03-29-2014, 01:18 PM | #1 |
Drives: '13 2LT RS Convertible - AGM Join Date: Jun 2013
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Has Anyone Just Removed their Vert Subwoofer Altogether?
Just installed a large driver's side subbox from ******** (thanks Steve!) with a JL10w7 and PDX-V9 amp...holy crap!
I'm wondering whether the now disconnected factory Sub is serving any functional purpose or is just baffling sound from my new sub and adding a few extra pounds to the car? I'm considering popping the seats and just removing the factory sub and mounting plate. Will this create any structural issues for the few rear seat passengers I ever have? Any thoughts on whether this makes sense from an audio point of view in terms of opening up the trunk bass some? |
03-29-2014, 04:21 PM | #2 |
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I talked to Steve too and so I removed mine. I then cut the carpet out around the hole to open it up. I did make a difference for me. I have a Comp kicker woofer now and am wondering if a switch to the JL might be worth it? As far as structure you will laugh when you see how flimsy the sub woofer is, like paper. The metal surmount is not much better.
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03-29-2014, 04:38 PM | #3 |
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I removed mine too to help create a direct air passage into the cabin.
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03-29-2014, 07:18 PM | #4 |
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03-30-2014, 11:57 AM | #5 |
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I read in the descriptions on sub thumps website that you can't use the retractable screen. How do you put your top down? I thought it wouldn't go down without the screen in place.
-Geoff
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03-30-2014, 07:56 PM | #6 | |
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http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346481 At the bottom is a link to an older post with additional instructions. Just ensure you don't keep anything in your trunk that is higher than your net and can obstruct your roof. You may damage your roof and blow out your rear side windows. Not a good thing. I just keep a sub and low frequency waves back there |
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03-30-2014, 08:07 PM | #7 | |
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