HDorre's Build v2 - Populus, Singer, DC, Nendo, etc..

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Ok.. So Im planning everything to be good now, but still work for when I upgrade.
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My box will be built around a batt rack that*can hold 3 Group 24 batts.. like XS Power XP2000s. The C&D will be replaced with the XS, and ill have room for 2 more when I upgrade power.
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The box should work perfectly for these lvl 4s, but I hope they work for XLs or Zv4s when I upgrade. I was told that its a go.
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Showing the batt rack some more..*
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When the glue dries, Im glassing all the corners/cracks. The box will be reinforced with 3/4" wooden dowel rod (HD was out of 1"). I want to do the baffles first bc i don't want any dowels to block the sub/ports

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First layer of glass down..
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I just turned the charger on too
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I REALLY want to hold of on doing wooden dowels until I have my baffle cut out.. But I did one bc i was bored.. Im going over it w/ resin
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Talk about a tease..*
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I got a little something from Kevin in the mail though
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Now, onto the first baffle..
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...and the 2nd baffle..
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This is where she sits.. as Im waiting for the TB2 to dry..
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Ill clean up the baffles more tomm. I was in a slight rush to hurry up before a thunderstorm!

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Started by cutting out the subs holes on the baffle..
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My measuring wasnt off at all.. the goal was to have subs and port opening in front of hatch "cover"
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Still need to touch up on the corners..
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Idk how my suspension is liking the weight hahah
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Just some more small updates.. nothing major.*
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Im doing more work on the amp rack. The top will hold my 4ch and the bottom will hold my mono block.
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I also finished cutting out the holes for my ports..
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Jamie (Wicks) on here with the beautiful E46 M3 and I did a "bit" of talking.. and he helped me decide on a finish for my amp rack, dash trim (you'll see), beauty panels around box, and possibly sub baffle.*
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I saw a charcoal option. However, rather than worrying about the adhesive and fibers being too light or dark, i just got black. I know it'll look good.

So.. I have 2 stores within a 30 min radius that carry Evercoat products. However, they both closed yesterday at 4 and are closed today. I need the filler for tonight. My choices were either get raped by buying Bondo, or trying this for like 1/2 the price. I picked this up from NAPA.
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I know, its lightweight.. so its prone to a bit of pinholes. Ill try to control that by mixing. BUT if it does have a couple, thats perfectly fine.. and heres why.. Im flocking. The flocking adhesive tends to fill out SMALL imperfections.
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Expect updates tonight

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This is how the box looked this past weekend..







Tonight, I got some more work done.. with a little help











I just need to touch up on a few areas.

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Welp, another few *hours of body work.. I figure it was time..
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The lighter spot in the following pic is from my garage light..
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So, I picked up my car today. The odd clutch pressure issue was my bad clutch master cylinder. The guys replaced it, added new fluid, and bled that.*
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My only compliant is that they I didnt have ANY clutch free play. Mitsubishi's Technical Service Book calls for .2 - .5" of free play. So.. I adjusted that as soon as i got home and went for a test drive.
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Damn, its like Im driving a new car. It reminds me of when I got my clutch replaced hahah.. Its gonna take some time to get used to.. eepwall:
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Now, I had to touch up on the amp rack in one area. I applied flock a BIT too thin.. but the sub baffle is good :good:
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This shows the texture..
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..and mocked up..
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Of course ill add trim panels. Idk when bc were moving.. but i will :good: