Subs in a Spyder

[MrTippy]

How could I go about installing subs in a '97 Spyder? I don't really want to give up my back seat, and the trunk seems kinda useless unless the top is up. (and that is a rarity) I was kinda hoping for 2 12"'s. I heard Alpine makes speakers that emulate subwoofers. Are these any good? (if that's the best I can do, well then so be it). I realize the car isn't the best for a stereo...



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http://smilecwm.tripod.com/legionxs/wavey.gif Mr. Tippy
Black 1997 Eclipse GST Spyder
"V8 HAHA"

[hardlydangerous]

I have a 91 laser with Alpine/Pestige system and I love it,we have gone to several local sterio comps and did very well for our class, I run a 4x45 watt deck,100w 5 1/4 alpine door speakers,with 100w alpine 6x9s in the back,dash speakers are stock,a 400 watt 4 channel Prestige amp,that powers the doors and rears, the dash highs are not apmplified,for subs I have 2 10" alpine typeRs in a custom built ported box powered by a 400 watt 2 channel Prestige amp,Its not the best or the loudest,but it cost me less than $2000 for every thing includeing hardware and it can keep up with a $5000 system

[plahaise]

Hi,
I have a 99gst spyder. I had a local audio shop build a speaker box behind the rear seat and under where the roof folds down. They had to build the box *inside* the car, and they mounted 2 JL Audio 10-w6 subs. They face the rear, and stand vertically. They replaced the rear cardboard wall with a custom wood wall and flush mounted 2 sony 4 channel amps, taking about 2 vertical inches into my trunk space. I'm pretty amazed with what they did in such a small space. Sound? Well, they hit hard when the top is up. With the top down, I wish I had 12's in there, but that was impossible. The road noise, wind, and the fact that the the subs can no longer use the cabin to generate bass almost make it sound like the subs aren't there. Would I do it again? yes. Crystal Sonics in Glendale, CA installed them. Oh, and the roof absolutely folds down flush and rests on top of the wooden sub box. There's NO room to play. Try taking off the rear cardboard wall and you'll see how much room is really in there!
-Paul

[Redsand187]

Look into Image Dynamic's IDQ 12 I think that it need less then a cubic foot of air space. These subs rock too. They have some of the best Sound Quality I have heard and you can get them for cheap too. I can get them for >150 a piece shipped off the internet.

[kwg2371]

well here is the thing i love MUSIC and systems and i just bought a 98 spyder gst and i was wondering if i should be worried about putting a killer system in it im just afrad i will damage the top ? any one here about any problems with that ?

[flexnuts02]

You gotta go fiberglass in the trunk, Just buy a real nice 10 and power it the right way and you will be just as happy as having 2 circuit city 12's. I made a box for my g/f and with the right volume, it only fills up that hole on the right side! I can post pics later..

[RippinGSX]

well here is the thing i love MUSIC and systems and i just bought a 98 spyder gst and i was wondering if i should be worried about putting a killer system in it im just afrad i will damage the top ? any one here about any problems with that ?

Well here is the thing, read the rules and don't post again until you do unless you would like a vacation from the site already. Proper sentence structure, proper spelling and capital letters where required are all mandatory here. :mad:

[Got Insulin?]

Dude, search is your friend. There's been like 3 posts in the last month on Spyder audio. Check it out, man.

[pb4ugotobed]

http://www.flickr.com/gp/12032471@N03/V31d02

My install has gotten a little trashed in the past few years since i put it in, but shows you the general idea of what it once looked like... with plenty of room left over to spare :)

[mattokoo1]

What subs are those? Did u make that box also? How does it soud with top down?

[flexnuts02]

Way to save some room! You helped me in my thread for a 10" in the hole where you mounted your amp. I'll get my pics up asap just waiting for money for the W3 so I know the ring is cut right before I go glassing it.

[marcell6492002]

I have an Alpine type R with a xplod 1000 watt amp in my GST and man it sounds good. You cant go wrtong with the type R.

[importpower99]

I have a small sealed 12 in my trunk right now. I did have a big ported box in there at one time, but I wouldn't be able to get to my spare tire if I needed it.
edit: the big box was a pain in the ass to get in and out.

[kwg2371]

Is it possible too put amps under the folding top???

[pb4ugotobed]

What subs are those? Did u make that box also? How does it soud with top down?

those are 8w7's, and yes i made the box. it sounds great with the top down, but better with it up.

you could put the amps under the vert top, though i wouldn't recommend it. if that top leaks, that will be the very first place that gets wet.

[kwg2371]

How much did it cost too build your box?

[imapimp]

definetly need custom boxes but they are usually $100-150 more. thats not a fiberglass box though.

on my m3 vert it sounds better with top up as in any other vert. You will never get that great of sound in a vert compared to coupe.

[kwg2371]

Should I be worried about subs damaging my convertable top?

[imapimp]

doubt it would do anything to it unless you have some insane subs blaring at high all the time you drive.

[pb4ugotobed]

if you're crafty, you can do a wood box for the cost of a sheet of MDF, some wood glue, and some screws. just make sure you pre-drill your holes if you are going to screw it. i'd say less than $30 with enough wood left over to build another one or two of them. you could also do it out of fiberglass to use every last inch of space for airspace if you need it, depending on the sub. i actually made most of that box out of wood, and the top and back of it are fiberglass, just to squeeze a little more room out of it.

[imapimp]

How hard was the fiberglassing to do? Was it your first time?

[pb4ugotobed]

(was a shop foreman at a car audio shop until i moved on to bigger and better things) ;) i've built a box or two, so no it's not hard at all for me. just takes a little time. it's nothing that your average back yard installer couldn't do on their own, it would just take a little more time than it would for someone who has built a box or two.

[imapimp]

I might have to try it out when I get some free time. I started doing wood boxes in high school for friends. And last one I did was about 3yrs ago in a friends gsr that we custom fit.

[mattokoo1]

Has anybody tried to put subs in the kick panels???? That would be different i think cuse i see subs in the trunk and under the top but no there.

[RippinGSX]

Has anybody tried to put subs in the kick panels???? That would be different i think cuse i see subs in the trunk and under the top but no there.

Proper English please. How hard is it? :rolleyes:

[bk85]

We had a local shop build a box, put 2 10"s in it and mounted a 550w amp on the panel than covers the front of the trunk. Not much room in the trunk anymore but it has a quick disconnect on a 3ft pigtale so it's easy to get out.

Top up or down it sounds great now.

BK85