Rear Seats, Trunk Design & Setup | Fundamentals ?

[T Dot 10+ year member]

Is it a metal sunroof? If so, deaden it, too.

- it is a glass sunroof, but that tip is good to know. thanks

Batteries are hard to make look good, but all the other components are very easy to integrate into a theme and create a smooth, clean look.

- how many batteries do you think i will need for this kinda setup ? would to yellow top optima batteries be enough... enough so i dont need to run any caps?

The problem with the W7's in this type of setup is they want quite the large box. The box would take up so much of the trunk that there would be almost no room for the sub to be inverted and they need a lot of room themselves, these subs are physically HUGE. From the show coverage I have seen, inverted mounting is pretty common on the show scene, at least the car audio show scene.

- do you have any links so i can see these types of setups with the w7? im think, i will only invert 2 of the 4 subs, but that is still a 2nd option.

That's what the sound deadening is for. Also when you build the amp rack, it will strengthen and help deaden the shelf further. Radio Shack sells 12 volt fans you can also look at Parts Express

- thanks for the link

The best solution I have seen is building the amprack actually under the car with a glass (real tempered glass because it doesn't scratch as easily as plexi or Lexan) window over it and using the floor mats to hide it when not being shown. This type of setup requires fan cooling and under the seats is the best place for the fans to vent.

If you have ideas, figure out a way to make them work. Anything is possible. Anything. All you need is a good fab guy and a lot of creative thinking to turn your ideas into the final workable product.

- making a false floor is an option, ive seen that done many times before. i have an interior guy that should be able to make it work.

thanks again

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

- how many batteries do you think i will need for this kinda setup ? would to yellow top optima batteries be enough... enough so i dont need to run any caps?

Caps are never a replacment for batteries which are not a replacement for an adequate primary power source, the alternator. If you want to be able to park the car and play the system, a 110V to 12V AC/DC power supply is vital.

- do you have any links so i can see these types of setups with the w7? im think, i will only invert 2 of the 4 subs, but that is still a 2nd option.

Search on Sounddomain.com for installs with W7 subs. There should be plenty.

 

[wickedmax 10+ year member]

if you want somethin that'll look pimp and wang! go with 3 RE XXX 18" in a fiberglass enclosure. 2 firing towards the back of the trunk and 1 inverted in between the 2. but ****, hope you have a hefty wallet for something like that.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

hope you have a hefty wallet for something like that.

And probably a bigger car than a Jetta...