Quick build of box for SA-8 in center console

[Micksh 16]

Okay, so as I'm waiting for my SA-8 to get here (as patiently as I can!) I'll put the build of my center console box for it. It's an old beater minivan for my everyday vehicle, but I'm just trying to have some fun. I don't have the area or tools to do the kind of work I'm used to being able to put out (maybe I'll share some of those pics sometime) since I'm working on some flimsy stands with a jigsaw, circular saw, and sander, but it'll do for this project. And so I begin...

The wood...good old 3/4" MDF

The sides cut out

Test fit of sides

[jonbearsmt 919]

[Micksh 16]

I'll post more in a bit, my 5 year old daughter decided to show me her new goldfish...by taking it out of the tank and carrying it in her hands upstairs to me!

[S.DeYoung 967]

Nice work so far. Excited to see the rest!

[Micksh 16]

Well the goldfish has survived...so here's some more...

Back piece...sub will be firing down, about 4" off floor. Worked great with a cheap 12 I had in there...

Passenger side view...

[Micksh 16]

Aeroport out to the front...

Another view...

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The top piece (going to have a small bit of storage in there)...

Top on....

[Dictator 39]

Thats nice bro really custom

[Micksh 16]

I'm going to be adding a Lexan window to view that little beast, and of course clean up the edges and cover it...

[ChrisAnglin 0]

Looks pretty sweet. Those SA series get very low!

[Micksh 16]

It probably won't in the box I'm building, it's tuned at about 37....but hoping it sounds good with pretty good output!

[altoncustomtech 773]

WooHoo to the mini-van installs!!! I like the way you matched the curves of the dash and seperated the sections of the enclosure like that so you could do an external port firing forward hidden by the front section, VERY well thought out IMHO. Looking forward to seeing more of your install work dude!

[Micksh 16]

Thanks...actually, just uploaded a bunch of pics into my gallery earlier. They are mostly pics from working at a shop for about 10 years from 1992-2001

[Micksh 16]

I just can't wait to hear that SA-8!!!

[stovebolt6 3]

I've done a down firing eight with a forward firing port once before in the Tacoma I did it in it really loaded well off the firewall

[Micksh 16]

That was kind of my aim...a nice "up front" sounding bass. I had a 12 in the center sealed, and for a cheap su it sounded pretty good so I'm hoping this 8 is all people say it is and I'll be really happy!

[edouble101 314]

I am anxious to hear your review on the SA-8.

Box is looking good

[Micksh 16]

Thanks, I definitely will give a thorough review. I used to build a lot of vehicles to compete in USAC (full SQ and SPL) and a little IASCA so I have heard quite a few good setups. Plus heard some great cars from other big-time competitors in the past too.

[sefugi 166]

Liking the idea of the port out the front of console...Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[Micksh 16]

I'll definitely post my progress...want to have it finished before the sub gets here! (Though I hope it's soon!)

[Micksh 16]

So it's time to try and finish this thing...it's carpet time!

[Micksh 16]

Some more...

[Micksh 16]

Trim panel over the plexiglass window (coating is obviously still on it)

[Micksh 16]

Driver's side view

Passenger side

[Micksh 16]

Just have to make a lid for the storage compartment now. I just can't WAIT til the sub gets here! Hurry up Sundown! Lol!