looking for inspiration

[LeedsLad]

Hi all, I’m looking for inspiration for an install. I’ve done a few before they were ok, but nothing that stands out from the crowd. I’m pretty handy with electrics and systems so I’m going for some thing that moves this time. Along the lines of fibre glass/carbon fibre (which goes missing from work for some strange reason) casing that opens/slides to reveal amp or subs throw in a few lights and were away. Any ideas much appreciated I’ll post pics as it takes shape! :Hammer

[cannibal]

Check out the demo Civic, extreme I know, but may give some ideas?

http://www.alpine-usa.com/

[LeedsLad]

Any more ideas welcome :)

[Jono FD3]

Take a look at this: http://www.carstereo.com/installs/photo_gallery_album.cfm?frompage=1&StartRow=1&galleryid=1223&maxrows=12

Bileave it or not its in the boot of an FD aswell!!!!

Jono

[LeedsLad]

im in the process of some sketches and a 3D model post pics as soon as i'm finished may be a delay tho with christmas!

Merry Christmas Y'all

[shaunwil]

good company to get some ideas off :

http://www.sqplus.com/installs.html

Shaun

[deanflowers]

there was a magazine about called total car audio it had some nice stuff inside but also some way OTT stuff

[LRP]

be intrestin to see some of yuor ideas im in mid build and keep changin my plans not sure if i want suttle or ott? or in your face loud or sq?

[shaunwil]

Just remembered one of the forums i used to visit when i still had a big system (140db).

http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/gallery/

Shaun

[LeedsLad]

thanks for all the imput people drawn up a few sketches, just in the process of making a 3d model on the comp, ive got all the electrics and over travel switches working. don't know what to finish it in yet tho carbon fibre, carpet or painted fiberglass.

[craigr]

Here's my install that I completed in December.

VIBE Monobox powering Space 12 sub
VIBE Blackbox powering Rainbow components
VIBE cap

Can give more details if you wish.

[LeedsLad]

im going vibe i think got to buy quality for something like this going for 2x12" tho,the black looks nice, good job :yes

[shaunwil]

It all depends on how well you can get the finish on the bits. If its painted or cabon fibred then the finish will have to be perferect or every imperfection will show up in the paint.

You could go for alkintera or vynil (sorry bad spelling). You will need a heat gun and contact adhesive for the fabric options. Make sure that the material will stretch properly or you won't be able to get the creases out.

Shaun

[LeedsLad]

ive got all the tools and a free workshop at work, carbon fiber and fiber glass. The carbons a bit harder but with the fiber glass i usually fill any imperfections before sanding and priming always worked. Never done anything more than seat repairs with carbon fiber but ill have a bash on a small mold later this week and see how it goes!