Coupe no ski pass how to get bass in the cabin

[dubdub]

I guess my only question is whether the OP wants more bass or better bass.

If you have 2 JL 12s, my guess is they face the rear? Cutting out the ski pass would do nothing. I used to have 2 JL 12s (W-0) and my issue with them wasn't more bass... they made enough noise, they rumbled the car, they vibrated panels that had layers of dynomat on them... but the didn't sound that great.

The key of getting the sound through the ski pass helps with the quality of the bass... hearing a mallet hitting a bass drum... actually hearing the contact, not just the boom that follows... IMHO.

[2mAn]

Hey Cluna (OP), I guess we are the only ones with the "Original" first year E30. Sucks to think we are the first to try and put a Luke box into one.

I have my Lukebox that I kept when I sold my 86 and will be putting it in my 84. Im going to be cutting it up soon. im just going overboard with the cutting and am going to cut straight down from the vertical pillars. Mines a 12" so a little extra space wont be a big deal. I will have pics when its all cut

[FLG]

Just heard a Luke box in poopins car here in ny... Sounded great for those of you wondering.

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[StereoInstaller1]

Oh hell no, you ain't even close to the first!

Anything you need to make it easier, let me know. I can send a pattern traced from a ski pass hole, however we can help!

Luke

[Steve Corbett]

Hey Cluna (OP), I guess we are the only ones with the "Original" first year E30. Sucks to think we are the first to try and put a Luke box into one. Seen a few pictures of everyone else taking the easy way out with a hammer. Even seen a few pictures of how a convertible had a huge hack job from a previous owner. Sure don't want to be remembered for one of those. I'm thinking this January sale ends in a few days. Wanted to order one, maybe some one will come to our rescue with some dimensions or a pattern.

[Steve Corbett]

Thanks for the "let's get back on track". I do not have a ski pass available. Sure would love to hear what everyone is bragging about.

[StereoInstaller1]

Back when I had my 84 318 I cut a hole into the rear bench and noticed no negative side effects. I went to my friends house, took a ski pass template, and cut around the edges. I also used a de-burring tool to remove the sharp edges.

wisdom.

[smerfs]

Back when I had my 84 318 I cut a hole into the rear bench and noticed no negative side effects. I went to my friends house, took a ski pass template, and cut around the edges. I also used a de-burring tool to remove the sharp edges.

[ELVA164]

That being said, I have been very hesitant to cut into mine because it looks the same as the pic above. There will be a lot of sharp edges if you cut straight across, but Im not sure what else to do

Why not use a deburring tool after cutting?

[2mAn]

Here is a picture of my 1984 with NO skipass cutout, Build date of Nov 84. His might be the same. Is there a template we could use? Do we need to reinforce what we cut out? Help!

This isnt a thread about how great Lukeboxes are VS other speakerboxes, its about what to do with the 1984 model.

That being said, I have been very hesitant to cut into mine because it looks the same as the pic above. There will be a lot of sharp edges if you cut straight across, but Im not sure what else to do

[DuxNW]

seriously, I have one of luke's boxs in my e30 that he put in years ago. It will change your life!

[StereoInstaller1]

Oh, this is gonna be good! Keep your mind open, this ain't your typical "one note bass" you can expect from a ported box.

Post your experiences, guys!

Luke

[kmarei]

You'd be welcome to check out my 12" box.

Would love to
Would be cool to compare sealed 10" to ported 12"
I work in Tyson's, and love in Reston
Maybe lunchtime sometime?

[nrubenstein]

My 10" box is like half the size of yours :)
Plus I'm not really a fan of ported boxes
Do you make any that are sealed?
Too bad you're on the other side of the country
Would have loved to do a direct comparison between both boxes with the same sub and amp
Too long a drive though :)

You'd be welcome to check out my 12" box.

[StereoInstaller1]

Here is a picture of my 1984 with NO skipass cutout, Build date of Nov 84. His might be the same. Is there a template we could use? Do we need to reinforce what we cut out? Help!

Mines also a 84 and the same as that

Guys, both of you can use our standard 10" or 12" boxes...kinda cool, they are cheaper than a custom job.

You will want to basically cut the hole as if it were a ski pass, so see if you can get a close look at a buddies trunk.

If you are not confidant about it, we will find a solution.

Thanks!
Luke