DIY: Building a custom Sub Trunk for your 2k1-2 civic

Step 1: Shopping Step 2: Time to Measure Step 3: Remove Spare Tire Step 4: Trace old trunk floor
Shopping list:

1 Sheet of MDF - i suggest 3/4in .. $19.77
1 Box of wood screws.. 3$
1 canister of kitchen and bath caulk/silicone 5$
1 canister of liquid nails 7$
1 can of spray adhesive $5
     
Time: 25mins Time: 5mins Time: 2-3mins Time: How fast can you trace?

Step 5: Cut out new trunk floor



Step 7: Cut out shapes









A saber saw works best for this.

Should come out something like this...
For this, you'll most definitely want a 2nd pair of hands...and a table saw. Take your time with each cut, you want the edges straight!
  Step 8: Assemble airtight box
Step 6: Outline next cuts

the following shapes will need to be cut out

Now its time to take all of the pieces you just cut out...and start putting them together! Generesouly coat them with wood glue, and pre drill each and every screw. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, then come back and caulk ALL edges generously! We want this airtight. Then let the caulk sit for about 2 hours.


Looks like this!! ^^

 

Quantity of each shape, and dimensions:

Shape 1: (2)6in x 13in
Shape 2: (1) 11.5in x 32in
Shape 3: (1)11.5in x 5.25in
Shape 4: (2)6in x 32in

Step 9: Attach airtight box to trunk floor
Easy..just center it onto the trunk floor, pre-drill, and screw it on
Step 10: Cut speaker holes and apply carpet
You'll need to cut 11" diameter holes for 12" subs. Take the stock carpet from your trunk, use spray adhesive, and spray it right to your trunk floor. Fits like magic! Then cut the holes for your speakers in the carpet. Then you will want to fill the airtight area with cotton, pop the subs in, screw them in. And wire it...by screwing a hole in each section for the wires. Then have someone help you wedge it into the trunk, hook it up, and your ready to go!!
   
       
Skills required: Basic Woodshop skills. Tools you will need:

Table saw
Drill
Saber saw
caulk gun type thing
sander
circular saw..maybe

Products you will need:

Kitchen/bath silicone
wood screws
1 sheet MDF
Pillow stuffing, or cotton
1 can of spray adhesive

Approx. Build Time: 5-6hours

For questions, email me at brandenwym44@yahoo.com I would be glad to help! Or message me on AIM, civicballer44


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