It's not a Subaru but check this out

Discussion in 'Latest Spin Forum Archive' started by 05WRXSTI, Dec 9, 2004.

  1. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Here is the last race boat I built. If you guy's want to ever come by the fiberglass shop let me know. Brian
     
    Last edited: Jan 21, 2008
  2. rexrocker

    rexrocker Active Member

    WOW! That's awesome man. A speed boat of some kind is definitely in the future. I've always been partial to Fountains...great boats. How long does a boat like that take to build?

    Great stuff.

    - Clay
     
  3. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Fiberglass shop eh? Like...fiberglass custom subwoofer enclosers in my trunk? :eek:

    I'd like to talk to you sometime about the boats, I dont know much about them but I'd be very interested in hearing / learning a few things.
     
  4. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Ok guy's come on up anytime. I've been racing / building boats for about 6 years now. We can make any kind of mold for anything you can dream up. Is there anything we need to make for our Subaru's? This is a hobby for me , not my real job. Check out www.jokerpowerboats.com Here's a pic in flight from Daytona 2001. Brian
     
    Last edited: Jan 21, 2008
  5. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    I was looking for something I could put my 10" sub into, mount it flush with the left side of my STi's trunk (tool kit side), so I dont have a large box just floating around in my trunk.

    However, it's quite expensive to do this so I was wondering how much you'd be interesting in charging to help me out with this or such.

    Thanks
     
  6. RADON

    RADON Member

    I'm with Alex on getting a sub box as well. I've researched wagon spare tire well enclosures and it's beyond my knowledge and time constraints.
     
  7. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    You guy's need to come up next week and we'll work it out. Like I said it's a hobby for me and maybe we can sell a few. Brian
     
  8. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

  9. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

    I want in on this!!!! Willing to pay for supplies etc. I am okay working with my hands, but the only fiber glass work I've ever done consisted of repairing dings on my surfboards...I imagine if we came up with a farily low cost solution, we could sell a few. Growing up in Florida the coolest boats were always the "Cigarette" boats. I always wanted a Scarab Sport...(not really a race boat, but I loved the Scarab designs...) Love to see the boat and shop...
     
  10. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    Man a flush sub box would be teh hotn3ss.

    Some guy over in NASIOC sells them but they're like $300.
     
  11. FTZ

    FTZ ^.^

    Add me to that list. I would love a Custom Fiberglass Trunk
     
  12. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Looks like we're going to make some sub boxxes. Just about any time next week is good for me. Bring the Subaru's with ya and I'll get mine out of the basement (sunny day I hope), Very cool gang! Brian
     
  13. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    OK g2g time, meet at 05WRXSTIs house sometime next week!!
     
  14. WRX-WRC

    WRX-WRC Active Member

    sub box's are a cool idea but has nobody thought of making fiberglass body panels, mucho weight saving :D :D :D
     
  15. FTZ

    FTZ ^.^

    I'm going out of town tomorrow, be back next Sunday. I have some really good idea's though. I can definitely pay you for the work. Have to plan something out when I get back 05WRXSTI
     
  16. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

    What about Wednesday Afternoon? Or next Saturday...Actually, for this meet, I will probably make time no matter when it happens.. ;)
     
  17. Porter

    Porter Member

    OMG!

    I may need fenders for a frankenstein project... we'll definitely talk it over in the near future.
     
  18. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    very nice... i'd like to come check out the setup after im back from break
     
  19. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Ill be free next week, I can run up and visit and we can talk about this project.
     
  20. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Alex:

    Call me this week if you get a chance - Brian 770-540-3772 cell
     
  21. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

    When you guys set a date, let us know!!
     
  22. BlackAndBlue

    BlackAndBlue Member

    Ive done some cf/fiberglass work so I might help out

    and ive been throwin around the idea of a fiberglass hood WITHOUT A SCOOP but maybe somethin else...:cool:

    ill be here all week, i just cant lift heavy objects and such cause of my back


    J
     
  23. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Sorry don't mean to spam but here's another one of my boats (cocktail cove on Lake Lanier) Brian
     
    Last edited: Jan 21, 2008
  24. WJM

    WJM Banned

    Day-yam!!

    How abouts some fiberglass hood/fenders for my RX...:bigthumb:
     
  25. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    from now on, every boat u build should have a big hood scoop :bigthumb:
     
  26. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

    Like this??

    [​IMG]
     
  27. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    :bigthumb:
     
  28. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    No, what is this, a scoop for ants?! It must be at least THREE times bigger!
     
  29. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    No reason to vent the cabin area of the boat. Notice the massive hood scoop on the engine compartment in the other pictures. Brian
     
  30. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Well, it was a quote from ZOolander; remember? Derek sees the small scale model school and he goes "what is this, a school for ants?! It must be at least three times bigger!"
     
  31. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Some ideas for enclosures...

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Even uses my sub :bigthumb:
     
  32. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    ^^^^ That looks nice.

    Why do most people put the sub on the driver's side of the car? I always figured it would be better for weight distribution to put it on the other side since the driver is on that side.
     
  33. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Man the subs look awesome. We can DEFINITELY build those - Brian
     
  34. RADON

    RADON Member

    Here is what I've found on wagon spare tire enclosures. Not as much 'bling' factor but practical to keep the space.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  35. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    ^^^^ I could rock that one too. Does the sub fit underneath the carpet/floor and on top of the spare tire?

    That would be awesome as far as stealth since there are so many damn thieves around here.
     
  36. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Brian, next week we'll get together and start this project. I am really looking forward to having something like this! It is even better that you think you can get it done! (sweet jesus!)

    As for mounting on that side, bobby do you do realize that Sti's have the water spray reservoir on the passenger side of the car dont you? Left side is the tool kit.
     
  37. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    my other favorite setup

    [​IMG]
    now, some others of this enclosure...

    [​IMG]

    Now, for me, I know Brian and I will be toying around a while before we have anything finished. My sub (IDQ 10") requires .50 cu ft (sealed) or .75-1.00 cu ft (ported). I dont know, we're meeting sometime nextweek to discuss.



    another one I found:
    [​IMG]
     
  38. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    I didnt know that STIs have the water sprayer reservoir back there. Sorry for the confusion.
     
  39. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    maybe i need to get some subs too :D
     
  40. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    no need to sound ashamed, everyone asks :bigthumb: especially when you turn it on..."OMG WHAT IS THAT NOISE!?!"

    :rofl: :keke:
     
  41. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Bobby, what I may do, is try and make a mold for both my 10" ID, and my 12" -- and we can see about hooking you up with one for your car :)
     
  42. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    Whatever works :D

    I've got the watersprayer hooked up to the windshield squirters so I figured it was similar on the STIs.
     
  43. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

    So we don' t get to come see the boats anymore???:confused:
     
  44. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Anytime you guy's want to come to Gainesville and see the shop , boats , etc you are welcome - (you have to drive your Subaru though - haha) Brian
     
  45. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

    Brian, good deal! As soon as we get past the holidays, I will be up there. Maybe the Monday after New Years?
     
  46. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Sure man works for me. I've got a 30 ft cat / race boat in the shop that was destroyed this year while racing. Should be some good eye candy - Brian
     
  47. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

    Great! I will call you at the number you posted. Probably next Friday. Have good Holidays all and be safe! No drinking and driving for the Atlanta crew!!!!:evil:
     
  48. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Definately not! Of course, everyone be safe over the next week.
     
  49. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

    Brian,
    Hey man, sorry I didn't call. I ended up at the Dr's with a nasty cold. Didn't think you would want me sharing it with you. I still really want top see the setup though!!
     
  50. 05WRXSTI

    05WRXSTI Member

    Hey man no problem - I had the cold deal last week! Alex or anybody else that wants to come up let me know , we're working just about every night. I'm building a plug to build a mold , to build a 30 ft center console. Hope yall like the smell of resin - Brian

    Here's a picture of a 30 ft Phantom. This boat is built by a guy named Will Smith whom I know very well. I raced this boat in 2001 and we won a National Championship that year. Oh yea I might know a little about 5 way harness's - HAHA
     
    Last edited: Jan 21, 2008

Share This Page