so i put in a sub...

jc323ci · 03-11-2009, 10:55 PM

This past weekend i put a Memphis Audio M3 sub in a box i built for this trunk, as well as an Alpine MRP-M350 class D mono amp its puttin out 350 RMS wired at 2 ohms and 700 peak so it gets the job done nicely (IMO) at powering 1 12" sub and then I hid the sub volume control knob in the console. Oh and the box doesnt actually stick as far into the trunk as it looks like its even with where the larger part of the seat folds down on the side of the trunk and it sits up off the floor a little bit so i can still get to my spare tire anytime i need to. I would say i retained about 85% of my trunks functionality. What does everyone think?

deadpass · 03-11-2009, 10:59 PM

you did a pretty good job at fitting a square peg in a round hole, if it was grey it would look better but not too shabby, how does it sound?

BodyMan · 03-11-2009, 11:43 PM

I thought I would see $5 foot long.

kpeng · 03-12-2009, 12:56 AM

Cool. A couple things though...

A) Why didn't you use carpet that matched? You could get it for cheap at any stereo shop. I'm sure they would of thrown you a couple yards.

B) Why mount the amp there? It's right by the battery, not worried about interference huh?

rabbitw00t · 03-12-2009, 01:00 AM

i'm not going to lie. sick setup. I'm sure it sounds amazing when you blast alanis morissette. Anyway, I agree you should get similar carpet on the sub to match the rest of the trunk

kpeng · 03-12-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabbitw00t

i'm not going to lie. sick setup. I'm sure it sounds amazing when you blast alanis morissette. Anyway, I agree you should get similar carpet on the sub to match the rest of the trunk

Not to take anything away from the OP, because that is a clean, functional install. But you are easily impressed if you think that's sick.

Here, something a bit more complex, but still simplistic and functional:

Team_Persia · 03-12-2009, 01:03 AM

def agree on the mismatching carpet.

rabbitw00t · 03-12-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeng

Not to take anything away from the OP, because that is a clean, functional install. But you are easily impressed if you think that's sick.

Here, something a bit more complex, but still simplistic and functional:

Nice way to show your stuff off. I dock a point for being dirty. Other than that...OP got owned

sonspot · 03-12-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeng

Cool. A couple things though...

A) Why didn't you use carpet that matched? You could get it for cheap at any stereo shop. I'm sure they would of thrown you a couple yards.

B) Why mount the amp there? It's right by the battery, not worried about interference huh?

looks good OP, am going to do mine but am in no rush,.. agreed with location of amp, looks like you have room beside the sub, save some room, plus nice and tucked away.

deadpass · 03-12-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabbitw00t

Nice way to show your stuff off. I dock a point for being dirty. Other than that...OP got owned

as long as you like having room for only 2 bags of groceries then yeah the OP got owned.

CWABimmer · 03-12-2009, 01:52 AM

haha true... I don't know if you could really fit alot in that trunk... great setup though kpeng!!!

HELLAS NC · 03-12-2009, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabbitw00t

Nice way to show your stuff off. I dock a point for being dirty. Other than that...OP got owned

Thats not dirt... It's suede!

jc323ci · 03-12-2009, 01:19 PM

the carpet on that box is actually almost an exact match to the color of the carpet in the trunk just didnt show very well in the pics believe it or not. also no i havent had any problems with inerference with the amp in anyway. The functionality of my trunk and the ability to fold the seats down to put bigger stuff in was first and foresmost, but your system does look better and what not.

jc323ci · 03-12-2009, 01:22 PM

it sounds great by the way it hits super lows in a rap song or whatever but it still has the range to get some pretty high notes for a 12 in a rock song or anything like that

mzinz · 03-12-2009, 01:25 PM

How much were the sub and amp?

Team_Persia · 03-12-2009, 03:46 PM

way to steal OP's thunder Ken

kpeng · 03-12-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team_Persia

way to steal OP's thunder Ken

aaronu · 03-12-2009, 03:50 PM

I'll have to take your word for whether the carpet matches cuz in the pic it just doesn't.

With that said, you did a very clean install and still have a usable trunk and spare.

Looks good man.

kimodo · 03-12-2009, 03:52 PM

why didn't you use a leveler?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpeng

Not to take anything away from the OP, because that is a clean, functional install. But you are easily impressed if you think that's sick.

Here, something a bit more complex, but still simplistic and functional:

kpeng · 03-12-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimodo

why didn't you use a leveler?

It's all removable so I can get to my nitrous.

03-11-2009, 10:55 PM	#1
jc323ci Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: knoxville Posts: 126 My Ride: 2000 323 ci View My Garage	so i put in a sub... This past weekend i put a Memphis Audio M3 sub in a box i built for this trunk, as well as an Alpine MRP-M350 class D mono amp its puttin out 350 RMS wired at 2 ohms and 700 peak so it gets the job done nicely (IMO) at powering 1 12" sub and then I hid the sub volume control knob in the console. Oh and the box doesnt actually stick as far into the trunk as it looks like its even with where the larger part of the seat folds down on the side of the trunk and it sits up off the floor a little bit so i can still get to my spare tire anytime i need to. I would say i retained about 85% of my trunks functionality. What does everyone think? Attached Thumbnails

03-11-2009, 10:59 PM	#2
deadpass Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: tempe, az Posts: 1,650 My Ride: 01 330i, 00 528i View My Garage	you did a pretty good job at fitting a square peg in a round hole, if it was grey it would look better but not too shabby, how does it sound? __________________

03-12-2009, 01:03 AM	#7
Team_Persia Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,971 My Ride: '05 ZHP 'Vert - SOLD View My Garage	def agree on the mismatching carpet. __________________ -Amir

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CWABimmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tacoma, Washington / Claremont, CA Posts: 1,315 My Ride: '01 AW on Black 325i View My Garage	haha true... I don't know if you could really fit alot in that trunk... great setup though kpeng!!! __________________ [IMG]http://************/c5zumy[/IMG] ChrisTKHarris's Official Apprentice 19" HM2s \| H&R Cupkit & Sways \| BMP RSMs \| AFE Intake \| UUC TSE3 \| RE Underdrive Pulleys \| Schroth QFPs \| 20% Tint \| OEM Clears \| Tinted Tails \| Umnitza 50w P46s w/ Orion V2s \| Silvannia Mirrored Bulbs \| Jlevi LED Reverse, Sidemarker, & License Plate Lights \| Bimmian Blacked Out Roundels, Black Handbrake Handle, ACS-Style Pedals, & Xenon Interior Lights \| Custom Boots

03-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#15
mzinz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 299 My Ride: 2003 330Ci View My Garage	How much were the sub and amp? __________________ WTB: TiAG Front Bumper for 03 330Ci. PM ME! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=695915

03-11-2009, 11:43 PM	#3
BodyMan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Straight outa Lowcash Posts: 1,971 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	I thought I would see $5 foot long.

03-12-2009, 12:56 AM	#4
kpeng Banned User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 25,711 My Ride: E46 330 and E30 325 View My Garage	Cool. A couple things though... A) Why didn't you use carpet that matched? You could get it for cheap at any stereo shop. I'm sure they would of thrown you a couple yards. B) Why mount the amp there? It's right by the battery, not worried about interference huh?

03-12-2009, 01:00 AM	#5
rabbitw00t Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 520 My Ride: 99 328i View My Garage	i'm not going to lie. sick setup. I'm sure it sounds amazing when you blast alanis morissette. Anyway, I agree you should get similar carpet on the sub to match the rest of the trunk

03-12-2009, 01:19 PM	#13
jc323ci Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: knoxville Posts: 126 My Ride: 2000 323 ci View My Garage	the carpet on that box is actually almost an exact match to the color of the carpet in the trunk just didnt show very well in the pics believe it or not. also no i havent had any problems with inerference with the amp in anyway. The functionality of my trunk and the ability to fold the seats down to put bigger stuff in was first and foresmost, but your system does look better and what not.

03-12-2009, 01:22 PM	#14
jc323ci Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: knoxville Posts: 126 My Ride: 2000 323 ci View My Garage	it sounds great by the way it hits super lows in a rap song or whatever but it still has the range to get some pretty high notes for a 12 in a rock song or anything like that

03-12-2009, 03:46 PM	#16
Team_Persia Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,971 My Ride: '05 ZHP 'Vert - SOLD View My Garage	way to steal OP's thunder Ken __________________ -Amir

03-12-2009, 03:50 PM	#18
aaronu Content free since 1994 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 587 My Ride: Nothing. I ride. View My Garage	I'll have to take your word for whether the carpet matches cuz in the pic it just doesn't. With that said, you did a very clean install and still have a usable trunk and spare. Looks good man. __________________ RIP 11/25/2009 2004 Mazda RX-8 6MT, Nordic Green

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