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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 04:56 PM
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Default Sound system, fiberglassing, how-to's, etc! Over 100 pics!

Well guys, it's that time again, a new issue of Project ActiveTuning

This time we do the entire sound system. I actually split it up into three seperate issues:

- Part 1: Headunit & XM Radio
- Part 2: Speakers
- Part 3: Amps/Amp Rack/Fiberglassed Sub Enclosure

The issues include over 100 pictures, and DETAILED how-to's for installing all of the above things. So, even if you aren't trying to fiberglass a system in your car, but just want to learn how to install a headunit or speakers, read the issues!

Anyways, check them out, and let me know your thoughts. You can also post them in our forum (we have a dedicated thread, just look for the link at the bottom of each issue).



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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Awesome post!
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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Very nice on the box build up! Doesn't the box raddle with only the fiber glass supporting it?
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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Thanks. What do you mean by only the fiberglass supporting it? To pre-answer your question, it doesn't rattle at all
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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Excellent post...thanks a lot!
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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I haven't read it yet but thanks so much anyways! I'm looking forward to checking it out. Fiberglassing seems like a fun project.
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 03:08 AM
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Nice job and great install! Great step by step process install pics! Paint looks great too!
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 07:28 AM
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Nice! Thanx.

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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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nice
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 07:40 AM
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Saw this thing this week-end and pics don't do it justice. He did a great job!!!!

Starting mine tomorrow and mine will look better Especially since I now have a step by step model of how to..lol

Wanna help?


I acutually have one question. Do you have to put the fiberglass on top of the material. I read somewhere that a cheat was to use trunk carpet as the material you stretch. They say that this is strong enough and makes the job faster. Any thoughts?

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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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Actually normally you are supposed to use this mesh stuff, but it's not that thick at all. The t-shirt really worked out nice. If you are planning to put more power to the trunk, you may want to put more layers on...
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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Thank you for sharing all your experience and knowledge. In the future, I will make use of your webiste when I upgrade my audio.
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