Kick panels made too small

[carguy83 0]

I had some kick panels made for my car a few months ago to house my 8" midbass. I had some issues fitting them into the door so I went this route. Even with only a 3/4" spacer, the door panel would not fit back on. Anyhow, the kicks look great, but I think are a bit too small, causing a peak in certain frequency bands. This problem is most noticable with male vocals. I tried filling the kick panels with polyfill...it helped a bit...but did not totally fix the problem. Other than that the system sounds awesome. Staging is fairly high and centered in the driver seat.

So I'm opted to try once again to put the midbass back into the doors, and the 3" dome midranges back into the kick panel area that was original plan. Anyone have any inputs on what I can do to the kick panels to essentially free air them while maintaining proper front and rear wave seperation?

[ramos 2]

well ....... how do you feel about doing some cutting lol. What's behind the kicks? Any holes leading into the frame rails already there?

[carguy83 0]

It's just the carpet, etc behind it. There's no opening behind the kicks. Will a "vent" on the top help it much...if any?

Edited October 22, 2008 by carguy83

[Acidburn 10]

Some people cut a hole in the back where it presses up against the carpet

acts somewhat like an aperiodic membrane, I believe

[ramos 2]

It's just the carpet, etc behind it. There's no opening behind the kicks. Will a "vent" on the top help it much...if any?

Doubtful if the vent is just firing into the air. It could actually hinder the performance due to cancellations. You could try venting them into the carpet if they seal tight against it. A vent into a frame rail or outside the car would be ideal. But I'm just a nobody , so my opinion doesn't count on this forum for much. Perhaps someone else will chime in

[carguy83 0]

Doubtful if the vent is just firing into the air. It could actually hinder the performance due to cancellations. You could try venting them into the carpet if they seal tight against it. A vent into a frame rail or outside the car would be ideal.

I'll try that thanks. The way the kicks are actually open in the back. So when the drivers are removed, you'll see the carpet. But the fitment is very snug. I can try to loosen the metal strap holding it down to let it breathe a little better.

But I'm just a nobody , so my opinion doesn't count on this forum for much. Perhaps someone else will chime in

Hehe I don't frequent this forum much, but my spider senses tells me you're quite knowledgable in this area, so your thoughts are very much appreciated.

Do you have a similar setup in your vehicle where you vented the kicks through the floorboard?

Edited October 22, 2008 by carguy83

[ramos 2]

My kicks are actually IB. They world is my enclosure

[slam 0]

They do look good!!! I built a box for my 8 in the middle console downfiring. Had to do some cuttin but nothing major. I sure yours probably wont fit since you have 2

[carguy83 0]

I ended up taking out the custom kicks.

got me replacement kicks from the dealer.

Edited November 6, 2008 by carguy83

[carguy83 0]

1/2" birch rings

time to cut!

my new favorite toy

getting there...

done! will do driver side soon...driving with only rear fill sucks.

[MKader17 332]

Don't have much to add but mmmm I love the DLS's. How does the Iridium set sound?

Also, like that 6th gen Maxima

[Tmax98 3]

sup gordo

you should frequent this site more often