Marky mark's custom sub woofer box 3rd gen DIY (2007-2009)

[MarkyMark]

I decided my wife's V could use a little thump on the low end, as many have pointed out, the bass from the factory audio system isn't that great. I decided to go with an 8 inch Rockford Fosgate Punch P1 sub, and a Rockford Fosgate 300-1 Punch series amp. To keep it clean, I built a custom enclosure out of fiberglass. The amp will be on a removable panel in the spare tire, so it is protected and out of sight.

I started by taping off the area where I wanted the enclosure
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/subbox002.jpg

Then I used spray adhesive to cover the tape with aluminum foil. I applied a couple coats of car wax to the foil as well.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/subbox003.jpg

I laid down 3 layers of 3/4 oz. chop mat using USC B-440 premium polyester resin, which is the best resin I have ever used. It's so easy to work with and the pot life is really good.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/subbox005.jpg

Once that cured, I pulled it out and trimmed it down to fit using a dremmel. After it was trimmed, I put it back in to check the fit.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/subbox006.jpg

Added 4 more layers and let it cure.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/subbox.jpg

[MarkyMark]

Then I glassed in a frame to give me something to attach the fabric to when I got to making the front.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/subbox001-1.jpg

Then I realized I need something to stand the speaker ring on, so I hot glue 1/2 sticks to the frame and covered them with foil and wax.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/enclosure002.jpg

Attached the speaker ring with dowel rods and hot glue.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub001.jpg

Stretched ponte fabric over the front, using hot glue to secure it to the frame.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub002.jpg

Saturated the fabric with resin, and let it dry. Some people use fleece for this, but I prefer ponte because it stretches really well and doesn't absorb as much resin as fleece.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub003.jpg

[MarkyMark]

Added 5 layers of glass to the front.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub.jpg

Once that cured, I cut out the area in the center of the ring and removed the supports.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub001-1.jpg

This speaker needs an internal volume of .23 cubic feet, so I got this guy I used to work with that likes cardboard to build me a box to those specs.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub002-1.jpg

Pretty damn close
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub003-1.jpg

Check fit of the speaker. The magnet has about a 1/4" of clearance at the back.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub004.jpg

[MarkyMark]

Covered the enclosure in black Coach fabric (my wife loves Coach, and has a bunch of Coach handbags)
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/sub-1.jpg

Installed.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/coachsub002.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/coachsub003.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x290/markkennedy33/My%2008%20Honda%20CR-V/coachsub004.jpg