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jim
Tuesday 30th May 2006, 18:07
Hi all,

I have the 2 kids seats in the boot.

I want to fit a sub somewhere to boost the bass and take the strain off the std speakers.

Any good ideas of where, doesn't seem to be too many places left.
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BlackBeast
Tuesday 30th May 2006, 18:19
With the 7 seater you dont have much space left for a sub as you say. You could make a side mounted box for under the window between the c and d pillar.

Baj
Tuesday 30th May 2006, 18:38
I'll take some pics of mine tomorrow.
I dont have the seven seats but I think you should be able to fit it in

jim
Tuesday 30th May 2006, 18:38
Cheers;

I've looked at the sides but i was worried that the depth after the cabinet is built is too shallow at approx 100mm before it clashes with the kids seat mounts.

After another look, I think the only place is to build off the tailgate inwards. Effectively make the tailgate an additional 6 inches deep into the boot from where it is now. May make the tailgate look wierd when open and will prob break the hinges and struts but there doesn't seem to be anywhere else.

At least this would give a decent size area and enough depth just to get a sub in, albeit i think 2 small 6 inches are all that would fit.
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arbee
Tuesday 30th May 2006, 19:27
Cheers;

I've looked at the sides but i was worried that the depth after the cabinet is built is too shallow at approx 100mm before it clashes with the kids seat mounts.

After another look, I think the only place is to build off the tailgate inwards. Effectively make the tailgate an additional 6 inches deep into the boot from where it is now. May make the tailgate look wierd when open and will prob break the hinges and struts but there doesn't seem to be anywhere else.

At least this would give a decent size area and enough depth just to get a sub in, albeit i think 2 small 6 inches are all that would fit.

I think thats your best bet, you could get a ported 8" there i reckon which would probably be the most effective use, how are your boot struts? they may need renewing if theyre a bit tired!

Baj
Tuesday 30th May 2006, 19:43
Had to get something from the car so took pics while there.

I have 2 10" subs and 2 amps. You could put one sub one side and an amp the other to make it a bit slimmer.

Pic 2 is from the seats looking backwards. It is basically a plywood base, a top and side panel in MDF and some struts to hold them together.
My boot floor is wood so you would have to experiment as to how to fix it down.

Anyway, ideas for you. :)



Try this forum for help:
http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/

jim
Tuesday 30th May 2006, 21:02
Cheers Baj:

Like what you've done there looks good and fits well, I could only come out 100mm though, yours looks 150-200?
Tailgate still looking good, adding fat gas struts to the list. Prob cost more than the ICE!
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Wobbly Dave
Wednesday 31st May 2006, 00:46
You'll most likely find Mulletboy2 one of the most useful resources when it comes to ICE.

mulletboy2
Wednesday 31st May 2006, 18:38
Can you get a couple of pic of your entire boot, so that I can see it from all angles please? Also, I'm not familiar with your car.. where does your spare go, and how is it oriented? Often there's room to fit an 8/10" sub inside the spare, if it's mounted face down in the spare wheel area.

What about an 8" sub in a box in the passenger footwell? That'll give you plenty of "up front" bass, which is what usually matters.

HTH

Mark

arbee
Wednesday 31st May 2006, 19:20
Hi mark, the limiting factor for him is he wishes to use the boot space seats which take up 2 thirds (ish) of the boot floor space and extend a little into the spare wheel well. no pics to hand but i'm sure Jim will oblige :)

BlackBeast
Wednesday 31st May 2006, 20:04
Often there's room to fit an 8/10" sub inside the spare, if it's mounted face down in the spare wheel area.



Im going to be doing something like that but instead of using the spare, I will be using a full size Pegasus alloy as the sub grill :)

mulletboy2
Wednesday 31st May 2006, 21:04
arbee - cheers mate. I realised he'd have seats in the boot area, but not that they'd take up part of the space for the spare. Really need to see pics to get a better idea, but I'm sure that something can be done :)

BlackBeast - nice!

jim
Thursday 1st June 2006, 08:35
Gone to take pics and measure up.

Post later.

Lovin the Pegasus idea.
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jim
Thursday 1st June 2006, 19:57
Pics of boot
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arbee
Thursday 1st June 2006, 20:02
Pics of boot
where? lol! :)

jim
Thursday 1st June 2006, 20:07
i dont know.... they attached and......gone to get a book on computers and a small child to help...
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arbee
Thursday 1st June 2006, 22:09
try www.photobucket.com - You create your own account, upload photos to it, then copy the link to the location of that photo and it displays on screen in your posting. Its a lot easier than it sounds i promise!

jim
Friday 2nd June 2006, 12:02
Arbee cheers

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j167/daddyo350/Boot1.jpg
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jim
Friday 2nd June 2006, 12:04
Check that out; I thought I posted a link and I have inserted an image!!!!

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Wobbly Dave
Friday 2nd June 2006, 12:17
If you attach only one picture then the vBulletin software will automatically stick up the pic

However if you post a link from a site then it will only show if you put the link within picture tags (use the insert picture tool in the editor)

Like this..
the link
http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/images/myOldVolvo740/BOOT.JPG


the pic
http://www.bigredvolvos.co.uk/images/myOldVolvo740/BOOT.JPG

note the excessive use of sub boxes in my old 740!!

Baj
Friday 2nd June 2006, 12:57
Looks like you have rom on the left for one like mine (unless you have 5 kids or one doesnt have a right arm).
I think that baby seat fitment may become illegal soon.

jim
Friday 2nd June 2006, 21:44
Had a good measure up today to check all the side mountings and off to look at subs tomorrow, its all about the mounting depth.

Had another look at the tailgate idea serious uprating of struts required methinks.

May have to reign in the sizes somewhat or build one out as far as required and accept the kids seats are always up, not sure I like that idea.

Whats wrong with the kids seat, you've got me worried now?
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Baj
Friday 2nd June 2006, 23:00
There are new laws coming in about what type of seat goes where. I cant remember off the top of my head which is probably bad as I write/draw the installation manuals for Mamas & Papas.
I can find out on monday if someone does chip in before then.
I wouldnt of thought that was the safest seat position in the car anyway tbh

jim
Friday 2nd June 2006, 23:50
I always assumed as the seats are std volvo fitted and all we have done is put a booster seat on top this would be ok.

Tbh its for the head rest so if he falls asleep he doesn't slump uinder the seat belt which is the biggest problem I find with kids.

Very interested to know what the best answer is.
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Baj
Saturday 3rd June 2006, 00:45
Its the booster I mean, not the rear facers.
I may be wrong but I will check next week.

jim
Saturday 3rd June 2006, 09:15
cheers Baj. Off to sub shop
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mulletboy2
Saturday 3rd June 2006, 22:54
You've got loads of room there mate! You'd get a 10 in no problem, if you're willing to do some fibreglassing. It's hard to describe, but if you masking tape a couple of layers (working from the bottom upwards) on the side panel on either side, round to the boot opening, and the floor, then lay 8 layers or so of glass down, build a sub baffle and mount it on dowel, stretch some t-shirt over the pre-cut fibreglass base and the sub baffle, resin it, fibreglass over tat when it's dry, and add around 6 layers of glass on top, you'd get a nice looking install that isn't too obtrusive. Then it's just sanding and trimming, and bolting the box through the floor (put a layer of wood directly under the OEM boot floor carpet, and screw in to that).

If you fancy a bash and want more info, just let me know.

Cheers

Mark