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Valkyrie14 · 09-03-2022, 08:43 PM

Here is a project I’m too far down the rabbit hole to quit now. I wanted 3-way speaker system so I had to find a spot for a 3” speaker. I started with Custom Door Pods 3 way door pod. It worked for what it is, a bolt on.

I decided I want to make a custom door panel instead of the pod. The pics below are of the mdf board cutout, after the first round of resin, and of a layer of “rondo”. I didn’t take a picture of the fiberglass layer.

My plan is the have this panel sit right below the armrest and door handle. I will cut the hole in the door once the panels are done, but before they are painted. I have no idea of this is going to work.

Valkyrie14 · 09-04-2022, 05:25 PM

So…I get it now there is a reason people rarely do this.

Following contours of a door and getting the fit just right is HARD!

Screwing in the bottom pulled the base in just enough I think the door screws won’t line up with the door anymore.

Might be time to bail and get some new door panels.

What do you think?

SS_Dave · 09-04-2022, 05:32 PM

Interesting project. Could generate some cool results. Just a matter of how much effort you want to put in to it. Maybe also get those drivers angled for better imaging.

Valkyrie14 · 09-05-2022, 05:19 PM

If I would have stopped the panel right where the angle begins I would have been much better off.

bottletalk · 09-05-2022, 08:17 PM

Texas metal makes it look soo easy lol
do it again, soak the your MDF board in water to bend it, once you have the shape over size your fiberglass layers then sand it down to size.

Valkyrie14 · 09-05-2022, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bottletalk

Texas metal makes it look soo easy lol
do it again, soak the your MDF board in water to bend it, once you have the shape over size your fiberglass layers then sand it down to size.

Good trick! Thanks for the tip.

Valkyrie14 · 01-08-2023, 07:51 PM

So. The panels were not salvageable. I will keep them around for another project.

I bought new door panels, kept the 6.5 mid-bass in the door and the tweeters in the door sails. I had some A-pillars custom made for me after I made one that I wasn’t happy with either. Somethings are better left to the professionals. Here is a pic of the pillar. I installed them today, I forgot to take a pic installed. I will post later.

Leo72793 · 01-08-2023, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

So. The panels were not salvageable. I will keep them around for another project.

I bought new door panels, kept the 6.5 mid-bass in the door and the tweeters in the door sails. I had some A-pillars custom made for me after I made one that I wasn’t happy with either. Somethings are better left to the professionals. Here is a pic of the pillar. I installed them today, I forgot to take a pic installed. I will post later.

I did my mids and highs up there.

SS_Dave · 01-08-2023, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

So. The panels were not salvageable. I will keep them around for another project.

I bought new door panels, kept the 6.5 mid-bass in the door and the tweeters in the door sails. I had some A-pillars custom made for me after I made one that I wasn’t happy with either. Somethings are better left to the professionals. Here is a pic of the pillar. I installed them today, I forgot to take a pic installed. I will post later.

Looks good. Confused about the red area, though.

Valkyrie14 · 01-08-2023, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo72793

I did my mids and highs up there.

Nice.

Valkyrie14 · 01-08-2023, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Dave

Looks good. Confused about the red area, though.

The vinyl wouldn’t hold the line we created, so it was going to be two pieces of vinyl. I asked for some red. Installed it is a subtle touch. I am going to be replacing my seat covers for black seats red piping. It will all tie together.

Valkyrie14 · 01-09-2023, 12:34 PM

Installed pics.

Leo72793 · 01-09-2023, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Installed pics.

Looks good. Is the Red to 2 tone it with the exterior paint?

The SS Godfather · 01-09-2023, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo72793

I did my mids and highs up there.

WOW!!! Just like a bought one !! Impressed !!!

09-03-2022, 08:43 PM	#1
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Custom Door Panels - first try Here is a project I’m too far down the rabbit hole to quit now. I wanted 3-way speaker system so I had to find a spot for a 3” speaker. I started with Custom Door Pods 3 way door pod. It worked for what it is, a bolt on. I decided I want to make a custom door panel instead of the pod. The pics below are of the mdf board cutout, after the first round of resin, and of a layer of “rondo”. I didn’t take a picture of the fiberglass layer. My plan is the have this panel sit right below the armrest and door handle. I will cut the hole in the door once the panels are done, but before they are painted. I have no idea of this is going to work. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

09-04-2022, 05:25 PM	#2
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	So…I get it now there is a reason people rarely do this. Following contours of a door and getting the fit just right is HARD! Screwing in the bottom pulled the base in just enough I think the door screws won’t line up with the door anymore. Might be time to bail and get some new door panels. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

09-05-2022, 05:19 PM	#4
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	If I would have stopped the panel right where the angle begins I would have been much better off. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

01-08-2023, 07:51 PM	#7
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	So. The panels were not salvageable. I will keep them around for another project. I bought new door panels, kept the 6.5 mid-bass in the door and the tweeters in the door sails. I had some A-pillars custom made for me after I made one that I wasn’t happy with either. Somethings are better left to the professionals. Here is a pic of the pillar. I installed them today, I forgot to take a pic installed. I will post later. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

01-09-2023, 12:34 PM	#12
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Installed pics. Attached Images __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

09-04-2022, 05:32 PM	#3
SS_Dave Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 269	Interesting project. Could generate some cool results. Just a matter of how much effort you want to put in to it. Maybe also get those drivers angled for better imaging.

09-05-2022, 08:17 PM	#5
bottletalk Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: BC Posts: 732	Texas metal makes it look soo easy lol do it again, soak the your MDF board in water to bend it, once you have the shape over size your fiberglass layers then sand it down to size.