Where to put the SUB????

Dreamin'Z · 02-15-2009, 11:39 PM

I am currently pushing a 12" Kicker Solabaric(sp) in the trunk of my 03' Eclipse. I will be getting a Z soon thus, I loose the back seat. where are you guys mounting the subs in your 370. Another thing, how are those flat subs, any good?

Crash · 02-16-2009, 02:01 AM

Pioneer has some 10 and 12 inch flat subs. They sound pretty good, but I hear that theres a few other companies making them now. I haven't listened to any of those, but the Pioneers hit pretty good. In a hatch car like the Z, they're going to be PLENTY.

I heard them in a convertible. So I can only imagine they're going to hit way hard in a hatch. I think the 10 inch was a 1K watt and the 12 inch was 1500 watt.

Found a link:
10" Pioneer USA - Shallow Series

12" http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...201S2|S4?tab=B

I personally like JL more, but if you're looking for space, these are pretty nice.

ssqpolo · 02-16-2009, 11:13 AM

in my 350 i put my 2 10s in a custom box under the strut bar. now with the 370, i have a couple thoughts:
1) make 2 small boxes behind the seats (in that little compartment area)...sound quality probably wont be as good
2) make a larger box and but it right against the strut bar, or even make a box and put it at the very back of the trunk...this will bump hard!
3) (my favorite), take out the spare tire, and make a box...this will look show worthy, and still give u full cargo capacity. I will probably go this route (maybe have a plexiglass top and some LEDs)

Crash · 02-16-2009, 01:47 PM

I'd never get rid of my spare if I'm not racing. I've had random flats in parking lots because there's a lot of @ssholes out here that will slash your tires for no reason other than them being jealous of your car.

ssqpolo · 02-16-2009, 06:07 PM

^^damn dude. sorry to hear that. I drove my 350 for 3 years and never used my spare (drove over 55k miles), so I thought it was safe to take out the spare. but it only takes that one time to be like...damn, shoulda never took it out

srr2449 · 04-09-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

I'd never get rid of my spare if I'm not racing. I've had random flats in parking lots because there's a lot of @ssholes out here that will slash your tires for no reason other than them being jealous of your car.

One thing that I would consider, if you are upgrading your wheels and tires to a size that is non-factory then having a spare is really just dead space.. I am going to put my sub and amp in the spare area.

jamesnordon · 04-15-2009, 12:29 PM

I removed my spare in my last build, I carry a can of fix a flat. If it's worse than that can handle, I'm walking. Consider this, Where are you gonna put your flat tire/wheel if you have a sub box fit in the rear hatch area? Are you gonna leave your sub box on the side of the road, or your flat? Or are you gonna put your flat in the passenger seat? You know it'll be raining that day you get a flat. Seems to me, you might as well just remove it and use the spare tire well. C5 Z06's came with a patch kit, and c6's have nothing. (except run flats)

imag · 04-15-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesnordon

I removed my spare in my last build, I carry a can of fix a flat. If it's worse than that can handle, I'm walking. Consider this, Where are you gonna put your flat tire/wheel if you have a sub box fit in the rear hatch area? Are you gonna leave your sub box on the side of the road, or your flat? Or are you gonna put your flat in the passenger seat? You know it'll be raining that day you get a flat. Seems to me, you might as well just remove it and use the spare tire well. C5 Z06's came with a patch kit, and c6's have nothing. (except run flats)

I think I'm going to do that to. It has the added benefit of cancelling out the weight addition of the sub and amp

355890 · 04-17-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesnordon

I removed my spare in my last build, I carry a can of fix a flat. If it's worse than that can handle, I'm walking. Consider this, Where are you gonna put your flat tire/wheel if you have a sub box fit in the rear hatch area? Are you gonna leave your sub box on the side of the road, or your flat? Or are you gonna put your flat in the passenger seat? You know it'll be raining that day you get a flat. Seems to me, you might as well just remove it and use the spare tire well. C5 Z06's came with a patch kit, and c6's have nothing. (except run flats)

That's funny.....

The most expensive of the 2 ( flat tire and rim / Sub with box ) gets the passenger seat. I will have to weigh up that option at time of FLAT.

DIGItonium · 02-16-2009, 07:37 PM

I've come up with a wedge box with height of 15" and a tad over 1 cu. in. volume. That's the minimum for a 12" setup. Box depth is 13" so a double magnet sub should fit nicely (7" depth max.). Width is around 20". It'll have "wings" on the slanted back end to support a couple of amps. Length depends on how I'm going to position my amps. Assuming a 15" box height won't pose any problems (it's fine in my dad's Z32), this is the design I'm going for. It'll be flush with the strut tower side, and the flat end with the sub will be facing towards the rear. Building it is a different story so I'm going to have someone do that for me.

TennesseeZ · 02-16-2009, 09:18 PM

All you need is one JL Audio 13" Flat free air sub in the spare tire well. It cost around 700 but it is worth it. JL has the quality and clarity locked down tight. Nothing out there can beat it. Buddy of mine has a W7 12.5 and a JL /1000 on it. It is louder than 2 12s any day.

Crash · 02-17-2009, 06:56 AM

^^^ Interesting. Is this what you're talking about?
JL Audio: TW5 Subwoofers

Looks pretty bad @ss.

Alexsered · 02-17-2009, 07:07 AM

put it in a civic.

DIGItonium · 02-17-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexsered

put it in a civic.

I like JL Audio, and my previous sub was a 10W3-D2. My dad has a 12W6v2. The TW5 was in considering, but I rather put myself on a budget for the next project. It'll be something different. Box and tuning is higher priority over a single $500+ sub. It will be a small challenge. Plus, it has been over 8 years since I've had a 12" sub.

ssqpolo · 02-17-2009, 10:22 PM

omg...that tw5 is super sexy...gonna look into that...or at least flat subs

02-15-2009, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dreamin'Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Age: 40 Posts: 147 Drives: 14 370Z PW 6spd Rep Power: 16	Where to put the SUB???? I am currently pushing a 12" Kicker Solabaric(sp) in the trunk of my 03' Eclipse. I will be getting a Z soon thus, I loose the back seat. where are you guys mounting the subs in your 370. Another thing, how are those flat subs, any good? __________________ Pearl 6MT Base with Sport Package Last edited by Dreamin'Z; 02-15-2009 at 11:41 PM. Reason: spelling

02-16-2009, 02:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Pioneer has some 10 and 12 inch flat subs. They sound pretty good, but I hear that theres a few other companies making them now. I haven't listened to any of those, but the Pioneers hit pretty good. In a hatch car like the Z, they're going to be PLENTY. I heard them in a convertible. So I can only imagine they're going to hit way hard in a hatch. I think the 10 inch was a 1K watt and the 12 inch was 1500 watt. Found a link: 10" Pioneer USA - Shallow Series 12" http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...201S2\|S4?tab=B I personally like JL more, but if you're looking for space, these are pretty nice. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-16-2009, 01:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I'd never get rid of my spare if I'm not racing. I've had random flats in parking lots because there's a lot of @ssholes out here that will slash your tires for no reason other than them being jealous of your car. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-17-2009, 06:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	^^^ Interesting. Is this what you're talking about? JL Audio: TW5 Subwoofers Looks pretty bad @ss. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-17-2009, 07:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
Alexsered Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 20 Drives: 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT Rep Power: 16	put it in a civic. __________________

02-16-2009, 11:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	in my 350 i put my 2 10s in a custom box under the strut bar. now with the 370, i have a couple thoughts: 1) make 2 small boxes behind the seats (in that little compartment area)...sound quality probably wont be as good 2) make a larger box and but it right against the strut bar, or even make a box and put it at the very back of the trunk...this will bump hard! 3) (my favorite), take out the spare tire, and make a box...this will look show worthy, and still give u full cargo capacity. I will probably go this route (maybe have a plexiglass top and some LEDs)

02-16-2009, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	^^damn dude. sorry to hear that. I drove my 350 for 3 years and never used my spare (drove over 55k miles), so I thought it was safe to take out the spare. but it only takes that one time to be like...damn, shoulda never took it out

04-15-2009, 12:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
jamesnordon Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: washington Posts: 1 Drives: lexus Rep Power: 16	I removed my spare in my last build, I carry a can of fix a flat. If it's worse than that can handle, I'm walking. Consider this, Where are you gonna put your flat tire/wheel if you have a sub box fit in the rear hatch area? Are you gonna leave your sub box on the side of the road, or your flat? Or are you gonna put your flat in the passenger seat? You know it'll be raining that day you get a flat. Seems to me, you might as well just remove it and use the spare tire well. C5 Z06's came with a patch kit, and c6's have nothing. (except run flats)

02-16-2009, 07:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I've come up with a wedge box with height of 15" and a tad over 1 cu. in. volume. That's the minimum for a 12" setup. Box depth is 13" so a double magnet sub should fit nicely (7" depth max.). Width is around 20". It'll have "wings" on the slanted back end to support a couple of amps. Length depends on how I'm going to position my amps. Assuming a 15" box height won't pose any problems (it's fine in my dad's Z32), this is the design I'm going for. It'll be flush with the strut tower side, and the flat end with the sub will be facing towards the rear. Building it is a different story so I'm going to have someone do that for me.

02-16-2009, 09:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
TennesseeZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 28 Drives: 09 370Z Sport A7 Rep Power: 16	All you need is one JL Audio 13" Flat free air sub in the spare tire well. It cost around 700 but it is worth it. JL has the quality and clarity locked down tight. Nothing out there can beat it. Buddy of mine has a W7 12.5 and a JL /1000 on it. It is louder than 2 12s any day.

02-17-2009, 10:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	omg...that tw5 is super sexy...gonna look into that...or at least flat subs