18 in the trunk?

[conor_thompson 10+ year member]

I got a 15 in 5.5 in my tiny mazda 3 and I'm assuming your trunk is a lot bigger than mine

 

[jrdnhsnbrg 10+ year member]

I know I personally couldn't run an 18 in my trunk, as I've only got 17" in height and I'm definitely not upfiring it. Even 15s are pushing the height limit, so I'm pretty much stuck with 12s.

My max height is about 15 inches so I can't even run a 15, unless I removed a tray holding a bunch of computer components that control the air ride, stock amp (disconnected anyway), and car phone dealio (which, too, has been removed). Not about to lose my air ride.

 

[Full Tilt 10+ year member]

My max height is about 15 inches so I can't even run a 15, unless I removed a tray holding a bunch of computer components that control the air ride, stock amp (disconnected anyway), and car phone dealio (which, too, has been removed). Not about to lose my air ride.

Be careful, man. I'm pretty sure I cut a wire to my fuel pump while moving my enclosure around. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[thatguy12 10+ year member]

I got a 15 in 5.5 in my tiny mazda 3 and I'm assuming your trunk is a lot bigger than mine

is it a trunk wall? how do you like it? cant decide on 1 monster 15 o two 12s for next build.

 

[jrdnhsnbrg 10+ year member]

Be careful, man. I'm pretty sure I cut a wire to my fuel pump while moving my enclosure around. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

All the wiring and whatnot for all the components are routed and protected very well, kudos to Ford for designing it well

 

[Full Tilt 10+ year member]

All the wiring and whatnot for all the components are routed and protected very well, kudos to Ford for designing it well

I knew the wires were there...I guess I just didn't pay enough attention, and ended up shooting myself in the foot. I'm hoping I shorted a wire and blew a fuse, rather than wrecking the pump itself.

 

[jrdnhsnbrg 10+ year member]

I knew the wires were there...I guess I just didn't pay enough attention, and ended up shooting myself in the foot. I'm hoping I shorted a wire and blew a fuse, rather than wrecking the pump itself.

I hate replacing fuel pumps... Anyone know why they put them in the tank instead of outside the tank with a line leading into it?

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

I know I personally couldn't run an 18 in my trunk, as I've only got 17" in height and I'm definitely not upfiring it. Even 15s are pushing the height limit, so I'm pretty much stuck with 12s.

You can angle the front face to gain more room to fit the sub....

 

[Full Tilt 10+ year member]

You can angle the front face to gain more room to fit the sub....

I wasn't in a place to take a swing at a box like that, and definitely not to pay for one.

 

[Mass Car Audio 10+ year member]

You can angle the front face to gain more room to fit the sub....

I was also thinking the same thing, just have the sub on something like a 45 degree angle or so, then make some holes under the back window to bring air pressure into the cab. A box like that should be easy to build, it will only have a total of 5 sides.

 

[conor_thompson 10+ year member]

is it a trunk wall? how do you like it? cant decide on 1 monster 15 o two 12s for next build.

No just a normal box with a slot port facing back. The box is literally just tall enough to fit the sub and be able to slide in through the trunk hole

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

You can angle the front face to gain more room to fit the sub....

Depends.. If you're firing forward and sealing off (which is the best orientation for most trunks with folding rear seats) then that's not very ideal.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Depends.. If you're firing forward and sealing off (which is the best orientation for most trunks with folding rear seats) then that's not very ideal.

And you know all of this how???? And I wasn't talking a 45degree angle, just calculate hypotenuse and go to town. I've done a few boxes that way, although I prefer a flat baffle and cutting out metal if it's my car....

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

I only have about 15" of height to work with in my trunk. I had to get the extra ~3.5" from my spare tire well. Liked my single 18 a lot more than my pair of 12s.

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

And you know all of this how???? And I wasn't talking a 45degree angle, just calculate hypotenuse and go to town. I've done a few boxes that way, although I prefer a flat baffle and cutting out metal if it's my car....

Seeing how all but one world record in a trunk has been set with subs and port firing forward, I'd say it's pretty ideal.