Cerwin Vega spare tire subwoofer

redondoaveb · 01-21-2019, 10:04 PM

I installed a 12" powered Cerwin Vega subwoofer to replace the crappy stock Bose sub. It's only a little taller than the stock sub. I had an 8" powered sub behind the drivers seat but this thing blows it out of the water.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6fxsvg...=1aibifx6f7fzc

CRiZO · 01-22-2019, 08:36 AM

Innnteresting. Had no idea there was a product for this.

Is that the sport sized spare? If so, I'm ordering one today.

redondoaveb · 01-22-2019, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

Innnteresting. Had no idea there was a product for this.

Is that the sport sized spare? If so, I'm ordering one today.

I didn't know there was anything like this either. I just stumbled across it. Yep, it's the sport spare. I ordeted mine from sonic electronix, had it in a few days. Part # is VPAS 12ST

Crab · 06-02-2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I didn't know there was anything like this either. I just stumbled across it. Yep, it's the sport spare. I ordeted mine from sonic electronix, had it in a few days. Part # is VPAS 12ST

Just to let those know.. I installed this sub in a base 2018 Z which has the smaller (‘doughnut’) spare. I had the whole system installed by local shop. The sub sits perfectly flat if you place it in. I have a small bump as the local shop put a wing nut on top of the bolt holding it down( so easy to remove if I need to access spare). If I trim the foam underneath the cardboard liner, it should be pretty flat. No rattle at all. Huge difference in the bass fill. I don’t use the remote. Had them adjust the remote so that I just adjust the Bass with the 1400NEX head unit. Used Focal PS165V1 components for mid and tweeter. Small external focal amp. All fit well and hidden behind dash. Ran in Network mode, but the local shop still used the crossovers.

Head unit has a glossy capacitive screen so a bit of glare, but have had it for a few weeks and don’t notice any problem viewing (but granted a bit of glare at times.) However, nice reactive screen.

Sub will rattle the rear view mirror easily.. all the Bass I need, although I’m not one to play it so you hear me 2 blocks over. That being said, I still need to ‘feel’ the bass.

angelm2448 · 03-06-2020, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Crab

Just to let those know.. I installed this sub in a base 2018 Z which has the smaller (‘doughnut’) spare. I had the whole system installed by local shop. The sub sits perfectly flat if you place it in. I have a small bump as the local shop put a wing nut on top of the bolt holding it down( so easy to remove if I need to access spare). If I trim the foam underneath the cardboard liner, it should be pretty flat. No rattle at all. Huge difference in the bass fill. I don’t use the remote. Had them adjust the remote so that I just adjust the Bass with the 1400NEX head unit. Used Focal PS165V1 components for mid and tweeter. Small external focal amp. All fit well and hidden behind dash. Ran in Network mode, but the local shop still used the crossovers.

Head unit has a glossy capacitive screen so a bit of glare, but have had it for a few weeks and don’t notice any problem viewing (but granted a bit of glare at times.) However, nice reactive screen.

Sub will rattle the rear view mirror easily.. all the Bass I need, although I’m not one to play it so you hear me 2 blocks over. That being said, I still need to ‘feel’ the bass.

Is there a way to see how your shop set up the sub without the controller? I’m very interested in buying and installing this in my car however, I don’t want to route and hide the remote somewhere. Thanks

Jayhovah · 01-22-2019, 09:48 AM

Wow!! That looks awesome! I put so much work into my little custom build, but this looks kind of perfect.

Does the trunk trim/carpet/foam stuff all fit properly?

redondoaveb · 01-22-2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Wow!! That looks awesome! I put so much work into my little custom build, but this looks kind of perfect.

Does the trunk trim/carpet/foam stuff all fit properly?

The enclosure you did came out awesome and doesn't use up any of your trunk space.

This sub sticks up maybe 3/8" higher than the bose did but when you put all the trim and carpet back down it feels completly flat. It really couldn't have fit any better. I figured I was going to have to take out the spare tire in order to install it.

CRiZO · 01-22-2019, 11:10 AM

The fact it fits so well in the factory spare definitely sold me, I couldn't get myself to give up the cargo space. Looks like I'll finally install my sound deadening too this weekend so I can put this in at the same time.

Stoked to free my doors of playing those frequencies, should make it all sound much better. Thanks for sharing.

CRiZO · 01-22-2019, 11:53 AM

What length of 8 gauge did you need to run? Like 10 feet? Thanks

redondoaveb · 01-22-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

What length of 8 gauge did you need to run? Like 10 feet? Thanks

Yeah, I didn't want to give up what little trunk space we have either. I'm really surprised how well the sub works, it exceeded my expectations. I bought 20' of 8 gauge but didn't use all of it. 10' wouldn't have done it.

Jayhovah · 01-22-2019, 12:25 PM

Even cheaper on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-P...99213190&psc=1

redondoaveb · 01-22-2019, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Even cheaper on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-P...99213190&psc=1

Bastards. I looked on Amazon before I bought from Sonic and it wasn't there a week ago. Doesn't surprise me though, Amazon's been screwing me lately.

Nice find!

redondoaveb · 01-22-2019, 12:39 PM

Here's where I mounted my remote.

CRiZO · 01-22-2019, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Even cheaper on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Cerwin-Vega-P...dp/B07FY9BPVR/

Amazon shows $317 for me vs $299 at SonicElectronix

redondoaveb · 01-22-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

Amazon shows $317 for me vs $299 at SonicElectronix

Wow, it showed I think $269.00 earlier when Jayhovah posted that.

01-21-2019, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,381 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684375	Cerwin Vega spare tire subwoofer I installed a 12" powered Cerwin Vega subwoofer to replace the crappy stock Bose sub. It's only a little taller than the stock sub. I had an 8" powered sub behind the drivers seat but this thing blows it out of the water. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6fxsvg...=1aibifx6f7fzc speedygreene, Jayhovah, sx moneypit and 4 others like this. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 750whp/700ft.lbs

01-22-2019, 08:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Innnteresting. Had no idea there was a product for this. Is that the sport sized spare? If so, I'm ordering one today. redondoaveb likes this.

01-22-2019, 11:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	The fact it fits so well in the factory spare definitely sold me, I couldn't get myself to give up the cargo space. Looks like I'll finally install my sound deadening too this weekend so I can put this in at the same time. Stoked to free my doors of playing those frequencies, should make it all sound much better. Thanks for sharing. ZontheRocks and redondoaveb like this.

01-22-2019, 11:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	What length of 8 gauge did you need to run? Like 10 feet? Thanks redondoaveb likes this.

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