There has been a lot of interest about lightweight rear deck subs recently in the car audio forum, whcih got me to thinking. In recent years, I haven't owned a contour and now that I have one, I will be much easier to make contour specific audio parts. One problem is I ahve a crapload of projects going on along with trying to complete housework before our baby is born. So, maybe we can do a few things at once, make me some money to help cover adoption costs, get cegers application specific equipment, and maybe even donate a portion of profits to CEG.
Any thoughts on what to make? I could see doing 1 or 2 things, but because of lack of time on my part, they woudl have to be relatively generic unless i can recruit some local CEGers help. Or even non-local for that matter.
i'll help with whatever you need, dave-ola.
i would think there will be a good amount of interest in a rear deck sub gb, and hopefully some kickpanels again.
Being an audio noob, my only suggestion would be a mounting plate made of MDF in 6" and 8" sizes. Possibly even make it a kit with screws and other needed materials to mount it to the rear deck.
That might be a great entry point. Just the MDF made to fit, with a template printed on paper and mounting instructions/nuts/bolts etc. It would be necessary to make teh MDF cut out in any case if I were to do a fiberglass sealed enclosure to go with it. Keep the ideas coming.
I could sure use a set of kickpanels, but I dunno what exactly you have the time/energy for
Kickpanels would be cool.
I'd also love to see maybe some diagrams of where the best places are for like tweeters and such. I have gotten so much conflicting information from the internet + local shops i really don't even know what to think
agreed- kickpanels would rock! something i would be interested in.
it's all up to you though.
how about a custom fiberglass subwoofer enclosure for the taillight corner of my trunk?
it's something that im highly interested in doing though, but probably not feasible
I would be interested in both kick panels and sub.
A lightweight rear deck sub would peak my intrest for sure. Its rather low priority for me now, but if the price is right I might bite
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One thing I want to really make clear is that once we have a direction decided upon, there will be very limited options. I can't do 14 different versions of the sub enclosure for instance. Let's start compiling a list of options, then I will post a poll which can be voted on to maybe limit it to one sub and one kick panel configuration.
5.25" kickpanel
6.5" kickpanel
10" fiberglass sub enclosure in trunk behind wheel well.
12" FG enclosure in ^
10-12" Bandpass enclosure utilizing factory speaker cutout in deck
Small diameter IB sub in deck (sub included)
Just the baffle with mounting template and hardware (sub not included)
Sealed box sub hanging from deck
So for a lightweight deck sub are you talkin a lightweight box, or is there such a thing as a lightweight subwoofer on the market? I can make a box, but would prefer a free-air deck sub realy.
livinsvt,
at this point, any option will be considered. there are lightweight subs, relatively speaking.
how about a simple all in one install package for someone wanting a rear deck sub... like the TangBand 6.5" driver and an MDF mounting board and amp combo?
I would love a lightweight rear deck sub. Right now I have a 12" in a particle board box that I never have in the car because it kills trunk space and it's too heavy to race with anyway. But, I really miss it because my 4.5" speakers are obviously completely incapable of creating any bass. So if you could get a nice, light 6" or 8" sub that would add negligible weight (after removing material for it to fit in), for a reasonable price (a $75-$100 speaker is good enough for me), I would be very interested.
Originally posted by dnewma04:
livinsvt,
at this point, any option will be considered. there are lightweight subs, relatively speaking.
Cool sounds good. How light are we talkin for an 8"?
Originally posted by Digital Slacker:
Kickpanels would be cool.
Down for kickpanels (6.5")
I'd be in for atleast the 6.5" kick's. The complete rear deck sub setup sounds like something I'd like so I can ditch my 15" sub/heavy box, I'm more into SQ anyway. A little more info or pics of the prototype would be cool!
Great idea for a GB
Originally posted by Swazo:
The complete rear deck sub setup sounds like something I'd like. A little more info or pics of the prototype would be cool!
Great idea for a GB
i already have a sub, but i wouldbe interested in a 12" fg enclosure
I did the rear deck sub setup a couple weeks ago, some of you probably saw my post in pics and videos. I don't want to clutter this thread with pictures so i'll put a link to my photobucket page, that has pics to what I did for my rear deck sub. All of the pics for that are on the first page (at least I think so) Feel free to browse through the gallery, almost all of the pics are car stuff. I've got some of my opt. tb, plexiglass heatshield, etc...
Maybe the pictures could give you an idea of something that people might be interested in...
Here's the link...
Photobucket Link
Oh yea, it sounds really good, i'm very happy with the setup. It can't be too heavy either... I'd guess between the sub, amp, and extra sound deading probably 10-15lbs. for the setup... Pretty light really...
EDIT: I don't think that link is gonna work... Here are some links to pics, just in case...
Pic 1
Pic 2
yea i got this little subs from my nieghbor i mean there 8"s nice and light and he said that there ok for bass but more for mid range. im sure he could get us as many as possible he works for a audio company i havent hooked the sub up yet but ill do that today and c how it sounds and let you guys know
Edwardo,
Can you give me any more info, or possibly a contact name?
Would be interested possibly in the 6.5" kickpanels and definitely in the 12" fiberglass subwoofer enclosure
Just a quick rundown of potential items to vote on.
Whoo Hoo it's 100% for the rear deck sub, and I was the only person to vote!!!
Originally posted by Bk4293:
Whoo Hoo it's 100% for the rear deck sub, and I was the only person to vote!!!
Make sure you vote for the rear deck sub option you would like to see.
Kick panels are gonna be intersting, Ford hosed us with the huge one peice sill plate
i was just looking on the jbl website and they have a new 8" sub product # gto804 its kinda light and is only 100 dollars so the employee price would be about 50. i will be talking to him later today because he has my new amp and sub, so ill let you guys know, these speakers would come with a warranty.
As another option, how about a lightweight bandpass enclosure mounted to the floor with the port firing throut the rear deck? Total weight shouldn't be much more than 20 lbs. It might have a few extra pounds, but it would have a lower center of gravity.
Actually, total weight of enclosure and subs should be closer to 15 lbs than 20 lbs.
I think that would be awesome, although I personally would prefer vented to bandpass, but cool either way
That would also be an option, the advantage to a bandpass is its entire output can be directly ported into the cabin and the problem with most bandpass subs is they are inproperly tuned. In this case, we can adjust for the platform and make sure it's tuned properly.
Originally posted by dnewma04:
That would also be an option, the advantage to a bandpass is its entire output can be directly ported into the cabin and the problem with most bandpass subs is they are inproperly tuned. In this case, we can adjust for the platform and make sure it's tuned properly.
But then what would I do with my silly 6-month-in-the-making horn sub, lol?
Use it as a computer sub. Next question?
I like the bandpass setup, but will it clear strut tower braces?
I thought about that last night, I would seriously doubt it but I have never done measurements. If anyone with a brace could pull some measurements for me, I could see if it could be worked around.
From what i've seen most rear braces sit in the middle to the top of the strut tower. Making it clear that would be tricky, but I think do-able... You'd definitely need some good measurements though.
what about sirius sattelite radio equipment...I need a reciever for a kenwood sirius ready hu..no one seems to sell it anymore..I need the kenwood sirius sattelite reciever with antenna..is that involved in this GB? thanks
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this certainly wouldn't include any discontinued electronic equipment like HUs, amps, active crossovers, etc. Enclosures and potentially drivers/passive crossovers.
I need a 85amp fuse will that be included in this GB?
Originally posted by Kinda SteedaSan:
I need a 85amp fuse will that be included in this GB?
WTF?
Go spend the 5 dollars at autozone.
Originally posted by warmonger:
Originally posted by Kinda SteedaSan:
I need a 85amp fuse will that be included in this GB?
WTF?
Go spend the 5 dollars at autozone.
Sarcasm... 
dave so where does this GB stand?
6.5" kick panels PLEAAAASE.