Custom Kick Panels, Stage 2 Complete

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SquareRoot

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I've been slowly working on getting this kick-ass stereo system in the 85.

Finally got my custom fiberglass/MDF kick panels done. Now I know you can buy these but, I've seen them and they are way to cheesy for me. I'm hard on things and only want to make **** once.
More importantly, I refuse to stick a 6.5" speaker on the floor, takes up waaay too much room.

Since I'm running a Focal 3 way component system, my bass speakers (6.5") are in the doors. The kick panels house the mid-range speakers (4"). Therefore, they are more directional and benefit the imagining greatly if you can aim them towards the listener.

The pics tell the story.

Materials: 1/4 & 1/2 MDF, 4" schedule 80 PVC, fiberglass resin, stapler, Herculiner (aerosol).

Process:
Cut backpanel to liking. Cut PVC to angle/length to liking. Stretch fleece over piece and staple on backside. Mix resin and brush on (saturate!) fleece.
Cut, shape, sand and finish how you want it.

I left mine natural, the texture matches my bed liner floors and mat perfectly.

I decided to slightly modify my parking brake slightly for more clearance. Two 45* doglegs and shortened it an inch. Perfecto!

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I have been thinking and trying to figure out how I was gonna do a 3 way system. Now I know. Thanks!
 

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Nice job
 

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looks awesome
 

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