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Member ID: bassman73

Location: North East, AR

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1988 Pontiac Trans Am

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.

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Last updated: May 11, 2009

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Dennis’s Pontiac Trans Am

  • Currently 3.676923076923 /5 Stars.
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Subwoofer Box -

I just built a subwoofer enclosure using 3/4" mdf and these plans

http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/attachments/car-audio/130844d1166812780-dimensions-well-sub-box-model1.pdf

You may need to register to access the plans, but hey if you own a 3rd gen this is a good site to hang out on and registration is free.

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

There are pieces you have to cut out after you get it together, after cutting the piece out roughly with a jigsaw, I used a trimming tool and a flush mount router bit to get the edges flush.

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

 bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

Test fit…they weren’t kidding about having to maneuver it a bit...after some force it dropped in place.

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

 

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

Here’s a tip to make the top pieces and get it flush around the edges. Use cardboard to make a “rough” template. Then take bits of cardboard or paper and fill in all the gaps. Use tape to hold the pieces in place. Once your happy with it, place your template on a sheet of mdf and trace it out.

This is a good way to get it close the first time, then use your sander to finesse the edges.

I used masonite because I had some scrap laying around, but cardboard works just as good.

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

 I used a circle jig to cut the holes for my 10" woofers, fits like a glove

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

 

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

I highly encourage you to take a sander and round the mdf in this area….it will help tremendously in getting the box in a little easier, this is where it hangs.

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

 

Finished box

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

 I got it finished, I haven't mounted my subs yet but I made a removable cover that is wrapped in the same color carpet that I have in my car.

I used a pair of old kicker 10" speaker grills and fastened them into the board to protect the subs.

Trying to go for a stealth look.....don't want anyone to see my subs from outside the car.

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

bassman73's 1988 Pontiac Trans Am

 

If you like this style of speaker box, I build and sell them for $199 + shipping each.

 

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KITT1983  

Posted by: KITT1983

04/12/2009 05:58AM

awesome car dude you have radical skills

josephaldonoel  

Posted by: josephaldonoel

03/06/2009 03:43PM

thats a nice car you got there ive rated it 5***** like to see more keep me posted.check out my trans am if you like.

2002arkbird  

Posted by: 2002arkbird

03/04/2009 04:17PM

nice t/a looks brand new, very clean, 5stars keep up the good work

2fastforuride  

Posted by: 2fastforuride

03/02/2009 12:05PM

NICE CAR!!! 5 STARS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU LIKE MINE AND VOTE. THANKS

andersen_knight  

Posted by: andersen_knight

02/25/2009 09:07PM

looks great, very clean & sleek TA, 5*. keep us posted, cheers

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: bassman73

Location: North East, AR