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Apr 21, 2005 | 07:09 PM

sloweh3

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Carbon Fiber Trunk

Hey, I recently got a good offer on a carbon fiber trunk for my EK. It's a VIS. I have a 12" Alpine Type R sub in the trunk right now. How sturdy is this trunk? Can it take the constant bass waves?

Apr 21, 2005 | 07:46 PM

sloweh3

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (1point6DA)

ttt

Apr 21, 2005 | 07:52 PM

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Probably I wouldent have them directly aimed at the trunk though.

Apr 21, 2005 | 08:04 PM

IT'S ME DAVID

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Re: (Deathwish)

well since that sub doesn't bump for **** i say yes it would work

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:12 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b20vtecallmota »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well since that sub doesn't bump for **** i say yes it would work</TD></TR></TABLE>

first off, please don't say bump. or thump. or any of those audio-ricer terms.

and second. that sub does perform well. if mated to the right AMP with a decent Headunit you could very well tune the subwoofer to perform well beyond what you think it could.

and third, carbon fiber is stiffer than you're standard fiberglass or metal. Hoods are made of CF and they with stand bumps and rattles and all that ****. so Id say you will be fine.

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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Re: (NA_95d16z6)

THUMP BUMP BUMP BUMP y0 MAAAD VT3X!1!!

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:18 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ReD . EK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">THUMP BUMP BUMP BUMP y0 MAAAD VT3X!1!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Apr 22, 2005 | 02:21 PM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (1point6DA)

or just not put your subs in at all....

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:25 PM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (eg4usdm)

this might be helpful
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=896166

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:29 PM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (romJones)

subs dont bump. they knock! ... well.. depending on which one you have.

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:36 PM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (1point6DA)

loose the subs MC - holla

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:55 PM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (1point6DA)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1point6DA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey, I recently got a good offer on a carbon fiber trunk for my EK. It's a VIS. I have a 12" Alpine Type R sub in the trunk right now. How sturdy is this trunk? Can it take the constant bass waves?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, it's going to disintegrate instantly. Better leave the sub out.

Apr 22, 2005 | 03:31 PM

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I think it will be fine. Carbon fiber trunks are pretty strong.

Apr 22, 2005 | 05:58 PM

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Re: (vtec17)

Alright, thanks for the help guys! I got the trunk on now, and it's pretty damn sturdy, so I think it'll be alright.

Apr 22, 2005 | 06:05 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1point6DA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Alright, thanks for the help guys! I got the trunk on now, and it's pretty damn sturdy, so I think it'll be alright.</TD></TR></TABLE>
whats the weight difference?

Apr 22, 2005 | 06:12 PM

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sloweh3

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Re: (e jay one)

Not sure, it's not too much, but I got the trunk for basically free... I traded my stock + si wing for it. I can pick up another stock trunk for cheap, so I wasn't too worried about it.

Apr 22, 2005 | 06:14 PM

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Re: (1point6DA)

oh so its more of a look thing?

Apr 22, 2005 | 06:18 PM

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sloweh3

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For the time being... I picked up this EK earlier today... stock motor still. As soon as I get the loan paid off, I'm gonna swap it...

Still got my b16 DA though, til this weekend when it should be sold.

Apr 23, 2005 | 04:13 AM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (1point6DA)

so let me get this straight you want to put on a carbon fiber trunk lid, and are worried about the Sub destroying it. Ironically you putting on peice design to save weight(for how expensive it is there are much better cheaper options to save weight, but they have no bling factor), but are worried about a very heavy sub that might destroy it. The sub wont destroy it but whats the point in having a carbon anything when you still have stuff to take out. Like the sub.

Apr 23, 2005 | 05:07 AM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (Mattamotor)

wieght difference if it is a VIS is

CF Trunk = 13 lbs

Stock Trunk = 52 lbs

that is both completely empty, no lights, lockcylinder, cables, or wiring............

Apr 23, 2005 | 05:17 AM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (darkcvc)

Trust me stock EX trunk with nothing does not way 52 pounds. Even if it did you would have 39 pound weight savings. Get rid of the Sub and buy a light weight battery you would save the same amount of wieght and spend like 50 bucks for the same weight saving.

Can anyone weigh a Ek trunk lid. I might try today

Apr 23, 2005 | 05:28 AM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (Mattamotor)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mattamotor »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Can anyone weigh a Ek trunk lid. I might try today</TD></TR></TABLE>

that 52 came from my trunk i weighed two weeks ago, thats what my scale said....and the 13 lbs i weighed the VIS trunk, and then i confirmed with VIS that it was correct...

Apr 23, 2005 | 07:43 AM

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Re: Carbon Fiber Trunk (Mattamotor)

i'm glad somebody pointed that out!!!!! Get rid of the sub, not only for weight reasons, but for the fact that if some a$$hole hears the bass consider it gone. All it will take is a large prybar to break the latch off your carbon fiber trunk off. This will not only ruin the trunk but your sub will be gone!!!! Your car will stand out like jenna jamison at a stripclub, with that trunk. So be SMART and lose the sub or someone will lose it for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!