Keep the Spare Tire?

dmk01 · 12-10-2004, 03:05 PM

Does anyone have a system they're happy with that allows them to keep the spare? or should I kiss it goodbye?

Has anyone tried the "spare tire in a can" does it actually do the trick?

low · 12-10-2004, 03:58 PM

ever been caught without a spare tire when you have a flat? trust me, not a good experience...

kwang125 · 12-11-2004, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk01

Does anyone have a system they're happy with that allows them to keep the spare? or should I kiss it goodbye?

Has anyone tried the "spare tire in a can" does it actually do the trick?

a properly design mdf sub box is always better than fiberglass box in the spare-well. the reason being fiberglass box volume is very rarely made to match spec for the sub.

i have a fiberglass sub box made to fit over the battery. the volume is very close to spec of my sub. result is not bad. i could let you audition my system and maybe you could ask some installer to make a similar box.

rcurley55 · 12-11-2004, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kwang125

a properly design mdf sub box is always better than fiberglass box in the spare-well. the reason being fiberglass box volume is very rarely made to match spec for the sub.

i have a fiberglass sub box made to fit over the battery. the volume is very close to spec of my sub. result is not bad. i could let you audition my system and maybe you could ask some installer to make a similar box.

So long as you get the volume within 10%, it shouldn't be a problem - erring on the side of being larger.

spare tire well box with one 12 with full access to spare tire....

www.sounddomain.com/id/rcurley

rdsesq · 12-11-2004, 01:34 PM

I run a single 13 inch focal sub, with the amp rack on the floor of the trunk. However it is hinged, so I still have access to the spare.

See the pics in the sig.

dan4081 · 12-11-2004, 02:55 PM

You could always try something like this:

kwang125 · 12-11-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rcurley55

So long as you get the volume within 10%, it shouldn't be a problem - erring on the side of being larger.

spare tire well box with one 12 with full access to spare tire....

www.sounddomain.com/id/rcurley

oh.. i didn't know that.

the box looks very nice. i can't wait to see the finished product !!

bigjae1976 · 12-11-2004, 08:13 PM

Can't a sealed box also be a just little too small and use polyfill? Of course, not so small that the speaker won't fit.

12-10-2004, 03:05 PM	#1
dmk01 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 95 My Ride: 2001 330Ci View My Garage	Keep the Spare Tire? Does anyone have a system they're happy with that allows them to keep the spare? or should I kiss it goodbye? Has anyone tried the "spare tire in a can" does it actually do the trick?

12-11-2004, 01:34 PM	#5
rdsesq ouroboros autorotica Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cali...the only state that matters Posts: 1,451 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	I run a single 13 inch focal sub, with the amp rack on the floor of the trunk. However it is hinged, so I still have access to the spare. See the pics in the sig. __________________ "The existence of life is a highly overrated phenomenon." -- Dr Manhattan quis custodiet ipsos custodes

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12-11-2004, 08:13 PM	#8
bigjae1976 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 11,395 My Ride: A car View My Garage	Can't a sealed box also be a just little too small and use polyfill? Of course, not so small that the speaker won't fit.