french

Alright now im just in the beginning research phase, but considering putting subs in the rear deck. Anybody do this in an 08 alti sedan?? What limitations should I expect out of subs and selecting subs?? What other problems could I face in doing so? I want to have as much trunk space as possible when its all said and done.

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gameguru1360

well for starters, you'd have AMAZING rattle! You'd have to put multiple layers of sound deadening on the top and underside of the rear deck...not to mention around your rear window to prevent flexing or possibly shattering. I've seen fleing of the windows but from subs in boxes inn the trunk, not under the rear deck...plus I think you'd only be able to mount 8" subs. With larger subs, you'd have to figure out how to properly secure them under the rear deck to keep from fallinng with all the vibratiions. You COULD mount 6.5" or 8" midbass drivers, but for the same effect.

Since you want as much trunk space as possible, you should look into custom enclosures such as phantom boxes. Usually you're only limited to JL Audio subs, but you could maybe research to see how much a custom fiberglass sealed enclosure to contour your trunk would be. Those are smaller boxes but made to look like part of your trunk wall, so you'd still get decent bass, but look like you have an empty trunk!

I used to have a dual sub setup in my corolla, but after getting my 09 sedan, I too wanted more trunk space, so I only opted for a single sub box...have a 1.8cu ft ported box, single 12" sub since I was tired of putting things I would get from Costco in the back seat since I only had about 20% trunk space free!

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french

Yea, i would use a single sub as well. I had a w7 before it got stolen and that is too much for this car. I'm just wantg something that sounds good. I don't want to create a rattle on wheels. I was looking at jl audio maybe a shallow mount sub, not sure until I hear one. Also looking at image dynamics, since I loved the way they sound and don't need huge enclosures. I would definitely dynamat. I was just hoping to use the rear deck space and keep the trunk,but I like the idea of using the side. Gives me something to think about. I just remember being in Trinidad and seeing lots of rear deck applications, and wanting to try it.

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gameguru1360

if you have roadside assistance, you can always opt to have a custom box behind the rear seats and mount your amps in the wheel well of the spare tire

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french

I'll never do a custom system where I lose the use of the spare tire. My luck with that was horrible. Especially if I ever get rims. I think I will keep researching my options, and see what I can come up with. Still gotta figure out components for the front and rear.

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06SEPIMP

jl audio w7 to much lol thats a good 1 anyways get 1 sa-8 ported in 0.60 cube @ 35hz with about 400-800 watts and it will get pretty loud for an 8 and wont take up any trunk space

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french

I loved the w7. I'm going a different route with this car. More SQ, then knocking pictures of the wall. I actually was looking at the sa-8 two days ago. Lol. I'm thinking outside the box for the sub. Want to use something different than what others use in my city.

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gameguru1360

you might be able to mount the sa-8's on your rear deck!

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06SEPIMP

i dont think thats a good to mount 20lbs up there lol

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06SEPIMP

JL AUDIO IS ONLY SQ SO IF YOU WANT TO GO THAT ROUTE STAY WITH THEM I HAD MY 2 SKAR VVX-12'S KILLING W6/W7's

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c4w18

If you're putting it in the rear deck and you're doing a cutout, just get a sub made to run infinite baffle....case closed.

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french

That's what I'm planning on doing

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french

Would the sundowns work in in an IB setup??l

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06SEPIMP

i dont think so i tried that with my sa-8's they didnt like it just get 1 sa-8 ported in a lil box it wont take any space in your trunk or find a ib sub

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c4w18

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraud...iew.shopscript

I'm a Fi fan, so call me biased, but they make great speakers that you can't go wrong with and have one designed specifically for IB purposes.

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