The thread with the single, hidden sub over spare tire?

[IsLNdbOi]

A couple of weeks ago a member here posted a really nice sub mount he did. He mounted a single large subwoofer over the spare tire. I think he constructed a new cover (the large rectangle cover that goes over the tire to hide it and forms the surface of the trunk / hatch) that had a hole in it the size of the sub. It was a really clean and nice looking install.

If you're the one who posted that thread or if anyone has pics. or the thread saved, can you please post it again?

Thanks.

[IsLNdbOi]

Ok, I found it. It has two subs as well, not one:

http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:Tso00V_yZUEJ:www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php%3Ft%3D16399+site:www.yarisworld.com +boydstir+sub&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us (http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:Tso00V_yZUEJ:www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php%3Ft%3D16399+site:www.yarisworld.com +boydstir+sub&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us)

http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:ruv9xsIh5w0J:www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php%3Ft%3D13665+site:www.yarisworld.com +sub&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=16&gl=us


I want mine that clean, but with one 12" sub instead of two 10"-ers. I wish there was a more detailed guide on how to do this install. I've never made any sub enclosure.

YW user "Boydstir":
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/RANDOM-INSTALLS470.jpghttp://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/RANDOM-INSTALLS472.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/myyarisbackenclse-2r.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/myyarisbackenclse-1.jpg

[firemachine69]

I'll clarify that he had to remove his spare to do that. Just no space otherwise.

[TinyGiant]

I think you might be referring to my thread here :) I just reposted it after the crash

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9392

[IsLNdbOi]

Thanks guys.

firemachine, you helped Boydstir with that install? Would one of those shallow mount subs. fit w/o having to remove the spare tire?

TinyGiant, sorry, but I was referring to the one done by Boydstir / firemachine69. I saw the one you reposted, but the one by Boydstir is the one I remembered.

[firemachine69]

Lift up the cover and have a look for yourself. There's maybe an inch of spare space. It's a well-used technique (removing the spare and carrying a can of fix-a-flat, and a CAA/AAA membership card), but you can figure out the downside of it.

[IsLNdbOi]

I thought that there would be space for at least a 10" shallow mount sub w/o having to remove the tire. Looks like the sub could "fit" in / over the indented / center part of the tire.

[TinyGiant]

they make woofer boxes that fit in the spare tire too.. you might consider that if you are worried about a flat

[IsLNdbOi]

Cool. Mind posting a link to one? What size sub would fit in one of these boxes? Also, can this type of box be installed the way firemachine and you (TinyGiant) installed your subs? I really just want a single 12" sub (shallow mount if it'll let it fit w/o having to remove the spare tire).

[TinyGiant]

i'll have to see if i can find it i'll google for a while

[TinyGiant]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/nemesisZ/DSC01789.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/nemesisZ/DSC02171.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/nemesisZ/DSC02170.jpg

this guy used fiberglass i believe then maybe some foam on the outside so it wont rattle

[TinyGiant]

here is the cached thread

http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:MaOqbeX2la0J:www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php%3Ft%3D21580+site:www.yarisworld.com %3B+spare+tire+subwoofer&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&client=firefox-a

[darthbauer]

I'd like to do something like that but at the sametime dont really want the added weight.

[TinyGiant]

i get 39mpg with wide tires and with my whole custom woofer box.. and thecar isnt broken in yet :) i dont think the weight makes that much of a difference

[darthbauer]

i get 39mpg with wide tires and with my whole custom woofer box.. and thecar isnt broken in yet :) i dont think the weight makes that much of a difference


Damn you, you give me more to buy now.

[TinyGiant]

it only cost me about 60 in materials for the project.. and only 30 for the sub and 40 for the amp on craigslist... shop around :)


there is a kid near me selling a JL sub and amp for $100

i wanted it when i started my project but he wanted 200 at the time.. jerk.. i get done and like 2 days later its 100 cheaper

[NMBIII]

That is such a sick set-up! Hmm, now I might have to reorder my wishlist.

[IsLNdbOi]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/nemesisZ/DSC01789.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/nemesisZ/DSC02171.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/nemesisZ/DSC02170.jpg

this guy used fiberglass i believe then maybe some foam on the outside so it wont rattle

That's interesting. I want a cover like boydstir's that has the hole for the sub that the sub rests in. It would sit over the tire like this one. I'm looking at this slim 12" Alpine sub at Crutchfield. Need to find someone that knows how to work with fiberglass and has made sub enclosures before.

[Nigal]

I have a big box in mine right now and want to switch to one high end sub in the floor but I carry these big Tupperware boxes in my trunk. Will this kill the sound?

Also what would it do to the sound to have a single sub and a passive vent/grill in the floor also?

[arunto]

IsLNdbOi how did that spare tire sub enclosure work out that you bought from Duffman?

[talnlnky]

why do you need a 12" there isn't a huge difference between 10 & 12" subs in terms of output (given they have the same motors and similar T/S specs). 10's work properly in smaller boxes however. If you are looking for some bass in a small space... forget the single 12" and go with either a 10" or dual 8's.

[TinyGiant]

12's move more air 10's are punchier.. I always opt for 10" subs

[IsLNdbOi]

I changed my mind and got a 10" shallow Pioneer sub.. I've already paid Duffman for the custom box. He's already done making it, just waiting for him to test it in a Yaris. He's been going to one of the Toyota dealers near him for the past week, but they won't even let him try placing it in the spare tire of any of their Yarii so he's going to try another Toyota dealer this week.

I told him that I want to make sure it fits before he sends it because I don't want to deal w/ back and forth shipping costs if it doesn't fit perfectly and I have to send it back to him.

Oh, here's some of the stuff he sells:
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/duffmanaudio

[arunto]

Islndboi and news on the box? Did you get it yet?

[duffmanaudio]

Islndboi and news on the box? Did you get it yet?
The box I had did not fit. So IsLNdbOi sent me his tire. It will be here on friday & A local toyota dealer (Alen @ ardmore toyota)is letting me use there cars for pictures & templates. I should have them ready in about 2 weeks. I will have 8" & 10" boxes available.

Duffman

[arunto]

any updates on this?

[YarisSedan]

I changed my mind and got a 10" shallow Pioneer sub.. I've already paid Duffman for the custom box. He's already done making it, just waiting for him to test it in a Yaris. He's been going to one of the Toyota dealers near him for the past week, but they won't even let him try placing it in the spare tire of any of their Yarii so he's going to try another Toyota dealer this week.

I told him that I want to make sure it fits before he sends it because I don't want to deal w/ back and forth shipping costs if it doesn't fit perfectly and I have to send it back to him.

Oh, here's some of the stuff he sells:
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/duffmanaudio

please let me know how it goes once you get it installed. I plan to buy one premade from him as . I have a 4 channel amp powering my 4 speakers i could bridge the rear channels to power the sub while using the other 2 for the fronts so it would be perfect =)

[IsLNdbOi]

Duffman has been waiting for his local Toyota dealers to get the 5-door LBs in stock. I emailed him today because I searched his local Toyota dealers' inventories and all of them now have at least one 5-door LB in stock. Hopefully, he can send me all the stuff soon.

[IsLNdbOi]

Duffman emailed me pictures of the completed goods today:

The new false floor:
http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/784/picture255dj8.jpg
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/8562/picture254em7.jpg


My spare tire w/ the box:
http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/9401/picture253et2.jpg
http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/8714/picture252jd4.jpg

[TinyGiant]

cool

too bad there isnt a way to utilize the knob that tightens the spare down in the back.. if you could tighten the sub down onto the car you'd get some killer resonance..

looks sweet though :)

[IsLNdbOi]

That blue knob that tightens the spare still fits w/ the box over the tire.

[TinyGiant]

yeah figured it would :) you would get tons of vibration if it didnt

one 10" is plenty for our little cars.. i finally tuned in my system and got it where i want it and it booms

[djgoodonya]

Very curious on the final SQ and output on this. Looks like another good option for a traveler like me.

[IsLNdbOi]

Duffman shipped the stuff out today so I should have them by next Wednesday. I'm getting a new Pioneer FH-B8000BT this Friday and I have this sub.:

Pioneer TS-SW2541D
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Subwoofers/Shallow/TS-SW2541D

and this amp.:
Pioneer GM-D7400M
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Amplifiers/GMSeries/GM-D7400M


For now, it's going to be a new HU, mono. amp. and sub.. Looking for a place that can make me new A-Pillar covers with integrated tweeter mounts before I replace the stock speakers.

[duffmanaudio]

Duffman shipped the stuff out today so I should have them by next Wednesday. I'm getting a new Pioneer FH-B8000BT this Friday and I have this sub.:

Pioneer TS-SW2541D
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Subwoofers/Shallow/TS-SW2541D

and this amp.:
Pioneer GM-D7400M
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Amplifiers/GMSeries/GM-D7400M


For now, it's going to be a new HU, mono. amp. and sub.. Looking for a place that can make me new A-Pillar covers with integrated tweeter mounts before I replace the stock speakers.

If you need to find a person to do the pillars sign up on the12volt.com its a forum full of installers. There are alot of guys in your area on there.

Duffman

[IsLNdbOi]

Thanks for the info. Duffman. I found a place today that can do this. It's pricey though. Costs more than the new component speaker set.

[IsLNdbOi]

Finally installed the sub. box, sub., and new floor today. Haven't tried the sub. yet, but will do so later today once I've installed my new HU.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4733/tiresubjy9.jpg

[sportin83]

that new box and covers looks nice

[arunto]

is Duffman going to offer more of these boxes?

[IsLNdbOi]

You should try PMing him here or contacting him on eBay.

[duffmanaudio]

When I built this box I made 2. I just need some time to make a mold of it. I just set up a site & will be adding them soon.

duffman
www.subwoofer-boxes.com

[pennyracer]

hi thats my ride with the two 10 " arc audio subs and its true no spare tire but you have to give something up if you want some big sound it works for me and firemachine69 had nothing to do with my install i have not been on this site since the crash i did not want to setup a new account but this site has a lot of usefull info for yaris owners so im back

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/myyarisbackenclse-3r.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/myyarisbackenclse-1.jpg

[PatrickJohnson]

Just an FYI, I've a couple ideas on how to make a version of the single sub box that duffman made able to utilize the spare tire bolt down for more resonance and still be removable for tire access. I'll keep you posted, and I may be posting for feedback.

[CtrlAltDefeat]

I had some ideas about that too, but unable to do any thing about them right now... I'm real interested in your ideas, however...