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reunited · 01-13-2012, 11:31 PM

Thanks 90ST-

I feel extremely dumb ... I don't know where I got the idea that there were 8"s in the back but considering that the "clam shell" sub enclosure fits in the spare rim, the geometry doesn't work out for dual 8"s (obviously, duh!). Audio (although not car audio) I understand, but I've only had my car for a few days and I do not know the car. From today's very brief inspection the 2012 has a sub "clamshell" enclosure with a port (looks like a nautilus shell) in one area on the side and what appeared to be roughly a .5" or so gap in the side (bottom) running around the circumference of the clamshell. I did not open the clamshell so I don't know the size of the drivers. I only inspected it for 1-2 minutes but that's sort of what they look like externally in the 2012. If interested, because its different than previous model years, I'll post some pictures tomorrow if interested.

I am/was seeking a solution which maintained the appearance of a stock touring model while keeping the spare. So I was trying to keep within the form/fit factor of this clamshell.

Is this possible? Is it possible considering I would like to preserve relatively easy access to the spare? Of course, the bolt would be shortened to hold the spare ...

There is a very specific reason why i don't want a visible sub.

Thanks for taking the time to respond.

Bill

01-13-2012, 11:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
reunited Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: meta state Posts: 72 Drives: 12 370 AT, sport Rep Power: 13	Thanks 90ST- I feel extremely dumb ... I don't know where I got the idea that there were 8"s in the back but considering that the "clam shell" sub enclosure fits in the spare rim, the geometry doesn't work out for dual 8"s (obviously, duh!). Audio (although not car audio) I understand, but I've only had my car for a few days and I do not know the car. From today's very brief inspection the 2012 has a sub "clamshell" enclosure with a port (looks like a nautilus shell) in one area on the side and what appeared to be roughly a .5" or so gap in the side (bottom) running around the circumference of the clamshell. I did not open the clamshell so I don't know the size of the drivers. I only inspected it for 1-2 minutes but that's sort of what they look like externally in the 2012. If interested, because its different than previous model years, I'll post some pictures tomorrow if interested. I am/was seeking a solution which maintained the appearance of a stock touring model while keeping the spare. So I was trying to keep within the form/fit factor of this clamshell. Is this possible? Is it possible considering I would like to preserve relatively easy access to the spare? Of course, the bolt would be shortened to hold the spare ... There is a very specific reason why i don't want a visible sub. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Bill Last edited by reunited; 01-14-2012 at 12:02 AM.