Door pods

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Door pods

Post by kev » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:00 am

When I first had my 480 I decided to uprate the sound system by changing the speakers and adding amplification.
I did this and was happy with the result but I decided it was time for a change.
I saw a "how to" from Red and was inspired to take action.
I needed door pods to house some Boston pro 6" and 4" speakers.

The first thing I did was to make a template from card then transfer it
to 12mm MDF .
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Then I cut two rings using a jig saw.A router would be better but if you
take your time its OK.
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As you can see I have removed material to help set the anlgles and used
blocks to set the height.I used a hot glue gun here.
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Both pods were at this stage so now the fun part.Using an old T shirt I
carefully streched over the form and stapled into position.
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Having done this I coated the material with resin and left to harden.
Now comes the messy part. I covered using two layers of fibre glass
matting .This is to say the least a right carry on!
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As you can see I then covered in filler .I also set into position on a bed
of filler after masking the doorcards.This process takes time and after
much sanding ,filling etc its ready for covering.
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Fixing I made some iron brackets and welded studs .Photos to come
Hope you like
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Post by son of kev » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:39 am

You have far too much time, dad... But i suppose I don't mind as I'll be taking her off your hands in October ;)

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Post by DaKyy » Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:23 am

LOL @ you two :D

That looks quite neat actually and very very clever way of doing the pods - couldn't have thought that out myself!
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Post by Robert17 » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:27 pm

Any chance of seeing some photos of how you fixed them onto the doorcard?

I'm planning to do something similar with my 480 soon, also, any ideas on how to modify the rear speaker points in an equally tidy way?

Cheers

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Post by benwalllker » Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:41 pm

iv got after market speakers in my back. i found best thing was, find a thin metal based speaker, fit into standard hole and if you cant get the cover back on with the screws stick it bac on, if i remember ill take sum pics.

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lol

Post by cliffeydawlish » Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:30 pm

uve tried 3 times to make these door pods twice i endid up in hospital but ijust dont have the skills required will you please make me up a set for a pair of vibe components i will pay you and love you forever

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Post by kev » Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:19 pm

Watch your fingers :lol:

I would love to help you out but I am busy at the mo

You can do it if you take your time.Have you got a handy mate ?
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Post by pol » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:11 am

:lol: Son of kev sounds like he's going to have an easy live of 480 ownership!

Nice work with the speaker pods.
iv got after market speakers in my back.
:shock: Ouch.

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lol

Post by cliffeydawlish » Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:02 pm

i honsetly just carnt grasp wood i draw a straight line it comes out zig zagged i try gluing the small bit off wood in to get the angle they dont stick but my fingures do

thanks anyway but ill call it quits i think me n wood just dont go

ps this is my second 480 im doing prettyt well id say

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Re: lol

Post by Raffadakis » Fri Jul 03, 2009 7:58 pm

cliffeydawlish wrote:i honsetly just carnt grasp wood i draw a straight line it comes out zig zagged i try gluing the small bit off wood in to get the angle they dont stick but my fingures do

thanks anyway but ill call it quits i think me n wood just dont go

ps this is my second 480 im doing prettyt well id say
So you already sent one to heaven? :angel:

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nope

Post by cliffeydawlish » Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:01 pm

still have both of them

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Re: Door pods

Post by timrosser » Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:08 pm

Hi Kev, can I ask you a newbie question about the wiring for your project? I think there is a little tweeter in the door by the handle, do you need to branch of from your speakers to wire this in? Or does it only make a sound when I'm indicating? Thanks again!

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Re: Door pods

Post by ted clutch » Mon Oct 25, 2010 12:35 am

the indicator buzzer is in the cem. the tweeters branch of from the speakers but you will need a high pass crossover in the line to prevent the lower freguencies from getting there.
you can buy them or make one
http://www.circuitstoday.com/tweeter-crossover-circuit
the variable resistor is there to adjust the tweeter volume, its the series wired capacitors that stop the low notes from getting through.

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Re: Door pods

Post by timrosser » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:44 pm

Thanks Ted! Much appreciated.

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