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> subwoofers, where to put them
sub location
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passenger floor [ 45 ] ** [53.57%]
rear trunk [ 2 ] ** [2.38%]
front trunk [ 5 ] ** [5.95%]
other [ 32 ] ** [38.10%]
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GreatPumpkin
post Mar 27 2010, 08:53 AM
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where should you put subs in the 914 i was thinking a small one on the passenger floor? what do you think? i dont have a center console.
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MikeSpraggi
post Mar 27 2010, 08:59 AM
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I voted 'other' as in no where. I like the sound of the engine and in good weather (East Coasters), the wind as well. I don't want to drown out the sound of that /6 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Mar 27 2010, 09:06 AM
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This is the option I will use when I get there, you can only put in a small sub but you don't need a big one on such a small compartment. It is from 914 Appearance and Performance.



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post Mar 27 2010, 09:06 AM
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I'm modifying my center console slightly to accomodate a small sub, feel I need just a bit of bass to balance out the stereo, not trying to shake the mirrors off the car stopped beside me at a light!

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post Mar 27 2010, 09:10 AM
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Flame me, but i put two 8"subs in behind the seats.


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post Mar 27 2010, 09:21 AM
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I bet that sounds great and doesn't look bad in the picture. I see some vehicles (cause I have teenagers) where the vehicle is basically a support system for an obnoxiously loud and shitty sounding stereo. I prefer clean and clear, and a good quality sub, which doesn't have to be huge, will add that extra punch for the bass notes without cranking the volume, it justs sounds "fuller".

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post Mar 27 2010, 09:36 AM
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I plan to build a hidden "deck" under the dash with 2 free air subs pointing down, completely stealth, under the dash on the passenger side. if you look under that portion of the dash, under the glove box and stereo, and imagine a flat deck going from the bottom of the dash, straight back, but slightly down, with 2 8" or a single(dual coil) 12"... best place I can see, and it would be completely hidden. one could also put the amp on this same deck, on either side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 27 2010, 09:37 AM
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I used to build a lot of custom fiberglass boxes. It would be easy to fit a 10 inch woofer box in place of the passenger toe board.

Make a card board template of the box. You can also cover the factory toe board in plastic wrap and use it for the bottom template. once the glass dries, pull it off the foam toe board form. Then reinforce the inside of your form before building the top. Glass is messy but very easy!

A modern 10 inch only needs about 1 cubic foot of air to sound good. My wife is 5"-2", her feeet don't even touch the toe board. I can build mine much deeper if needed. Too many other projects right now to get started...
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post Mar 27 2010, 09:43 AM
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Don't the console-mounted subs rattle the hell out of the gauges?
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post Mar 27 2010, 09:48 AM
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I had this one built for me, but it needs some tweaking... version 2.0, so to speak.


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post Mar 27 2010, 10:20 AM
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The stealth sub when hidden under the front passenger bulkhead carpet works great and with the carpet reinstalled cannot be detected. A plate replaces the foam block and works perfectly
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post Mar 27 2010, 10:38 AM
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post Mar 27 2010, 11:25 AM
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The headrests.

I saw a pontiac grand am, all homied out that had them there.

Wish I had taken pictures. The guy and some other guy with a 96 nissan maxima on nitrous came to a car meet and wanted to race 500whp cars blasting their systems acting all fast and furious.
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post Mar 27 2010, 11:27 AM
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Here is where I put mine!


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post Mar 27 2010, 11:29 AM
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I have a 10" sub in a fiberglass made to replace the passenger footrest. It does stick out a little more than a stock footrest would. I did one a while back & bought this one from another member. Here is a picture of mine


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post Mar 27 2010, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Mar 27 2010, 08:20 AM) *

The stealth sub when hidden under the front passenger bulkhead carpet works great and with the carpet reinstalled cannot be detected. A plate replaces the foam block and works perfectly


Do you have pictures ?
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post Mar 27 2010, 12:36 PM
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looky here http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;hl=subwoofer
i have one morph's early box's and it works great! i'm sure the one he's building now is a great improvement.
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post Mar 27 2010, 12:49 PM
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here is moph's vendor thread. he has very good quality products and is a respected member of the 914 community.
http://www.appearanceandperformance.com/products.php
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post Mar 27 2010, 07:28 PM
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I love what Chappy did, Seen it and heard it in person, very clean and out of the way. Hope to do the same when I remove the engine next winter.
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post Mar 27 2010, 07:31 PM
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Subwoofers should be put in your house. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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