thump thump.. new sub install

[etlsport]

whoopie!! all done.. i cant wait to crank this baby up, but rockford fosgate recommends 20-30 hours of listening before pushing past 50% volume.. but so far it sounds gooood

oh and dont mind the stain.. still tryin to figure out how that got there.. but i assure you it will be DELETED! the wires visible in the interior pic are from my old sub install and are disconnected now too, just gotta pull em

[pbkid]

looks great man...

well done! i actually was planning on doing something similar with my VX for a final solution on the rear gate and spare tire for me...

i was gonna do storage above it (where your fire extinguisher is), and 2@10's, then make a mount for the spare inbetween the two subs (to keep them from being damaged and give me good storage space)

[Kenny]

Cool, nice finishing!

Let me know if you experience any sag in your door after a few months. I started to notice it in mine - had to adjust the latch a few times.

Might not be a noticeable factor with a smaller box...

(door cover off)

[etlsport]

pb, that sounds cool.. not sure how to mount the spare there.. would be interested to see that though, hopefully we see that idea come to life when you get your new VX.... actually while i was at work one our mechanics had a really good idea.. im thinking i will relocate the rear speakers to the open area above the sub box.. maybe do 3 6.5" speakers up there, will give better rear fill, and when i am tailgating or anything, opening the door will give good sound outside the VX too... hmm!

kenny, ill definitely keep an eye on that, my box weighs about 15lbs.. the sub is about 18.. so overall i dont think its too much heavier than the spare tire was... without a doubt lighter than tom4brens or marlins doors... i have noticed my rear door popper doesnt work worth crap with it installed though

[pbkid]

ok, i actually took a pic of what i started (and didnt finish yet because im sellin)

this is the very very rough version of what i was thinking... basically i was bored one day and wanted to work on the VX outside so i got out the saw and rattle can to see if the spare would even fit, and if the subs would fit.

i did test fit the full size spare (31 inch), and it WILL fit inside the rear door.... it does block your view out your rear view mirror, but i dont use that anyhow haha...

where the spare tire mounts-


and i 'microsoft painted' where the subs would go...





i also like this design because it keeps the subs from being damaged, due to the full size spare being mounted in front of them...

[Triathlete]

Jack, I think that would look good if it covered the entire opening. Then mount the subs (2 10's?")at an angle (left top/right bottom).If you 'glass the back you would have the entire spare area for volume.

[pbkid]

Jack, I think that would look good if it covered the entire opening. Then mount the subs (2 10's?")at an angle (left top/right bottom).If you 'glass the back you would have the entire spare area for volume.

im strangly obsessed with things being symmectrical... so personally i wouldnt mount them angularly, but for some it might work better.
i was planning on building a box then foam insulating the rest of the cavity to increase resonance. i was just gonna use two low powered 10's to achieve more than a shallow mount 12...

and yes, it eventually would of had another peice that would go back from the top of what i have currently, to the window. and i was gonna mount the amp up top there... or maybe the air tank i purchased, and hide the compressor behind the box.