Does anybody here have a spare tire sub box?

TheWolfe · 04-20-2019, 04:14 AM

Hey guys. I've been wanting a sub in my spare tire enclosure and stumbled upon this one by Wicked C.A.S.. I was wondering what you guys think of it?

Also, should I go for a single 10" or a 13"? I listen to a lot of death/prog metal as well as electronic music (mostly synthwave stuff, but also some rap) and a lot of jazz. I've heard that smaller subs are better for faster responses (such as fast kick drums) but don't hit quite as hard (for longer, lower hits). I also don't want my music overly bass heavy, I just feel like the stock speakers are a little lacking. Would a 13" sub turned down (volume-wise) sound fine for my needs?

TheWolfe · 04-22-2019, 01:09 AM

Bump

mlsully · 04-22-2019, 09:07 AM

I built my own spare tire sub enclosure. I made a fiberglass mold of the spare tire, similar to the wicked CAS sub you posted above. I used a Pioneer shallow mount 10" sub, which for my music tastes suits me perfectly. I listen to a wide range of music from rock to 90s hip hop, to some electronic dance as well. There's some pictures in my gallery from when I first built it.

Asus_ · 04-22-2019, 08:03 PM

Imo i think a 12" is a nice in between, i doubt you need a 13" for your needs.

TheWolfe · 04-22-2019, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mlsully

I built my own spare tire sub enclosure. I made a fiberglass mold of the spare tire, similar to the wicked CAS sub you posted above. I used a Pioneer shallow mount 10" sub, which for my music tastes suits me perfectly. I listen to a wide range of music from rock to 90s hip hop, to some electronic dance as well. There's some pictures in my gallery from when I first built it.

Awesome, I checked it out. So after building your own and checking out the one I linked, what do you think? Would you recommend the kit or just making a custom one?

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Originally Posted by Asus_

Imo i think a 12" is a nice in between, i doubt you need a 13" for your needs.

Well the Wicked CAS only has a 10" or a 13" option. I may go with 10" because I don't want the bass to be too overpowering

CRiZO · 04-22-2019, 09:49 PM

Some of us bought the https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-VPAS12ST.html

I like it, if you're just looking for balanced bass to take the load off your midrange drivers, it's perfect. It can get pretty loud, but I never turn it up much to really know. I just know it can get louder than I care for.

I would HIGHLY suggest replacing your stock speakers first though. The stock stereo is trash. You may actually be happy with the amount of bass without a subwoofer.

TheWolfe · 04-22-2019, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

Some of us bought the https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-VPAS12ST.html

I like it, if you're just looking for balanced bass to take the load off your midrange drivers, it's perfect. It can get pretty loud, but I never turn it up much to really know. I just know it can get louder than I care for.

I would HIGHLY suggest replacing your stock speakers first though. The stock stereo is trash. You may actually be happy with the amount of bass without a subwoofer.

Speaker replacement is in my plans as well as adding the sub

It's just not one of my priorities at the moment. But thanks for the suggestion! Is that an entire sub? What else would I need? Also, one of the benefits of the Wicked CAS enclosure is that (apparently) I would be able to keep my spare tire since it fits in the area inside of it, and with this Vega one, I'm assuming I'd have to remove my spare completely

CRiZO · 04-22-2019, 10:18 PM

It fits inside the spare, at least if you have a sport. Dunno about base. Yeah that's the whole thing, it's powered so there's nothing more than a power to the battery, and signal / rcas to the headunit (if you have a headunit with a sub out). I think it can work with speaker wires as well, but I didn't do that.

TheWolfe · 04-22-2019, 10:30 PM

Hmmm. Yeah, I've got the base with nothing done to the speakers yet (so base stereo and all that, too)... I know that the base models have smaller spares, but I don't know if that'd affect this.

I'll have to check out some reviews or maybe make a poll haha

mlsully · 04-23-2019, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolfe

Awesome, I checked it out. So after building your own and checking out the one I linked, what do you think? Would you recommend the kit or just making a custom one?

If you're good with power tools, have patience to work with fiberglass, and want to save some money I would give a try at building your own. Otherwise, I think the wicked CAS box is one of the best options. You still have full use of your trunk, and able to keep your spare tire.

I'm no pro, but following a few tutorials on youtube and a post here by a user "BoneZ" I was able to make it without any issues. It sounds very solid and that pioneer sub hits pretty damn good.

TheWolfe · 04-23-2019, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlsully

If you're good with power tools, have patience to work with fiberglass, and want to save some money I would give a try at building your own. Otherwise, I think the wicked CAS box is one of the best options. You still have full use of your trunk, and able to keep your spare tire.

I'm no pro, but following a few tutorials on youtube and a post here by a user "BoneZ" I was able to make it without any issues. It sounds very solid and that pioneer sub hits pretty damn good.

Awesome, thanks again! I'll be sure to do all that

I'm redoing my entire trunk this summer (air, sub, and wood paneling) but I'd like to still be able to, you know, use my trunk

so these seem like good options vs. a box

johnrockets · 11-08-2019, 04:48 PM

If you don’t mind giving up your spare, here is a lot cheaper option. One of the reviews said it worked perfectly in a 370z

Universal Fit Single 10" Subwoofer Sealed Replacement Spare Tire Custom Sub Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFDNC17..._QhEXDbS55MRBX

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TheWolfe · 11-10-2019, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnrockets

If you don’t mind giving up your spare, here is a lot cheaper option. One of the reviews said it worked perfectly in a 370z

Universal Fit Single 10" Subwoofer Sealed Replacement Spare Tire Custom Sub Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFDNC17..._QhEXDbS55MRBX

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Oooo thank you!

I'll check it out

JARblue · 11-11-2019, 09:05 AM

You still looking? I've got a Zenclosure box with Image Dynamics ID10 sub in it. It goes in the hatch so may not be what you're looking for. But I'll up be in Dallas in a couple of weeks and could deliver

johnrockets · 11-11-2019, 09:12 AM

I also have an upfiring box from Zenclosures with a Hertz sub that sounds great, but don’t like it’s visible at all times, and that you lose the security screen and the extra trunk space. I would much prefer one of the Wicked C.A.S. stealth boxes if they weren’t so pricey. I’ll end up getting one when I run into some extra cash.

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04-20-2019, 04:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheWolfe Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 28 Posts: 520 Drives: like a maniac Rep Power: 47870	Does anybody here have a spare tire sub box? Hey guys. I've been wanting a sub in my spare tire enclosure and stumbled upon this one by Wicked C.A.S.. I was wondering what you guys think of it? Also, should I go for a single 10" or a 13"? I listen to a lot of death/prog metal as well as electronic music (mostly synthwave stuff, but also some rap) and a lot of jazz. I've heard that smaller subs are better for faster responses (such as fast kick drums) but don't hit quite as hard (for longer, lower hits). I also don't want my music overly bass heavy, I just feel like the stock speakers are a little lacking. Would a 13" sub turned down (volume-wise) sound fine for my needs? __________________ // *Jotech Tuned* / UpRev w/ ARC / K&N / Berk / TrackDecals.com

04-22-2019, 01:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheWolfe Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 28 Posts: 520 Drives: like a maniac Rep Power: 47870	Bump __________________ // *Jotech Tuned* / UpRev w/ ARC / K&N / Berk / TrackDecals.com

04-22-2019, 09:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
mlsully Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 175 Drives: 2015 Nismo Rep Power: 43	I built my own spare tire sub enclosure. I made a fiberglass mold of the spare tire, similar to the wicked CAS sub you posted above. I used a Pioneer shallow mount 10" sub, which for my music tastes suits me perfectly. I listen to a wide range of music from rock to 90s hip hop, to some electronic dance as well. There's some pictures in my gallery from when I first built it. __________________ 2015 370z Nismo 7AT. Tein Flex Coilovers, Stillen Gen 3 Intake, Fast Intentions Test Pipes and Exhaust, APR Splitter, Vossen CV5 Wheels, Tuned by Seb

04-22-2019, 09:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Some of us bought the https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-VPAS12ST.html I like it, if you're just looking for balanced bass to take the load off your midrange drivers, it's perfect. It can get pretty loud, but I never turn it up much to really know. I just know it can get louder than I care for. I would HIGHLY suggest replacing your stock speakers first though. The stock stereo is trash. You may actually be happy with the amount of bass without a subwoofer. TheWolfe likes this. Last edited by CRiZO; 04-22-2019 at 09:51 PM.

04-22-2019, 10:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheWolfe Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 28 Posts: 520 Drives: like a maniac Rep Power: 47870	Hmmm. Yeah, I've got the base with nothing done to the speakers yet (so base stereo and all that, too)... I know that the base models have smaller spares, but I don't know if that'd affect this. I'll have to check out some reviews or maybe make a poll haha __________________ // *Jotech Tuned* / UpRev w/ ARC / K&N / Berk / TrackDecals.com

04-22-2019, 08:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Asus_ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: neverland. Posts: 348 Drives: 2011 370z T/S Rep Power: 1171	Imo i think a 12" is a nice in between, i doubt you need a 13" for your needs.

04-22-2019, 10:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	It fits inside the spare, at least if you have a sport. Dunno about base. Yeah that's the whole thing, it's powered so there's nothing more than a power to the battery, and signal / rcas to the headunit (if you have a headunit with a sub out). I think it can work with speaker wires as well, but I didn't do that.

11-08-2019, 04:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
johnrockets Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 3 Drives: 2013 Black 370z Sprt Rep Power: 11	If you don’t mind giving up your spare, here is a lot cheaper option. One of the reviews said it worked perfectly in a 370z Universal Fit Single 10" Subwoofer Sealed Replacement Spare Tire Custom Sub Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MFDNC17..._QhEXDbS55MRBX Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk TheWolfe likes this.

11-11-2019, 09:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	You still looking? I've got a Zenclosure box with Image Dynamics ID10 sub in it. It goes in the hatch so may not be what you're looking for. But I'll up be in Dallas in a couple of weeks and could deliver __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

11-11-2019, 09:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
johnrockets Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 3 Drives: 2013 Black 370z Sprt Rep Power: 11	I also have an upfiring box from Zenclosures with a Hertz sub that sounds great, but don’t like it’s visible at all times, and that you lose the security screen and the extra trunk space. I would much prefer one of the Wicked C.A.S. stealth boxes if they weren’t so pricey. I’ll end up getting one when I run into some extra cash. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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