Fiberglass Sub box in 370z roadster

jtgarza3 · 10-13-2010, 07:48 PM

The box will be made out of fiberglass. The sub will fire out from in-between the driver and passenger seat. For about 2 weeks I will be having the following items installed in my 2010 Red Roadster.

Jl Audio 8w7-3
Jl Audio Slash V2 250/1v2
JL Audio XD-ACS60 4-Gauge Amp kit
Mtx Re-Q5

Finally Done, Ended up wrapping in a Vinyl. Also added Some LED lighting in the interior, Here are a few pictures will upload more later when its all cleaned up.

Video is up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0p2ZpsvhoU

eastwest2300 · 10-15-2010, 07:10 AM

It sounds pretty sick, I definitely can not wait to see the pictures, fiberglass is always very expensive but very very nice..

jtgarza3 · 10-21-2010, 10:15 PM

Done, Hope you all Enjoy the pics, will update with more pictures later, and video

bigaudiofanat · 10-21-2010, 11:56 PM

Nice! I have been wanting to do this in a roadster for a while.

optiontrader · 10-22-2010, 12:57 AM

Any rearward travel issues with the passenger seat? Looks like there's enough room. I've got a JL 500/1 that I may pull out of my Sol when I eventually upgrade the stock stereo, and that may be the perfect place to put it.

jtgarza3 · 10-22-2010, 01:02 AM

No problems with the seat moving back on either side, there is just enough room on the passenger side because of the shape that the seats takes towards the bottom.

Liquid_G · 10-23-2010, 07:09 PM

It looks great, but how does it sound?

jtgarza3 · 10-24-2010, 12:37 AM

it sounds really good, hits very hard, deep, and precise. I listen to alot of rap and rock music, and sounds great for both types of music. I will try and post some videos soon with the camera i have if they come out good, but i am in the process of looking for a better camera/camcorder to buy, then post better videos then.

jtgarza3 · 10-31-2010, 09:38 PM

i posted a quick video of the sub playing, but i will do a walk around video of the setup later. The link is posted above the pictures

90 ST · 11-01-2010, 03:06 PM

Looks good!!

butdamnbrian · 11-20-2010, 05:15 PM

im bumping this box/build because i really like the location.

does anyone else have a box in this location? has anyone built a box like this in a coupe?

what are the benefits/drawbacks to this location? OP, how is your box secured? Do you find the plastic rattles too much with the sub in that location? how is the sound quality having the sub firing forward in between the seats? what's the volume of the box?

here's a similar build from diymobileaudio (requires a log-in to see the pictures though):

Nissan 370z NISMO Edition. Simple Focal setup. - DIYMA.com

the sub location is very appealing to me because it doesn't require losing the spare tire or sacrificing trunk space. any more thoughts, guys?

jtgarza3 · 11-20-2010, 08:20 PM

what are the benefits/drawbacks to this location?
Benefits, saving a lot of space in the Z
Drawbacks, cant put a very large speaker in that location.

OP, how is your box secured?
the mold to the back space was such a good fit that it does not move at all when placed in there.

Do you find the plastic rattles too much with the sub in that location?
I have no rattle at all inside the car, or with any plastic pieces, but i still plan on putting dynamat inside of the door panels.

how is the sound quality having the sub firing forward in between the seats?
The sound quality is really good, i was surprised how good it sounded. I was afraid it would be to loud being close to my head, but its perfect its not to loud where its located and hits very hard for 250 watts.

what's the volume of the box?
Im not to sure what the volume is, i would say roughly around .9 cubic ft. It was mainly just to get the box to fit perfect back there.

butdamnbrian · 11-20-2010, 08:29 PM

thanks for the info OP!

anybody else put a box here?

VTZ · 02-07-2011, 12:24 AM

Wow... that looks about as clean as you can get in such a small space. Nice work jtgarza3!!

Wicked CAS · 02-07-2011, 05:42 PM

Very nice install, it reminds me of the Viper RT/10 stock enclosure. Obviously yours is nicer looking.

We tried a couple different enclosures in convertibles like (viper rt/10) yours and found that having the sub firing towards the back or bottom makes a lot more bass in the drivers and passenger seat area.

I am sure this enclosure sounds great, but the sub will need to fire into a cavity to create a wave. Without getting into too much detail.

Non the less it looks great and if you are happy with the results it realy doesn't matter what I have done... this is in no way putting down your work. I respect you for what you have done, it looks great. Realy. Just a professional constructive complement.

GOOD JOB.

10-13-2010, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Fiberglass Sub box in 370z roadster The box will be made out of fiberglass. The sub will fire out from in-between the driver and passenger seat. For about 2 weeks I will be having the following items installed in my 2010 Red Roadster. Jl Audio 8w7-3 Jl Audio Slash V2 250/1v2 JL Audio XD-ACS60 4-Gauge Amp kit Mtx Re-Q5 Finally Done, Ended up wrapping in a Vinyl. Also added Some LED lighting in the interior, Here are a few pictures will upload more later when its all cleaned up. Video is up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0p2ZpsvhoU Zoom370z and dotcomee like this. __________________ Performance\|\|\| Stillen G2 Intake, Invidia Gemini CBE, CNT HFC, UpRev Tune\|\|\| Exterior \|\|\| 20" Vertini Drifts Gold, BC Coilovers, Evo-R Carbon Fangs, JDM Fog light \|\|\|Interior\|\|\| Jl 8w7, Jl 250/v2, Red GT-R Start Button, Razo Shifter \|\|\| Last edited by jtgarza3; 10-31-2010 at 09:36 PM. Reason: Update

10-21-2010, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Done, Hope you all Enjoy the pics, will update with more pictures later, and video __________________ Performance\|\|\| Stillen G2 Intake, Invidia Gemini CBE, CNT HFC, UpRev Tune\|\|\| Exterior \|\|\| 20" Vertini Drifts Gold, BC Coilovers, Evo-R Carbon Fangs, JDM Fog light \|\|\|Interior\|\|\| Jl 8w7, Jl 250/v2, Red GT-R Start Button, Razo Shifter \|\|\|

10-21-2010, 11:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Nice! I have been wanting to do this in a roadster for a while. __________________ 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/

10-22-2010, 12:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Any rearward travel issues with the passenger seat? Looks like there's enough room. I've got a JL 500/1 that I may pull out of my Sol when I eventually upgrade the stock stereo, and that may be the perfect place to put it. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

10-22-2010, 01:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	No problems with the seat moving back on either side, there is just enough room on the passenger side because of the shape that the seats takes towards the bottom. __________________ Performance\|\|\| Stillen G2 Intake, Invidia Gemini CBE, CNT HFC, UpRev Tune\|\|\| Exterior \|\|\| 20" Vertini Drifts Gold, BC Coilovers, Evo-R Carbon Fangs, JDM Fog light \|\|\|Interior\|\|\| Jl 8w7, Jl 250/v2, Red GT-R Start Button, Razo Shifter \|\|\|

10-15-2010, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,987 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	It sounds pretty sick, I definitely can not wait to see the pictures, fiberglass is always very expensive but very very nice..

10-23-2010, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	It looks great, but how does it sound? __________________

10-24-2010, 12:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	it sounds really good, hits very hard, deep, and precise. I listen to alot of rap and rock music, and sounds great for both types of music. I will try and post some videos soon with the camera i have if they come out good, but i am in the process of looking for a better camera/camcorder to buy, then post better videos then. __________________ Performance\|\|\| Stillen G2 Intake, Invidia Gemini CBE, CNT HFC, UpRev Tune\|\|\| Exterior \|\|\| 20" Vertini Drifts Gold, BC Coilovers, Evo-R Carbon Fangs, JDM Fog light \|\|\|Interior\|\|\| Jl 8w7, Jl 250/v2, Red GT-R Start Button, Razo Shifter \|\|\|

10-31-2010, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	i posted a quick video of the sub playing, but i will do a walk around video of the setup later. The link is posted above the pictures __________________ Performance\|\|\| Stillen G2 Intake, Invidia Gemini CBE, CNT HFC, UpRev Tune\|\|\| Exterior \|\|\| 20" Vertini Drifts Gold, BC Coilovers, Evo-R Carbon Fangs, JDM Fog light \|\|\|Interior\|\|\| Jl 8w7, Jl 250/v2, Red GT-R Start Button, Razo Shifter \|\|\|

11-01-2010, 03:06 PM	#10 (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	Looks good!!

11-20-2010, 05:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	im bumping this box/build because i really like the location. does anyone else have a box in this location? has anyone built a box like this in a coupe? what are the benefits/drawbacks to this location? OP, how is your box secured? Do you find the plastic rattles too much with the sub in that location? how is the sound quality having the sub firing forward in between the seats? what's the volume of the box? here's a similar build from diymobileaudio (requires a log-in to see the pictures though): Nissan 370z NISMO Edition. Simple Focal setup. - DIYMA.com the sub location is very appealing to me because it doesn't require losing the spare tire or sacrificing trunk space. any more thoughts, guys? Last edited by butdamnbrian; 11-20-2010 at 05:17 PM.

11-20-2010, 08:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
jtgarza3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 15	what are the benefits/drawbacks to this location? Benefits, saving a lot of space in the Z Drawbacks, cant put a very large speaker in that location. OP, how is your box secured? the mold to the back space was such a good fit that it does not move at all when placed in there. Do you find the plastic rattles too much with the sub in that location? I have no rattle at all inside the car, or with any plastic pieces, but i still plan on putting dynamat inside of the door panels. how is the sound quality having the sub firing forward in between the seats? The sound quality is really good, i was surprised how good it sounded. I was afraid it would be to loud being close to my head, but its perfect its not to loud where its located and hits very hard for 250 watts. what's the volume of the box? Im not to sure what the volume is, i would say roughly around .9 cubic ft. It was mainly just to get the box to fit perfect back there. __________________ Performance\|\|\| Stillen G2 Intake, Invidia Gemini CBE, CNT HFC, UpRev Tune\|\|\| Exterior \|\|\| 20" Vertini Drifts Gold, BC Coilovers, Evo-R Carbon Fangs, JDM Fog light \|\|\|Interior\|\|\| Jl 8w7, Jl 250/v2, Red GT-R Start Button, Razo Shifter \|\|\|

11-20-2010, 08:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	thanks for the info OP! anybody else put a box here?

02-07-2011, 12:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
VTZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 67 Drives: '10 370Z Convt PW M6 Rep Power: 14	Wow... that looks about as clean as you can get in such a small space. Nice work jtgarza3!!

02-07-2011, 05:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	Very nice install, it reminds me of the Viper RT/10 stock enclosure. Obviously yours is nicer looking. We tried a couple different enclosures in convertibles like (viper rt/10) yours and found that having the sub firing towards the back or bottom makes a lot more bass in the drivers and passenger seat area. I am sure this enclosure sounds great, but the sub will need to fire into a cavity to create a wave. Without getting into too much detail. Non the less it looks great and if you are happy with the results it realy doesn't matter what I have done... this is in no way putting down your work. I respect you for what you have done, it looks great. Realy. Just a professional constructive complement. GOOD JOB. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT. Last edited by Wicked CAS; 02-07-2011 at 05:45 PM.

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