Subwoofer locations without losing the spare tire

bigaudiofanat · 08-29-2009, 04:55 PM

I have to disagree you have the options I said about and maybe not behind the seats even with a truck slim box, but you can still have a few other places. The z enclosures are still taking my vote though, and JL subs are NICE but I think a tad expensive for what you get. What you describe can be achieved my a lot of subs in such a small car. Image Dynamics Q, Rockford Fosgate Punch stage 2, and a few others have my vote, the ID Q for a SQ setup and the RF for a just some bass added.

huff442 · 08-29-2009, 05:20 PM

If you look at the pictures of the Forged race car, Forged Performance: Project 370Z Race Car Build!! , you'll see that there is a lot of space under the panels between the rear of the seats and the rear shock towers. With some creativity and a lot of fiberglass, you could put a nice sub and the amps there. That panel would have to be recreated in fiberglass (unless your willing to cut it up), but it would be almost completely hidden, and you wouldn't loose any usable space in the car.

Time to start shopping for new amps.

2fast4thelaw · 08-29-2009, 07:29 PM

Subs in the middle of your car is not an optimal location. The very best location is subs firing towards the back of your car and the closer your subs face the rear of your car, the better. This gives you the best time alignment and optimizes the transfer function of your vehicle.

It makes a huge difference! A properly located 8" sub will outperfom a 10" sub in a less than optimal location. Imagine a 13" sub with proper TF. Its like having a 15" sub in the car.

Yes you could fiberglass the hell out of your car, but you may or may not be happy with the end result and that kind of work is extreamly costly.

The best location hands down in the Z is where the spare tire is. The only compromise is the lack of a spare tire. Get AAA and I am sure you have cell phone.

08-29-2009, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 854	I have to disagree you have the options I said about and maybe not behind the seats even with a truck slim box, but you can still have a few other places. The z enclosures are still taking my vote though, and JL subs are NICE but I think a tad expensive for what you get. What you describe can be achieved my a lot of subs in such a small car. Image Dynamics Q, Rockford Fosgate Punch stage 2, and a few others have my vote, the ID Q for a SQ setup and the RF for a just some bass added. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 08-29-2009 at 05:02 PM.

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08-29-2009, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
huff442 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Arkansas Age: 55 Posts: 309 Drives: 09 370Z 6mt Tour/Spt Rep Power: 18	If you look at the pictures of the Forged race car, Forged Performance: Project 370Z Race Car Build!! , you'll see that there is a lot of space under the panels between the rear of the seats and the rear shock towers. With some creativity and a lot of fiberglass, you could put a nice sub and the amps there. That panel would have to be recreated in fiberglass (unless your willing to cut it up), but it would be almost completely hidden, and you wouldn't loose any usable space in the car. Time to start shopping for new amps.

08-29-2009, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 52 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 18	Subs in the middle of your car is not an optimal location. The very best location is subs firing towards the back of your car and the closer your subs face the rear of your car, the better. This gives you the best time alignment and optimizes the transfer function of your vehicle. It makes a huge difference! A properly located 8" sub will outperfom a 10" sub in a less than optimal location. Imagine a 13" sub with proper TF. Its like having a 15" sub in the car. Yes you could fiberglass the hell out of your car, but you may or may not be happy with the end result and that kind of work is extreamly costly. The best location hands down in the Z is where the spare tire is. The only compromise is the lack of a spare tire. Get AAA and I am sure you have cell phone.