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Old 05-14-2013, 05:22 PM
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Default Subwoofer install inside boot compartment

I've just finished my subwoofer install so figured i'd share the process encase one of you guys want to do that same.

This is the boot/trunk compartment that I used. The plastic isn't great as an enclosure for anything too powerful and you can only realy fit an 8" sub but it turned out great for my needs. It's not too deep because of the wheel arch but it's fairly long so gives it a pretty good sound.


This is the sub I used. It's an 800watt 8" jbl. Pretty good for the cost of it. And it will be hooked up to a 1600 watt amp.


I made a template using the old storage tray from the compartment and cut out a wooden plank which the sub will sit in and be attached to the side compartment.


The wiring was a nigthmare and was too frustrated to take a photo. Basically i had to take a feed from the rear right speaker and a feed from the rear left speaker and link them to an RCA cable which was then run to the amp.
The amp needed it's own direct power from the battery so i ran a large red cable form the battery terminal, underneath the chassis and into the cabin through a rubber drain plug underneath the drivers side carpet. From there it was run along the inside of the plastic covers to the amp.
It's pretty messy looking but cant be seen when seat are down and gives me an easy way to add another underseat sub.


I covered the wood in a black cloth which i'm not too happy about because it looks cheap but will do for now. I'll eventually change it for a carpet that covers the screw heads. It's best to but a layer of sticky foam between the wood and the plastic to stop any rattling.
I also had to put a layer of foam between the plastic compartment where the sub is mounted and the glass because of rattling. Aside from this it didn't rattle at all and gives a pretty good sound for an 8" sub.


I think it's good because you can make more use of a useless compartment. The bass isn't the usual thump you get from a normal sub box but it makes a pretty good bang and you dont loose any space.


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Old 05-15-2013, 01:02 PM
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That looks pretty damn good
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Old 05-15-2013, 04:51 PM
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Default Re: Subwoofer install inside boot compartment

Looks very clean. What size is that woofer?

I would love to do that to my hummer. I have 2 15" L7 Kickers.
Unfortunately they would annihilate the entire side off completely.
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Old 05-15-2013, 07:01 PM
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It's an 8 inch 800watt jbl sub but has a really low mounting depth, which is what you need because if the sub was any lower it would knock against the inside of the wheel arch.
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Old 05-16-2013, 08:45 PM
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Default Re: Subwoofer install inside boot compartment

im thinking of doing the same thing except pulling the plastic all together and fiberglassing an enclosure in place on both sides.
im thinking some Sundown Audio SA8 subs and amp to power them.

currently im running a single 10 thats in a crappy box that fits under the back seat. my amp is under the seat as well in the open space not covered by the box.

im running a Pioneer deck
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Default Re: Subwoofer install inside boot compartment

Looks like you did a good job. I've always thought those buckets were kind of a waste of space considering how shallow they are. I may have to try this technique. Thanks for sharing.
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Default Re: Subwoofer install inside boot compartment

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im thinking of doing the same thing except pulling the plastic all together and fiberglassing an enclosure in place on both sides.
im thinking some Sundown Audio SA8 subs and amp to power them.

currently im running a single 10 thats in a crappy box that fits under the back seat. my amp is under the seat as well in the open space not covered by the box.

im running a Pioneer deck

Sounds good but I hate working with fibreglass so really couldn't be bothered with all the hassel.
I may consider taking the compartment off and fibreglassing the inside, so that i keep the stock look but strengthen the enclosure.
As you can see from the pics there isnt a whole lot of room behind those compartments thanks to the wheel arches.
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My in Italy!

the amplifier is installed under the subwoofer
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My in Italy!

the amplifier is installed under the subwoofer

can you post some better pics that shows the whole side please?
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For some reason I cant see any of smileynialley pics......Is it me?
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can you post some better pics that shows the whole side please?
Hi,
Also at the beginning I had a subwoofer as smileynialley, then later on I did this.
has not been performed no hole, for fastening have been used the two bolts of the wheel support: one external and the other internal to the subwoofer. hand made, built in fiberglass and MDF and covered in leather.
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Nice clean install ..both you guys, I pity the person who is sitting in that drivers side rear seat lol.
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