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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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plexiglass box?

has anyone ever tried a plexiglass box for the rear well of our cars? i have 3 10 inch jl audio w-3s and was thinking about trying it . also does anyone have dimensions for a well box that will sit really deep into the well
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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You need at least 3/4 inch thick plexi so it doesnt flex and crack when it hits. a link to the box plans https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/att...postid=1009845
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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i've done tops before and we used 1.5 inch plexglass. It's not cheap but there is very little to no flex. in my opinion a whole box is not worth it really. Make a really nice wood or fiberglass box then join them together. then add some neons or something to accent it. my two cents. Good luck which ever way you go.

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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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I thought about one so that I could do something extra tricky with it. Not sure what yet but something. If you do make one please post lots of pics.
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 12:15 AM
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i was thinking like a clear banpass box or something so you can see the whole speaker just kind of floating there in the plexiglass
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 07:58 AM
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Originally posted by novadk13
You need at least 3/4 inch thick plexi so it doesnt flex and crack when it hits. a link to the box plans https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/att...postid=1009845
???? i tried to understand does planes
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Old Oct 15, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by novadk13
You need at least 3/4 inch thick plexi so it doesnt flex and crack when it hits. a link to the box plans https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/att...postid=1009845
Would this design fit a 91 ?? tried my bandpass box that fit ion my 84.. It won't fit my 91 cuz of the power hatch.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 06:50 AM
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When my buddy worked at a glass shop he racked a bunch of 1inch glass and mad a bandpass box out of it. Tell you what it was 200lbs but it sounded BEAUTIFUL... Flex? excuse me? what flex....that thing rocked, and it fired, with pinpoint accuracy in one direction... (really annoying actually)
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