Installed: 8" sub on BOTH sides of the hatch (Merged) - Page 4

sr20dehauler · 06-19-2007, 02:36 PM

The enclosure strength/rigidity is directly proportional to it's ability to contain low bass resonance. Also a flexing enclosure will have decreased output and a negative effect on sound clarity.

From what I remember the Kicker C8 does fairly well free air (highish QTC value) so you might want to try using it unenclosed. Just dampen the body panels w/ raammat and make sure that the front sound wave of the sub is sealed off from the rear wave.

Roo · 06-19-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Legacy

This is perfect and should be an official sticky - Great work guys !!

DONE!!

<checking flight information for sea-scooby's flight to SFO>

sea-scooby · 06-19-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Roo

DONE!!

<checking flight information for sea-scooby's flight to SFO>

How far are you guys from Great America in San Jose and Waterworld waterpark in Concord? I can't call it summer until I ride a few Rollercoasters and waterslides!

SubaruPartsGirl · 08-08-2007, 08:08 AM

That is awesome man, very nice install!

rok3479 · 08-15-2007, 11:06 AM

i know this is an old thread, but for those of you who are curious, here's what a 10" sub looks like in the side location with fiberglass.... i like the final results, but it was a total pita to do.. esp since it was my first time working with it!

started off the same as everyone else... except i used second skin.

and the fiberglass....

some polyfill... don't know if this does much, but...

and the finished product with a JL 10W1

MannyLegacy · 08-15-2007, 11:16 AM

^^^

Looks great!!

How did you end up covering it up? Or did you just leave it exposed?

sea-scooby · 08-15-2007, 11:36 AM

Mannylegacy-

It looks like he just used put the upholstry back in place and used the OEM sub grill.

ROK3479-
Nice work on the 10"!! Do you have any problems with the cone hitting the upholstry?

When I pickup an FXT I think I'm going to do dual 10" subs. I've done eight installs so far with 8" subs and they sound great, but on my own car I think I want a little bit more.

MannyLegacy · 08-15-2007, 11:41 AM

^^^

Dang you guys!! I wish I could be handy with Stereo & Speaker installs.

rok3479 · 08-15-2007, 12:01 PM

just put the original stuff back together. nothing fancy here. no problems with the cone hitting the upholstry either. i actually think there may be a leak in my fiberglass tho, cause the sub doesn't sound as loud or deep as i thought it would be. but then again, i'm comparing it to the 12" i had before, so.

here are some pics w/ the upholstry.

MannyLegacy · 08-15-2007, 12:02 PM

Dang! looks Awesome!! Nice and STEALTH!!

toddlamp · 08-15-2007, 12:03 PM

Damn that does look nice. I really need to do this. I'm sick of my giant box in my trunk.

rok3479 · 08-15-2007, 12:04 PM

thanks for the props!! yeah, no one knows i have a sub back there, until i turn it up. then they're like, hey, what's that pounding back there? it's great to have the cargo room back too!

MannyLegacy · 08-15-2007, 12:11 PM

Hey rok3479, Where in So Cal are you?? Would you consider hooking a brotha up with the same setup?? I'd be willing to pay

rok3479 · 08-15-2007, 12:20 PM

hahaha.... i'm in san bernardino. i wouldn't mind helping you out, but it was really a huge pita... especially with the fiberglass. if you went without the fiberglass like the other guys with just the raamat.. it won't be nearly as bad. i was just concerned with the stuff flexing with the sub, but i think i made the fiberglass with some leaks anyway, so i guess so much for that solution! where are you located?

MannyLegacy · 08-15-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rok3479

hahaha.... i'm in san bernardino. i wouldn't mind helping you out, but it was really a huge pita... especially with the fiberglass. if you went without the fiberglass like the other guys with just the raamat.. it won't be nearly as bad. i was just concerned with the stuff flexing with the sub, but i think i made the fiberglass with some leaks anyway, so i guess so much for that solution! where are you located?

I'm in Anaheim. Off the 91fwy and the Euclid Exit.

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sr20dehauler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston-Katy, TX Posts: 530 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	The enclosure strength/rigidity is directly proportional to it's ability to contain low bass resonance. Also a flexing enclosure will have decreased output and a negative effect on sound clarity. From what I remember the Kicker C8 does fairly well free air (highish QTC value) so you might want to try using it unenclosed. Just dampen the body panels w/ raammat and make sure that the front sound wave of the sub is sealed off from the rear wave. __________________ '05 XT 5MT - Daily sleeper '92 SE-R - Dead

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08-15-2007, 11:06 AM	#50 (permalink)
rok3479 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 218 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 5 / 100%	i know this is an old thread, but for those of you who are curious, here's what a 10" sub looks like in the side location with fiberglass.... i like the final results, but it was a total pita to do.. esp since it was my first time working with it! started off the same as everyone else... except i used second skin. and the fiberglass.... some polyfill... don't know if this does much, but... and the finished product with a JL 10W1

08-15-2007, 11:16 AM	#51 (permalink)
MannyLegacy Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,580 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	^^^ Looks great!! How did you end up covering it up? Or did you just leave it exposed?

08-15-2007, 11:41 AM	#53 (permalink)
MannyLegacy Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,580 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	^^^ Dang you guys!! I wish I could be handy with Stereo & Speaker installs.

08-15-2007, 12:01 PM	#54 (permalink)
rok3479 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 218 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 5 / 100%	just put the original stuff back together. nothing fancy here. no problems with the cone hitting the upholstry either. i actually think there may be a leak in my fiberglass tho, cause the sub doesn't sound as loud or deep as i thought it would be. but then again, i'm comparing it to the 12" i had before, so. here are some pics w/ the upholstry.

08-15-2007, 12:02 PM	#55 (permalink)
MannyLegacy Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,580 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Dang! looks Awesome!! Nice and STEALTH!!

08-15-2007, 12:04 PM	#57 (permalink)
rok3479 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 218 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 5 / 100%	thanks for the props!! yeah, no one knows i have a sub back there, until i turn it up. then they're like, hey, what's that pounding back there? it's great to have the cargo room back too!

08-15-2007, 12:11 PM	#58 (permalink)
MannyLegacy Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,580 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Hey rok3479, Where in So Cal are you?? Would you consider hooking a brotha up with the same setup?? I'd be willing to pay

08-15-2007, 12:20 PM	#59 (permalink)
rok3479 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 218 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 5 / 100%	hahaha.... i'm in san bernardino. i wouldn't mind helping you out, but it was really a huge pita... especially with the fiberglass. if you went without the fiberglass like the other guys with just the raamat.. it won't be nearly as bad. i was just concerned with the stuff flexing with the sub, but i think i made the fiberglass with some leaks anyway, so i guess so much for that solution! where are you located?