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Parts and Accessories
Acrylic Subwoofer Enclosure: Completion
- Materials
- 10" subwoofers
- 3/4"-thick transparent acrylic, precut to fit your design
- Speaker wires, Measuring tape, Pencil, Jig saw
- Terminal plates, Wire connectors, Straight-edge
- Several fine-tooth jig-saw blades
- Drill and bits, Clamps
- Hole saw, Masking tape
- Methylene-chloride acrylic glue
- Syringe applicator
- Note::
- As a standard safety precaution, always disconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable before you begin work on any electrical or mechanical components.
- Always wear eye protection and ear protection, and follow proper safety Note, when working with power tools or pneumatic tools. Also wear eye protection any time you are working underneath a vehicle.
- Wiring the Subwoofer
- Begin by making the speaker wires that will connect the connection terminals to the speakers themselves. For the Celica design, cut two 18-inch lengths of 16-gauge speaker wire. Split the wires back about four inches on each end, and then strip the ends and crimp female spade connectors to each wire (figure A).
- Attach one end of the speaker wire to the terminal block, feed the wire into the box, and install the terminals on the side of the box with the hardware provided (figure B). Be sure to buy terminals with foam backing for an airtight seal.
- For the speakers, take bolts and from the inside of the box push them through to the front(figure C). Attach the retaining nuts. Repeat this for all of the stud, and make sure they are snug.
- Attach the speaker wires from the terminal to the speaker.
- Slide the speaker onto the studs, making sure to align the speaker logo correctly (figure D).
- Finally, use acorn nuts to secure the speakers in place (figure E). The acrylic speaker box is complete.
- Now you can remove the protective paper from the acrylic.
- Have a friend help you set the speaker box in your car (figure F).
- Tip:
This box should be heavy enough to stay put for daily driving but, if you prefer, you can prevent any sliding with a rug gripper or hook-and-loop tape.
- Run the speaker wires around the side of the box and attach them to the box terminals matching polarity from the amp. Your subwoofer project is now complete, and you're ready to turn it up loud.
- Important :
These steps in this automotive procedure are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular vehicle, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of upgrade-kit you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and Note that come with your kit or replacement parts.
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