My local audio store is pitching the following idea at me to get a sub in my trunk but take up minimum room per my request-

* Remove tools in well
* Mount an amp that can power both the sub and some new in door Focals
* Put a flat cover over this with breathing holes for the amp
* Next, build a flush mounted cover to the top of the well that would hold one 10" sub and build it where it can easily be disconnected and removed if I just had to have a few inches more for trunk space (if traveling.)
* This would also have two "quiet" (he says) fans mounting on it to circulate air down into the well for the amp (they would only operate when sub was on.)
* He says that he'd use similar covering as existing trunk and that you wouldn't even know the sub/amp where in there until I was jammin'

Has anyone heard of an install like this? These guys have been around for years but I wanted the blessing of the forum or any concerns I might should have before I give them the go. I'm pretty sure they've got their labor costs really loaded to take care of this. Thanks for your valued input!

 

take out your spare. put the amp in your spare hole.

like this:

by taking up the toolwell, you have nowhere to put your flat, and no tools anyway. you are losing alot of sub enclosure volume by putting your amp in the tool well with your sub. your sub needs the extra breathing room/ not to mention your amps. your spare is useless anyway with no tools & it's a huge PIA to change anyway.

get AAA or fix a flat, an amp rack, and a decent sized enclosure for your sub ---> and you will be much happier.

 

Bad idea. YOu do NOT want your amp to be sitting on the bottom of your tooldwell, and a sub on top of it. Youll suffocate it. Do what Bill did. Amp in the spare tire area, then the sub in the well.

 

I put my amp next to the spare tire. It's out of sight and takes no trunk space. You can leave your tools below the sub box if you make a fiberglass mold of the well for the bottom of your box. This is what I did and I can still put on my spare if I have to.

 

This REALLY needs to go in the FAQ:

"If you take up the toolwell with a sub, and manage to retain the spare you have only solved HALF the problem. If you get a flat you need somewhere to put the wheel with the flat tire on it. It is designed to fit in the tool well. If your sub is there, you either need move the sub into the cabin, or carry the wheel and tire in the cabin. If you have a passenger, your screwed."

Do a quick search for WLAURENT. William sells an enclosure for 8" and some 10" subs that fits on the "corners" of the trunk, between the trunk hinge and the rear fender. He makes one that will fit either the passenger or driver's side. (Or you can get both! )

If you REALLY want to keep the spare, then find a place to mount the amp that isn't in the well and mount the sub in the side.

 

cool. you got pics?

 

Yes, but my photo album is messed up.

Fixed.

Here ya go:

 

that ED looks great! how does it sound?

i was curious about this: Is the amp stored in the spare? totally out of site?

When you get a flat: if the enclosure is small enough, you can put the sub to the side. You can fit your tire in the trunk, assuming you have nothing else in there. You would have the spare, toolwell and small enclosure all inside.

 

Wow...you guys are great with all of the ideas. I had no idea that the toolwell was really there to be able to hold your flat tire! (I do now.) Though I was going to remove the tools, I was still going to store them somewhere in the car (maybe under the passenger seat?)

So, you guys are saying that if you take up any of the depth of the toolwell, you can't put a flat tire in the trunk?

I wish I could remove the spare and use that valuable space, but even as an AAA member, if you're in a rural area, you're lucky to just have them show up..doubt that could fix a flat roadside with my luck.

I love the look of the Laurent side subs but I carry my golf clubs that just barely fit horizontally right now. How many inches do you give up with this install? (Can you direct me to a website that gives more details on the Laurent product?)

I guess it

 

Well, you can get REALLY creative if you really need a sub. I have seen them in the cabin, but this requires some fairly serious surgery. Search for Modifry's solution.

I am not 100% convinced you NEED a sub. With an amp and some good door speakers you should be able to get decent sound.

For golf days, or longer weekend trips you can easily remove the WLAURENT box. There is a rubber strap holding it in place. You pop that off, disconnect two wires (mabey flip a switch or two on your amp) and you are all set to ride sub-free. I could remove it in <1m.

Just some random ideas for you.