Protege5 Fiberglass Subwoofer Box

terbow · Oct 15, 2007

oh i been putting the harderner in last. i bet that causes a problem.

chuyler1 · Oct 15, 2007

Yes, I learned from trial and error it is best to measure out the hardener first. Otherwise it doesn't mix properly and most of it gets on your brush instead of mixing in with the resin.

Foolish · Oct 15, 2007

Are you going to re-locate the trunk light, or just go without?

Oh, nice install and great write-up BTW. Too bad the camera croaked in the middle. Maybe if you build more for NEPOC'ers you could fill in pictures of the missing steps from those jobs!

CantCMe · Oct 15, 2007

Nomad said:
I'm thinking this might be a good option for my budget build with a 4 channel amp bridged to power comps up front and a single sub for musical fill in the rear.

I'll only have about 120W going to the rear, do you think with the right sub I can get this to work well? I don't know if I should go 10" or use an 8" to keep the install tidy and use more of the box's space. I use the rear a LOT. I'm always hauling something due to no truck, so keeping the sides flush is important. I'm installing the amp under the seat and running wires back for the sub.

What do you think about 8"? Waste of all that effort?

I do listen to hip hop but also reggae and rock, but listen to it for my ears, not the neighborhood. I do like nice bass in the music though.

I used a JL WO 10" with about 125 watts rms and it sounded just fine...

Nomad · Oct 15, 2007

I just bought an 8" sub with 220 rms handling and my amp runs 225 bridged, so now I jsut need to get going on the install.

Hot Shot · Dec 28, 2007

Thanks for this write up. I think I'm going to give it a shot in a month or so when I'm ready for a sub.

Hot Shot · Dec 29, 2007

One thing I didn't see you add is a speaker terminal for the wires in the back. Did you add that, or just run the wiring directly through the fiberglass?

chuyler1 · Dec 30, 2007

I just drilled a hole big enough to pull my speaker wires through then I used silicone to seal up any gaps.

Hot Shot · Dec 30, 2007

chuyler1 said:
I just drilled a hole big enough to pull my speaker wires through then I used silicone to seal up any gaps.

Cool. I think I might try and work a speaker terminal into mine when I give her a shot.

BillyGT · Dec 31, 2007

looks great n fits tha same...

great job

chuyler1 · Jan 1, 2008

Everyone, please post picks of your projects if you follow these instructions!

tallboe28 · Feb 23, 2008

Has anyone tried to take the black plastic panel out of the left side and make their box replace that panel thus giving you more depth and volume? It's just something I was thinking about but didn't know how practical it would be.

chuyler1 · Feb 23, 2008

There isn't much extra space back there. The panel is pretty form-fitting aside from the top section over the strut. There certainly isn't any more depth.

chuyler1 · Sep 9, 2008

Well, now that I've sold my Protege5 my box is up for sale now. If you were procrastinating on building one yourself, nows your chance to grab one without having to sniff the intoxicating fumes of fiberglass for a weekend.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4064095

HKPRO5 · Dec 23, 2008

Im trying this out when i get a chance. Good write up~!

bazooka joe · Dec 23, 2008

+1...he did a great job!

roygrady · May 22, 2009

Very cool, looks mint

99ProtegeKV · Sep 14, 2010

subbbbbin

motomonkey · Mar 8, 2011

Thanks for the writ up it motivated me to build this for my Wife's car!!

Astral · Mar 8, 2011

Slick work motomonkey! Looks nice!

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