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

Quartermaine · 10-03-2011, 09:12 PM

I am looking into upgrading my base roadster's audio system and have some questions regarding sub location. I have seen member jtgarza3 with this setup and ddanis60 with this setup. Both looks great but what I would like to do is to put two small "sub" (same size as the Bose?) where the Bose puts their in the touring model, like this. I took the pleather apart where the tonneau folds in and saw there are two holes covered by two aluminum panels with screws holding to the body. They look like 6x9, not too sure. I also took the trunk lining out to take a look at the back of the aluminum panel. It doesn't look like there is a lot of room in the back.

My question is whether this is doable. If so, what brand/model I should be researching? Any recommendations? I am not looking for anything bass-y but just want something a little punchy and adds to the music but overpowering it. What do you think? Good idea or total waste of time and money?

Thank you in advance for the help and any suggestion is much appreciated. Thanks.

Additional information. The HU will be replaced. Front speakers will be replaced with Focals. An amp will be added to drive the speakers and woofers.

bigaudiofanat · 10-04-2011, 02:28 PM

It is do able, I would get ones about the same size and make sure to either dynomat or use expanding foam to dampen the hallow area inside the areas of the subs. I think it is a great idea!

90 ST · 10-04-2011, 03:03 PM

you maybe able to slip a couple 8" in there...

Quartermaine · 10-04-2011, 03:17 PM

Does anyone have a picture and size of their Bose woofer, on and/or off the car? This will help me to find the right size/depth. I will take a picture of how it looks like in a base roadster.

I don't know if 8in will fit for not, both the diameter (oval in the car) and depth (maybe a slim profile one?). There is only about 1-2 in max in the back.

Thanks Matt! Have you done any roadster woofer install using the stock Bose location? Do you know what will fit there nicely?

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.

fonZie · 10-07-2011, 04:35 PM

Where top goes down.

Quartermaine · 10-08-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fonZie

Where top goes down.

I saw your amp pic in your album. So it is under the foam? Does it overheat at all?

fonZie · 10-07-2011, 04:38 PM

I think they are to protect the speakers like grills

fonZie · 10-08-2011, 08:25 AM

yes, under the foam. I am not aware of it overheating. It has never turned off...

fonZie · 10-08-2011, 08:24 PM

here are some pics of the location and speaker. They are 6x9's.

Quartermaine · 10-08-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fonZie

here are some pics of the location and speaker. They are 6x9's.

Great! Do you know that the depth is of the speaker itself? I assume you have taken the speakers out. Do you hear a difference?

Thanks again! Rep'ed!

10-03-2011, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Quartermaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 156 Drives: M6 Silver Roadster Rep Power: 14	Upgrading the base roadster audio and need some help with sub location I am looking into upgrading my base roadster's audio system and have some questions regarding sub location. I have seen member jtgarza3 with this setup and ddanis60 with this setup. Both looks great but what I would like to do is to put two small "sub" (same size as the Bose?) where the Bose puts their in the touring model, like this. I took the pleather apart where the tonneau folds in and saw there are two holes covered by two aluminum panels with screws holding to the body. They look like 6x9, not too sure. I also took the trunk lining out to take a look at the back of the aluminum panel. It doesn't look like there is a lot of room in the back. My question is whether this is doable. If so, what brand/model I should be researching? Any recommendations? I am not looking for anything bass-y but just want something a little punchy and adds to the music but overpowering it. What do you think? Good idea or total waste of time and money? Thank you in advance for the help and any suggestion is much appreciated. Thanks. Additional information. The HU will be replaced. Front speakers will be replaced with Focals. An amp will be added to drive the speakers and woofers. Last edited by Quartermaine; 10-03-2011 at 11:41 PM.

10-04-2011, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	It is do able, I would get ones about the same size and make sure to either dynomat or use expanding foam to dampen the hallow area inside the areas of the subs. I think it is a great idea! __________________ 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/

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90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	you maybe able to slip a couple 8" in there...

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Quartermaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 156 Drives: M6 Silver Roadster Rep Power: 14	Does anyone have a picture and size of their Bose woofer, on and/or off the car? This will help me to find the right size/depth. I will take a picture of how it looks like in a base roadster. I don't know if 8in will fit for not, both the diameter (oval in the car) and depth (maybe a slim profile one?). There is only about 1-2 in max in the back. Thanks Matt! Have you done any roadster woofer install using the stock Bose location? Do you know what will fit there nicely?

10-04-2011, 03:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	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	#7 (permalink)
fonZie Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 84 Drives: Roadster, White Rep Power: 14	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, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
fonZie Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 84 Drives: Roadster, White Rep Power: 14	Where top goes down.

10-07-2011, 04:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
fonZie Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 84 Drives: Roadster, White Rep Power: 14	I think they are to protect the speakers like grills

10-08-2011, 08:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
fonZie Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McKinney Posts: 84 Drives: Roadster, White Rep Power: 14	yes, under the foam. I am not aware of it overheating. It has never turned off...