Looking for CLEAN sub install ideas/pics

[SpeedME]

I'm sure this has already been covered but I'm want to add a JL 8W7 to my Speed3 w/out having to lose any trunk space. Does anyone have pics of some sub installs that are really clean and don't take away from interior space? or at least very little space?

I've seen the pics of subs in the jack compartment but personally I don't want to have a flat and rely on my $400 subwoofer to fix it.

- SpeedME

 

[Doozy]

not going to happen with 8W7.

 

[eg6motion]

uh...put it in the front seat?
otherwise you are going to sacrifice something...
if you sacrifice the spare then you could fab something in the floor and not lose any trunk space

 

[SpeedME]

Fair enough. What are my options then? Has anyone experimented w/ the JL TWF (the flat one)? If anyone has pics of clean installs w/ any sub please post them or attach a link.

- SpeedMe

 

[halo0]

If you install in the jack space you can still carry the jack with you... It fits down with the spare tire just fine. Not sure if the W7 will fit there though.

This is my install:

 

[jam_asian85]

I have the JL 8W3v3-4 sub installed using the "stealthbox" but did a little touching up on the box and the panel to make it look flush. The jack was relocated to under the floor board beside the spare tire. The aftermarket amp was installed underneath the tray where the floor board is in the trunk.

If you can wait till morning I'll be able to post some pictures up for you.

 

[joelnazab]

there is mine

 

[creedns]

^^ Maybe i'm reterded but wheres that installed at? Looks good though

 

[RADAR THIS]

^^ Maybe i'm reterded but wheres that installed at? Looks good though

i am assuming trunk, subs firing towards the cabin...the amp xover cap are mounted on the rear seat...

 

[J-Speed Inc.]

halo0, did you use the JL Stealthbox and install a 12" subwoofer in it? I thought the Stealthbox could only hold an 8" subwoofer.

 

[halo0]

It's not a JL enclosure, it just happens to have a JL speaker in it. It's a custom made jackstand stealthbox to hold a 10" woofer.

 

[J-Speed Inc.]

Where can you but this 10" stealth enclosure? I'm very interested.

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

8" is what that stealth box that fits in the jack door is. I couldnt tell you how it you could get a 10" in there. I have a single 10 in the trunk and it doesnt take up to much room but does make it akward to get much else in there. I have a 8" truck box that I need a sub for and am just going to put it below my sons legs on the passenger side floor. I dont run the amp/sub when he is in the car anyway so it is rare that I get to crank it up... Let us know what you end up coming up with.

 

[halo0]

Where can you but this 10" stealth enclosure? I'm very interested.

I'm asking the guy who made mine if it's OK to give out his email addy. If so I'll PM you

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

Not to thread jack but Halo0 you are in Ann Arbor? Check out the Michigan Random thread. All check out the fun run detail party we have going on this coming Saturday! We have a lot of stuff going on and a pretty cool group of guys who are serious Mazda enthusiasts!

 

[Zoomzoom17]

I have a sedan and I've been looking for somewhere to put my P3. I was debating whether or not to take out the spare. But then I was trying to see if you could take out your back seat, cut a hole in the metal and mount it in there then put the seat back on. Or put it in the back seat in the trunk. Sorry if that's confusing. Basically I'm subbing to see other ideas. Mine moves around too much because of fast turns.

 

[halo0]

Thanks, will check it out

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

I have a sedan and I've been looking for somewhere to put my P3. I was debating whether or not to take out the spare. But then I was trying to see if you could take out your back seat, cut a hole in the metal and mount it in there then put the seat back on. Or put it in the back seat in the trunk. Sorry if that's confusing. Basically I'm subbing to see other ideas. Mine moves around too much because of fast turns.

They have cargo nets that hook to the fasteners in the back/trunk. I use those and have the box under that webbing. Keeps it in one spot.

 

[Zoomzoom17]

They have cargo nets that hook to the fasteners in the back/trunk. I use those and have the box under that webbing. Keeps it in one spot.

I have a sedan. Not a speed so I lack a cargo net. Haha.

 

[tunersteve]

Halo, I really like your install. Very clean. CWPspeed3 has something similar too, which works really well in the hatch.