Subwoofer install pics

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03 Protege5

• Jun 29, 2011

• #141

I'll update with my spare tire well box. Since the Stereo Integrity BM mkIII I used is only 3.5" deep, I was able to just build an MDF box that sat on the spare tire hump. The box is 0.5 ft^3, so you could definitely get a nice sized fiberglass box in the spare tire well.

 

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2003 Protege 5, 06 Mazdaspeed6

• Jun 30, 2011

• #142

digitalslacker said:

I understand i am bumping this thread from a while ago but that sub box looks very nice. I'm semi-surprised I haven't seen anyone fiberglass a sub into the spare tire well. You could probably fit a really nice 12" in there that pounds like crazy without losing space.

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Thanks, the biggest challenge is keeping the box in there. It is top heavy and pops out once in a while. I have had decent success with Velcro.

Circuit, that is a damn clean setup!! Very nice.

 

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iJay

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Mazda, Protege 5

• Jun 30, 2011

• #143

Cant see the pics @ work, however fibreglass boxes really limit the sound potental of a subwoofer as they cant hold as much pressure. 1" MDF are for those who are serious at heart. Ill take a pic of my 12w7 in a HO box with a box of 6x2" tweeters. No space in the trunk but an unforgettable sound

 

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03 Protege5

• Jun 30, 2011

• #144

iJay said:

Cant see the pics @ work, however fibreglass boxes really limit the sound potental of a subwoofer as they cant hold as much pressure. 1" MDF are for those who are serious at heart. Ill take a pic of my 12w7 in a HO box with a box of 6x2" tweeters. No space in the trunk but an unforgettable sound

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Fiberglass can be just as strong as MDF, especially in round sections. You can also build it up to over 3/4" thick with no worries of it flexing.

 

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MasonMetcalfe

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2002 Mazda Protege 5 Dark Blue

• Jun 30, 2011

• #145

where do you keep your spare?

 

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Rockin03mp5

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'13 Mazda3 / '13 Edge / Your Mom

• Jul 1, 2011

• #146

lol. most new cars dont come with spares anymore. a can of fix a flat and aaa card is what i used.

 

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03 Protege5

• Jul 1, 2011

• #147

MasonMetcalfe said:

where do you keep your spare?

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In my garage. On long trips I take it with me in the back seat floor. I have AAA anyways.

 

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Fireglow6

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2012 Mazda 6 iSport

• Jul 1, 2011

• #148

this is inspiring....I may either do this in the wheel hole, or do two fiberglass boxes in the trunk on the sides where the jack cover is, i may do a custom box on each side there.

 

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MasonMetcalfe

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2002 Mazda Protege 5 Dark Blue

• Jul 1, 2011

• #149

lol, I would never go without my spare! you crazy.

 

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03 mp5, yellow!, 03.5 msp

• Jul 1, 2011

• #150

ijay said:

fibreglass boxes really limit the sound potental of a subwoofer as they cant hold as much pressure.

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no

 

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iamjeremyjones

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2011 Mazdaspeed3

• Jan 13, 2014

• #151

How does that infinity sound? I just ran across those on amazon recently and they seem to have pretty good reviews. Is there a significant difference between that and the stock sub's that come in most cars these days? They look pretty beefy and infinity is a great name so I would imagine so.

 

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kms1990

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2011 mazda 3 hatchback GT

• Jan 14, 2014

• #152

i like my alpine type r 12 inch ported box at 35hz 1000 watt amp installed on drivers side of hatch alpine type s door speakers all around and a kenwood exelon headunit

 

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2002 Mazda Proteg 5

• Jan 14, 2014

• #153

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I wanted to keep all of my trunk space.....

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Haha, that's awesome... never seen anyone try that before.

 

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kms1990

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2011 mazda 3 hatchback GT

• Jan 14, 2014

• #154

lowlevel said:

Haha, that's awesome... never seen anyone try that before.

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that was cool, definitely a unique idea. i still wanted some trunk space so i got rid of a 2 12 inch rockford fosgate set up i had in my xterra i sold and used money to buy 1 bad ass 12 with a ported box that matched power of amp i already had for the 2 12s still have about 2/3rds of my trunk

 

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Protege5

• Jan 14, 2014

• #155

iamjeremyjones said:

How does that infinity sound? I just ran across those on amazon recently and they seem to have pretty good reviews. Is there a significant difference between that and the stock sub's that come in most cars these days? They look pretty beefy and infinity is a great name so I would imagine so.

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Honestly I was a bit disappointed in the sound output. I took the 12 from my other car and hooked it up.

 

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2003 Protege5 5-speed / 2005 RX-8 Skinka

• Jan 14, 2014

• #156

If you guys need sub woofer help, I might be of service.

 

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iamjeremyjones

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2011 Mazdaspeed3

• Jan 15, 2014

• #157

digitalslacker said:

Honestly I was a bit disappointed in the sound output. I took the 12 from my other car and hooked it up.

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Thanks for the honest reply. I have a feeling I would've ended up being diss appointed too.

 

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03 Protege5

• Jan 15, 2014

• #158

Since this thread has been resurrected, here's the most recent pic of my setup

 

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2011 Mazdaspeed3

• Jan 15, 2014

• #159

Very nice! I just googled stealth subwoofer boxes for mazdaspeed 3 (after seeing this resurrection post) and your original install post came up in the search. Great job on the install, super clean!

 

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03 Protege5

• Jan 15, 2014

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iamjeremyjones said:

Very nice! I just googled stealth subwoofer boxes for mazdaspeed 3 (after seeing this resurrection post) and your original install post came up in the search. Great job on the install, super clean!

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Thanks!