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ATL_racer · Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 97 Location: Atlanta, GA USA

I'm in the proccess of installing my stereo(has come to be a 2week endeavor) and i think im going to put my subwoofer in the hole for the spare tire.

I plan on grinding off the mounting braket for the tire and seal the hole in the bottom, then either fiberglass or just put some sound-deadening material (maybe dynamat) in the hole. Mount the subwoofer to a board of MDF, and have the terminal on the top of the board, run a sealant around the top of the hole and bolt it down. Theres a few missing steps, but i believe i can do it, and do it nicely.

just wondering if anyone has thought of this or even succeeded. Oh and if anyone has good places to buy subwoofer covers, i will need one if i am mounting the sub on the floor.

Thanx
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late 1979 porche 924, red 2.0l NA 5speed snailshell
Plans: Restore exterior, revitalize interior, install killer sound system, run engine in stock form and have fun.(+ a short throw shifter if i can find one)

leadfoot · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:01 pm Post subject:

I suggest if your going to place it there you might not have enough room to run more than a 10 inch" if your lucky...
You might consider running two 8" in isobaric operation if you can't fit the 10 inch....

Just don't put the amp in there if your going for a sealed box as it needs to breath.
Leadfoot
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1981 ROW 924 Turbo -
carbon fiber GT mish mash
LS1 conversion in progress...

ATL_racer · Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 97 Location: Atlanta, GA USA

i plan on making custom panels that mount vertically on the sides of the trunk. I am bi-amping my car so i will have one on each side. with the subwoofer in the middle.
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late 1979 porche 924, red 2.0l NA 5speed snailshell
Plans: Restore exterior, revitalize interior, install killer sound system, run engine in stock form and have fun.(+ a short throw shifter if i can find one)

leadfoot · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 7:25 pm Post subject:

Have a look at Porschev setup for an idea on what you can do...
Hope you like yellow...
Leadfoot
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1981 ROW 924 Turbo -
carbon fiber GT mish mash
LS1 conversion in progress...

PORSCHEV · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:42 pm Post subject:

Hey...be nice

It is a bit extreme for your daily driver.......

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1976 924
5 lug conversion, 17'C2 wheels,custom body work,327 vette engine.

1978-#53 "D" track racer.

leadfoot · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 11:31 am Post subject:

There should be more audio installs on the board.... and yours is up there with the best on this board....
heres my rear enclosure...

I really should get some covers for those cones....
Leadfoot
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1981 ROW 924 Turbo -
carbon fiber GT mish mash
LS1 conversion in progress...

MAD-924 · Joined: 05 Apr 2003 Posts: 55

http://tinypic.com/4kcj86
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79 924 Sebring

flosho · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:32 am Post subject:

Wow.. I'm really impressed with all those installs.. Thumbs up to you guys. You've just inspired me to slow my car down some(add some extra weight of sub).

Dynomat the entire rear, and re-carpet it with some custom carpet..
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WhoDak · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 492 Location: Akron, OH

I bet removing the rear seat and putting in a sub or two and amps would end up keeping the weight pretty similar.
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Mike
'82 924 N/A
'91 Toyota Pickup SR5 4x4 Xtra cab

ATL_racer · Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 97 Location: Atlanta, GA USA

I really was weary about removing the back seat, but does ANYBODY use it? I might end up just taking it out. And if i take it out, it still wont offset the wieght of my sub (70-80 lbs)and my amps (10 lbs each)

If someone can show me how to get a picture posting site i will post pics of my install. Right now im making custom enclosures for my 6x9's that will be going were the old 4x6's were next to the back seat. I'll make sure to document the subwoofer enclosure and my amp mounting, Plus the custom enclosure's in the door pockets, im gonna put 5 1/4in the door pockets (the 6x9s were toooo big).
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late 1979 porche 924, red 2.0l NA 5speed snailshell
Plans: Restore exterior, revitalize interior, install killer sound system, run engine in stock form and have fun.(+ a short throw shifter if i can find one)

Paul · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:50 am Post subject:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3cf11b3127cce82a195b337960000001610
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Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
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Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
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WhoDak · Joined: 22 Mar 2005 Posts: 492 Location: Akron, OH

People occasionally use my rear seats actually heh, I feel bad for my friends. About a month ago 3 of us drove up to Toledo to see my other friend, and none of us have a 4 door sedan or something like that. One has an S-10, no extended cab, the other's got a mazda MX-3...I've already riden in that backseat for 3 hours. It was about a 2 hour drive and my buddy had to ride in the backseat, he's about 6'1", it was a nice day so we just took the sunroof off heh. The drive home is a whole different story, but I'll leave it at, I occasionally use my back seat. Plus I love the way they look!
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Mike
'82 924 N/A
'91 Toyota Pickup SR5 4x4 Xtra cab

Lizard · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:29 pm Post subject:

I have a friend that is 4'9" and she fits back there nicely, she actually prefered sitting in the rear seat, and when she sat in the front I had to have my coat folded up for her to sit on as she couldnt see out the window.

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leadfoot · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:25 pm Post subject:

If I get worried about weight I'll make the encloseure from carbon fibre

and I'm a sound engineer so I need my music.
Anyway as promised heres the general cutout shapes....

Leadfoot
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1981 ROW 924 Turbo -
carbon fiber GT mish mash
LS1 conversion in progress...

ATL_racer · Joined: 09 Aug 2005 Posts: 97 Location: Atlanta, GA USA

thanx man

doesnt seem to be too hard
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late 1979 porche 924, red 2.0l NA 5speed snailshell
Plans: Restore exterior, revitalize interior, install killer sound system, run engine in stock form and have fun.(+ a short throw shifter if i can find one)