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Just got finished installing these 2 8"JBL subs in my Z. All done and no trunk space taken up. I had previously installed a single 10 inch sub, and the

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Old 03-17-2013, 12:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Just got finished installing these 2 8"JBL subs in my Z.








All done and no trunk space taken up.

I had previously installed a single 10 inch sub, and the only reason I changed to 2 8 inch subs was to save trunk space. After I fired up the stereo I was surprised how much bass these little subs put out. I could not be happier with this set up.

Let me know what you guys think about how they look in the car.
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They look fantastic!
1. They fit perfectly, the right dimension drivers and who needs more than 2 8" drivers approx. equivalent to 1 16" in a tiny cabin like ours.
2. They are stealth.
3. Two drivers are twice as loud as one given the same input, so you definitely have a lot of thump.

So How did you build the box? What was your method of install?
Please tell me you made pics of the process, or at least a few of the box outside the car.

Thanks for the post!
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Thanks! I actually didn't take any pictures. The first box that I made I took a bunch of pictures and posted. This one I was so excited to get done with that I didn't take any.

I didn't know how I was going to make it I debated doing a fiberglass enclosure, but then I decided to just make it out of MDF board.

I pretty much just started with the bottom of the box and made pieces out of cardboard to make sure that they were the perfect fit before cutting the wood.

I have a lot of extra wood left and could make another one for someone if they are interested in this set up, and then I could take a bunch of pics to show everyone how I made it.
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Looks good. How big is the box?
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Looks awesome.

where do you have your amps located?
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Looks awesome.

where do you have your amps located?
Thanks! I have it mounted by the spare tire. Here was my first build where I made enclosure for a 10 inch sub and it shows where I placed the amp.
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This looks sick I Like it, two 8" is all we need in our car at least I think so.
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I did a sub box out of composite fiberglass that housed on 8" sub, amp rack, and signal processor. The sub box located in the same space, weighs in at 8 lbs. without the sub, amp, or signal processor. I made a speaker grill cover for a stealth finsihed look.
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Stealth FTW

Only you need to know you got a nice system in there not everyone else.
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I know i'm late but i've been searching for a stealth box for my woofers and this thing looks amazing in terms of stealth !
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Not trying to thread Jack but here is my stealth box Custom Sub Box Install
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interested in picking up one of your boxes, i have 2 unmounted SA8V2D4 SunDown Audio Subs Pro ''8.
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im trying to do the same thing, but with an 8" W7. mayyybe two W7s if i have enough cu.ft. for the box without being too massive, and the amp behind the seat. anyone have more pics of stuff like this PLEASE pm me
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hey mate, what are the dimensions of the box underneath? There isnt much room without building an odd shaped box.

I have the Bose audio so i'll need to extend the loom and relocate the amp.
My current box is 416 x 185 x 150mm but each JBL 8" requires 8.5 litres of volume.....

Kudos for the neat install
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