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lordvader 01-04-2009 09:35 PM

subwoofer placement
 
just wanted to know the hollow space under the dash behind the center console does anyone know if there is enough space to fit a 8" woofer or if any one has done this before.

crunkfrunk 01-04-2009 10:05 PM

someone did it, but he had a column shifter not the center console one, he made a small box and put it in there

GXP Venom 01-04-2009 11:12 PM

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I really like mine in the center of the rear deck pounding up on the glass.

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I have the amp that powers it bolted the the inside of the trunk lid.
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crunkfrunk 01-05-2009 06:36 AM

how much work was it to cut out the plastic of the rear deck?

GXP Venom 01-05-2009 10:07 AM

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Not hard, I used a hand held air powered reciprocating saw, took it slow and the blade cut through the "reinforcement area's" pretty easily. I'm sure a small jig saw with a long blade or a dremel with a zip bit could do the same. As well the speaker has a large lip so there is alot of forgiveness when you slide it down in. An audiophile would say you need a sealed box which could be built under it in the trunk. I say the closed trunk IS a sealed box. :D Besides, with the dual air compressors, a 3 gallon chrome tank, the air manifold and valving for my air suspension, plus the airlines that feed it all,....I just dont have room for a box. Anyways, I like it, it sounds great, and I like the look. It is not free air, and it still makes a bump nicely with the trunk closed. It's kind of special when I open the trunk acess hatch.... I tell people thats the "Custom Port" :rolleyes:Attachment 30377

lordvader 01-06-2009 09:50 PM

that looks real good and i had that idea in my head also but i was wondering what i could do for the front.

dscott2000 01-07-2009 03:42 AM


Originally Posted by GXP Venom (Post 1357808)
I really like mine in the center of the rear deck pounding up on the glass.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f7...y/HPIM0082.jpg

I have the amp that powers it bolted the the inside of the trunk lid.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f7...y/HPIM0087.jpg

That looks AWESOME!!!! I bet it hits pretty hard too!!! I do agree with another comment a closed trunk IS a sealed box!

GXP Venom 01-07-2009 09:25 AM

And ya know, I got alot of grief from the guys at the custom shop where I hang at while thinking about it before it went in. Everyone was amazed at how well it worked without an actual box. (Talk about 'thinking outside the box" Hahaha! I really didnt have that option. I am very happy with the sound and performance. The back glass makes a nice sounding board and when cranked, you'd swear she was going to explode.

lordvader 01-08-2009 08:39 PM

what size is that

GXP Venom 01-08-2009 10:02 PM

8" square Kicker sub, just fit. It was against the glass going in.


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