Micratech audio install progress (PICS)

[CMF_micratech]

I have got a few audio components to install this winter.

- Focal 165A1 (165mm component kit)
- Focal 25A1 (10" subwoofer)
- Helix H400 Espirit (digital 4way amplifier)

I have just started the build and I will be taking pics along the way so you guyes can see the progress..

 

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MDF baffle rings hotglued to the original speakergrill/sidepocket after the speakergrill has been cut out to make room for the new speaker..

 

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Here is a closeup..

 

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The pod is sprayglued and a piece of cloth from an old tshirt is stretched over to make a nice flowing shape over the bafflering..

 

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Polyester resin is applyed with a paintbrush so the whole cloth is fully soaked. When dry the speakerhole is cut out with a stanleytype knife and two layers of fiberglass cloth is cut to fit the inside of the pod. More resin is applyed on the inside then fiberglass cloth, resin, fiberglass cloth and resin again..

 

[CMF_micratech]

Here is a pic of the pod from another angle..

 

[CMF_jaxx]

superb DIY mate, looks like it's coming along very well, keep up the work and the pics

 

[cisco]

That's pretty clever Micratech.

 

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Fine filler is applyed to smooth the pod. All dodgy areas are covered with the filler..

 

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When dry, the filler is sanded down with sandingpaper and a sandingblock..

 

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Here is another pic of the pod after sanding, but from another angle..

 

[CMF_antish_r]

nice keep it up good work

 

[CMF_NotAnotherSSS]

micratech, how are you going to maintain the standard leather-look pattern on the new part of the trim?

Cover it in vynil or something? Pimp-licious velour?

 

[CMF_antish_r]

what about painting it???

it might work too

 

[CMF_micratech]

Thanks for all the kind words guyes! = D

I`m planning to use grey leatherlook vinyl to cover the pod.
This way it will blend nicely with the rest of the factory interior trim..

I am always aiming for that "factory on steroids" look..hehe!