Got Bass? Spring box build is here! E34s too!

[OrdnanceCorp]

...and in my trunk (right where the sub box would go, mounted on the seatback) there is what looks to be an Alpine amplifier (marked with the phrase "Ai-Net").

I have a little ai-net box that I used to use with my IPOD it wasn't a amp but an adapter for the IPOD to be controlled by the head unit. How big is the box mounted in the trunk?

[Axxe]

Any plans for an e36 box in the future?

[darrenforeal]

Hey luke what is rough tunning of the 10inch e30 box? I'm trying to figure out where to set the subsonic filter on my amp. I'm guessing around 35hz?

BTW I put the $90 Jenson amp in. Holy crap it makes your box bump. Can't wait to try out the Obcon sub. It's somewhere in the mail.

[StereoInstaller1]

Do want.

I'm not a major audiophile but I like everything in my car to be the best possible, and I really think your box is something I gotta have. Question - will my rear deck speakers become useless?

I recently picked up my e30 and the PO replaced the rears with some basic Sony coaxial speakers (I learned the difference between coax and component on this forum, and then returned the coaxial speakers I had picked up... definitely looking to go component in the front) while the fronts are still stock non-premium. The head unit is an Alpine "IVA-D310" ca. 2005 flip-up touchscreen with DVD navigation, sirius navtraffic, and in my trunk (right where the sub box would go, mounted on the seatback) there is what looks to be an Alpine amplifier (marked with the phrase "Ai-Net"). I haven't had any time to investigate what I have aside from pricing out this exceedingly expensive setup (PO is a V.P. of Sirius), or what's connected to what, but I can only assume that I wouldn't be able to run a subwoofer off the existing amp. Anyone have any experience with this Alpine unit? I'll have to get more details on the amp.

I have a buttload of experience with all those goodies, please get me exact model numbers.

I may have just sold the last one. Let me check with the schedule of another local, his car is on jackstands AGAIN, and he ain't in no big hurry, I can set you up.

More than likely, that amp is a 4 channel. If so, you can run whatever crap you have for the rears off that nav deck, then use half that 4 channel to run the front speakers in stereo and the other can run the sub.

Again, grab me all the exact model numbers, we can nail down a plan for you.

Luke

[StereoInstaller1]

Any plans for an e36 box in the future?

Yes and no. I have done ONE E36 box, but I did it all smartass, I made the front of the box curve to match the back seat, it was BITCH!

My deal is the whole "efficiency" thing, and that starts with getting 100% of the bass into the cabin, NOT the trunk.

The E36 trunk is curved and contoured, so it is an absolute bitch.

...but I WILL get it, just like I THINK I might have a 'vert sub plan...

[airkhin]

whats this whole //m box all about??

[ck_taft325is]

"///M" on it ;)

[Overlord475]

Any 10" deluxe E30 boxes left?

[StereoInstaller1]

whats this whole //m box all about??

Nothing, you hush uppa you face.

[NeoMishMoo]

I will be making a seat modifier later. It will give an armrest and a bass tunnel, but will be non-moving, but far sexier than a stock armrest.



Likely won't be happening until late spring.

Luke

How bout a large slotted port for the rear foam seats?

Kinda like how this guy did it, but instead just one big slotted port?

[StereoInstaller1]

How bout a large slotted port for the rear foam seats?

Kinda like how this guy did it, but instead just one big slotted port?

Exactly, only the size of a skipass, and a "lip" round the outside...hard to describe.

[Rodoni]

any plans for an e36 box in the future?

+ 27632257875321122556789988765432124783

[NeoMishMoo]

Sooooo then you're planning on making something that can be added to the seat after the foam has been cut and everything? Because I might just do this port design and then buy your add on sometime next year.

[StereoInstaller1]

Sooooo then you're planning on making something that can be added to the seat after the foam has been cut and everything? Because I might just do this port design and then buy your add on sometime next year.

I am packing your box tomorrow, do you want a couple of 4" ports? I have a TON of them.

No charge, glad to see them go to a good home.

[NeoMishMoo]

Yeah thanks throw in some, I might put 3 or 4 in a line down the center of my seat. I've got a ton of rear seats so I'd love to see how ridiculous a bunch of ports would look. I just wish they made big plastic slot ports.

Can't wait to get the box, Trunk space is only a couple inches less with 12" than the 10" right?

Now I just need some suggestions on where to hide my amp. Maybe cut out some more seat foam and put an air fan in the seat next to the bass ports?

So how much extra is it for carpet to match the trunk liner? I've got some that matches pretty closely but I could go for a better match