Sub boxes leaking
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Post Fiend
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From: Topsfield, MA
Sub boxes leaking
I think my sub boxes are leaking. I made my own custom sealed boxes (picture in gallery), everything is nice and tight except around the sub. I used 3/4 MDF and glued it with guerrilla glue and then screwed it tight. The trouble i'm having is that the screws holding the sub in got lose I guess and stripped themselves with the vibration. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to use a slightly bigger screw, and put a dab of glue down the holes. If you're not familiar with guerrilla glue, it's super strong and it swells when it dries.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
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Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin - One Happy FTE Member
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin - One Happy FTE Member
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Sub boxes leaking
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 03-Nov-02 AT 09:30 AM (EST)]You should use t-nuts to hold down your here is a link explaining this. I use 10-24 t-nuts to hold my subs in and they work great. Most hardwarestore's carry them. I believe t-nuts are explained on page 2 of this web site which has alot of great info regarding sub box building. subshttp://www.eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/spboxnew2.htm
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Chuck
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From: united states
Sub boxes leaking
You could take the subs out and fill the holes with wood glue (the kind used to hold furniture together). After it dries just reinstall the screws and it should fix your prob. Or you could just rotate the speakers slightly and make new holes if that doesnt work. My two beans there.
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From: Coal Region
Sub boxes leaking
i used some one sided sticky tape and put it around where my sub will be placed and it worked out really good. ill get u the name when i get a chance. also reposition the sub slightly to offset where ur previous holes were. and also try some house caulking around the inside of the box just as an extra precaution.
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Sub boxes leaking
I always use T-nuts to mount woofers, usually 1/4" (with allen-head bolts, stainless steel if I can get 'em), but 10-24 or 10-32 is good enough. Some T-nuts are better than others: the type Home Depot sells are the good kind. (The bad T-nuts have weak spikes that break off or bend easily).
And to prevent leaks, use that self-adhesive closed-cell foam weatherstripping around the woofer flange.
And to prevent leaks, use that self-adhesive closed-cell foam weatherstripping around the woofer flange.
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From: Topsfield, MA
Sub boxes leaking
They are BA 10" subs, and have a foam gasket all around it but it's not getting enough pressure to seal because of the screws.
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds .
Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin - One Happy FTE Member
Primary rig is Green Thunder:
95' F-150 XLT 4x4, 302, 5 spd, MSD 6A, Flowmaster Exhaust, Sunroof, Clear corners w/ Diamond headlights, CD player with 2 10" subs and some 32" BFG Muds
.Check out my Gallery for a look-see.
Justin - One Happy FTE Member
