September 2010, 21:02: When it's done bud.

I've actually decided to redo the door builds.

So not sure what I'm going to do first.

I collected my 18inch sub last weekend. I'll get a pic up
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 05 September 2010, 21:04: (http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo137/B-chi/Golf%20door%20build/IMG_0183.jpg)
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: ian007miles on 05 September 2010, 21:27: Wot make sub is that ?????
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 05 September 2010, 21:38: Brand x BA 18. A mate of mine gets them.

Did have two 4,000w amps but had to sell one.

She'll be in the boot by mid to late sept.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: gti3_elston on 05 September 2010, 21:47: i like that mate, looks mint. nice small sub lol, good work bud!
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 05 September 2010, 21:50: This build has been in the making for around 18months to 2years, across 3 cars with probably cost around £5-6,000.

From buying components to selling them before they've been fitted it will be nice to actually have some bass in the car.

The speaker pods will be up for sale probably mid oct when I've finished the knew ones.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: ian007miles on 05 September 2010, 23:39: What sort of numbers u looking to get with that bad boy sub and how much ££ was it if u don't mind me asking
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 06 September 2010, 08:08: I'm aiming for 150db below 40Hz.

The sub price is a bit odd as I know the guy who owns brand x but I had to pay a bit more in shipping as it wasn't a full order as I couldn't wait.

Think they'll be sub £1000 when he gets up and running.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: jonnypolish on 06 September 2010, 17:49: Very nice sub ;) 18" is the way forward!
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: gti3_elston on 09 September 2010, 16:14: +1
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: DubSociety on 11 September 2010, 07:28: What thaaa **** .... that sub is huuuuuuge ... props to you mate. That thing must weigh 50kg right? or more?
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 11 September 2010, 07:38: 36kgs sub alone.

It is going to drop.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: gti3_elston on 11 September 2010, 19:24: respect to ya mate, thats cool! :wink:
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 12 September 2010, 17:52: box design has been finalised and the guy building it says the box will weight 55kgs so thats a grand total of 91kgs in my boot. Oh i forgot about the false floor crap.

Plus 2 amps in rear 3/4 panels, and 2batts behind front seats44

36kgs sub
55kgs box
14kgs sub amp
10kgs full range amp
35kgs each batt x2 (to start)
19kgs each door x2 (additional)
223kgs extra weight and that doesn't include the cabling, or other wood and bits.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: gti3_elston on 12 September 2010, 23:34: lol, thats some wieght u got there mate, good work!
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: DubSociety on 13 September 2010, 14:07: Im guessing no need for lowering springs then?
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: ian007miles on 01 October 2010, 18:24: ante u fitted all your system yet :laugh:
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: B-chi on 01 October 2010, 18:43: Absolute mayhem.

Been moving house. Working twelve hour shifts, 6 days o 1 off, car broke down (coil £104 from vw).

I've got a tracking number for my mids and new amp. It's mental. 2x740wrms on the 8 mids (4 a side) & up to 300wrms on the tweeters. Run actively off the p88.

New door builds here we come.
Title: Re: Few pics of my mk3 golf door build. With pics
Post by: ian007miles on 01 October 2010, 19:15: get your finger out i cant wait to see this finished lol post some pics up wen u get the amp and mids