Powered Sub in Hatch

[Bosgarage57]

I'd like a little more Bang in my LTZ Hatch. Im thinking of going with THIS. Any suggestions? I don't want anything massive. I would put it in the trunk, below the Floor (if it'll fit I need to measure it). And splice it into the rear speakers, following THESE instructions. What do you guys thing? Recommendations?

 

[carsNskis]

You only have about 7-8" of clearance in the hatch shelf. I've considered doing the same but removing the lower floor and making a custom one that would allow the sub to drop lower (also more solid to eliminate vibration) but you'll only gain about another 2"till something hits the spare.

Sound stream makes one that's slimmer (same quality) and JL Audio as well (better quality)...
I'd recommend finding one with a gain remote so you can turn the bass up/down separately from the main speakers.

Tapping the rear speaker input would work, lots of line to rca converters available to make that easy.

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[Bosgarage57]

Thanks man. I'll check them out. Maybe instead of an all in one I need to just get a single shallow mount and an amp.

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[bluejay]

what happens if u get a flat in ****ty weather in the middle of the night on a dark scary road?

 

[carsNskis]

what happens if u get a flat in ****ty weather in the middle of the night on a dark scary road?

Lay down seats, move sub to seats, take out wheel, replace, etc.

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[bluejay]

lol touche. i destroyed a system that way when i was 16 . young and stupid, my tercel seats didnt fold down and the sub box was made for my trunk so it didnt fit in any of the doors. i learned to think ahead that day and also bigger isnt always better.

 

[AshesToArmor]

lol touche. i destroyed a system that way when i was 16 . young and stupid, my tercel seats didnt fold down and the sub box was made for my trunk so it didnt fit in any of the doors. i learned to think ahead that day and also bigger isnt always better.

I would say your first mistake was having a Tercel

 

[bluejay]

that may be true , but that was the best $800 i ever spent!!!

 

[carsNskis]

I've been thinking a lot about a set up like this so I can remove for track time or rally events. I'm happy with the stock radio, just needs a little bump in the hatch

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[Bosgarage57]

I feel same way. And I have AAA so I'll wait in the car until I get a tow. [emoji13]

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[MaD]

I have a tow package with my insurance so I just call if ever needed.. also.. this is what I have in my hatch, JBL 10 sealed box..

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[Bosgarage57]

So that's actually down with you spare tire? Still giving you room in both places?

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[PlayCrackTheSky]

So that's actually down with you spare tire? Still giving you room in both places?

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Yeah, he removed the spare tire. Could be an option for you, but I personally would never do it.

 

[MaD]

Ya, got the spare out and that triangle metal piece out... if I didn't need the extra storage, a 12 or bigger fits in there... but I need the space and didn't want to go with a fiberglass custom box... to much $$ for me..

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[mendoza_juan]

I have a 12 inch lo pro cadence sub in the trunk under the floor thingy (haha?) Fits near perfect, looks like it's not even there. Give me enough bump

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[cndctrdj]

I would say your first mistake was having a Tercel

The tercel was a piece of junk but man were they fun