Printmaster123 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I play in a lot of golf tournaments and got tired of jamming the clubs in trunk. I thought about it for a long time and figured why not use the empty space in the spare tire wheel well. I don't know if this is bad for my subwoofer or not but I have a full trunk now. The only thing I don't like is the speaker magnets are only about 1.5" from the bottom of the well and is magnetizing the wheel well. Only thing I have left to do is put Dynaxorb between the well and speakers to help eliminate Speaker Back-Wave Noise and Distortion. Here's some before and after shots. 16" of space taken by subwoofer Subwoofer gone my new CS trunk mat in I made a platform for the amps and speakers. Put foam tape to help vibration and protect wires Need to figure on mount for tire pump. Thinking of strap and magnet mount to back side of wheel well So what do ya think?? What the hell was I thinking or great idea?? I don't notice any difference in the sound. No vibrations or rattles, even in convertible mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 So what do ya think?? What the hell was I thinking or great idea?? That's a nice professional install! Pretty clever. Can you post a picture of the backside of the enclosure? I have my Shaker 1000 turned off; I don't care too much for the thumping type bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Pretty cool- great idea. Question - subwoofer performance is all about air movement. You say the sound is the same - how does the air flow from the tire well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Great looking job. I don't have the shaker1000 myself but this certainly is a clever idea if you need more trunk space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07alloyGT Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Great job! Your install looks very clean & well thought out. You should patent it & sell it back to Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 great looking job, thats alway been my problem with the shaker. it just takes up some much room. Great idea michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sweetazzgt500 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Looks Great! As if it came that way . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaster123 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 That's a nice professional install! Pretty clever. Can you post a picture of the backside of the enclosure? I had been coming up with this idea since the day I took delivery. Had 20 prototypes in my head. Wasn't sure how this was going to look. Very pleased with it. Underside is just 4 posts holding platform up, the other 2 amps and 1000 staples holding fabric in place. I take some pic's when I take it apart for the Dynaxorb sound material. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaster123 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Pretty cool- great idea. Question - subwoofer performance is all about air movement. You say the sound is the same - how does the air flow from the tire well? I read alot about this and gave it alot of thought on the air flow. Didn't make any sence to put in the well no air flow at all. I figure the subwoofer is in a sealed trunk why not try it. It sounds fine - I think. Maybe I want it to sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaster123 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Great job! Your install looks very clean & well thought out.You should patent it & sell it back to Ford. Thanks I thought about a patent but figured Ford must have thought of this and for some reason the subwoofer shouldn't be there. Maybe air flow like GT500FLYBOY mentioned or am I giving Ford too much credit? What do you think about selling this after market? Think there would be any interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizonabud Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I play in a lot of golf tournaments and got tired of jamming the clubs in trunk. I thought about it for a long time and figured why not use the empty space in the spare tire wheel well. I don't know if this is bad for my subwoofer or not but I have a full trunk now. The only thing I don't like is the speaker magnets are only about 1.5" from the bottom of the well and is magnetizing the wheel well. Only thing I have left to do is put Dynaxorb between the well and speakers to help eliminate Speaker Back-Wave Noise and Distortion. Here's some before and after shots. 16" of space taken by subwoofer Subwoofer gone my new CS trunk mat in I made a platform for the amps and speakers. Put foam tape to help vibration and protect wires Need to figure on mount for tire pump. Thinking of strap and magnet mount to back side of wheel well So what do ya think?? What the hell was I thinking or great idea?? I don't notice any difference in the sound. No vibrations or rattles, even in convertible mode. Wow, that look's as if it were factory installed. Great idea, wish I had the talent to come up with putting one in my car. Think you might market this idea? I would be interested in buying one. Azbud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timack Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Great job, looks "factory"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07alloyGT Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thanks I thought about a patent but figured Ford must have thought of this and for some reason the subwoofer shouldn't be there. Maybe air flow like GT500FLYBOY mentioned or am I giving Ford too much credit? What do you think about selling this after market? Think there would be any interest? Wouldn't hurt to try. I would recommend Stangmods.com. While I have never met them personally, every time I have talked with them via e-mail or phone, they have knowledgeable & courteous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaster123 Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Wouldn't hurt to try. I would recommend Stangmods.com. While I have never met them personally, every time I have talked with them via e-mail or phone, they have knowledgeable & courteous. Cool - Thanks. Now that I have the template it's not hard to make. Most expensive part will be the cutting of the platform. A buddy cut the platform with his CAD didn't charge me. Wonder what that will costs? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedGT500 Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 very very sweet, nice job...........A+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06ragtopGT Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 So what do ya think?? What the hell was I thinking or great idea?? I think it was a great idea! :beerchug: b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaster123 Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 So what do ya think?? What the hell was I thinking or great idea?? I think it was a great idea! :beerchug: b That looks great - nice job. Any issues with it in the well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06ragtopGT Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 That looks great - nice job. Any issues with it in the well? Thanks, Other than the additional weight its worked out perfect. I needed my trunk space as well and the sound is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I play in a lot of golf tournaments and got tired of jamming the clubs in trunk. I thought about it for a long time and figured why not use the empty space in the spare tire wheel well. I don't know if this is bad for my subwoofer or not but I have a full trunk now. The only thing I don't like is the speaker magnets are only about 1.5" from the bottom of the well and is magnetizing the wheel well. Only thing I have left to do is put Dynaxorb between the well and speakers to help eliminate Speaker Back-Wave Noise and Distortion. Here's some before and after shots. 16" of space taken by subwoofer Subwoofer gone my new CS trunk mat in I made a platform for the amps and speakers. Put foam tape to help vibration and protect wires Need to figure on mount for tire pump. Thinking of strap and magnet mount to back side of wheel well So what do ya think?? What the hell was I thinking or great idea?? I don't notice any difference in the sound. No vibrations or rattles, even in convertible mode. Smart, clean and very nice...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunters1 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I was investigating a relocation of the 1000 unit to make room for an X brace. Very cool. Thanks for the ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 Very clean set-up. The Shaker 1000 sub box gets in my way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Actually, I like both installs there...we all can use more space in the trunk, and that empty wheel well is just begging to be used for something...I like how both of you relocated the air device that comes in our cars as well...I wouldn't mind having a template for either one or both of these installs...both are very nice...and a GREAT idea! Why didn't I think of that...Oh yeah, I'm not as smart as some of you guys! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormy Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I just took mine out...don't really need to be a "thumper". Now I have all that space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68flashback Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Great idea, awesome job! Interesting you mention golf clubs. The first owner of my car played a lot of golf too. He put the back seats down and put the clubs in "front to back" instead of "side to side". He even had that clear protective tape put on the bumper so it didn't get scratched. I golf occasionally and do the same. Doesn't look good and there's more road noise. This is a much better solution!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 I never thought about installing subs in the trunk, but I'm going to research it now. For you guys that have done it over the past couple years, have you experienced any problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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