How to DIY Custom Door speaker pods fabrication. Like a pro!!! DS18 6.5 and 8"
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In this video I build custom DIY door speaker pods for my Hummer H2. Each pod has 2 BS18 6.5" mid range speakers and an 8" mid bass. This is a simple to follow DIY fabrication build that will give you good results if you take your time and don’t take any shortcuts. Please ask if you have any questions.
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Man I don't think I could have found a more detailed how to on making door pods. This was amazing to watch! I didn't find anything vague or anything missed. You explained very well on the process of making these pods!
Thanks man. Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
Dude I found this video by totally random and has shown me how to do what I've wanted to do for 15 years.
Awesome man! Thanks for the feedback 😎.
@@NextLevelCarAudio how did you attach the end result to the door panel? I assume just some basic short wood screws?
Exactly! With the panel off, just screwed in with wood screws and washers from the back into the mdf base of the pod
Same!!
@@NextLevelCarAudio did u cut into the door itself or just the door panel itself?
Nice build..! As an old school installer and owner of my own shop (3yrs) I will say this... Labor is expensive & when doing the work as a DIY home project the major concern is time available to do the job as quickly & clean as possible with as little sanding as possible cause sanding sucks lol... When I did custom pods I used sweatshirt material or a thick cotton Tee-shirt type material for the single reason of I hate sanding bondo because sweatshirt material or cotton is smooth... Using fleece creates more labor with a higher cost in materials and time & all the sanding needed prior to bondo...
The easy way is use the materials I mentioned & if needed do two layer for strength but since reinforcement is done by glassing the back side usually one layer is enough & by using a smooth fabric it reduces the use of bondo etc... often times a simple scuff of 80grit is all that's needed...
Super nice build as a father son project..! I'm just tossing out the way I did it... Hope it helps if you do this again someday.
That’s for feedback man.
This is a really clean build! Nice job on getting to the point and explaining the process clearly 👌
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it
I'm 100% convinced i need to do this now. Thanks for the tutorial. Hopefully i can get somewhat close to this level of perfection
Awesome work man! Can definitely see the pride and craftsmanship in that!
Been wanting to do custom panels for my H2 but wasn't sure about how to do it. This is exactly what the doctor ordered! Man yours turned out DAF! Thanks for sharing👊✌
Awesome man! Thanks for the feedback.
Bad ass.. ty for being real on how much work it is. Everyone else talks about how easy it is
Thanks man. There were a few steps where I felt I was getting in too deep lol. But worked through it till the end.
Man you better get a tripod for Christmas lol. I love this kinda stuff
Lol. I got one. Just need to use it 😂
Fantastic! I made kick panel pods for my civic back in the day, same process. Love this, going to try for my current set up.
Hell yes man! Awesome!
Your son will be a great man ! You’re a wonderful teacher and I can tell you’re cool to be around! Awesome video! I am confident I can do this, thank you!
Awesome man! Thanks for the feedback! Any questions you may have just ket me know :)
You always get me motivated 💪🏽🔥🔥
Thank you!!!!! Everyone makes look hard you are the Man!!! Thank you!!
I was proud to hear you tried to stand on it
Stunning build 👍
Done to perfection!
Thanks. Appreciate it!
Damn i am so glad i found your page i love your content your door pods look amazing great work and love the step by step process
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback 😎
Happy to see that Buddy (Cute Boy) helping on the project
Excellent 👌🏾 you explained everything great. Straight to the point
Great work! I love how you explain what you are doing, and why you are doing it that way. I have been watching a lot of car audio stuff...systems, wiring, choosing an amp, choosing subs, etc. I just don't want to mess anything up, so I try to find a pro to do the install. I have a rather small car...2020 Nissan Versa. I haven't seen any builds for this car yet. Please, keep making these informative videos bro! The sharing of knowledge is greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks for the feedback man! Much appreciated :) will do!
Awesome work man love watching your videos,everything is clean and done the right way
Thanks!
You did an incredible job man! I can attest to the fact that it's no easy task. But you did a fantastic job dude. It looks killer!!
Thanks! Much appreciated 😎
That came out amazing
Thanks! Much appreciated!
I have always used body filler and other items in a spray can (nozzle). Speeds up the work, and much less body filler is used. Well done.
Thanks for the feedback
I really enjoyed this video. That came out really good.
Thanks!
Great video!!
Watching straight through, this was so impressive.
Thanks!
Great job man, thank you for makeing possible to learn this thing
Another great video very well explained and detailed keep up the good work
Thanks man!
Dang! Good job! Im going to use this method to fix the bottom of the door panel on my 1990 Honda Prelude! Thanks!
Awesome!
Holy sh$t,that sounds amazing my man! Also I should definitely say thanks a million for the informational videos you’ve put out this past year. Thanks to you and a couple of other people on TH-cam and A LOT of reading and research I am now self-sufficient with car audio installation and box building. I really learned the importance of grounding your wires correctly from your videos and how My shortcut taking affected my voltage. Super solid voltage now. Thanks a million my man!!!
Hell yeah, that’s awesome! Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated :)
Suggestion, Next time use a spray/paint gun to get an even layer on both parts. It works best for me. Great job though for your first time.
You make it so easy to understand I will definitely try this
Hell yeah!
really clean build! good job
Thanks man!
What a nice job you did here.
Thanks! Much appreciated
So glad i found this page.. Awesome build, i look forward to doing this same thing in my Ford Focus and Hyundai Sonata💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👌💯 I'm glued to my screen and intrigued even more
Thanks for the feedback! Good luck with your build
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
Sure thing!
Awesome video bud very well explained and executed
Thanks!
Very nicely done man. Nice work.
Thanks!
Beautiful job bro 💪🔥. Love it ♥️
I feel like you taught me a life lesson at the end of your video. Great tutorial, will subscribe.
Thanks man
So I have a 2010 F150 Regular cab that I turned into an Audio project.I built a sealed sub box out of 3/4 inch birch.48 inches wide.34 inches tall.10 inches deep on the bottom and 6 inches on top.2 Fosgate 12 inch 2 Ohm DVC 2400 watt subs with a Fosgate 1200 watt mono amp powering them.I have 2 150 watt Fosgate Tweeters in the doors.2 6x8 350 watt Fosgates in the doors and 2 in the rear panels. I thought I was done and after watching your video I got INSPIRED to do the same.I am excited to get cracking.Awesome fabrication and thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Awesome
Congratulations..outstanding….
They came out really good bro
Thanks!
Amazing job man, inspiring !!!
Thanks!
That's is one of my favorite installs to date
Thanks man. Appreciate the feedback!
@@NextLevelCarAudio I just bought ds18 pro neo 6. 2 pair I wish they played lower. Recommended xover is 200 hz. Where is your xover set at?
@@leonardslade903 8’s crossed at 125hz. 6.5’s crossed at 175hz.
@@NextLevelCarAudio thanks and keep up the great videos.
This was cool. Building my Jeep tj doors out. You helped a lot.
Awesome!
Beautiful work their.
Thanks. Much appreciated!
Great job man subbed and liked!! 💯💯💯
Thanks man. Much appreciated!
Nice job 💥 BOOM🤣
Excellent work! Turned out great for your first time! Thanks for posting the video, that 4 way fabric is hard to find!!!
Thanks for the feedback!
Looks awesome 👍👊
Thanks!
Good job man it looks great.
Thanks!
Great job man thanks for showing me how to
You bet!
yes great video !!
Thanks!
Fantastic video!!!
Thanks!
Awesome job
Thanks
Awesome video, thank you!
You bet
Thanks you...so much help with your video bud, about to do this project also except I'm painting it. Very good explanation 👏👌keep up the good work!!!
Awesome!
Love this video
The best contact cement for car applications in my experience is Weldwood Landau Top & Trim High Heat Resistant Contact Cement. Depending on the temperature, let dry for 15 and most importantly work small areas. You really only have a 3-5 minute window to get the fabric down. It’s well worth the trouble to just do small sections. It will make all the difference.
(You did a pretty good job for your first door pod. Looks great 👍)
Thanks
Sweet man. I gotta try this.
Hell yeah, go for it!
Brother that was super clean. Gained a new sub🍻🤙🏽
Thanks man. Appreciate the support!!!
WOW Brother....NICE JOB!!!!
Thanks. Much appreciated!
This literally is the best tutorial in TH-cam man.
Thanks man 💯
@@NextLevelCarAudio no doubt! I want to try doing my doors myself. If it’s not to much to ask could you list all the tools you used? I’d greatly appreciate it!
I should have put that in description lol. It was a while ago do not fresh in my head. What I can promise you is that the list is here in the comments somewhere as someone else asked that and I did give the list
Good job for your first ones. I would recommend not leaving the flaps inside of the speaker mounting locations. Even though you cannot see them from the front, those should be trimmed flush with the hole. The long flap will get inside the speaker from the backside and over time will create noise.
I also recommend the Weldwood Landau contact cement mentioned below. I've used the cement you have here and had it turn gooey and let go in the summer heat (Oklahoma), but the Weldwood Landau has never failed me.
What about 3M spray contact cement? I've used that for many things including speaker box carpet and it works fairly well
@@blazeaglory 3M super 77 and super 90 have both turned to goo on me inside of a month in the heat. 25 years ago super 77 held great, but I tried it again a couple of years back only to have it let go. Not sure if the formula has changed or not, but I'm guessing it has over the years.
Thanks !!!
Nice work bro. Keep it up
Thanks!
Awesome job my brother...👍👍👍🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹...
Thanks man. Appreciate it!
Great video man! I wish my door panels were so flat... unfortunately it will be a lot harder on mine but still gonna try it soon!
Fiberglass shell it. Fairly Easy process. But yeah, flat surface was easier ;)
Good job👍🏻
Thanks 😎
Nice work...
Thanks! Much appreciated 😎
You teach better than my engineering college professors 😂 amazing work my man!
Thanks man. Much appreciated :)
Beautiful 😍
Thanks man
@@NextLevelCarAudio how long did it take to do your doors
Beautiful job. All that hard work definitely paid off. Just FWIW 3M makes a spray contact adhesive that will cut that part down to just seconds. Holds like iron.
Thanks man
I was curious why some type of 3m spray adhesive wasn't used also instead but everyone has different ways of doing things. Looks good though.
Dude…. I just got a Chevy express passenger I want to do up bad, and this just motivated the crap out of me.
Hell yeah. So worth it
@@NextLevelCarAudio go a four 6.5" pod, with two 3" tweeter cut outs coming, 2 pro 4x6s, six 6.5" zt6s, two for the front doors, two, sealed 12" and the 3700 watt amp coming in from ds18. oh and two 6x9 mid bass for the rear cargo doors.
Dang.
Props bro! Your gonna be missed! But congratulations on your next stage in life!!
Thanks
Perfect
Thanks
Nice..
Good job. I did the exact same thing on my truck. Only difference is I took off the bottom piece.
Nice
Real smooth bossman. Also glad to see you gettin the kiddo involved💪 gotta startem young keep the minds busy.
Omg TYSM XD
Man this is one of the best explaining jobs I have seen u and my buddy @sprayway customs and where did u get them speaker rings from ima try and do my own set myself
New subscriber!!!
Thanks! Much appreciated
Looks great I’m about to make a second set but on a Tacoma door that doesn’t have any flat spots so I have to cut 😂
Cool man, good luck with your build!
Ok thank you
Sure thing
Man you're lucky with the way your doors are shaped. Although I still use the CAD method (cardboard aided design) for us oldschool guys. My Chevy is going to be a different story. Not sure if I want to buy more door panels to cut up or just go with kick panels. I'll keep you updated.
For sure man. Lemme know how they go!
I have a veloster ..I had to make a mold because of all curves in the door
That all I got in my truck ds18 subs 6.5 sound good
Awesome
Bruh I finally got my subs a day before my birthday October 24 and I installed them Saturday evening I'm happy with them. Imma get me 2 more and me a quad 12 box and going a bigger amp. I looking at a rf 1200.1 with all that I need to hook it for less than 400 and a taramps bass 1200 for less than 220. Both are 1 ohm stable
Hell yeah man, that a good birthday present right there! I wanna see a video when it’s all done!
@@NextLevelCarAudiobrother I went to a local audio shop in Greenville MS they wanted 200 for a daul 12 carpet box and 300 for a rhino line box . I quickly turned around and walked out the door. That's without the subs. I'm glad that I went online. I wish that you can hear it in person. Right now I'm running 440 at 2 ohm. When I get 2 more and a quad box for 12s and a bigger amp I know that it's going to be supper bassy
Hell yeah, that’s awesome. That ain’t no joke. Well if you ever come up to Washington state lol, I’d love to hear it ;)
awsome
Thanks
The glue sat too long on the vinyl. It was drying while you put it on the pods. That’s why it didn’t stick as good. Great video nevertheless. They look amazing. ❤
Hey man digging the step by step. Nervous of doing mine in the next few weeks. What was the thickness of the mdf that you used? Thank ya for taking the time out and explaining everything this video helped my understand a lot
Go for it! Glad I did! Lol. I used 1/4”
Thanks for the detailed video!! Looks great! One question, roughly, how much did the finish product weigh before speakers?
Amazing job, well done dude.
Just one question, can you detail how you attached the panel to the door card please? Cheers 🙌
im rollin too....rollin up a phatty
Lol...
That's why it's worth spending the extra coin on premium filler like Evercoat Rage & Upol Dolphin. Sands like butter, even past green stage. You might spend more on filler but spend less on sand paper.
Yep. At least I got my cardio in lol
You should have put a piece on the bottom of what you’re calling the base board that’s the same shape as the opening of the pocket on the door. This way would cover the opening for the door pocket and make wrapping the door panel with the vinyl much easier and cleaner. Not bad for your first try thought.
I left that open on purpose so I can still use that space and to extenuate the contours of the drivers. Turned out exactly as I wanted. Thanks tho.
Came out looking very nice indeed!
I'm a bit curious as to why you chose to keep the bottom part of the door panels - can you really use that space for storage anyway? Would it have been difficult from a practical standpoint to extend the pods downward?
Thanks!
You showed bondo and cream hardener, do we mix it like the firberglass resign orrr????
So how did you attach the speaker pod to your door panel?