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  • CorvallisBMW
    Long Schlong Longhammer
    • Feb 2005
    • 13039

    #46
    errr...crap. I went to measure, and I forgot about my rear strut brace. That is probably not going to work......

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    • StereoInstaller1
      GAS
      • Jul 2004
      • 22679

      #47
      Originally posted by CorvallisBMW
      errr...crap. I went to measure, and I forgot about my rear strut brace. That is probably not going to work......
      Yeah, strut braces kind of get in the way...so lose it!

      Closing SOON!
      "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

      Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

      Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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      • StereoInstaller1
        GAS
        • Jul 2004
        • 22679

        #48
        OK Guys, here are a few pictures:
        Me, with the evil tinsnips in hand:

        Yes, that fridge is older than you...and yes, that is a hot dog cooking machine.

        My fat ass in my GF's car, cutting holes:

        Completed holes:

        Skoobeesnaks' almost completed box, with recessed woofer mounting:

        The box I originally built for him, now a "test mule", shows port tube holes:

        Depth at bottom of box:

        Remaining trunk space:

        View from inside of car...this is before the foam gasket, BTW:

        Port tube adapter: Fits "Premium Sound" perfectly...might have to be screwed down, but I am trying to make it press fit:
        Last edited by StereoInstaller1; 01-06-2008, 11:22 PM.

        Closing SOON!
        "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

        Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

        Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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        • mtechnik
          R3V OG
          • May 2006
          • 6156

          #49
          ^^neat



          -> Afficionados join the M-technic I club

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          • CorvallisBMW
            Long Schlong Longhammer
            • Feb 2005
            • 13039

            #50
            So do we need the center-armrest seats to work with these? actually come to think of it, my amp is mounted on the seatback right where the sub is supposed to fire........shit.

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            • StereoInstaller1
              GAS
              • Jul 2004
              • 22679

              #51
              Armrest seats are best, of course. You will lose some of the midbass using a solid seat, but only about 25% of the upper bass/midbass area.

              Low bass will be very impressive, even with a cheap woofer and tiny amp.

              Big fat boom only needs a $150 woofer and a $250 amp...in fact, if someone wants one, i have an Exile "Shift" series SVC 12 (retail $150) and a 300.2 amp (retail $250) and I will sell both for $325 shipped...both are new, with full factory warranty.

              Luke

              Closing SOON!
              "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

              Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

              Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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              • rkettner
                Grease Monkey
                • Jun 2007
                • 367

                #52
                eventhough my cabby won't work with this particular install I have to say this man is dedicated to the e30.

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                • M42Technik
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 9781

                  #53
                  Still interested in this for sure, I wonder if anyone has a houndstooth seat with an armrest?

                  Looks great man, will you be covering it in some matching-style carpet? Just wondering.
                  Reminiscing...

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                  • StereoInstaller1
                    GAS
                    • Jul 2004
                    • 22679

                    #54
                    Originally posted by M42Technik
                    Still interested in this for sure, I wonder if anyone has a houndstooth seat with an armrest?
                    Baaahahahaha...that would be cool, but if you already have cloth, you should be fine.

                    Is your padding jute or foam? If foam, is it as thin as an M3?

                    Originally posted by M42Technik
                    Looks great man, will you be covering it in some matching-style carpet? Just wondering.
                    I am shipping a template to make a basic "Pretty Panel" and enough matching trunk liner carpet to upholster it.

                    You go buy a chunk (1/4 sheet) of either 1/4" or 1/8" masonite (pegboard without holes, basically) AKA "Tempered Hardboard", cut out and trace the included template to it and cut out with a jigsaw...since I have no clue how I would ship such a thing.

                    Pics of that panel shortly.

                    Closing SOON!
                    "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                    Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                    Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                    • M42Technik
                      R3V OG
                      • Dec 2003
                      • 9781

                      #55
                      Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                      Is your padding jute or foam? If foam, is it as thin as an M3?
                      Not entirely sure, its a pale yellow foam I think.
                      Reminiscing...

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                      • dude8383
                        Forum Sponsor
                        • Jan 2005
                        • 10387

                        #56
                        How much does this thing weigh all said and done?
                        IG: deniso_nsi Leave me feedback here

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                        • StereoInstaller1
                          GAS
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 22679

                          #57
                          Originally posted by dude8383
                          How much does this thing weigh all said and done?
                          Box, about 40 pounds. Woofer and amp are up to you...but it is generally about 10 more pounds...so about 50, total.

                          Closing SOON!
                          "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                          Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                          Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                          • DrMcDave
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 1793

                            #58
                            i've been after a box for a while. I suggest finding a general shipping quote. Maybe see how much it costs to send to florida as a worst case scenario.

                            do these boxes mount the way jordans was via bolts through the rear wall. I already have holes made from another setup.

                            I do want one, i just need to come up with some money. Count me in sometime soon.

                            I love the sony walmart sub idea...whose ever going to see the sub anyway.

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                            • StereoInstaller1
                              GAS
                              • Jul 2004
                              • 22679

                              #59
                              Originally posted by DrMcDave
                              i've been after a box for a while. I suggest finding a general shipping quote. Maybe see how much it costs to send to florida as a worst case scenario.

                              do these boxes mount the way jordans was via bolts through the rear wall. I already have holes made from another setup.

                              I do want one, i just need to come up with some money. Count me in sometime soon.

                              I love the sony walmart sub idea...whose ever going to see the sub anyway.
                              I sent one to Utarr...it was $33, USPS Parcel Post.

                              Figure about 50 pounds from 97477.

                              Closing SOON!
                              "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                              Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                              Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                              • DrMcDave
                                E30 Mastermind
                                • Oct 2003
                                • 1793

                                #60
                                Gettysburg, PA is way further away than utah.

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