#1564806 - 01/01/09 10:23 PM
2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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Eventually, the build will go into Show Off section. For now, I want this post to allow for any criticism, ideas, experience, etc. for a center console sub enclosure. I haven't done one before, but i've wanted to for years. Now I have the opportunity to do this for my brother in-law. So please, give me your expertise.
We have an Ultra 10.
This is my console/enclosure plan:
This plan has been pencil sketches for the past month. I have tweaked it enough to do it to scale in CAD (2009 Autodesk MEP). I did build a 3D version but it's just a waste of time IMO. So the drawing you see is to exact scale.
I will build the sub enclosure from 3/4" MDF, with 1" furring strips at all corners and 1 1/2" dowel rods for internal bracing. Further, I will coat the whole interior with resin to ensure a good, airtight enclosure. The enclosure will be irregular to prevent standing waves. The front baffle will have two layers of 3/4" MDF with a recessed mount so the console skin is flat in appearance.
I am currently in the early design stage. I need to run some software simulations to nail down the exact interior volume and shape, but the draft is close. Right now, I have .700 ft^3 of gross internal volume. The sub, dowels, and corner braces take up .106 ft^3 leaving .594 ft^3 net internal volume. The Ultra 10 can go as low as .4 ft^3. I might try to get it up to .70 ft^3.
The maximum O.D. width is 13" for the console. This gives a maximum O.D. width of the sub enclosure as 12" and a gross internal dimension of 10.5". A 1/8" thin layer of foam will be between the sub enclosure sides and console skin. 1/2" foam on the front of the enclosure between the storage area.
The sub enclosure will be an independent unit - separate from the console and console skin. 1/2" MDF will be used for the console, and it will be separate from the sub enclosure - with foam between the enclosures. They will mount to the vehicle separately. I am trying to minimize vibration transferring to the console. Also, this enhances security, the console skin will need to be removed in order to remove the sub.
The enclosure will be rear-firing with the sub face behind the front seats. I did consider a down-firing configuration, and I do have the space for one, but I will lose storage space.
The storage compartment is deep, almost too deep. We may put a false floor in it.
It will be covered with vehicle matching carpet on the sides, and vehicle matching leather on the arm rest. The top of the cup holder area will probably be a combination of fiberglass and bondo - possibly with a burlwood covering to match the vehicle.
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#1564862 - 01/02/09 07:00 AM
Re: 2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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Hmmm... looks interesting. On a side note "Laser", did the site get hacked or something? Or you and Murph just decided to change your names?
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#1564958 - 01/02/09 10:27 AM
Re: 2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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if i told you, i'd have to ban you.
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#1565042 - 01/02/09 12:04 PM
Re: 2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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"Laser"   
looking forward to some build pics Rick...
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#1566450 - 01/05/09 09:44 PM
Re: 2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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if i told you, i'd have to ban you.
Wow! I'm willing to take the risk!
"new account" then i too, could change my name!
what was murphs name? i didn't notice his.
back to the point.
JL Audio stealthbox basically.
but custom built!
going to be difficult.
looks like you have a good start.
Good Luck!
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#1566461 - 01/05/09 10:20 PM
Re: 2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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yea, it was as hard as changing it in my profile - crazy stuff.
difficult is a relative statement. with proper design on the front end, the rest is just making straight cuts and simple math. i have a couple products to finish first, but we are getting close to construction.
i'll start by removing the factory console (that belongs in a Camry, not a Tundra) and making a cardboard mock-up so we can verify height, width, and overall layout.
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#1569234 - 01/10/09 07:46 AM
Re: 2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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I can't wait to see the results. That sub hammers in my car.
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#1574074 - 01/17/09 09:14 PM
Re: 2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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I am going to do my build log here if no one has objection. I will move this thread to Sound Domain Show Off once we have substantial completion.
We removed the factory center console to take some final measurements. I will build an outside dimension representation out of card board in a few weeks.
side view of the interior
oddly enough, we won't even touch the storage under the seat
overall length will extend to 38-40"
this will leave a bit of room between the back seat.
overall width will be less than 14"
the factory arm rests will be removed to allow for a full 13" of width.
overall height will be roughly 17"
we will also reuse the factory console cup holder
the Xtant 3300x will be perfect behind the drivers seat
good height too
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#1574076 - 01/17/09 09:17 PM
Re: 2002 Tacoma Access Cab - Ultra Sub 10 center console enclosure
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Must be cold there. I guess you found a buyer for your amp.
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