Yaris HB: Subwoofer (hidden) trunk install.. Need help

[TOLMACH]

I am thinking about installing a subwoofer in the trunk in the compartment that hosts the spare tire.. so that the whole enclosure would be hidden.. At the same time I want to keep my spare tire (even if I have to remove the whole enclosure to get access).. I guess I gonna need at least 15-20 litres for a 10 inch speaker and something like 30-40 litres which seems feasible for a 12 inch speakers (which seems difficult to get I want to keep the spare tire)..

Anyone has pics of similar good installs ?

[goku87]

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9663

[TOLMACH]

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9663

thanks

[eTiMaGo]

Here's my old setup, pretty heavy though, and I have a full-size spare:

http://www.etimago.com/yaris/_DSC0073.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/cars/sub.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/cars/subshelf1.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1600280/cars/subshelf2.jpg

[TOLMACH]

eTiMaGo, Thanks, sub looks great

What is the internl volume of the enclosure tha you got?

[TOLMACH]

Update

I did the frame and started doing the "custom" bottom - did several layers with fiberglash resin and cloth which looked OK.. and did mat for the top layer .. and I think I sort of screwed up.. despite the fact that the box looks like sh.t inside it is pretty strong and should hopefully give me 38 -40 liters that I hope for

[TOLMACH]

Question

I can not locate automotive carpet like this one around
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=261-750

Anyone tried using felt from Michael's art stores to cover their sub enclosures?http://www.michaels.com/Felting---Black-Felt/nw0606,default,pd.html?cgid=products&start=32

(looks like nice material)

[TOLMACH]

nearing completion

[TOLMACH]

another pic

[TOLMACH]

Finished sub

internal volume around 50 litres.. will play with volume a bit more when have more time

[TOLMACH]

used carpet from partsexpress and 3M 77 spray glue - and liked both very much - easy to work with

[Revsson]

Looks like a nice setup Tolmach!

[TOLMACH]

Looks like a nice setup Tolmach!


Thanks

[beebosaur]

dang dude that looks pretty sick. how much did all of this cost you?

[TOLMACH]

dang dude that looks pretty sick. how much did all of this cost you?

Below is approximate cost calculation .. I had some of the stuff, hence "replacement cost" approach.. also did not make notes (in fact intentionally destroyed all written evidence).. Problem is - I moved to Canada in August only - and I do not yet know good places to buy at good prices - was using stores like Canadian Tire, Home Depot.. All in Canadian dollars.. I guess everything would be about 40 per cent cheaper in the US

1. mdf boards 3 * 20 bucks = 60 bucks (some left for front doors- midwoofers installation is next stage of Tolmach Yaris Project)
2. fiberglass resin plus cloth - around 100 bucks (3 liters of resin)
3. measuring cup for resin - 1.00 Buck (dollarrama foreva!!)
4. small box of screws - 3.5 bucks
5. automotive carpet from Parts Express - 2 yards at 8 bucks/yard = 16 bucks plus shipment to Canada (sounds stupid but could not find good carpet around)
6. Spray glue 3M 13 bucks
7. materials: drill bits, jigsaw blades, some automotive putty to seal small holes

You would also need a jigsaw and drill (which last forever hence costs ignored ))) as well as amp, sub and some wiring kit ))

I kinda realize it would be cheaper to buy the manufactured box but wanter to save the trunk space

[BANDIDO_PR]

what you think ?

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=788&pictureid=4884

[tazzcd70]

Question

I can not locate automotive carpet like this one around
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=261-750

Anyone tried using felt from Michael's art stores to cover their sub enclosures?http://www.michaels.com/Felting---Black-Felt/nw0606,default,pd.html?cgid=products&start=32

(looks like nice material)
Yup, man I did and I also bought different products of Michaels and found a great coupon site to buy Michaels products at a very discounted price and free shipping as well through Michaels Promo Codes. (https://www.couponoutlet.org/deals/michaels.com)