My GS Then to Now
#467
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Finally got the grill back from the paint shop
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-24.jpg)
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New Tires
New Tires courtesy of my friends and sponsor from Bridgestone Tires. UPS dropped off these bad boys at work. Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm-4.jpg)
245/35/20 for the front tires
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm-5.jpg)
285/30/20 for the rear
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm.jpg)
Out with the old and in with the new (keeping the EXE wheels)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm-3.jpg)
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Took the tires over to Butler to get my old ones taken off and the new Bridgestones mounted and balanced.
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#468
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Project Suspension:
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-5.jpg)
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![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-7.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-6.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-2.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww.jpg)
Got in a few boxes from AccuAir
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-3.jpg)
Got the E-Level package with wireless remotes and dual 3 gallon tank setup
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-4.jpg)
All unpackaged
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-5.jpg)
The E-Level package with touchpad
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-11.jpg)
The awesome touchpad which we will be mounting somewhere special![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-9.jpg)
The wireless remote setup
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-8.jpg)
The VU4 manifold setup
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-7.jpg)
Some plumbing and fittings
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-6.jpg)
Got the car back up on jack stands again
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-54.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-59.jpg)
Got the K sports off
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-49.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-44.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-5.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-3.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-4.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-7.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-6.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-2.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww.jpg)
Got in a few boxes from AccuAir
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-3.jpg)
Got the E-Level package with wireless remotes and dual 3 gallon tank setup
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-4.jpg)
All unpackaged
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-5.jpg)
The E-Level package with touchpad
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-11.jpg)
The awesome touchpad which we will be mounting somewhere special
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-9.jpg)
The wireless remote setup
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-8.jpg)
The VU4 manifold setup
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-7.jpg)
Some plumbing and fittings
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-6.jpg)
Got the car back up on jack stands again
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-54.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-59.jpg)
Got the K sports off
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-49.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-44.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-18.jpg)
#472
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Trunk Audio Build Project 2010/11
Made this base floor plate with ¾ mdf
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-4-1.jpg)
Made sure everything was level
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-10-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-2-1.jpg)
The idea is to have my ARC XXD Amplifiers on the base plate with a drawer
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-5-1.jpg)
Makings of the drawer arms
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-7-1.jpg)
Cut down as much as needed to clear wheel wells
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-8-1.jpg)
Drawer slider rails installed
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-9-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-11-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-12-1.jpg)
Custom brackets made to support the weight which the rails are suppose to hold (rated at 100 lbs)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-13-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-6-1.jpg)
Lunch one day on my tray table lol
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-14-1.jpg)
Drawer made and installed
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-15-1.jpg)
Halfway extended
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-16-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-17-1.jpg)
Amps put in
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-20-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-18-1.jpg)
Amps with drawer out
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-19-1.jpg)
From inside the car
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-21-1.jpg)
Made this base floor plate with ¾ mdf
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-4-1.jpg)
Made sure everything was level
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-10-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-2-1.jpg)
The idea is to have my ARC XXD Amplifiers on the base plate with a drawer
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-5-1.jpg)
Makings of the drawer arms
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-7-1.jpg)
Cut down as much as needed to clear wheel wells
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-8-1.jpg)
Drawer slider rails installed
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-9-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-11-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-12-1.jpg)
Custom brackets made to support the weight which the rails are suppose to hold (rated at 100 lbs)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-13-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-6-1.jpg)
Lunch one day on my tray table lol
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-14-1.jpg)
Drawer made and installed
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-15-1.jpg)
Halfway extended
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-16-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-17-1.jpg)
Amps put in
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-20-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-18-1.jpg)
Amps with drawer out
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-19-1.jpg)
From inside the car
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-21-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-22-1.jpg)
#473
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My buddy Petey helped with the making the subwoofer enclosure
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-12.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-13.jpg)
Me cutting the sidewall slats that will seal off each individual enclosure
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-14.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-15.jpg)
Loosely mocked up
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-16.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-17.jpg)
Petey approves
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-18.jpg)
Setup plan #1
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-19.jpg)
Checking for gaps in measurements
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-20.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-21.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-22.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-23.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-24.jpg)
John cutting the 1/2 “ plexiglass for the front face of the box and bottom of the box (This is so that you can see into the box and through underneath to the amp rack at all times)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-25.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-26.jpg)
Mocking up the plexi
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-27.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-28.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-29.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-12.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-13.jpg)
Me cutting the sidewall slats that will seal off each individual enclosure
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-14.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-15.jpg)
Loosely mocked up
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-16.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-17.jpg)
Petey approves
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-18.jpg)
Setup plan #1
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-19.jpg)
Checking for gaps in measurements
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-20.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-21.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-22.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-23.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-24.jpg)
John cutting the 1/2 “ plexiglass for the front face of the box and bottom of the box (This is so that you can see into the box and through underneath to the amp rack at all times)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-25.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-26.jpg)
Mocking up the plexi
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-27.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-28.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-29.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-30.jpg)
#474
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Test fitting the subs
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-31.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-32.jpg)
Box all the way closed
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-33.jpg)
Through the rear deck hole that we enlarged
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-34.jpg)
Me cutting the brushed aluminum laminate for the trimming of the box and amp tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-39.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-2.jpg)
Time for some glue action for the amp tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-3.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-7.jpg)
Almost done with the tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-4.jpg)
Making the top subwoofer baffle piece
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-40.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-41.jpg)
Yup more brushed aluminum laminate!
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-35.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-36.jpg)
This is what happens when John sniffs this glue for a little too long
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-37.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-38.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-42.jpg)
Mocked up
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-43.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-44.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-45.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-31.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-32.jpg)
Box all the way closed
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-33.jpg)
Through the rear deck hole that we enlarged
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-34.jpg)
Me cutting the brushed aluminum laminate for the trimming of the box and amp tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-39.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-2.jpg)
Time for some glue action for the amp tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-3.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-7.jpg)
Almost done with the tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-4.jpg)
Making the top subwoofer baffle piece
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-40.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-41.jpg)
Yup more brushed aluminum laminate!
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-35.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-36.jpg)
This is what happens when John sniffs this glue for a little too long
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-37.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-38.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-42.jpg)
Mocked up
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-43.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-44.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-45.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-46.jpg)
#475
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![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-47.jpg)
Pilot drilled the plexi every 2 inches
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-48.jpg)
Piloted through to the mdf as well using 2 inch screws
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-49.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-50.jpg)
Did the same with the front face plexi
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-51.jpg)
Taped up the sides for some painting action to hide the screw locations
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-52.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-53.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-54.jpg)
Almost all the way out
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-55.jpg)
Halway in
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-56.jpg)
Closed all the way
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-57.jpg)
With the stainless in
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-58.jpg)
Linear actuator goodness! 14 inch throw
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-59.jpg)
Prepping the bottom plexi piece for painting
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-8.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-7.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-2.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-10.jpg)
Starting the final assembly of the box
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-11.jpg)
Scott being funny again
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-13.jpg)
Using special plexi glue that is transparent we put the front and bottom of the box onto the whole box to keep it strong while the adhesive cured
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-4.jpg)
#476
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![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-14.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-16.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-8.jpg)
Set a bulk pack of sound damping on the face for it to cure
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-17.jpg)
Took the face off
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-7.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-2.jpg)
Face and bottom fused together
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-3.jpg)
Tryina give some moral lol snap snap let’s get to work boys!
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-10.jpg)
Putting the box back together
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-5.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-7.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-6.jpg)
Mr. Marsh’ custom wiring with tex flex and shrink wrap
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-19.jpg)
Epoxy’ed the seams
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-8.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-9.jpg)
Getting ready to apply carbon fiber vinyl
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-5.jpg)
Carbon vinyl on and wires color coded
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-6.jpg)
Mounting the amplifiers on the tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-10.jpg)
Spacing the amps out
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-57.jpg)
Fabricated some aluminum braces to mount the box onto the tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-3.jpg)
#477
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![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-30.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-51.jpg)
Made sure I recessed the holes so the screws would fit more flush with the trim panels we will make later
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-41.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-60.jpg)
Test fitting the brackets
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-2.jpg)
Made sub floor panels for the sides of the trunk and with Colin’s help decided we’d make compartments for the air compressors individually.
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-4.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-5.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-11.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-12.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-6.jpg)
Bending some plexiglass
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-21.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-16.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-20.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-7.jpg)
Kinda finished
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-17.jpg)
Test fit them in the trunk
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-9.jpg)
Took a step back
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-39.jpg)
Mounted the linear actuator
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-24.jpg)
Test fitting the linear actuator
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/th_VIDEO0002.jpg)
#478
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Time to make that faceplate
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-8.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-31.jpg)
Rounding the edges
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-33.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-35.jpg)
Grooved the rear to clear the braces we made earlier
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-48.jpg)
Test fitting the window piece
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-26.jpg)
After we set the box back in and started to wire the RCA’s and everything else we realized we needed a way to tune the amplifiers. So, we decided to make some holes with grommets in the tray.
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-27.jpg)
Plastic grommets in
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-40.jpg)
Stinger Level 2 Pro RCA’s ran
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-58.jpg)
Amps were raised with spacers to clear the RCA’s and wired up in the tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-59.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-28.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-50.jpg)
Painted some of the bottom of the box to help hide the wiring behind the amplifiers
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-36.jpg)
Subs wired up and mounted for the last time
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-18.jpg)
Added a little heat shrink to the speaker wires that will attach to the back of the box and to the amplifiers underneath
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-44.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-52.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-32.jpg)
The protective film was then taken off of the box to expose the inside brushed aluminum and the speakers
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-23.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-8.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-31.jpg)
Rounding the edges
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-33.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-35.jpg)
Grooved the rear to clear the braces we made earlier
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-48.jpg)
Test fitting the window piece
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-26.jpg)
After we set the box back in and started to wire the RCA’s and everything else we realized we needed a way to tune the amplifiers. So, we decided to make some holes with grommets in the tray.
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-27.jpg)
Plastic grommets in
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-40.jpg)
Stinger Level 2 Pro RCA’s ran
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-58.jpg)
Amps were raised with spacers to clear the RCA’s and wired up in the tray
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-59.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-28.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-50.jpg)
Painted some of the bottom of the box to help hide the wiring behind the amplifiers
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-36.jpg)
Subs wired up and mounted for the last time
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-18.jpg)
Added a little heat shrink to the speaker wires that will attach to the back of the box and to the amplifiers underneath
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-44.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-52.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-32.jpg)
The protective film was then taken off of the box to expose the inside brushed aluminum and the speakers
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-23.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll.jpg)
#479
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Time to really get wiring
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-49.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-13.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-45.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-42.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-43.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-29.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-53.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-34.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-61.jpg)
After all the wiring was done this was the test light up
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-55.jpg)
With tape off and panel on top
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-22.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-46.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-37.jpg)
View from the top with box all the way open
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-54.jpg)
View from the top with box all the way closed
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-15.jpg)
White LED’s on inside the box and amps lighting up the inside too
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-64.jpg)
Taped up the box for the dirty work to come
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-49.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-13.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-45.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-42.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-43.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-29.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-53.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-34.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-61.jpg)
After all the wiring was done this was the test light up
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-55.jpg)
With tape off and panel on top
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-22.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-46.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-37.jpg)
View from the top with box all the way open
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-54.jpg)
View from the top with box all the way closed
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-15.jpg)
White LED’s on inside the box and amps lighting up the inside too
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-64.jpg)
Taped up the box for the dirty work to come
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-17.jpg)
#480
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Faceplate on
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-19.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-14.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-21.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-20.jpg)
Building trim windows for the side boxes
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-10.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-15.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-18.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-16.jpg)
Made some channels for the trunk arms to pass through
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-14.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-15.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-3.jpg)
Making some negative molds for the corner display pieces
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-17.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-13.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-4.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-5.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-16.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-2.jpg)
Molds made from negative molds
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-6.jpg)
We really just wanted to make more surface area for the fleece to get stapled to
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-19.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-14.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-21.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-20.jpg)
Building trim windows for the side boxes
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-10.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-15.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-18.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-16.jpg)
Made some channels for the trunk arms to pass through
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-14.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-15.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-3.jpg)
Making some negative molds for the corner display pieces
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-17.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-13.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-4.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-5.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-16.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-2.jpg)
Molds made from negative molds
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-6.jpg)
We really just wanted to make more surface area for the fleece to get stapled to
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-7.jpg)