Installed: 8" sub on BOTH sides of the hatch (Merged) - Page 5

toddlamp · 08-15-2007, 12:45 PM

Why can't someone out east do this and then help me!!!?

sea-scooby · 08-15-2007, 01:19 PM

When I do my next install I'm thinking I might try to make some very accurate templates and put together a DIY kit. The kit would include the precut MDF, RAAMmat and all that. Screw it in, seal it up and your good to go.

toddlamp · 08-15-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sea-scooby

When I do my next install I'm thinking I might try to make some very accurate templates and put together a DIY kit. The kit would include the precut MDF, RAAMmat and all that. Screw it in, seal it up and your good to go.

Thats a good plan. I still haven't figured out how to get the damn siding off.

AwaySooner · 08-15-2007, 02:43 PM

That's a great idea. Make a kit to replace stock location, and another for the other side. With panel removal instruction. I'll buy it. :)

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Originally Posted by toddlamp

Thats a good plan. I still haven't figured out how to get the damn siding off.

AwaySooner · 08-15-2007, 02:54 PM

You probably need to re-enforce the fiberglass with some Bondo maybe. It's a lot of pressure. My single 8" Image Dynamic with 300Watt would move the body panel. You can see it from the outside!

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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?

sr20dehauler · 08-15-2007, 03:14 PM

A mass production enclosure will not fit the needs for all subwoofers. Therefore, the enclosure should come with a list of recommended subwoofers. Also, a good rigid fiberglass enclosure will have 4-5 layers of fiberglass mat, which is important if you do not use bracing.

sea-scooby · 08-15-2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sr20dehauler

A mass production enclosure will not fit the needs for all subwoofers. Therefore, the enclosure should come with a list of recommended subwoofers. Also, a good rigid fiberglass enclosure will have 4-5 layers of fiberglass mat, which is important if you do not use bracing.

An MDF/RAAMmat kit would allow for some various in area size and would be very cheap to put together. Most 8" subs require .3-.5 Cu. ft of airspace, so it is rather easy to adjust things to fit that range. A good fiberglass enclosure is just too expensive and time comsuming to produce.

The MDF/RAAMmat option might not be the most ideal enclosure, but when working with such an odd location it is the cheapest and easiest to do. Plus the results are rather good IMO.

rok3479 · 08-15-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AwaySooner

You probably need to re-enforce the fiberglass with some Bondo maybe. It's a lot of pressure. My single 8" Image Dynamic with 300Watt would move the body panel. You can see it from the outside!

excellent idea! i never thought of that!

i've always read about people using bondo to smooth out the exterior of it to make it nice and smooth before they paint it, but didn't ever think of using it on the inside! i'll have to try it out... see if it makes a difference. thanks.

drrice · 09-06-2007, 02:10 AM

I am doing this but with my Kicker L7S12" (square kickers but 12") And will be fiberglassing these. I'm probably gonna have to make it protrude alittle out of the trim and reupholster the sucker but I don't mind as long as it looks clean. Todd I'd be willing to help you sometime.

singincanary · 04-21-2008, 12:46 PM

Finally got mine buttoned up, thought that I'd share some pics.

toddlamp · 04-21-2008, 02:35 PM

That second shot looks weird. Is that of the passenger's side?

Can anyone please tell me the depth from the grill to the metal on the passenger side? I want to install my STi intercooler sprayer there.

Thanks.

sea-scooby · 04-21-2008, 04:26 PM

He did both sides. I was curious as to what he would do for the passenger side grill.

The passenger side is REALLY tight. I doubt the sprayer would fit. You have about 5.5" to work with and that would be pushing it.

What are the exact dimensions of the sprayer bottle? What I would consider doing is sealing up the pocket and using it as the sprayer bottle. You could have the fill cap right there where the opeing use to be.

singincanary · 04-23-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by toddlamp

That second shot looks weird. Is that of the passenger's side?

Can anyone please tell me the depth from the grill to the metal on the passenger side? I want to install my STi intercooler sprayer there.

Thanks.

Yep, that's the passenger side. Had to figure out how to get a cover to cover it. Ended up using the oem grille sideways to get it to fit. Thought that it looked better than cloth covering and still showed of the sub behind it.

SpaceMonkey · 06-03-2008, 04:58 AM

Got my sub kit (left side only) in a couple of weeks ago. Very well put together kit (thanks Sea-Scooby!) and sounds excellent, although I think I'll have to pull the window trim off at some point and RAAMat it as it does rattle that window a bit when it's cranked up! A second sub would be cool but I probably won;t go there to be honest as I find the pocket pretty handy for storinging a few tools that I want easy access to.

This is the JBL GTO804 Sub that I used:

And here's the finished install:

sea-scooby · 06-03-2008, 07:19 AM

Nice! Looks great!

08-15-2007, 12:45 PM	#61 (permalink)
toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 9,225 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	Why can't someone out east do this and then help me!!!? __________________ 06XT MT CGM Blouch TD05-18g 8cm equipped

08-15-2007, 01:19 PM	#62 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 7,693 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 41 / 100%	When I do my next install I'm thinking I might try to make some very accurate templates and put together a DIY kit. The kit would include the precut MDF, RAAMmat and all that. Screw it in, seal it up and your good to go. __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (PRE tuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

08-15-2007, 03:14 PM	#66 (permalink)
sr20dehauler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston-Katy, TX Posts: 530 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	A mass production enclosure will not fit the needs for all subwoofers. Therefore, the enclosure should come with a list of recommended subwoofers. Also, a good rigid fiberglass enclosure will have 4-5 layers of fiberglass mat, which is important if you do not use bracing. __________________ '05 XT 5MT - Daily sleeper '92 SE-R - Dead

04-21-2008, 12:46 PM	#70 (permalink)
singincanary Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 2,524 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 10 / 100%	Finally got mine buttoned up, thought that I'd share some pics. __________________ For me, it's not a hobby, it's an addiction!!!

04-21-2008, 02:35 PM	#71 (permalink)
toddlamp President of MarkyD fan club Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 9,225 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 11 / 100%	That second shot looks weird. Is that of the passenger's side? Can anyone please tell me the depth from the grill to the metal on the passenger side? I want to install my STi intercooler sprayer there. Thanks. __________________ 06XT MT CGM Blouch TD05-18g 8cm equipped

09-06-2007, 02:10 AM	#69 (permalink)
drrice Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MAIC Posts: 60 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I am doing this but with my Kicker L7S12" (square kickers but 12") And will be fiberglassing these. I'm probably gonna have to make it protrude alittle out of the trim and reupholster the sucker but I don't mind as long as it looks clean. Todd I'd be willing to help you sometime.

04-21-2008, 04:26 PM	#72 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 7,693 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 41 / 100%	He did both sides. I was curious as to what he would do for the passenger side grill. The passenger side is REALLY tight. I doubt the sprayer would fit. You have about 5.5" to work with and that would be pushing it. What are the exact dimensions of the sprayer bottle? What I would consider doing is sealing up the pocket and using it as the sprayer bottle. You could have the fill cap right there where the opeing use to be. __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (PRE tuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

06-03-2008, 04:58 AM	#74 (permalink)
SpaceMonkey Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 51 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Got my sub kit (left side only) in a couple of weeks ago. Very well put together kit (thanks Sea-Scooby!) and sounds excellent, although I think I'll have to pull the window trim off at some point and RAAMat it as it does rattle that window a bit when it's cranked up! A second sub would be cool but I probably won;t go there to be honest as I find the pocket pretty handy for storinging a few tools that I want easy access to. This is the JBL GTO804 Sub that I used: And here's the finished install:

06-03-2008, 07:19 AM	#75 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 7,693 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 41 / 100%	Nice! Looks great! __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (PRE tuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

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