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    New sub box from GAS: The Beast

    Hey guys, this is a rough prototype of a new design.

    The deal is that the HUGE woofers out there won't fit in an E30 properly. It is hard to explain, but if you have a woofer with more than about 6" of mounting depth, the angle of the front wall makes it impossible...the woofer is just too deep.

    The idea of this new design is to keep all of the stuff we are known for: Superb sound quality, efficient design that makes the most of your trunk space and most of all (say it with me guys) 100% of the bass into your car, NOT into your trunk.

    I fucking HATE rattles. This design prevents them.

    If you are interested in having a serious subwoofer in your E30 (more cars soon!) this is the answer. The porting is not shown, as I said this is just a rough idea of what we will be doing.

    Just a few pics for now:



    We plan on making a special version that has a "stepped" back, so you can use 2 of the new small amps. I am planning on using Soundstream "Stealth" series. There is a 4 channel and a mono amp that will fit on either side of the woofer window.

    As you can see, it is deeper than the normal 12" box, but smaller than my "vertical mount" boxes:





    This tiny little Cerwin Vega is the only 10" woofer I have sitting around (it ain't that small) should give you an idea just how badass this is gonna look from the back seat...assuming you have an armrest. Either way the veiw from the trunk will be fucking awesome.

    We plan on making 3 or 4 different versions, with and without trunk windows, with LEDs over the woofer, different finishes, etc. Pretty much pure custom, but you can install it yourself.



    This box is obviously going to need to be fully finished. We can do that at whatever level you want. I think just a simple textured finish in satin black would be best, but full base/clear high gloss body-match paint would look pretty sweet too, right?

    Luke

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    Thanks for 10 years of fun!

    #2
    Great stuff Luke. You explained it differently to me earlier though?

    Or is woofer not mounted?

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      #3
      None of that box is glued or stapled...it is held together by gravity...but that is how the woofer will mount.

      If you are doing a burly woofer, you MUST have a armrest seat. The woofer will actually have part of the magnet inside the car.

      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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        #4
        I see. So downfiring typesetup eh?

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          #5
          No, not at all, just reverse loaded.

          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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            #6
            Ahhh damnit, am I going to have to upgrade. You know I love plenty of clean bass...hmmm
            Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



            OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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              #7
              Looks great! Too bad I'm driving a Ti. We gonna see a Ti box someday? Maybe a small run?

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                #8
                What about a box for e30 cabs??!!

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                  #9
                  I am planning on using Soundstream "Stealth" series.
                  Where are you getting yours from? I could like a smaller amp. :)

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by cerdman View Post
                    Looks great! Too bad I'm driving a Ti. We gonna see a Ti box someday? Maybe a small run?
                    I do have acouple locals with Tis, but the box will be kinda steep...but same basic design as the E30 Touring, fully carpeted.

                    If you are serial, let me know.

                    Originally posted by TheGreenVert View Post
                    What about a box for e30 cabs??!!
                    Get ready, the model will be here tomorrow. I expect the build to be slow, but I think I am finally ready to do cabby boxes. I am looking at doing a pair of 8", something kinda burly. The goal is to actually use that space under the top as a tuned chamber...we shall see, ya?

                    Keep it coming, fellas.

                    I really appreciate all of the support R3V has given me. If I were to get all sappy I would even say I have been blessed being involved with this community.

                    Anyone wannna do a bad ass trunk setup based on one of these new designs?

                    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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                      #11
                      Originally posted by StereoInstaller1 View Post
                      I do have acouple locals with Tis, but the box will be kinda steep...but same basic design as the E30 Touring, fully carpeted.

                      If you are serial, let me know.



                      Get ready, the model will be here tomorrow. I expect the build to be slow, but I think I am finally ready to do cabby boxes. I am looking at doing a pair of 8", something kinda burly. The goal is to actually use that space under the top as a tuned chamber...we shall see, ya?

                      Keep it coming, fellas.

                      I really appreciate all of the support R3V has given me. If I were to get all sappy I would even say I have been blessed being involved with this community.

                      Anyone wannna do a bad ass trunk setup based on one of these new designs?

                      Luke
                      Did that.

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                        #12
                        Set the cabby up for some SA 8's :) or some DD 1508's. Nice and burly
                        CCW- when every second counts... The police are just minutes away!

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                          #13
                          got to be stuff people can afford, was thinking a Soundstream, as I think I can sell those around internet price

                          This is R3V, you know

                          Closing SOON!
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                          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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                            #14
                            Originally posted by jquirit View Post
                            Where are you getting yours from? I could like a smaller amp. :)
                            I get them from a local distributor, basically wholesale only kind of place.

                            they are about 5% cheaper than Sonicelectronix.com. Maybe. I will be doing a pair of the Stealth in my own car shortly...I will report on them then.

                            I think I am going to chase down this woofer:




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                            This new "Beast" box will work for it, the stealth 600 watt class A/B amp will make about 450 watts to it and it should be super clean

                            Closing SOON!
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                            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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                              #15
                              Originally posted by StereoInstaller1 View Post
                              I get them from a local distributor, basically wholesale only kind of place.

                              they are about 5% cheaper than Sonicelectronix.com. Maybe. I will be doing a pair of the Stealth in my own car shortly...I will report on them then.
                              I only ask as it seems line is discontinued on Sonic's website and finding other retailers with it is proving to be interesting, at least online (the most 'reliable' source I've found is Amazon and Buy.com).

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