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05-16-2004, 02:13 PM
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Just wanted to see what everyones opinion was on this. So far I like it tons. Had it installed facing the trunk originally but got sick of the spoiler jumping around. Sounds much better now and just wanted to show it off in another spot besides the audio section.
JL Audio 10" W7 with a JL 500.1 amp
JL Audio 10" W7 with a JL 500.1 amp
05-16-2004, 10:55 PM
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Suggestion. Take the original pass through cover, cut out the exact place where the speaker fires from, then go get some speaker grill type material, in black, and cover it up so it doesn't look like you have a big gaping hole between the seats. Also, when you are cutting out the speaker hole in the center pass through, leave a little of the material so as to make it a bit rigid to attach the material to. There are adhesives that will attach this material to the plastic and it will look a bit more factory installed. I would love to see someone do this.
05-17-2004, 11:07 AM
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That is true, it would definitly hit harder facing the rear of the car, but i can see his point about the trunk ratteling all to hell. My suggestion is to dynamat the whole trunk (generously) and reface it to the rear, Maybe install the MAZDA logo somehow on the back of the box so you can see it through the hole.
05-17-2004, 11:46 PM
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wow you've got a 10w7, and the mono JL sub amp, that's the EXACT setup i'm putting in my 8 whenever I can actually afford it. Awesome! Where'd you get your JL stuff, and how'd you find a good price?
05-18-2004, 08:29 AM
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I got it at Sound Advice. They price matched Onlinecarstereo.com's prices. $420 amp, and $450 speaker. They did a nice job and had everything in stock. I turned the speaker back to facing the rear of the car though. I was loosing a ton of bass by facing it that way. Looked cool but didnt serve the purpose I bought it for.
05-23-2004, 04:30 AM
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Originally posted by D MENAC 7
Suggestion. Take the original pass through cover, cut out the exact place where the speaker fires from, then go get some speaker grill type material, in black, and cover it up so it doesn't look like you have a big gaping hole between the seats. Also, when you are cutting out the speaker hole in the center pass through, leave a little of the material so as to make it a bit rigid to attach the material to. There are adhesives that will attach this material to the plastic and it will look a bit more factory installed. I would love to see someone do this.
Suggestion. Take the original pass through cover, cut out the exact place where the speaker fires from, then go get some speaker grill type material, in black, and cover it up so it doesn't look like you have a big gaping hole between the seats. Also, when you are cutting out the speaker hole in the center pass through, leave a little of the material so as to make it a bit rigid to attach the material to. There are adhesives that will attach this material to the plastic and it will look a bit more factory installed. I would love to see someone do this.
05-23-2004, 04:32 AM
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Originally posted by COspringsRX8
That is true, it would definitly hit harder facing the rear of the car, but i can see his point about the trunk ratteling all to hell. My suggestion is to dynamat the whole trunk (generously) and reface it to the rear, Maybe install the MAZDA logo somehow on the back of the box so you can see it through the hole.
That is true, it would definitly hit harder facing the rear of the car, but i can see his point about the trunk ratteling all to hell. My suggestion is to dynamat the whole trunk (generously) and reface it to the rear, Maybe install the MAZDA logo somehow on the back of the box so you can see it through the hole.
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Originally posted by D MENAC 7
Suggestion. Take the original pass through cover, cut out the exact place where the speaker fires from, then go get some speaker grill type material, in black, and cover it up so it doesn't look like you have a big gaping hole between the seats. Also, when you are cutting out the speaker hole in the center pass through, leave a little of the material so as to make it a bit rigid to attach the material to. There are adhesives that will attach this material to the plastic and it will look a bit more factory installed. I would love to see someone do this.
Suggestion. Take the original pass through cover, cut out the exact place where the speaker fires from, then go get some speaker grill type material, in black, and cover it up so it doesn't look like you have a big gaping hole between the seats. Also, when you are cutting out the speaker hole in the center pass through, leave a little of the material so as to make it a bit rigid to attach the material to. There are adhesives that will attach this material to the plastic and it will look a bit more factory installed. I would love to see someone do this.
06-04-2004, 09:29 PM
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can i see pics of what you guys are talking about???? maybe even in different cars... I need a visual example because i am really interested in getting a custom job done to my 8....
06-05-2004, 12:09 AM
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Originally posted by moRotorMotor
You know what would be a really good idea? Cut out the "speaker grille" in the symbol like a rotary symbol! But it would take some extreme hand-held rotary drill skills and you would have to cut the back part off. The part that looks like a bucket attached to the pass-through. Oh and place some LEDs to the backside so the sub glows!
You know what would be a really good idea? Cut out the "speaker grille" in the symbol like a rotary symbol! But it would take some extreme hand-held rotary drill skills and you would have to cut the back part off. The part that looks like a bucket attached to the pass-through. Oh and place some LEDs to the backside so the sub glows!
Again... see rotarygod's box under construction! "Dual audio build in Houston" or something like that is the name of the thread.
06-05-2004, 12:25 AM
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Yes he is. He is also working on a 1DIN dash panel for a couple people. He has had various things going on and admits that he is behind schedule. Once he gets going again, I'd expect him to finish soon.