Upgrading the base roadster audio and need some help with sub location

90 ST · 10-04-2011, 03:53 PM

i have yet to see an aftermarket sub that shallow...maybe see if you can come out a bit and use the air space from the stock location?

Quartermaine · 10-04-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

i have yet to see an aftermarket sub that shallow...maybe see if you can come out a bit and use the air space from the stock location?

It maybe possible as long as it clears the tonneau folding down. I think I will take the car to a shop and test fit the speakers.

If possible, can someone take a picture of their Bose sub, front and back? I wonder if the dealer will let me take a look inside...Maybe I should call parts and ask them about the stock woofer size.

fonZie · 10-07-2011, 12:06 PM

I'll talk some pics tonite as I have the covers off on mine. I believe the are like 6x9's. Hell, I'll sell you mine since I am not using anymore, just never removed!

Quartermaine · 10-07-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fonZie

I'll talk some pics tonite as I have the covers off on mine. I believe the are like 6x9's. Hell, I'll sell you mine since I am not using anymore, just never removed!

Thanks! This will help a lot. If possible and not asking too much, can you provide the measurements as well?

How do you have your system setup?

Thanks again for the help.

fonZie · 10-07-2011, 01:12 PM

Will try to get measurements. Here is a pic I found in the meantime of the subs. It shows the front and basic shape.

I have a sub in the wheel well, components in the front, one amp and HU.

Quartermaine · 10-07-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fonZie

Will try to get measurements. Here is a pic I found in the meantime of the subs. It shows the front and basic shape.

I have a sub in the wheel well, components in the front, one amp and HU.

Thanks! How does the sub/overall low end sound compare to the stock Bose ones since it is enclosed in the trunk? Do you have to turn up the gain? Does your whole trunk rattle?

fonZie · 10-07-2011, 02:15 PM

Much better, IMO. The bose was not bad however... I have considered taking out the old subs to see if it changes the sound any.

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10-04-2011, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 422	i have yet to see an aftermarket sub that shallow...maybe see if you can come out a bit and use the air space from the stock location?

10-07-2011, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
fonZie Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 84 Drives: Roadster, White Rep Power: 15	I'll talk some pics tonite as I have the covers off on mine. I believe the are like 6x9's. Hell, I'll sell you mine since I am not using anymore, just never removed!

10-07-2011, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
fonZie Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 84 Drives: Roadster, White Rep Power: 15	Much better, IMO. The bose was not bad however... I have considered taking out the old subs to see if it changes the sound any.