Let me see your trunks!

[veedubin]

Hey guys, getting ready to drop the subs and amps in the back, and need some guidlines, so let me see what you guys did. Nah, i ain't gunna totally steal ur ideas, just need something to start from. I think my box is a bit too big for the supra though.....:nono:

[Draken]

Custom box made for the 2 polk 12's, with room on the front to mount my 2 amps between the box and the seats

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5826/supraspeakers5kx.jpg

[swaq]

I'm guessing your targa top doesn't fit over that, Draken?

[Draken]

I'm guessing your targa top doesn't fit over that, Draken?

:rofl:

If I had a targa, no, I don't think it would fit :)

[theKnifeArtist]

i just got a nice little 10" tube woofer from audiobahn. it hits hard as hell for what it is, i'm definetly satisfied..unfortunatly i cant fit the targa in te trunk nomore. i've never taken a picture cuz im not really proud of the dirty ass carpet and car parts laying around in there

[swaq]

:rofl:

If I had a targa, no, I don't think it would fit :)

Heh, I meant to phrase that differently. I was going to ask if you had a targa... Anyway, here's mine:

http://www.swaqvalley.com/build/IMG_2399.JPG

[loki2043]

the angle is bad, does your targa fit?

[swaq]

Yes, the targa fits.

[catback]

this is mine...
and yes the targa fits just fine:biglaugh: :biglaugh:


i am looking for a good place to stash a battery and an amp back there too.

[Boost Lee]

You asked for it. :icon_conf

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8374/mysuprabedlinerhatchnx6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

hehe. We don't have trunks. :eek3: :runaway:

I'm a Car Audio specialist and I've been doing it forever...so I figured I needed to be able to talk about something with my car when it comes to car audio...

So today, I bought a 12" Power Acoustik Fubar Series...800 watts RMS. :love:

40lbs of pure, raw powah. ;)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4747/my12inpoweracoustik2bd7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Mmmm... :love: Want to know the best part about it?

I got it for only $45 bucks. :icon_surp

I'll be wiring everything up tomorrow so maybe I'll post a pic of it when I'm finished. :-)

-Jeff

[Zach]

Here goes:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Zach90Turbo/TrunkMadness006.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Zach90Turbo/TrunkMadness007.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Zach90Turbo/TrunkMadness008.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Zach90Turbo/TrunkMadness004.jpg

[OfnaRcR4]

Here is mine like 2 weeks ago. I got tired of the system in the supra so i put it back into my other car.
http://www.carstereo.com/images/installs/DSCF9919.JPG

Wires
http://www.carstereo.com/images/installs/DSCF8921.JPG

http://www.carstereo.com/images/installs/DSCF9088.JPG

http://www.carstereo.com/images/installs/DSCF9339.JPG

http://www.carstereo.com/images/installs/DSCF9917%20lold.jpg

[Dirgle]

Simple but effective.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/dirgle/Supra_sub.jpg

[supra90turbo]

http://www.liv.ac.uk/~sdb/Safari-2005/Images/0734-elephant-trunk.jpg

[annoyingrob]

It's a little messy right now. 2.3 cube (net) tuned to 31hz.
http://members.shaw.ca/annoyingrob/Supra%20Pics/Stereo%20pics/Trunk%201.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/annoyingrob/Supra%20Pics/Stereo%20pics/Trunk%203.jpg

I'm building a new box in the spring. I'm bringing it back another 4", placing the driver on top, and increasing port area 4 fold. That shitty PG amp is also being tossed for a matching eD one.

[speed]

that an IDMax?

i'll have pix of my trunk up tonight / tomorrow morning. And BoostLee, how's the SQ on that sub? 800wrms and that super thick surround make it look like its a SPL fartmonster.

[annoyingrob]

that an IDMax?
Why yes it is :)

The amp is underrated at 1200wrms (puts out about 1400wrms with the engine running), and it POUNDS.

[speed]

yea, eD stuff is real nice, I know most of the guys who work there. I've got an 13ov3 that'll go in my car pretty soon.

[Boost Lee]

And BoostLee, how's the SQ on that sub? 800wrms and that super thick surround make it look like its a SPL fartmonster.

Haha. Well, to my surprise, it sounds amazingly clean!

I hooked it up last night, currently only 220wrms @ 4 ohms with 10 gauge wire (TINY), tuned the amp a little bit for about 5 minutes, and it's loud enough in car that it makes you feel clausterphobic because it's hard to breath, your hair gets tingly and your chest suddenly feels as if you've just ran around the block. :runaway:

It's honestly WAY to much for my needs...but for the price I get this new stuff for and it's always nice to have that extra oomph when needed, I'd say I'm completely impressed with it. :)

Our installers have convinced me to go ahead and get 4 gauge and run it at 2 ohms because 220wrms amp + 800wrms sub = ....barely over 1/4 its power potential.

I've always completely underestimated Power Acoustik because I looked at it as a "Flea market" type of speaker...but I am 100% thoroughly impressed. :icon_bigg

-Jeff

[audioman81]

here is mine. i love the way it sounds, but would like to do more dragracing so i was thinking of selling it. pm me if interested-
yup, the targa fits and it sounds even louder with it back there.
jl audio 10w7 and alpine 1000watt rms amp, custom fiberglass box i made a couple years ago.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/audioman81/mk3%20sub%20box/10w7boxandampfinished.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/audioman81/mk3%20sub%20box/IMG_0365Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/audioman81/mk3%20sub%20box/IMG_0280Medium.jpg

[veedubin]

thanx for the ideas guys. looks like i got some work to do

[audioman81]

You asked for it. :icon_conf


I'm a Car Audio specialist and I've been doing it forever...so I figured I needed to be able to talk about something with my car when it comes to car audio...

So today, I bought a 12" Power Acoustik Fubar Series...800 watts RMS. :love:

40lbs of pure, raw powah. ;)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4747/my12inpoweracoustik2bd7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Mmmm... :love: Want to know the best part about it?

I got it for only $45 bucks. :icon_surp

I'll be wiring everything up tomorrow so maybe I'll post a pic of it when I'm finished. :-)

-Jeff

nothing against power acoustik, but who in their right mind would name a sub fubar series?
Fucked
Up
Beyond
All
Recognition

lol no wonder it was only $45

[Boost Lee]

:dunno:

You don't catch on too quickly, do you?

Retails for $160. :nono:

[audioman81]

:dunno:

You don't catch on too quickly, do you?

Retails for $160. :nono:

what is that supposed to mean??? im ripping on the manufacturer for nameing a sub fubar. i dont care how cheap it is i wouldnt want a fubar anything in my supra.

[ValgeKotkas]

I wouldn't even care :) I'd like anyhing back there, if it was cheap and good....Thinking about, whether I'd need something in the back, or the two speakers up front+stock rears are enough?...:)

[Boost Lee]

what is that supposed to mean??? im ripping on the manufacturer for nameing a sub fubar. i dont care how cheap it is i wouldnt want a fubar anything in my supra.

That's suppose to mean that it's NOT a $45 subwoofer.

I'm a general goer for what SOUNDS GOOD, LOOKS GOOD and is a GOOD PRICE...IDGAF about "Ohhh noesssss, teh' JL AWWWWDIO DUBBBZZZ 7'zzzzzzz"...

Unfortunately, my main focus in my old school Toyota car is not to be bumpin'z teh' windowz off' my car.

Fubar is an odd name to be used for a speaker, Agreed, but judging ANYTHING solely by it's name is closeminded, ignorant and very annoying.
And that applies for ANYTHING, not just car audio.

Heresay is hands down, IMO, the most irritating thing on these boards.

My pair of Abe Lincolns. :nono:

-Jeff

[MassSupra89]

Yes, yes... Now how can you get me one of those for $45??:naughty:

[xarewhyayen]

OfnaRcR4.. You should be very careful running power wires... or any wires.. around that airbag module.. It could short or something and cause the airbag to go off... i wouldnt recommend to put anything anywhere around that module.. theyre way too sensitive.

[TrqMnstr]

Hey Swaq is that a 10 or 12" sub??

[swaq]

Hey Swaq is that a 10 or 12" sub??

Good question! *looks it up* It's a 10" Rockford Fosgate.

[Boost Lee]

Got the PA-FUBAR running at 2 ohm with 4 gauge.

WAAAAAY too much for me. :nono:

I was listening to 69 Boyz - Tootsie Roll (LOL, I know) the whole way home one night with everything turned up...(Believe it or not, that song hits extremely hard).

Got home. My wing's bolts were loose. :nono:

FUBAR:

F*CK
U up
BEYOND
ALL
RECOGNITION.........seriously. :-)

[TooGoode]

wanna see some real subwoofers? in the pic i only have a 1900 watt amp in it. it still knocked the plates around in my neighbors house. haha now i have a 3200 watt hooked up and dayum!




http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/toogoode/Bass-2.jpg

[ValgeKotkas]

^You're crazy :)

[Dirgle]

Quality over quantity! ;)

[speed]

Ugh thats just too much bass for me. But then again, I'm a SQ nut, and making my internal organs vibrate isn't what I want to happen when I listen to music.

[Boost Lee]

Unless you're entering/using your vehicle for sound competitions...

I [really] don't understand what's so f*cking cool about rolling around, bass rumbling your balls, can't breathe, scratching your face every 20 seconds and get a blistering headache.

Sound Quality is most preferred...Unless you're a 16 year old first timer that's....

'Juzz gotz ta' have teh' bassssssss.

Mine gets loud, but not overly.

[OfnaRcR4]

wanna see some real subwoofers? in the pic i only have a 1900 watt amp in it. it still knocked the plates around in my neighbors house. haha now i have a 3200 watt hooked up and dayum!




http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/toogoode/Bass-2.jpg

That looks fun but where is the 1900 watt amp? On top? What model is it?
Same with the new 3200 setup.

[TooGoode]

i'm an audiophile, so the subwoofers i have set up are more than capable of chattering your teeth, but i dont always listen to music like that. i am all about quality, trust me i know. i spent over $200 on just me earbuds, i love quality... But when the time comes and you hear some tin-can honda bumpin a house subwoofer ya gotta represent that! lolz and no the amp on top isn't the 1900w. its a 900 almani.. more pics soon with the new amp!

[Dirgle]

It's not a 1900 watt amp. It's an ALMANI PA900.2, it's a bargin basement amp. It can't even produce its claimed 900 watts at 1 ohm. The amp just doesn't have the back bone for that much power at 1 ohm. In the real world the best it can do is maybe 720 watts at 2 ohms of unclean, speaker destroying, bridged power. It's just another SPL special from china. It's only designed to produce sound pressure, not actual sound, at the cost of ruining any speakers you hookup to it in short order. I'm not sure where he got 1900 watts.

[speed]

finally got around to putting some pix up... I've been working on my motor lately, so I haven't had much time (or good weather) to work on finishing up the stereo. So I'll just show off the subwoofer I'm using, an Elemental Designs 13ov2 (http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=1_21&products_id=35)

http://tim.thedugans.net/gallery/d/2619-4/DSC_0270.JPG
http://tim.thedugans.net/gallery/d/2624-4/DSC_0272.JPG

I know its dirty, and those pix aren't the greatest... I'm gunna do a little photoshoot with the subwoofer soon, cause it really is a very good looking sub. Sounds FANTASTIC too.

[TooGoode]

It's not a 1900 watt amp. It's an ALMANI PA900.2, it's a bargin basement amp. It can't even produce its claimed 900 watts at 1 ohm. The amp just doesn't have the back bone for that much power at 1 ohm. In the real world the best it can do is maybe 720 watts at 2 ohms of unclean, speaker destroying, bridged power. It's just another SPL special from china. It's only designed to produce sound pressure, not actual sound, at the cost of ruining any speakers you hookup to it in short order. I'm not sure where he got 1900 watts.



like i said before, i have anew amp, i picked that one up until i could get my rockford fosgate in from ebay... i'll try to take some pics of the new system today and post.

[annoyingrob]

i love quality...
Then why put them in a prefab box? ;)

[OfnaRcR4]

Then why put them in a prefab box? ;)
haha yeah.. sry to be hatin'

[122578]

if you can deal with it u can loose the spare tire and cover panel and fit almost anything u wont in the trunk. the targa top still fits and looks really clean.i used a single 12"

[fiyota]

here is mine. i love the way it sounds, but would like to do more dragracing so i was thinking of selling it. pm me if interested-
yup, the targa fits and it sounds even louder with it back there.
jl audio 10w7 and alpine 1000watt rms amp, custom fiberglass box i made a couple years ago.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/audioman81/mk3%20sub%20box/10w7boxandampfinished.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/audioman81/mk3%20sub%20box/IMG_0365Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/audioman81/mk3%20sub%20box/IMG_0280Medium.jpg

That's sick man! First time I've seen a w7 in a supra... That's the sub I'm going to be going with once I upgrade my system (after the motorswap, suspension, after the new rims/tires, after the interior, after the paint)... 12" JL w7 powered by a JL 1000/1 amp. Currently I'm just running a 12"w0 off of a JL e1200 amp in a custom built box tuned for 36hz.. sounds fine for now hehe... running two of those w0's in an isobaric (sp?) setup I hit 136db at 36hz... exactly what I tuned it for on the computer.. fun stuff!

[TooGoode]

Just thought i would post pics of new sub setup.......http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k185/toogoode/cap2.jpg

[IJ.]

Flux Capacitor? ;)

[TooGoode]

1.81 jigawatts of power!! haha

[IJ.]

LOL I have NFI what I'm looking at but it looks good! :)

[TooGoode]

its a capacitor in the middle of 2 12's... the capacitor is used to help the strain of power whe it hits hard. ever seen lights dim in a car when the radio is turned up? the subs use the power off the cap so my car doesnt dim. :biglaugh:

[IJ.]

Gottya! I understand the theory just hadn't ever seen the hardware as I'm a bit tone deaf so have never been into car audio! :)

[speed]

think you need a cap?
http://forum.sounddomain.com/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=010990;p=

[NA86.5]

You guys have some nice setups keep up the good work.

[JonnyRedline]

75lb fiber glass box fits flush in the spare tire well...going to be stuffing them with 2 id max's and a 1000w 2ch amp or maybe 2 monoblocks...and a cap..and itll be recarpeted in black :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/jonnyfury/05_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/jonnyfury/b6_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/jonnyfury/c5_1.jpg

[vdragonmpc]

:naughty: :naughty: :naughty:

Is that cut for 2 12's...

Im doing the same in my turbo so I can have my targa back there....

I wanted an 18 again but ah well.

V

[audioman81]

75lb fiber glass box fits flush in the spare tire well...going to be stuffing them with 2 id max's and a 1000w 2ch amp or maybe 2 monoblocks...and a cap..and itll be recarpeted in black :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/jonnyfury/05_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/jonnyfury/b6_1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/jonnyfury/c5_1.jpg

nice! thats alot like mine above, but I didnt want to have to cut out the spare tire mount. do you have a pic of what the spare well looks like now after removing it? the bottom of your sub box looks flat, did you cut out the whole thing and make the bottom of the well flat?

[JonnyRedline]

its for 2 10" subs...i dont really like 12's anyways as its a little overkill for my taste...but i think this box should sound very nice with some decent subs and power.

yeah i did cut the bottom mount out with a dremel...i have triple A plus so i dont really need a spare tire if i ever get a flat haha...i tried fitting it into the well but the bottom of the carpeted wood frame touches the back of the trunk..so if you look at the top pic where that little notch is on the bottom right of the box, thats where i need to cut straight across so it can fit perfectly.

[vas85]

Heh, I meant to phrase that differently. I was going to ask if you had a targa... Anyway, here's mine:

http://www.swaqvalley.com/build/IMG_2399.JPG

Swaq, where is your spare tyre enclosure in the trunk? Or did you replace it for a 'econo' tyre and flatten it all down...???

I'm also going to be doing a setup for my Supra which should be completed approx in 1month. It wont be a crazy setup but I will have the Supra logo in the trunk ;) all made with fibre glass the enclosures, custom back seat side speakers... and all in gloss black, to complement my cars outside.

The way I'll be doing it will give more than ample room for the Aero to slot in, wont have nothing in the way at all.

[swaq]

Swaq, where is your spare tyre enclosure in the trunk? Or did you replace it for a 'econo' tyre and flatten it all down...???

I'm also going to be doing a setup for my Supra which should be completed approx in 1month. It wont be a crazy setup but I will have the Supra logo in the trunk ;) all made with fibre glass the enclosures, custom back seat side speakers... and all in gloss black, to complement my cars outside.

The way I'll be doing it will give more than ample room for the Aero to slot in, wont have nothing in the way at all.

It's all stock, I believe. The previous owner set that all up though.

[bgrieger]

Small woofer -8"-, but everything fits like stock. Spare, targa, tire change tools and all that jazz. It won't push your head intot he windshield, but gives a nice bump that fills the low end nicely. The amp, xover and a relay arrangement are mounted behind the seats in those enclosures. The 2 black spots are a couple of fans to help cool things as they are pretty tightly contained.

Some pics before the battery relocation, some after. You get the idea...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/bgrieger/P6100010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/bgrieger/stereo/P6030029.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/bgrieger/stereo/P6030032.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/bgrieger/stereo/P6030028.jpg

[vas85]

It's all stock, I believe. The previous owner set that all up though.

It looks like a very neat setup, and the fact ur targa fits in there is amazing to me.. very simple yet works!.

[Jeff Lange]

It looks like a very neat setup, and the fact ur targa fits in there is amazing to me.. very simple yet works!.

In North America, we had a false "subfloor" that sits above the spare tire and allows us to have a flat trunk floor with a full size spare. We do lose trunk space because of it though, but can put stuff under the subfloor.

[CarlosPTR210]

Here is My :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/CarlosPtr210/001.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/CarlosPtr210/002.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/CarlosPtr210/003.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/CarlosPtr210/Feb2407028-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a7/CarlosPtr210/SupraFeb07jpg.jpg

[JonnyRedline]

sneaky meth kit nice...too bad sony sucks tho haha..;)

[annoyingrob]

I don't like the equipment there, but I REALLY like the install. nice job.

[Boost Lee]

Sony isn't exactly competition ready, but it gets the job done for anyone who just wants to have a more defining sound in their vehicle.

And for that, the install looks great. :)

-Jeff

[speed]

Sony isn't exactly competition ready


If by 'not competition ready' you mean sony mobile audio equipment has poor sound quality, poor build quality, overly flashy, and completely worthless, then yes I suppose you would be correct.

[CF_Sapper]

if you want lots of boom just go 15 were the back seats are/were

[GeneStarWindGSW]

Well this is how my trunk came like when i bought it. It definitely looks like from the 1980s :biglaugh:

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/774/p3260037ul8.jpg
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/492/p3260038kf6.jpg
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/4873/p3260039py8.jpg

[JonnyRedline]

a little update on my sub box....

reupholstered in black suade and fitted with 2 10" Image Dynamics 4ohm subs..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/jonnyredline/IMG00036.jpg

sorrry crappy camera fone pic...by this weekend they should be thumpin with some new pics also! :)

[annoyingrob]

What model ID subs are those?

[JonnyRedline]

ID 10 D4 V.3

its a newer series...lowest end model of the ID line but theyre all increddible subs.

http://stores.ebay.com/ImageDynamicsStore/Image-Dynamics-Subwoofers.html

i know no ebay links or w/e but theres the info on em..

[JonnyRedline]

some updated teaser pics for those of you who cant wait to see it installed...


there will be a false floor outlining the trunk area around the sub box then carpet from where the back side of the rear seats rest towards the floor:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/jonnyredline/DSC01597.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/jonnyredline/DSC01598.jpg

[audioman81]

some updated teaser pics for those of you who cant wait to see it installed...


there will be a false floor outlining the trunk area around the sub box then carpet from where the back side of the rear seats rest towards the floor:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/jonnyredline/DSC01597.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/jonnyredline/DSC01598.jpg

Id like to see how badly you had to hack up the spare tire hole in your car. do you have any pics of that?

[JonnyRedline]

oh i beat the shit outta it with a hammer just to get it flat so the thing could fit...plus theres a few holes from rust that i gotta weld up...i dont care tho the fuckin chassis has 277,000 miles haha

[audioman81]

oh i beat the shit outta it with a hammer just to get it flat so the thing could fit...plus theres a few holes from rust that i gotta weld up...i dont care tho the fuckin chassis has 277,000 miles haha

lol, thats alot of miles and doesnt look too bad from the pics i see. my chassi has 92k on it and its darn near mint so i didnt want to cut anything if i didnt have to. it sure would have made the box fit as well as build a lot easier if i didnt have to try and work around that darn spare tire mount.

[JonnyRedline]

my new amp...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/jonnyredline/DSC01602.jpg

[T701jz]

2006 Set Up......2007 ????

http://i3.tinypic.com/479895c.jpg


http://i16.tinypic.com/4iewbr4.jpg


http://i18.tinypic.com/4bisn5d.jpg

[OfnaRcR4]

Phoenix gold amps FTW! Those 600.1's?

[stillboostin87t]

2006 Set Up......2007 ????

http://i3.tinypic.com/479895c.jpg


http://i16.tinypic.com/4iewbr4.jpg


http://i18.tinypic.com/4bisn5d.jpg

OMG!!!! I think that, that is the sweetest setup on a ma70 supra EVER!!! question is how did you make it... im assuming fiberglass, and how does it sound....????

[T701jz]

fiberglass.....Thump..T..Thump.

[IJ.]

http://www.wildlife-pictures-online.com/image-files/elestory_knp-0268.jpg

[starscream5000]

fiberglass.....Thump..T..Thump.

Mad props to you sir, great setup, very clean, not too over-the-top. Good color matching too ;).

[TakeakiTheDeity]

haha i had to strip everything out and yea... pretty dirty

found scizzors, hairclips, balls and a bunch of things i didnt even put there haha

im thankful the trunk has holes to flush the water out

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f156/TakeakiTheDeity/Picture022-1.jpg

[annoyingrob]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/jonnyredline/DSC01598.jpg
Bump!

I want some updates on this. Did you ever get the trunk finished?

How much depth do you have in that box, and how high does it stick up past the floor?

[Cravin Boost]

here is the setup I got going on

The sub enclosure is made from Sewer pipe (25" OD 23.75" ID PVC)
Top and bottom are made from 3/4 MDF
its a 4"X~12" port
12" dual voicecoil @2 Ohms in series

[BlackMKIII]

http://www.sockittomeboston.com/catalog/images/warning.jpg

[SupraMario]

Just looking at these trunks they are amazing and all but, I can see none of you aim to really be able to use your trunk for much else.

[Cravin Boost]

Just looking at these trunks they are amazing and all but, I can see none of you aim to really be able to use your trunk for much else.

as soon as I get off my dead ass and on my dying feet my trunk space will be usable again just need to raise the back deck to cover the gear and a wire cage over the Sub hole. right now I lack the tools and the space top do that work. apartments are a mother to try and do car mods in they get all Whiny and crap when ya start making noise and dust I dunno why :)

[IJ.]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ce/Asian_elephant_trunk.jpg/520px-Asian_elephant_trunk.jpg

[dugums]

http://www.legacytrunks.com/images/Circa%201850s%20Gold%20Rush%20Stagecoach%20Trunk.jpg
http://www.entm.purdue.edu/GM/images/home_moth24.jpg

[Dan_Gyoba]

http://i3.tinypic.com/479895c.jpg
Dayamn!

Okay I think the bar has been raised here!

Mine looked fairly basic, but I do like my sub enclosures.

Due to a break-in this fall, I'll be rebuilding everything this spring. I've got some nice amps and speakers to install. The subs are still there. The subwoofer enclosures are fastened to the back of the seats, so they move with the rear seats if I fold them down. Leaves some room in the hatch if I need to carry stuff.

[jugodegolf]

2006 Set Up......2007 ????

http://i3.tinypic.com/479895c.jpg


Looking good. :love: I guess you leave the clubs/targa at home.:biglaugh:

[T701jz]

Targa?...Hardtop:icon_wink

I'm looking to do a T-top (debating),

[suprakid24]

T701jz, that's a really nice setup there, and I just noticed the TV's in the head rest too.

:thumbup: :thumbup:

[T701jz]

T701jz, that's a really nice setup there, and I just noticed the TV's in the head rest too.

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks. stock seats are coming out and Sparco seats are going in.

Noel

[sweetlikechutny]

Heres my setup as of summer.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1371843973381875493&hl=en
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h292/mistryneil/IMG_1901.jpg

2 AA Avalache 12's running off a matts 300HC
DLS Iridium 6.2 running off a xtant 604X

Gonna rip out the backseats and fiberglass next summer, going with 2 xtant x1001's to power the subs and fiberglassing the dls iridiums behind the doorskin in a sealed enclosure (where the stock enclosures for the 4" used to be).

[KK-ma70]

Hi:) This is my setup.
All Rockford Fosgate:)

[T701jz]

Very nice :love:

[KK-ma70]

Very nice :love:

I like your setup too:) I was thinking of something simulare my self, but it was not an option because of the targa... But I'm happy with my setup:) Looks nice, and sounds even better:evil2:

[ASloppyBeast]

these are some pretty sick set ups abd its given me tons of ideas..good thread

[IwantMKIII]

my incomplete setup....... I'm still looking for some rubber flexible carpet trim for around the amp. The sub now has a black circular surround so you can't see the battery down there. Plexi goes over the amp as well. I'm also looking for some good pulsating (with the beat) neons/ preferably LEDS. I've also added a bass port since this.

this maintains stock cutout (shape of it anyway), its ability to flip up for easily controlling the amp if needed, jumping the battery, and also still allows use of targa holders :)

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4618/1231072255am1.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/318/1231071806uw1.jpg
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5730/1231072219yz3.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6881/0101080022ax6.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/343/0101080020gg6.jpg

[vas85]

Seen some great ideas guys, I had to put in my original tyre (which I think is the factory tyre spare untouched all 225 of her) as I haven't seen an Aus/JDM spec with flat rear carpet. Anywho here's mine;

This is my trunk as of current, took about 8 months to get it started as my neighbor's a busy man (I dont have this skill although I think now in the future I can be creative, but he's the audio engineer man not me hehe) Once we finalised the amp location I will then snuggly run the wiring hidden and nice tucked away so it's still a job in progress :) Current setup is replaced the 4"s at the front with the best 4" Pioneers I could get, Rear 6by9s are JVC CS-FX6902's, the AMP is a JVC AX-6604, and the sub which i'm ordering is a JBL 8" :)

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3798/cimg0240tc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I will have the amp remounted properly probably relocated, but that's where it is at the moment, it's a 4x100 watt rms amp with the 6by9s which are 100watt rms themselves. I have a 8inch sub im installing with two channels bridged in a fibreglass enclosure.

Here's a pic looking at the rear from the drivers door.
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2378/cimg0248sa1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's where the sub is going with the fibreglass enclosure;
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1962/sublocationnj5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[white3_turbo]

i wish mines was like that

[thelonerider]

my incomplete setup....... I'm still looking for some rubber flexible carpet trim for around the amp. The sub now has a black circular surround so you can't see the battery down there. Plexi goes over the amp as well. I'm also looking for some good pulsating (with the beat) neons/ preferably LEDS. I've also added a bass port since this.

this maintains stock cutout (shape of it anyway), its ability to flip up for easily controlling the amp if needed, jumping the battery, and also still allows use of targa holders :)

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/4618/1231072255am1.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/318/1231071806uw1.jpg
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5730/1231072219yz3.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6881/0101080022ax6.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/343/0101080020gg6.jpg
I'm really confused with the Sub setup, it might be just me.
It looks like the cone is facing down, but I don't see anything that would isolate the front sound wave from the rear sound wave. The bass notes generated from front would cancel out the rear. Is there an opening at the front of the sub that is facing down or is it mounted against a flat board?
Crutchfiled info on sub enclosures (http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.ca/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_enclosures.html)
Box Design site (http://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm)

Then there is the second sub in the picture that is sitting on the carpet, what were you going to do with that?
A sub enclosure, sealed or ported, needs to be very solid so that the box does not vibrate or resonate creating unwanted sounds. Thie pictures look like the sub is supported only by 2 posts at each corner.
You did say this was un unfinished project, so maybe things look very different now.

[IwantMKIII]

I'm really confused with the Sub setup, it might be just me.
It looks like the cone is facing down, but I don't see anything that would isolate the front sound wave from the rear sound wave. The bass notes generated from front would cancel out the rear. Is there an opening at the front of the sub that is facing down or is it mounted against a flat board?
Crutchfiled info on sub enclosures (http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.ca/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_enclosures.html)
Box Design site (http://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm)

Then there is the second sub in the picture that is sitting on the carpet, what were you going to do with that?
A sub enclosure, sealed or ported, needs to be very solid so that the box does not vibrate or resonate creating unwanted sounds. Thie pictures look like the sub is supported only by 2 posts at each corner.
You did say this was un unfinished project, so maybe things look very different now.


Like i said, its unfinished.....still is (cause im back at school and don't have tools)....i need different subs actually now, i recently discovered the top one was blown :aigo: . Also, the top sub i since fit a circular mounting piece to space between teh floor and woofer for proper excursion. The one recessed into the floor is using a high gloss painted, circular PVC tube i fit. Between the sub and amp towards the back of the hatch i fit another hole for an adjustable length port to catch the sound from the wheel well below. Surprisingly enough, with it still practically being a free air sub it sounds pretty good.

Right now im thinking of ditching the top sub all together and just getting one really good one that can move a lot of air (due to cost issues). Im not lookin for HUGE dB so a sealed enclosure will not be necessary

[thelonerider]

Like i said, its unfinished... ...the top sub i since fit a circular mounting piece to space it between the floor and woofer for proper excursion. ???? Proper excursion ????
The one recessed into the floor is using a high gloss painted, circular PVC tube I fit. Between the sub and amp towards the back of the hatch i fit another hole for an adjustable length port to catch the sound from the wheel well below. Surprisingly enough, with it still practically being a free air sub it sounds pretty good.
A free air setup does not allow for any air from the back of the woofer to reach the front. The proper way is to make a baffle board (the part you mount the woofer on) that seals one side from the other and uses the trunk as a box. Usually free air are done in sedans there a board seperates the trunk from the inside of the car behind the back seats. I can't see how a port would work in this type of setup.
Right now im thinking of ditching the top sub all together and just getting one really good one that can move a lot of air (due to cost issues). Im not lookin for HUGE dB so a sealed enclosure will not be necessary
A sealed enclosure is not as loud or efficient as a ported box, but can handle more power and has a smoother sound (does not boom). How are you going to measure the frequency of the port that you are "building as a sliding one". The tuning frequency of the port is important as you will want to cut off all frequencies below that note/frequency so that you do not destroy the woofer. Any notes being played below the "tuned frequency" of the port will cause the woofer to float or move back and forth very easily and not produce any sound but overheating the voice coil and destroying the woofer.
It sounds like your setup may be the reason you have blown woofers. but, hey, I'm only guessing based on the information in this thread and my interpretation of it. I strongly suggest you review the links I posted to make sure you follow and understand sub enclosure theory.
Good luck with your new setup.

[speed]

Why did you buy audiobahn and boss?

[thelonerider]

I finally got around to taking some pictures of my trunk.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/supralonerider/Sub%20Enclosure/InteriorSub035.jpg

I provided a slidshow for those who are really curious.... and as well 'cuz I'm a showoff :evil2:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/supralonerider/Sub%20Enclosure/th_InteriorSub035.jpg (http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/supralonerider/Sub%20Enclosure/?action=view&current=0f18095d.pbw)

http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b284/supralonerider/Sub%20Enclosure/?action=view&current=0f18095d.pbw

[ma71tt]

U guys have some awesome setups, really gives me a ton of ideas.

[pbasil1]

For now...

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh4/pbasil1/DSCN0720.jpg

Soon to come, flush mounted RE SE 12"

[catback]

here's mine.
nothing fancy, i'm not into the sub thing anymore, so the targa still fits perfectly.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p69/andromk3/sept52007023.jpg

[Dan_Gyoba]

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh4/pbasil1/DSCN0720.jpgMmmmmm... Audison amp.

I just bought a pair of these, jut the newer generation, which I'll be installing this spring. The Audisons replace the Alpines which were stolen, though I also eBayed a pair of replacement Alpines as well. The old V12s were actually really good amps, before Alpine started turning them back into crap again. I'll find a good use for them, I'm sure.

[STREETOPTIONZ]

Haha. Well, to my surprise, it sounds amazingly clean!

I hooked it up last night, currently only 220wrms @ 4 ohms with 10 gauge wire (TINY), tuned the amp a little bit for about 5 minutes, and it's loud enough in car that it makes you feel clausterphobic because it's hard to breath, your hair gets tingly and your chest suddenly feels as if you've just ran around the block. :runaway:

It's honestly WAY to much for my needs...but for the price I get this new stuff for and it's always nice to have that extra oomph when needed, I'd say I'm completely impressed with it. :)

Our installers have convinced me to go ahead and get 4 gauge and run it at 2 ohms because 220wrms amp + 800wrms sub = ....barely over 1/4 its power potential.

I've always completely underestimated Power Acoustik because I looked at it as a "Flea market" type of speaker...but I am 100% thoroughly impressed. :icon_bigg

-Jeff

I know you said you know a lot about car audio......but you are aware under powering can fuck a speaker just as quickly as overpowering right?? Go big or go blown.

[Sawbladz]

It extends down to the floor and out a bit for more total volume. It clears the sub and sounds great with the targa on or off. I plan to redo it with something almost identical to Swaq's because I don't like having a hacked up trunk. I was smart and bought a second rear carpet and sub floor before I cut anything.:)
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/Sawbladz/PICT0412.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/Sawbladz/PICT0406.jpg

[pbasil1]

Mmmmmm... Audison amp.

I just bought a pair of these, jut the newer generation, which I'll be installing this spring. The Audisons replace the Alpines which were stolen, though I also eBayed a pair of replacement Alpines as well. The old V12s were actually really good amps, before Alpine started turning them back into crap again. I'll find a good use for them, I'm sure.
Ahh nice to see another audiophile that knows his stuff! Audison is amazing! I love this little amp. I plan to buy 2 more of these amps when i go active and convert my passive 2-ways to active 3-ways... i amp for lows, one for mids and one for tweets, plus i need a nice sound processor... This is all after i get the car rebuilt though :)

Right now im in the process of flush mounting my RE SE 12" in the spare tire well, its gonna be tough because the motor structure on these RE's is absolutely massive. But thats how RE got its reputation for some of the strongest bottom end bass in the world.

As the saying goes, "go big or go home"

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh4/pbasil1/re2.jpg

[jcr2fast4u]

Mmmmmm... Audison amp.

I just bought a pair of these, jut the newer generation, which I'll be installing this spring. The Audisons replace the Alpines which were stolen, though I also eBayed a pair of replacement Alpines as well. The old V12s were actually really good amps, before Alpine started turning them back into crap again. I'll find a good use for them, I'm sure.

reminds me of mines:icon_razz

[steveyblack]

Ahh nice to see another audiophile that knows his stuff! Audison is amazing! I love this little amp. I plan to buy 2 more of these amps when i go active and convert my passive 2-ways to active 3-ways... i amp for lows, one for mids and one for tweets, plus i need a nice sound processor... This is all after i get the car rebuilt though :)

Right now im in the process of flush mounting my RE SE 12" in the spare tire well, its gonna be tough because the motor structure on these RE's is absolutely massive. But thats how RE got its reputation for some of the strongest bottom end bass in the world.

As the saying goes, "go big or go home"

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh4/pbasil1/re2.jpg

eh i like the older XXX's better, more affordable and gets you more bang for your buck.. once i have some money in order, ill be buying a Fi BTL, same guy designed the XXX made these subs...

[pbasil1]

eh i like the older XXX's better, more affordable and gets you more bang for your buck.. once i have some money in order, ill be buying a Fi BTL, same guy designed the XXX made these subs...Yes, he has just paired up with Fi audio... Which is good for Fi. The Re's are still some of the best subs in the world IMHO. Nothing i have ever heard has has as deep a bottom end as RE's. And im comparing with my SE's...

I do plan to save up for a single MX though, so we will see whos on top when i buy a sub. I did strongly consider the Fi before i bout my RE's....

[NgoFcukinWay]

what're ya'll's thoughts on Exile Audio?

http://www.exilecaraudio.com/2007/

Supposedly this is what Phoenix Audio turned into according to one of their reps.

[shenronzero]

i think i have everyone beat in audio i have four 12'' woofers and four 6x9's in the trunk then i took out the back seat and installed two amps and a spare battery

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/shenronzero/supra007.jpg

[pbasil1]

what're ya'll's thoughts on Exile Audio?

http://www.exilecaraudio.com/2007/

Supposedly this is what Phoenix Audio turned into according to one of their reps.
Looks like all show and no go. But i personally have no experience or know anyone with experience using it... I personally would use something different.

[shenronzero]

2006 Set Up......2007 ????

http://i3.tinypic.com/479895c.jpg


http://i16.tinypic.com/4iewbr4.jpg


http://i18.tinypic.com/4bisn5d.jpg

so I think I found an equal in the supra audio world. what do u hit? here is one of mine. its nice to see someone as serious as myself. nice work in the trunk... i actually have a targa top and can still use it. lol.

[sweetlikechutny]

^^ it isnt the amount of subwoofers and speakers, it is the quality, there are by far many better setups in the supra world, most using a single high quality 12, properly tuned and installed. Rear fill is a big no no! I have been doing this for years!!

[shenronzero]

^^ it isnt the amount of subwoofers and speakers, it is the quality, there are by far many better setups in the supra world, most using a single high quality 12, properly tuned and installed.

this all i need to say... look at the picture and i can still use my targa top. lol. as far as quality goes they are pioneer premier and if you have ever heard regular premiers the shallow mounts aint no slouches either. the box has like 1 cuft or less per woofer and 1000 watts. and depending on the meter its between 142 and 146. oh yeah when i said equal i ment cleaness of the install. you have anything or what?
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/shenronzero/supra032.jpg

[vdragonmpc]

this all i need to say... look at the picture and i can still use my targa top. lol. as far as quality goes they are pioneer premier and if you have ever heard regular premiers the shallow mounts aint no slouches either. the box has like 1 cuft or less per woofer and 1000 watts. and depending on the meter its between 142 and 146. oh yeah when i said equal i ment cleaness of the install. you have anything or what?
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/shenronzero/supra032.jpg

scope the pictures I have http://www.joncjennings.com/ampsnsubs1.jpg

http://www.joncjennings.com/doorbuild1.jpg

I had 3 JLs and 2 sets of 6.5 MB quart component setups in the doors. Pictures are dark but I hit 151.2db with that setup and 2 15's in the back seat. It was LOUD! Without the 15s It was just as loud but oh so clear.

In my 85 I had an 18 inch Kicker and 4 8's that did well too.

My new system is in process of less is more. 2 12's and a component front setup in the doors.

[sweetlikechutny]

this all i need to say... look at the picture and i can still use my targa top. lol. as far as quality goes they are pioneer premier and if you have ever heard regular premiers the shallow mounts aint no slouches either. the box has like 1 cuft or less per woofer and 1000 watts. and depending on the meter its between 142 and 146. oh yeah when i said equal i ment cleaness of the install. you have anything or what?
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/shenronzero/supra032.jpg

I didn't mean to be that critical, yes its a very clean install, and 146db is quite loud, congratulations. If you look back a few pages you can see my setup 6months back as well.

[shenronzero]

I didn't mean to be that critical, yes its a very clean install, and 146db is quite loud, congratulations. If you look back a few pages you can see my setup 6months back as well.

did you use your tire well in that set up?i was going to go for something like that when i had to 2 10's. do you not use your targa top? when will you have your next one done.

[sweetlikechutny]

did you use your tire well in that set up?i was going to go for something like that when i had to 2 10's. do you not use your targa top? when will you have your next one done.

No they are just mounted with very little clearance (targa top and bottom of subs). Targa still fits over the subs. Next setup I'll be starting once I get home from school. I am looking at removing the rear seats and fiberglassing the 12's in the rear. The amps will be mounted with covers in the hatch. I am also looking at a couple xtant 1000 watt amps (x1000) or possibly audison amps instead of the matts 300hc.

[Anth505]

Would be kinda cool if the 6x9's weren't there.

[shenronzero]

Would be kinda cool if the 6x9's weren't there.

geeze whats with you canadian dudes hatin on the 6x9's lol. they sound really good i promise,trust me ive heard them lol. but you have to admit anything is better than 4 stock 4's ay ya know. i actually have family and distant relatives in canada. either one of you from the newfoundland providance? if so have you ever heard of voisey's bay or voisey nickle company?

[Anth505]

I saw that coming. I have a pair of Boston acoustics 4x6 in the factory rear location. You don't really need anything back there at all. Mine is only used for rear fill. You can't tell they are there unless you turn them off.

I would think that the sound waves from the subs would not only drown out the midbass from the 6x9's but would potentially distort them.

To answer your question, I am not from the Newfoundland Providance, I am from the Ontario Providance....near the village of Toronto.

[pbasil1]

geeze whats with you canadian dudes hatin on the 6x9's lol. they sound really good i promise,trust me ive heard them lol. but you have to admit anything is better than 4 stock 4's ay ya know. i actually have family and distant relatives in canada. either one of you from the newfoundland providance? if so have you ever heard of voisey's bay or voisey nickle company?
6x9's suck. Period. Unless your a baller rolling on 24's in your jacked up caprice, 6x9's sound terrible! If you ever have the option to use a round cone, do it. There are reasons the best speakers in the world are 6.5-7" components, and not 6x9's. I would afb up some nice MDF adapters and throw atleast some basic components in there...

[sweetlikechutny]

i think i have everyone beat in audio i have four 12'' woofers and four 6x9's in the trunk then i took out the back seat and installed two amps and a spare battery

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/shenronzero/supra007.jpg

Did you paint your panels black? What did you use? It looks really nice!

[shenronzero]

Did you paint your panels black? What did you use? It looks really nice!


thank you. If you can see the rest i did from the dash and doors and everthing back. i didnt paint it persay but i found a nice vinyl dye and clear coat. on the plastic pannels it looks a little more flat, but in the dash and the doors it looks amazing. my goal was to get a different color with a factory look. i think i managed to acheve it.

if your interested in doing something like that i can try to find what i used.

[toyo4life]

Hey IwantMKIII

???? Proper excursion ????

A free air setup does not allow for any air from the back of the woofer to reach the front. The proper way is to make a baffle board (the part you mount the woofer on) that seals one side from the other and uses the trunk as a box. Usually free air are done in sedans there a board seperates the trunk from the inside of the car behind the back seats. I can't see how a port would work in this type of setup.

A sealed enclosure is not as loud or efficient as a ported box, but can handle more power and has a smoother sound (does not boom). How are you going to measure the frequency of the port that you are "building as a sliding one". The tuning frequency of the port is important as you will want to cut off all frequencies below that note/frequency so that you do not destroy the woofer. Any notes being played below the "tuned frequency" of the port will cause the woofer to float or move back and forth very easily and not produce any sound but overheating the voice coil and destroying the woofer.
It sounds like your setup may be the reason you have blown woofers. but, hey, I'm only guessing based on the information in this thread and my interpretation of it. I strongly suggest you review the links I posted to make sure you follow and understand sub enclosure theory.
Good luck with your new setup.

he's right, that set up ain't gonna work. NO way, No how. Buy your self a pre fabbed box pop your working woofer in it and just listen to the difference. Then go build yourself a killer system. I'm always here for info. PM me with questions, 18 years in the car audio biz.

[sweetlikechutny]

6x9's suck. Period. Unless your a baller rolling on 24's in your jacked up caprice, 6x9's sound terrible! If you ever have the option to use a round cone, do it. There are reasons the best speakers in the world are 6.5-7" components, and not 6x9's. I would afb up some nice MDF adapters and throw atleast some basic components in there...

The point is he shouldn't have any speakers back there, its just silly.

[sweetlikechutny]

thank you. If you can see the rest i did from the dash and doors and everthing back. i didnt paint it persay but i found a nice vinyl dye and clear coat. on the plastic pannels it looks a little more flat, but in the dash and the doors it looks amazing. my goal was to get a different color with a factory look. i think i managed to acheve it.

if your interested in doing something like that i can try to find what i used.

What did you use? Do you have any more pictures? Do you expect it to wear off?

[shenronzero]

What did you use? Do you have any more pictures? Do you expect it to wear off?

ill try to find what i used and only on some of the plastic parts in the back like if you scrape it hard with something will it wear off other than that everything else is good and its been like that for about a year now.

[Freehley]

nothing special but clean

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/ksusupra/2ec7_12.jpg

[Solle]

i think i have everyone beat in audio i have four 12'' woofers and four 6x9's in the trunk then i took out the back seat and installed two amps and a spare battery

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/shenronzero/supra007.jpg


HOLY SHIT!!!!

thats amazing

you got some junk up in yo trunk

[shenronzero]

HOLY SHIT!!!!

thats amazing

you got some junk up in yo trunk

lol thanks... yeah it does the job.... plus i can still use the targa top in the factory location.

[xms]

Here is my set up four 10" subs
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/xmspower/P1010011.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/xmspower/Picture505.jpg

[toyo4life]

Here is my set up four 10" subs
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/xmspower/P1010011.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/xmspower/Picture505.jpg

Very nice. DIY or pro install?

[xms]

Very nice. DIY or pro install?

Did it in my shop:icon_razz

[SupraOfDoom]

I was thinking about making mine behind the front seats ( rear seat delete ) with wood and carpet.

[Dutch7m]

http://mysticgohan.webpark.pl/Future%20Trunks_pliki/trunks.jpg

now this topic give's me a lot of ideas for building my trunk :naughty:

[sweetlikechutny]

http://mysticgohan.webpark.pl/Future%20Trunks_pliki/trunks.jpg

now this topic give's me a lot of ideas for building my trunk :naughty:

hatch*

[Dan_Gyoba]

I have no idea how that Dragonball Z pic has anything whatsoever to do with building an audio system...

I plan on re-doing my hatch soon... Hopefully I'll be able to post pics soon.

[shenronzero]

I have no idea how that Dragonball Z pic has anything whatsoever to do with building an audio system...

I plan on re-doing my hatch soon... Hopefully I'll be able to post pics soon.

its just a funny play on words... the name of the thread is let me see your trunks and that character from DBZ is named Trunks... i dont know i got a good kick out of it.

[philly mkIII]

here is mine had the spare removed and used the spare well for the sub enclosure. the whole thing sits about 3in about the hatch floor and the targa top fits with room to spare

[chefma70]

Hi:) This is my setup.
All Rockford Fosgate:)

i dub u sickest trunk setup in all the supramania land wow........just beautiful:love::evil2::naughty:

[KK-ma70]

i dub u sickest trunk setup in all the supramania land wow........just beautiful:love::evil2::naughty:


Don't know about that, but thanks:icon_mrgr

[86andhalfWhiteGirl]

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3798/cimg0240tc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I will have the amp remounted properly probably relocated, but that's where it is at the moment, it's a 4x100 watt rms amp with the 6by9s which are 100watt rms themselves. I have a 8inch sub im installing with two channels bridged in a fibreglass enclosure.

Here's a pic looking at the rear from the drivers door.
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2378/cimg0248sa1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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Hi, i am using your set up for my sup...audio set up. I loved it when i first saw it. Ok... I have pioneer speakers the 6by9s now I want to make that setup you have... what kind of wood??? how did you get it to stay where it is now.. wht happened to your cargo cover if any?? I also already have my sub. In a long bazooka... and i also have a nice wood box/case for it also....

[Dan_Gyoba]

Diana:

That's a fairly simple setup, but it has some drawbacks.

1. The 6X9 speaakers don't seem to be fully baffled, that is, it appears that the rear part of the speakers is just open. I'd recommend putting hte speaker in an enclosed box, for best effect. (This can certainly be done with similar looks, you just need to have a box underneath.

2. For that kind of setup, I'd probably use 1/2" plywood for the board. Inexpensive and simple. The padding and upholstering will make the wood type relatively unimportant.

3. The cargo cover's mounts are visible in the top picture. There's nothing in them, so that's been removed. It does look, however, as though it could be reinstalled, and it would just go over the speakers.

I'm not a fan of rear speakers, particularly not in this car. I spent a lot of time tweaking to get them to sound good, but found that things sounded by far the best when the rear speakers were just removed. Your opinion may vary. 6X9s are nice because of the large cone area. Coupled with a good enclosure they can get decent bass, rivalling some 8" woofers in some cases.

[sweetlikechutny]

death to the 6x9!!!

[annoyingrob]

Free-air FTL ;)

[SPD TRP]

You guys with the big sub boxes using the spare tire area, a question for you, do you guys all have a really good AAA card or do you all have run flat tires.

I am not hating, have been wanting to do something similar to alot of the really nice set-ups in this thread.

Thought I would need to use the rear seats for some of it and make it a two seater. Waiting for my kids to get a little older so won't need the rear seats.
We are almost there, real close, probably closer since seeing this thread!!!


Wayne

[sweetlikechutny]

ditch the rear seats...I am doing that next. Supra should have been a 2 seater anyhow.

[Dutch7m]

its just a funny play on words... the name of the thread is let me see your trunks and that character from DBZ is named Trunks... i dont know i got a good kick out of it.

you are right sir.

[speed]

You guys with the big sub boxes using the spare tire area, a question for you, do you guys all have a really good AAA card or do you all have run flat tires.

I am not hating, have been wanting to do something similar to alot of the really nice set-ups in this thread.

Thought I would need to use the rear seats for some of it and make it a two seater. Waiting for my kids to get a little older so won't need the rear seats.
We are almost there, real close, probably closer since seeing this thread!!!


Wayne

I like to do a lot of mountain road driving..... aka roads which aren't ideally maintained. I have AAA Plus (100mi free towing), but i'm STILL keeping my spare. Fullsized spares are nice, and just incase anything were to happen out of cell phone range, i'd rather limp back to a town then be stranded. Yes, I lose trunkspace, but thats what the backseat is for. And, i think backseat deletes 99% of the time look half asses and don't fit the car.

[ATMA]

http://atomic.omegafusion.net/~atma/images/cars/pictures/Toyotasupra/8-20-2007/DCP01905.JPG

this is my trunk nothing great does put some decent sound though

[Facime]

christ, throw some carpet or at least spray paint on that box, lol.

Here is the setup I did on Lucy. Very good sounding system for less than $400

http://home.comcast.net/~kthaney/stereo/install1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~kthaney/stereo/install4.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~kthaney/stereo/install7.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~kthaney/stereo/install8.jpg

[thelonerider]

Wow, nice 8 sided box... must have been a task to do, but great idea compared to fiberglassing the spare tire well... Nice setup.

[sweetlikechutny]

I love it, very crafty indeed!

christ, throw some carpet or at least spray paint on that box, lol.

Here is the setup I did on Lucy. Very good sounding system for less than $400

http://home.comcast.net/~kthaney/stereo/install1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~kthaney/stereo/install4.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~kthaney/stereo/install7.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~kthaney/stereo/install8.jpg

[pbasil1]

Very crafty i must say... And acoustically the octibox would sound a little better than a typical square or rectangle... Its very nice that you can hide everything under the carpet. Unfortunately my subs are much too large to fit in that small of a box. They are far too deep. I will be fiberglassing a box for them very soon.

[Facime]

I was able to make that box 1.5cu/ft which what what my sub called for for a sealed enclosure. It stuck up out of the spare tire well a little and I had to flatten the bottom of the welll with a big ass hammer, but it fit tight enough to fit under the false floor which was my big concern. I liked having a stealth system. My other speakers were just 4" in the rear and the doors running off a 4 channel amp. Wouldnt know there was a system in it unless you heard it.

The octobox was relatively easy to make once I got the math right.

[boosted17]

I love it, very crafty indeed!

It looks sweet!

[pbasil1]

Its a sweet lookin box, now its time to put a real sub and amp in there! Nothing wrong with another 30lbs in the back to help add traction!

[Brap]

Hey there,

Some very nice set ups in this thread, i thought id throw mine in seeing as i finished it today... not as nice as some of those and im sure people will bag the components but keep in mind they do provide a bit more thump and quality than the dodgy 4" 's i had in the stock rear spots...

head unit is a sony bluetooth equipped unit, does what i need it to, fronts are pioneer 4" in stock location and my new rears are sony 6x9's i got on special for $30au.. bag away fellas but remember this was done on a tight budget and was only after a bit more bass and a larger sound range :) *flame suit on*

The set up:

Ok so i decided to replace the rears with some 6x9's, and i wanted to cover up the shabby looking rear carpet and ugly spare wheel hump in the hatch area... solution? parcel shelf.. i didnt have a 'boot blind' when i got the car so something to keep prying eyes from anything i may have in the hatch would be a bonus.. i also use the car to carry my bike/dog so what ever i came up with had to be somewhat removable...

this is the 'strut' that fits where the stock blind would mount and will provide the hinging point for the actual shelf
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt2.jpg

the parcel shelf its self, note i constructed it of 2 pieces so a small amount of flex would be available for where the hatch hits the very end of the shelf.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt1.jpg

Got some medium grey carpet from bunnings to cover the shelf with, i decided grey would better suit the interior than black, make it look a bit more like it was meant to be there... glued the carpet on with the same adhesive they use to glue fake turf down.. so it should hold!

strut:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt11.jpg

Shelf:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt10.jpg

carpeted and trimmed strut and shelf.. automotive carpet can be trimmed and wont fray on the edges, i decided to cut it to shape as trying to fold it under would have been too bulky to work with, and when the hatch is closed you cant see the edges anyway
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt4.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt3.jpg

Strut installed:
As mentioned earlier it utilises the stock blind mounting point once the clips were removed and simply bolts to the vertical side of the stock rear speaker/strut cover (unscrewing the bolts allows easy removal)
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt5.jpg

shelf mounted up and attached:
the self simply sits on the flat area of the speaker/strut cover and i have some rubber mounts screwed into the rear plastic trim for the back edges to rest on.. the shelf butts up to the strut bar and the hinges screw down into the shelf, the shelf is then removable by undoing the hinge screws on the shelf side
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt6.jpg

There is 3 hinges along the join, stainless steel hinges cleaned and painted black to blend in a bit better, i also coated the mounting screws:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt7.jpg

speakers in:
i extended the existing speaker wires and routed them through a hole under the speaker and into the hatch area, these can be threaded back up into the trim for when the shelf isnt in use.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt8.jpg

view through the back window:
with the hatch closed you cant see the edges of the shelf and it gives it a nice OEM look, the mounting at the strut end, and the pressure of the hatch at the back keep it locked down and avoid any rattles or bouncing whilst in transit:
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt12.jpg

In order to gain access to the boot (trunk for you yankie doodles) when the hatch is up i need set up like standard hatch backs have... at the moment its a bit ghetto as im using left over speaker wire to form a loop that hooks onto the stock blind hooks, they run through the shelf and i have attached old sockets to the ends of the cable to add weight so that when closed the pull back down and stop the loops from being visible and tangling in the closing mechanism. in time i will get some stocky loops from a hatch back and a better weighting system.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/droid001/pt9.jpg

The sound compared to what i did have is extremely good.. a bit too bassy as i havent played with my settings yet..

wow, im pooped after all that, sorry for the big post but i guess if anyone was looking to go down this path it gives a half decent run through

Cheers!

[pbasil1]

Very crafty! I like it. I dont flame people for this kind of stuff simply because its all you wanted, and you are satisfied with it. Its the people that come in bragging about some crap they have and they think their hot stuff!

It looks great. What size MDF is that? 1/2"? How much do you think it weighs, seems like MDF would be heavy.

[Brap]

The strut peice is fibreboard that was laying around at work...

the mdf is only thin, to keep the weight down.. about 6mm i think? i used another strip along the hinging edge to bring it up to the same height as the fibre board

[Satan]

here is the setup I got going on

The sub enclosure is made from Sewer pipe (25" OD 23.75" ID PVC)
Top and bottom are made from 3/4 MDF
its a 4"X~12" port
12" dual voicecoil @2 Ohms in series



Wow... where you get 25" PVC pipe from and how did you cut it? I've been searching for something rigid and circular, exactly that size (to do the same as you).

Thanks,
E

[pbasil1]

Use a concrete mold for pouring footings in the ground. Any hardware store will have them, and the need just a few peices of wood, and some MDF caps made for a ends to beef them up. They are fairly cheap too...

[Satan]

Use a concrete mold for pouring footings in the ground. Any hardware store will have them, and the need just a few peices of wood, and some MDF caps made for a ends to beef them up. They are fairly cheap too...

I've seen those at Lowe's and they come in a variety of diameters, but I have not seen 'em that large. I was gonna use a 1-2' tube of that stuff to make an enclosure for my 8" sub. I'll go look for a larrger one again... I may try to do something this weekend.

[pbasil1]

i have seen many of them in 15-20" diameters, but im not so sure they were at lowes or home depot... Possible a specialty landscape/construction supply yard?

[rwmagee90]

here is my trunk. let see what everyone thinks

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo290/rwmagee90/th_HPIM0803.jpg (http://s384.photobucket.com/albums/oo290/rwmagee90/?action=view&current=HPIM0803.jpg)

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo290/rwmagee90/th_HPIM0828.jpg (http://s384.photobucket.com/albums/oo290/rwmagee90/?action=view&current=HPIM0828.jpg)

http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo290/rwmagee90/th_HPIM0827.jpg (http://s384.photobucket.com/albums/oo290/rwmagee90/?action=view&current=HPIM0827.jpg)

the pics are clickable

[mickgarvey]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c22/MickGarvey/lacoste_hidden_logo_swim_trunks.jpg

[modmonster2008]

heres mine for now :D

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr1/88mk3/S6303399.jpg