Mazda 8x SA-12 build

[ncacoates 104]

Well i got the holes all done in the baffle i guess tomorrow ill get it glue and screwed on. Bit for the router should be here to do the port opening as well.

[SPL_Man 20]

NICE !

[mccleery3 166]

Very nice sir I had an Escape and know how little room is available in those trucks.

[ncacoates 104]

Got the router bit in to cut the port opening and bought a new sander to clean everything up today. Still gotta glue and screw down the baffle and finish bracing tomorrow. Hopefully my order comes soon with the carpet and and other odds and ends so i can finish that up.

[16K 159]

damn thats sexy... shit is gonna BANG

[CHRIS 323 12]

so far so good box looks solid

[ncacoates 104]

Finally got the top on and most of the bracing done. Once all the bracing is done im gonna get the carpet on it tomorrow. Yes i know i over brace but that's just how i roll.

[ssh 924]

Box looks perfect. Rounded over edges, braced for hell and back.

[KyleBrown 121]

lookin beefy!

[16K 159]

Box looks perfect. Rounded over edges, braced for hell and back.

+1

braces look perfect

[ncacoates 104]

Thanks guys I can't wait to get it done. I'm looking forward to the hair tricks and flex.

[Shogen 325]

box looks beautiful!!!

[Shogen 325]

Finally got the top on and most of the bracing done. Once all the bracing is done im gonna get the carpet on it tomorrow. Yes i know i over brace but that's just how i roll.

The hell did you use for bracing BTW??? Looks like it could hold more than 2 fat versions of me... lol

[edouble101 314]

Box is looking good. No bracing for the mounting baffle?

[jcarter1885 995]

Box is looking good. No bracing for the mounting baffle?

Mounting baffle shouldnt need a brace if built right, side wall baffles will suffice.

[edouble101 314]

Box is looking good. No bracing for the mounting baffle?

Mounting baffle shouldnt need a brace if built right, side wall baffles will suffice.

Where can I find the data that supports your answer?

There are 8 12" subwoofers with over 6kw mounted on the same baffle. It looks to me like the spacing between subwoofers is 3-4". The integrity of the mounting baffle has been compromised. I would think bracing the mounting baffle is a logical choice to make.

I asked because I ask always learning from others

Edited February 16, 2012 by edouble101

[Mark LaFountain 1,054]

Great looking enclosure, really clean.

[jcarter1885 995]

Multiple build logs using similar equipment if not more power, if thats not enough data then i guess none of us no what where doing. Boxes tend to flex when underbuilt or poorly built, plain and simple. Double baffling and multiple side wall threads are usually adequate for bracing.

[ncacoates 104]

No worries guys there are 4 more braces going to the baffle lol. Thanks for the compliments guys and expect plenty more to come later on today.

[edouble101 314]

No worries guys there are 4 more braces going to the baffle lol. Thanks for the compliments guys and expect plenty more to come later on today.

Definitely think that is a good idea, if not a necessity on panels that large.

I am really anxious to see your carpeting skills! Mine suck lol.

[ncacoates 104]

Here you go guys bracing done and mostly carpeted. Had to throw the 4 sa-12s in just to see what it looked like lol.

[Shogen 325]

shyt that is nice!@!

[The enD 467]

Nice

[sefugi 166]

Looks to be a Beast of an enclosure!!! Nice Work!!

[edouble101 314]

I wish I had your carpeting skills