Welcome to Speaker Box Audio

I am a car audio enthusiast. I do all my own installs and learn as I go. I will try anything from a basic box to a custom fiberglass or carbon fiber install. I will be learning this stuff and posting pictures. I make the mistakes so you don't have to.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Kick Panels Sanded Smooth

It took about an hour for one and about 2 hours for the other. The passenger side kick panel didn't fit just right so I had to to some shaping and modification so that it would fit in there. Too bad Q-logic doesn't make kick panels for 2007 Mazda 3's...but then again if I bought one of theirs I would spend aroun $150 rather than the $20 it cost me to make my own. They are coming along well. They will be ready for paint as soon as I use my new Ryobi Router and Jasper Jig to cut perfect speaker holes.

I know the panels look really ugly, but that is how fiberglass and bondo look after it's been sanded. They're really strong. I can stand on them and they don't flex at all, considering I made the mold with a tee-shirt and pencils to hold the speaker ring up. You're supposed to you fleece and something stronger.

3 comments:

  1. Those are going to look good

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  2. You are one dedicated dude! What a awesomely detailed blog you have! I can't wait to see more...

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  3. Thanks alot. I plan to have a website up soon as well.

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