Has anyone installed a subwoofer in their Z?

[joyride]

I'm going to change out my "not Bose" factory stereo. I'm installing a JVC-HDR1 (has HD radio tuner built in). I plan on upgrading the speakers, and I want to add a subwoofer. However, I don't want to place the subwoofer in the hatch (I don't want to use up the limited space). Has anyone installed a subwoofer under the seat? Also, I found a few 6.5" subwoofers on the web (powered and not powered). I think they would fit perfectly in the rear speaker mounts. Has anyone tried one of them?

[DocKill]

I have a 10inch behind the drivers seat. Fits nicely..

[joyride]

I think I'm gonna go with that set up. I found a site that sells the OEM speaker bracket and the speaker cover. What brand/model subwoofer and amp did you install and why?

[DocKill]

Speaker is DLS, Alpine amp....actually installed before I got the car, but I'm really happy with them

[cuffuup28]

I also installed a MTX 10", in the bracket behind the seat. (The bracket is already there, so don't buy another). Also installed the MTX amp under the seat. The rear speakers were junk in my opinion, so I tossed'em. There is no reason for rear "voice" speakers in a 2 seater in my opinion .

[CS-07-Z]

Yep...went with two 10" kickers in a custom box made to fit under the rear hatch bar... then I mounted the kicker amp and sirius sat box in the OEM factor sub area - makes great storage that vents well for amp heat and is completely out of site.

[evildky]

I gotta say, this thread....pretty uselesswithout pic's, "put em on the galss" people!

[Narsisio]

I did the hatch from tccustomz that goes behind the strut bar that where i got the best bass and clarity. they also make other custom boxes paint matched fiber glass gold ports the whole 9. Only problem i had with the factory location the clarity and bass you cant get you moneys worth. Plus its was only $250 + $55 shp with two weeks turn around or 5-7 days if in stock. plus its a Z what can you put in the trunk.

[CUSHLOS]

look up a company called tc costoms and look at there sub boxes i promise u wount b disaponited i have the 3 10 " sub in my z and its the ****tttttttt! good luck there # is 1 306 836 2061

[cuffuup28]

One is all you need in such a small space!!

[hitman21988]

lol ya finally founda thread on this subject lol well my question is i want to get a sub that goes behind the drivers seat like the bose does and the ? is will it get good thumb from that area and stuff? and does any one no how to keep the stock deck but change out the cd drive so i can actaully play mp3?

[NSRsheets]

I don't think you can change out the cd player. Yuo will have to by the cd player, wireing harness, and mounting hardware.

[hitman21988]

o wells i gues ill just have to stick to using my fm transmittor for my ipod

so does anyone else no about that sub behind the driver seat is a good thing to do or not?

[hitman21988]

hey just wondering is this the right convertion kit for the 350z idk bc it says sentera and i havnt found one yet that says 350z

[inovativ]

Installed a hardwired iPod adapter (PA11-NIS from USA Spec)in my 06 350z w/ factory radio. Check out this link for the product (about $200) http://www.usaspec.com/ipod.html. It works great! Complete control of the iPod through the radio and steering wheel.

Next project is to install a sub into the factory sub location. I'll let you know how that goes!

[flyguy2618]

Has anyone ever thought of taking out the spair tire and putting a sub down there? Theres a lot of space down there and given you didnt care about not having a spair tire you could fit alot down there........has anyone ever done something like this?

[504 350z]

if you go to the jl audio site, they make a box w/ 2 10" jl subs included just for the 350z

[MATTY_T]

I had a custom box built for my Z. It is approx 1.75 cu. ft. and it is ported under the amps. It holds a 12" sub. I also replaced all four 6.5" speakers, tweeters and re-wired the whole car. It was a pain but it was worth every second IMO. Im running (4) RF 6.5" speakers, RF T1 Component Tweets, 1 Farad RF cap, RF 450.4 (for the speakers and the tweeters), and a RF 325.1 (for the sub). Now I initially had a RF P2 Dual 2 ohm 12" sub but that finally gave out.. so I went with infinity (300W RMS dual 4-ohm) this time. Sounds great. Here are a couple pictures of it.(the box used to be a silver fabric but it just didnt look right in the Z so i re-did it a couple weeks ago in all black.. buch betta IMO.)(Floating Amps....) I dont know why but over the summer that panel cover on the Left amp turned an orange color, probably just a paint defect. Anyways I talked to rockford this week and they said they will replace it for free.



Power Tweeters.

[L33TZOR]

i did mine earlier this year still working on it.heres my showoff pics,...considering 4th sub

[phat_patrick]

Where did you run the power for the amp?

[phat_patrick]

Where did you run the power for the amp?

[cuffuup28]

I ran the power cable under the carpet, down the side of the door kick plate. If you remove the foot rest, and pull the carpet back a little, there is a hole in the fire wall with a rubber plug in it. I just poked a little hole in it, and fed the wire through, and ran it up to the battery box.

[flyguy2618]

i did mine earlier this year still working on it.heres my showoff pics,...considering 4th sub

Your thinking of a 4th? Thats crazy where would you even put that. How much power is that system pushin out, it already looks like you could blow out your back window....

[phat_patrick]

Thanks buddy i will check it out, when i am done i will post pics of everything.

[CUSHLOS]

BEFORE U BUY ANYTHING AND LOSE ALL UR TRUNK SPACE CHECK OUT TC CUSTOMS THEY MAKE COSTOM INCLOSERS 4 Z'S THEY HOUSE 2 0R 3 OR 5 SUB IN 10" OR 12" AND THEY WILL PAINT IT TO MACH UR CAR ITS DOPE AND I PROMISE ULL LOVE IT ITS THE SUBS IN THE BACK IN BETWEEN THE STRUT TOWER BAR IN THE MIDDLE THEY INCLOSE THAT SECTION IN THE MIDDLE AND PUT THE SUBS IN FRONT FACING THE BACK BUMPER NICER THEN ANYTHING I HAVE EVER SEEN

[CREEPINGONCHROME]

just do your own install!its better than just buying it!

[CREEPINGONCHROME]

here is some of mine on my cars!52 farad cap where the rear windo was and it all fiberglass! and suede!here is some other stuff in good at.like making a custom hoodstruts!and other boxes!AS YOU CAN TELL I HAVE A SCION XB!WHICH AT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS NATIONAL CAR SHOW WON THE BEST OF SHOW,BEST ICE AND BEST UNDERCARRIADE!

[R350Zz33]

nice toaster lol looks about as aerodynamic and a cinder block (im not gonna say brick cause i think bricks are more aerodynamic then a cinder block) mmmmmm toast

[rmezz13]

nice toaster lol looks about as aerodynamic and a cinder block (im not gonna say brick cause i think bricks are more aerodynamic then a cinder block) mmmmmm toast

Please just stop.......

[jsl74]

I am looking to put a sub behind my seat. You mentioned you had one installed - how does it sound? I've heard postive and negative. Are you happy with the sound? THanks.