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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

Looks pretty good, going to ask the guy about vinyl instead of carpet.

At less than half the price of Nazar's just wondering if anyone has bought one? Are you satisfied with the quality? The feedback seems to indicate people like their box...

If the guy will do vinyl I'll buy one and review it for everyone else. The only advantage I see to Nazar's box (fiberglass vs. MDF doesn't matter that much) is it probably has slightly more airspace....
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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xxlbeerZ,

The box really looks nice. Just curious what the side looks like? Probably hollow at the end.


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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:21 PM
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I requested some pics from the seller. His response:

Hi
Here are couple pics of a box I am in the process of screwing together. I tried loading them on 350zfrenzy but it keeps telling me my pics are to large when they are a low res pics--who knows. I do have a light grey carpet ordered for those who have frost interior.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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do yourself a favor and buy from Nazar.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 06:49 PM
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Nazar is at :

http://www.wickedcas.com/index.php?o...allery&catid=5

He should post his prices and return emails.

From what i've read, his work is well respected.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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Fiberglass is lighter than wood
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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I'm going to get the weights on these for comparison.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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Guys,

From looking at the box, i still don't know how we can slide the box from the rear through the front.

It seems like the front has a bigger opening, then it concaves in (slide curve)? I am talking about the shortest distant from one end to another.


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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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I think it's just smaller in the middle since it's wood and needs to be square for ease in building.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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I have a Nazar box, it's about 23 lbs and up close looks much tighter, well constructed, and professional than what I see above. Frankly I think I can do a better job than that MDF one. Fiberglass conforms perfectly to all of the grooves, angles, and nuances of the strut bar, Nazar's looks like one complete unit without any seams, gaps, or construction points visible.
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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I am trying to make up my mind about Nazar's box. He told me he can have the box powder coated (90% match to the z color). But I would like to see a pic before ordering. Does anyone here have that setup? Thx!
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Hello
My name is Mike I am the builder of the boxes listed on Ebay.

I had been looking for a sub box for my z and decided to make my own. Since building the first box, I had been to a couple car shows and had great response to the box and a request for one. So I decided to sell them on Ebay at a reasonable price of $160-$170 not $350+ unfinished.

Luckily the design does allow it to slide in from the back of the car. I have worked with carpet for years. I have had some requests for vinyl but I am not confident enough as of yet to do so.
The boxes do actually fit rather well to the curves of the strut bar.

I live in Sarasota, Florida if any members live locally and are interested in stopping by and checking out the box in my z to see fitment.

ANy ?'s feel free thanks mike mlg9770@comcast.net
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Forgot to add--the box weighs around 20lbs give a take a pound.
Also I am getting at least 25 emails a day about these boxes-it may take till the end of the day but I will email you back.
thanks mike
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 05:53 AM
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You found my thread Mike.

So far...

Pros for this box:
COST!!! (Actually only costs 32% of the fiberglass box!)
Slight weight savings.
Slide in fitment.
Seems like a good vendor.

Cons:
No choice for cover material.
Less airspace.


Hmmm... I guess it all boils down to budget really, this box is good for the price.

My problem is most every sub I'm interested in requires .4 or .6 minimum cubic feet of airspace. Since I want two tens, this box would only offer about .3 per sub. This'll probably be the determining factor in my purchase, everything else is minor...
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 06:56 AM
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nazar does have ways of making the fibrglass lighter ..just ask. and as for wood, you loose air space. if you want wooden boxes just ask nazar im sure he can get them cheeper and covered in whatever you want. no hard feeling but i just really believe in him.
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Do you agree?

If Mike's box is only .75 cu ft, it would only be appropriate for one 10inch subwoofer (sealed box not ported).

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What is the volume of Nazar's box?

Anyone have a Nazar box with a 12"?
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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Looks great.. healthy alternative..
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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The wooden box looks like it could give more airspace .. but weight would obviously be increased.

And actually, his price is pretty good for a non-square & carpetted MDF box.
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