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Old Mar 5, 2020 | 07:56 PM
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How many beer's did it take the first time you cut your bags for speakers? Getting ready to add 8's to my bags and I'm a nervous wreck. Just want to know if I need a 6 pack or a 30 pack.
 
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Cut the bags FIRST!
 
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It took me six, 16 oz cans. I laid out crappy towels used a DeWalt Royo zip with a Sheetrock bit. Placed Jefe rings and used a soap stone to mark it out.

An extra set of hands could be useful. I did mine maverick style.

Cut smaller than necessary the first go, then place the rings and ride the edge if you can.

If the rings are in already or different approach, go with the flow.

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Old Mar 5, 2020 | 08:31 PM
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I've got the American Hard Bag mounts so as long as I can follow the instructions I should be fine. They look "Idiot Proof" but I've proved that wrong a time or two.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2020 | 09:07 PM
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I've got the American Hard Bag mounts so as long as I can follow the instructions I should be fine. They look "Idiot Proof" but I've proved that wrong a time or two.
Don’t sweat it then. I’ve done them twice with the AHB mounts. Most recently last week. Follow the instructions and take your time and you’ll be fine. Your biggest problem will be cleaning up all the routered plastic.
 
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Don’t sweat it then. I’ve done them twice with the AHB mounts. Most recently last week. Follow the instructions and take your time and you’ll be fine. Your biggest problem will be cleaning up all the routered plastic.
My garage is a disaste so I'll hardly know anything else on the work bench or floor. It's funny. If I'm working on something there's **** everywhere. Then when I'm not it's spotless.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 06:24 AM
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My garage is a disaste so I'll hardly know anything else on the work bench or floor. It's funny. If I'm working on something there's **** everywhere. Then when I'm not it's spotless.
I can completely relate. But believe me, you’re going to notice this. The plastic chips pile from routing out those small holes (4 in my case) is amazing. Most will stay within the bags themselves, but those little things are all over in my garage now.

Do you have the Aggressor 80 or 880s, and what speakers are you putting in? I have four of the Match Razors in mine. Don’t take up much space, but in my limited driveway/garage testing they bang.
 
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I can completely relate. But believe me, you’re going to notice this. The plastic chips pile from routing out those small holes (4 in my case) is amazing. Most will stay within the bags themselves, but those little things are all over in my garage now.

Do you have the Aggressor 80 or 880s, and what speakers are you putting in? I have four of the Match Razors in mine. Don’t take up much space, but in my limited driveway/garage testing they bang.
I have tha Aggressor 80. Putting 2 8MR600X'S. They should be here tomorrow. Hope to get them installed this weekend.
 
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Have a 12 pack on hand to celebrate.
Use plenty of painter's tape and start with a small hole the open to proper size
 
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Enjoying a few beers Got it all cut and installed. Still need to get a final tune on it but it's much better than before. I see how this can become addictive.


 
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