2014 WRX Hatch

[chithead]

Ah yes, the obligatory build log. I will be attempting to present this in such a manner as to avoid confusion should anything be changed out, switched up, modified from the original idea, etc. It's no secret, that's kind of a forte of mine... to constantly change out equipment in the hope it will make it better, before even trying the stuff out!

So without further adieu... I would like to introduce everyone, to the beautiful automobile that will be receiving quite the acoustical upgrade. Our 2014 Satin White Pearl Subaru WRX Hatchback:

This is the day she was purchased at the dealer. You can see the previous love of my life right beside, the ill-fated 2010 Dodge Ram R/T - transplant recipient of numerous audio installs. May she have gone on to someone who also loves and cherishes her unique aggressive grace:



Some photoshop attemps made with an Android phone:

[chithead]

And also introducing... the front stage. Morel MT22 tweeters, Morel CDM88 dome midranges, and Morel MW166 woofers:

[BigAl205]

I can't wait to see the progress...and plus points for the proper use of the word "adieu"

[chithead]

The idea is to mount the woofers in the stock location of the front doors, tweeters in the sail panels, and midrange in the A-pillars.

Started on molding the MT22 tweeters into the sail panels. After consulting with our resident advisor (Glenn) it was decided to use the larger Morel mount, and mold it as best as possible:







The smaller cup:



And the larger mount:

[chithead]

I can't wait to see the progress...and plus points for the proper use of the word "adieu"

Thank you sir! If it wasn't for the inspiration of your forum, I don't know if this build would have proceeded as it has!

[chithead]

Post-surgery:

[chithead]

After filler and some rough sanding:



Some more sanding and additional filler for shaping:



Test fit the tweeter:

[chithead]

Here is the progress as of right now:



As you can see there is a seam and some sanding marks still showing through. Trying to make this all seamless and sand-scratch-free if possible:

[claydo]

Woohoo! The calls and cries that echoed from near and far have been answered, finally there is a method to the madness, a means to an end, an inevitable slow in the ever changing list of gear..........that's right.....chit has a build log! Awesome chit.....consider me tuned in.....

Oh, and you only have till november......so hurry the fuck up.....lmao.

[chithead]

Yeah no doubt! That's why I'm reaching out to the community here to help me if possible. Needing as many tips and tricks as I can learn to have this baby ready to go in November.

Any ideas on those sail panels? I assume just more filler, and switch to a finer grain of paper - using 220 grit right now, and of course it feels smooth as a baby's bottom, but the scratches still show through.

Plus I get to tackle these next: