Anyone interested in Group Buy for Spare Tire Sub-Box?
 

I went in to a local shop this afternoon and discussed getting a custom sub box made for the spare tire, to accomodate a 8-10" shallow sub. I have to come back when they are available and when I'm not out of town so they take the spare tire and spec it, and make the mold.

I was wondering if anyone else is interested in this, as I mentioned it to the shop guy. I figure I could get a better quote if I was able to secure additional orders for them. If you are interested, PM me your info so I can start a list that I can give them. Hopefully, we can get the price down...

I am just putting a system together, and would be interested, what sub would it be made to accommodate? also get back on some idea on pricing.

Thanks Bob

I too would be interested pending price. I'm starting my system and the stealth sub is a must.

I am personal considering either 8" or 10" Pioneer shallow sub. I will be sure to discuss making the box accomodate any brand shallow sub, if possible with them. It will be at least two weeks before I can get the car into them, due to my work schedule, but will post up once I have more info.

Sounds like a plan. Please ask about options for 12" shallow sub also. Perhaps they can do a package that includes the sub also.

Got an update for everyone...my business trip this week was postponed. So I called the shop and I'm going to be taking the car/spare tire in this Saturday for them to get the measurements, etc. I should have some more information soon. If there are more people interested, please let me know. The more the better the $$.

Are you planning to place the sub in the spare or replace it? If you are placing it in the spare designing in some quick disconnects and ensuring easy removal will be a must have.

im very interested but have a few questions. Why does it need to be a shallow sub if it's going into the spare compartment? It is deep enough to accommodate non shallow subs too right? Is this replacing the spare or going on top of the spare? That may explain the need for a shallow sub. If it is replacing the spare, the box will need to provide the structural support for the cargo area. If you notice, when you take the spare out and replace all the foam, mats, etc, there is no more support and will sink if you put anything even remotely heavy on the cargo area. Im very very interested if all criteria are met and i'm going with a 8" woofer. Thanks1!

I am going to do a sub box that sits "inside" the spare, so the spare doesn't have to be taken out of the car. I would be interested in a group buy for a nicely fabricated unit. I want a 10", and the sub I am interested in is the Elemental Designs SQ 10 Elemental Designs

There are quite a few subs available that can fit a box for this location.

John

I'm taking it in to have a box fab'd for placement inside the spare...hence the shallow sub. I plan to do a 10", but if you want 8" should be ok. I'm sure they can customize for everyone; or they could just do all 8" and the buyer finish it off if they want a bigger sub (meaning cut more out for a bigger sub). Someone else mentioned connectors, so I'll be sure to get them to incorporate connectors so it can be easily hooked up and removed.

I don't want to lose the spare tire either. This route is cheater than ditching the spare and buying run-flat tires...if you want to play it safe.

Geesh, talk about a bargain price for the sub. Have you had experience that brand? I was thinking going JL but at half the price, this E.D. brand is very appealing. The quality can't be THAT much crappier than the JL am i wrong?

I have not personally owned one, but have spoken to people that say they make very nice subs......... high on the SQ scale, with decent slam. I am more an SQ guy, as long as it hits reasonably hard, but don't need to win any DB contests :p The user reviews on that link were excellent as well.

John

same here. SQ is what it's about for me. Z isn't an SPL type of a car anyways. I'm gonna cross shop this one and Kicker Comp 07C104 10" 4-ohm subwoofer at Crutchfield.com which seem to have good reviews as well.

and for 5 dollars more than the kickers, Infinity 1052w Reference Series 10" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils at Crutchfield.com may be awesome as well. I've never had any experience with Infinity tho...are they good?

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