Trying to install subs- need help!!!

Sick EB · 26-07-2006, 06:39 PM

hi everyone
i have an eb2 and i want to put some subs in the boot although i have a couple of problems.

firstly as most of you would know i have the spare wheel in the middle of my boot.

secondly to add to my problem i have just installed an LPG gas system (to save money on petrol) into the boot. this now occupies the space that a normal sub box would go. this is an 80L tank so it is pritty big.

thirdly i am not rolling in cash so it would have to by a pritty inexpensive opperation.

if anyone has any suggestions with this issue send us a pm or anything really lol.

thanks
SickEB

2tufracing · 26-07-2006, 06:44 PM

hmm ull prob have to put the sub and most likelly 1 sub in the right hand corner oppisite side of the jack and that, 1 good 12" sub and a good amp will sound good and only cost u around $200 for a good 12" and another $200 for a good amp. if u already have a head unit, speakers ect..

Sick EB · 26-07-2006, 07:33 PM

that is a good idea thanks
2tufracing

if anyone else has ideas i would like to hear them

El_Poochino · 26-07-2006, 07:59 PM

Well, you could ditch the spare wheel and make sure you carry a phone and keep your RACV card paid up as many do :sm_headba

Or you could go to stupidcheap auto and pick up a sub enclosure that dosen't require mounting. Put some brackets on the floor that keep the box from rolling around in the boot and a bunch of other clips and plugs so if you ever need your spare or to get to the gas tank you can unclip and unplug the box and move it with ease. I would also get some plywood and make a nice backing to hide the tank, if the budget allows.

For the gear, check a mom and pop style shop or somewhere that stocks it, but can't shift it. I managed to get all kenwood, last years model 12" 800W sub and a 2 channel 800W Amp from 2 years ago bundled for 500 bucks cause he couldn't shift em :hihi:

BaYa · 26-07-2006, 10:05 PM

ive got the same sort of setup and eb on gas with the tank takeing up most of the space, i was gonna get some magnetic shield stuff and put it around the tank and make an mdf frame either side of the boot and put in 2 10" or 12" subs and an mdf floor and wall to hide the tank and carpet it all black, and make a lil compartment near the tank for the jack, so you could put the amps in the floor thats my plan anyway

Sick EB · 19-08-2006, 09:21 PM

sweet thanks for the feedback

CaRtZ · 19-08-2006, 10:16 PM

could also go one of them pioneer "restricted space" subs. autobarn under $300 in box. and a cheap ***** amp from strathfield as you arent going for any record breakers, audiomaster 4 channel 560w should be more than sufficent and under $150. then 8 guage wiring for about $60 and an easy self install.

Sick EB · 19-08-2006, 10:30 PM

hey cartz do u know if those subs sound any good?

**TUF_302** · 20-08-2006, 08:51 PM

I just put a new sound system in my falcon, a 300w alpine sub and a 600w kenwood amp, the sub was $120 bucks in a sub box with mesh on it already and the amp with a wiring kit was only $240, so i got a pretty decent sound system for a good price i think.

CaRtZ · 20-08-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick EB

hey cartz do u know if those subs sound any good?

i have heard the 2 of em on a 500wRMS amp in a home made box. yeah they sound good but the pre-fabricated "space saver" box they come in may change that, but aslong as the cubic liters of the box match wots in the sub specification book it should be cool. V=LxWxH remember to allow for wood thickness when measuring

Sick EB · 20-08-2006, 08:59 PM

hey SVO XR6 i know u r from tazzy but where did you get yr stuff from. also how good from 1to10 would it be (10=very good)

ROOSTA · 20-08-2006, 09:03 PM

Hey mate,

Quick question before i unleash an idea at ya.. do you want to fit anything in your boot.. like luggage, shopping, etc??

Cheers,
Nik

Sick EB · 20-08-2006, 09:43 PM

um the boot still has to be usable until then end of the year because my dad is using it as an every day car until we buy a new car (dad wrote of the gemini). at the end of the year i can fill the boot with whatever i can afford. ROOSTA i would like 2 hear the idea anyway.

cheers matt

BloodyFalcon · 20-08-2006, 11:29 PM

You could always put an amp under one of the front seats to save room in the boot!

CaRtZ · 21-08-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodyFalcon

You could always put an amp under one of the front seats to save room in the boot!

or screw the amp to the back of the sub box to stop it fallin over..counter wieght the sub if the box isnt angled

SiKoRa_eL_97 · 21-08-2006, 05:28 PM

well i got an eL i got gas tank and puttin double sub in :o will the sub b distorted cause of the spare wheel? on the right

CaRtZ · 21-08-2006, 09:43 PM

distorted? no. if u dont set up ur amp properly and crank it to the max then yeah it will distort. wheel will just displace air which will give a greater SPL....not a bad idea actually...

falcon351 · 21-08-2006, 10:30 PM

I have an EBII fairmont, no gas, but i got a pioneer head unit for 310 installed, (meant to be 370 but i told em i got a qoute cheapa

and a pioneer 12 inch 600 watt sub plus 250 watt sony explode amp from a m8 for 160 togetha. we installed these and velcroed it in the boot space behind the seat so if noones in the rear right hand seat we can put it down and get hell bass in the cabin. ohye, it has factory pioneer speakers which are ok so all up i got a wikid sound system for bout $460 (its insured for $900, bahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah ahaha!!!!!)