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imi
20-02-05, 21:00
Hi all.

I have a 12" Sub in the car at the moment, really cool audio setup however I have no boot space whatsoever and living in london I dont want someone to smash the rear window for the sub.

I would like to be able to use the boot cover which I cant do at the moment so either a smaller sub is required (without drammatically decreased the bass quality) or some other ingenius idea.

Some pics with Audio installations would be appreciated where you still can use the boot cover.

regards
imi
tbourner
20-02-05, 23:13
Rear seats?
imi
21-02-05, 00:00
Yup, my cars got rear seats and believe or not, I actually know people who fit in there...:)
tbourner
21-02-05, 07:42
You do? They must be ickle tiny people!! :p Well if you don't use them take them out and put a whacking great sub in there instead!! That's what I'll be doing over the next few months depending on how much free time I get!!!
China Man
21-02-05, 20:22
do u need your spare wheel?

China

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=33275
weinelm
21-02-05, 22:43
I started working on a plan to stick two 6" subs in the empty space behind the rear seats. This is the location of the stock sub if you have one. Normally it's just covered in carpet.

You can't fit an 8" in... I tried..., but a couple of 6" sub will go ok. Not many 6inch subs around, but these JLs are supposed to be good:-

http://www.jlaudio.com/subwoofers/6w0.html

My plan was to make a box that would sit flush with the floor and not lose any boot space. I've got some speakers and made the top panel, but haven't finished the box yet....other supra projects have taken over at present.

Might be able to post some photos at the weekend.

I've seen it posted on some of the US forums and it is supposed to sound really good.
imi
22-02-05, 10:06
Now fitting two 6" subs in the stock slot flush with the carpet sounds ideal....

Can you post some pics of the finished article...

surely there must be more of you how have done this...

thx for the help people :thumbs:
Barry
22-02-05, 11:10
2 12" subs, 2 amps, boot cover still in place, but no spare wheel.
imi
22-02-05, 13:47
thats cool Barry, but what about the boot space :)
Barry
22-02-05, 14:26
thats cool Barry, but what about the boot space :)


Only the sub box sits higher than the original floor level. I never put anything in the boot any way. Although I did manage to fit in x4 pillows, a douvet, couple of blankets and a sleeping bag. Was a tight fit tho. :eyebrows:
Steve W2
22-02-05, 15:43
Only the sub box sits higher than the original floor level. I never put anything in the boot any way. Although I did manage to fit in x4 pillows, a douvet, couple of blankets and a sleeping bag. Was a tight fit tho. :eyebrows:

PMSL :D I just chuck stuff on the back seat :rolleyes:

Barry, your install looks ace! You've inspired me to have a go myself......






.........Naaaaaaah, can't be arsed. Far too technical, have to use a spannery thing, not any good for me :D
Barry
22-02-05, 16:18
PMSL :D I just chuck stuff on the back seat :rolleyes:



That was full too. One side was my daughter, the other side was 48 cans of Stella, 3 disposable BBQ's and some food! :thanks:

:eyebrows:
weinelm
22-02-05, 21:09
I'll try and get some pics up soon. Although it's not exactly finished, it I'll give you the idea.

Now fitting two 6" subs in the stock slot flush with the carpet sounds ideal....

Can you post some pics of the finished article...
Phoenix_TT
23-02-05, 09:14
Hey All

Take a look at http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=124943

It would be interesting to know if anybody in the UK has built something similiar ?

Geoff
Mad Hatter
23-02-05, 19:26
can you link the pics bud, registration has been disabled
weinelm
23-02-05, 20:21
Here are the pics from the thread. Basically this is exactly what I was planning to do. I was going to use 2x 6" subs, to keep it at floor level though.
weinelm
23-02-05, 20:32
And some more...