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    Any concerns about rattling the fire extinguisher, or any other "chemicals" that may go on top of the sub?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JAMAS View Post
    Any concerns about rattling the fire extinguisher, or any other "chemicals" that may go on top of the sub?
    hm now that you mention it.. it might be a bad idea to put the fire extinguisher up there... but the oil and stuff im not concerned about, currently my oil is stored on its side inside my sub box, at least now its standing upright

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    I do not think vibration hurts a fire extinguisher. I wouldn't put it there, because it becomes useless. If you wanted it, I would assume something is on fire, so that means you have to get out, use your key to open the rear door, unscrew the cover knobs, (if you reinstall the cover) and then get the extinguisher out. I would think mounting it behind the driver's seat in the small window frame would be better, but I would only do that if I had tint, otherwise it might release the safety valve from the heat?

    Here are a few pics of my sub install, I manage to fit tow straps, a tool set, and a first aid kit in there with room to spare. That is obviously not the original door cover (red knobs), it came off of an abandoned VX at a dealership in the area, so I still have a nice shiny new one in my shed




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    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





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    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)
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    Thumbs up

    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)

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    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

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