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Imdyinhere · 03-30-2015, 12:52 PM

I recently installed a subwoofer box with two 10's. I am curious if anyone has had any fitment issues with the cover the goes over the battery/spare tire compartment after putting the box in?

If anyone has managed a solution to this issue, let me know.

Thanks.

JimE · 03-30-2015, 01:27 PM

I assume the box is somehow causing the cover not to fit into place? There would be no other reason for it not to fit aside from something you added/changed being in the way.

Imdyinhere · 03-31-2015, 07:28 AM

Thanks Jim, but I was looking for a solution, not a restatement of the issue I am having.

So to all out there, what solution have you found to get the original cover back in place after having installed a subwoofer box.

arkentect · 03-31-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JimE

I assume the box is somehow causing the cover not to fit into place? There would be no other reason for it not to fit aside from something you added/changed being in the way.

^^He was trying to help.

Its hard to come up with a solution for you without a description of how its not fitting correctly. Im guessing you have the subs pushed as far as possible into the trunk, the weight of the subs could be pushing down on the rear of the cover creating an opposite reaction on the front of the cover not allowing it to seat properly.

Got any pics?

Gavros 4 Life · 03-31-2015, 08:25 AM

Took mine out to change the battery but can't get it back on so I don't have it in right now lol

45thCamaro · 03-31-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JimE

I assume the box is somehow causing the cover not to fit into place? There would be no other reason for it not to fit aside from something you added/changed being in the way.

What he said. Did you do something underneath it that would be causing it not to sit flush? Did you mount an amp under there?

hazy · 03-31-2015, 10:53 AM

check your wires.

I had a similar issue when I did mine, and it was caused by the hot wire going to amp causing the cover to not sit flush. Basically, it made a 'lump' that the cover wasn't designed to accept. By moving things around just a bit, got it flush, and cover fit just fine.

Or you could just notch that cover to accommodate the additional wire.

Snoman · 03-31-2015, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Imdyinhere

I recently installed a subwoofer box with two 10's. I am curious if anyone has had any fitment issues with the cover the goes over the battery/spare tire compartment after putting the box in?

If anyone has managed a solution to this issue, let me know.

Thanks.

Why do I see us building you a new box on mod day.......

Imdyinhere · 03-31-2015, 11:41 AM

JimE, sorry if that came off as snarky.... Wasn't my intention.

LOL thanks guys for all the input.

The issue is that the box, while pushed all the way back covers about 2-2.5 inches of the tub. Since the box wont tilt backwards, the cover will not slide in. Even after removing the trunk latch it still catches on the inside body panel at the rear of the trunk. I have my ground and fuse for power mounted low enough on the tub wall to not interfere.

Maybe I just cut the cover....

And no Snoman... I like the box I have.

yzark99 · 03-31-2015, 12:33 PM

I had the same problem. With the box in the way, there is no clearance to get the tire cover on. I have to remove my box, and tilt my amp rack up to get the cover on correctly. If you have a few inches of space above the sub box, you should be able to tilt it so that the rear edge opens up a gap to get the cover in through the trunk opening. The edge that rotates needs to be behind the carpet humps for this to work. If your box is too big, you will either have to cut the hole cover, or replace it with a thin sheet of plywood.

Snoman · 03-31-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Imdyinhere

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The issue is that the box, while pushed all the way back covers about 2-2.5 inches of the tub...
...Maybe I just cut the cover....

And no Snoman... I like the box I have.

<3 It's just a matter of shifting go-fast money for go-sound money, build the box around the hole : )

Sigelitest · 03-31-2015, 01:04 PM

If its flat it should fit fine. are u sure the foam bat cover is setting flat? i took a torch to mine to get it to fit.
It made a perfect hole for the amp lug

Imdyinhere · 03-31-2015, 03:17 PM

Ill just trim it to fit. Its not like its a safety thing anyway. And unseen when the carpet is in. No biggie.

45thCamaro · 03-31-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoman

<3 It's just a matter of shifting go-fast money for go-sound money, build the box around the hole : )

Or build the sub in the hole :-)

03-30-2015, 12:52 PM	#1
Imdyinhere Keeper of the Gold Acorn Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 177	Question about sub boxes and twin subs I recently installed a subwoofer box with two 10's. I am curious if anyone has had any fitment issues with the cover the goes over the battery/spare tire compartment after putting the box in? If anyone has managed a solution to this issue, let me know. Thanks. __________________ 2011 RJT 2SS/RS - Kooks 1-7/8 Long Tubes, High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat Back Exhaust, MTI Short Throw Shifter, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Fasster Billet Fuel Rails & Custom Braided Vapor and Fuel Lines, CAI Cold Air Intake, RX Catch Can, Nitto Invos, Hawk HPS, BMR Trailing Arms, 2x Zapco ST4x-SQ amps, ST850x-II Sub amp, Morel Tempo 6 componenets, Morel Maximo 6x9, Morel 124 Primo Sub, Zapco DSP8Z Processor... More to Come.

03-31-2015, 07:28 AM	#3
Imdyinhere Keeper of the Gold Acorn Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 177	Thanks Jim, but I was looking for a solution, not a restatement of the issue I am having. So to all out there, what solution have you found to get the original cover back in place after having installed a subwoofer box. __________________ 2011 RJT 2SS/RS - Kooks 1-7/8 Long Tubes, High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat Back Exhaust, MTI Short Throw Shifter, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Fasster Billet Fuel Rails & Custom Braided Vapor and Fuel Lines, CAI Cold Air Intake, RX Catch Can, Nitto Invos, Hawk HPS, BMR Trailing Arms, 2x Zapco ST4x-SQ amps, ST850x-II Sub amp, Morel Tempo 6 componenets, Morel Maximo 6x9, Morel 124 Primo Sub, Zapco DSP8Z Processor... More to Come.

03-31-2015, 11:41 AM	#9
Imdyinhere Keeper of the Gold Acorn Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 177	JimE, sorry if that came off as snarky.... Wasn't my intention. LOL thanks guys for all the input. The issue is that the box, while pushed all the way back covers about 2-2.5 inches of the tub. Since the box wont tilt backwards, the cover will not slide in. Even after removing the trunk latch it still catches on the inside body panel at the rear of the trunk. I have my ground and fuse for power mounted low enough on the tub wall to not interfere. Maybe I just cut the cover.... And no Snoman... I like the box I have. __________________ 2011 RJT 2SS/RS - Kooks 1-7/8 Long Tubes, High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat Back Exhaust, MTI Short Throw Shifter, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Fasster Billet Fuel Rails & Custom Braided Vapor and Fuel Lines, CAI Cold Air Intake, RX Catch Can, Nitto Invos, Hawk HPS, BMR Trailing Arms, 2x Zapco ST4x-SQ amps, ST850x-II Sub amp, Morel Tempo 6 componenets, Morel Maximo 6x9, Morel 124 Primo Sub, Zapco DSP8Z Processor... More to Come.

03-31-2015, 12:33 PM	#10
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	I had the same problem. With the box in the way, there is no clearance to get the tire cover on. I have to remove my box, and tilt my amp rack up to get the cover on correctly. If you have a few inches of space above the sub box, you should be able to tilt it so that the rear edge opens up a gap to get the cover in through the trunk opening. The edge that rotates needs to be behind the carpet humps for this to work. If your box is too big, you will either have to cut the hole cover, or replace it with a thin sheet of plywood. Attached Images __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: . Last edited by yzark99; 03-31-2015 at 12:34 PM. Reason: typo

03-31-2015, 01:04 PM	#12
Sigelitest Drives: White 2016 Z06 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 416	If its flat it should fit fine. are u sure the foam bat cover is setting flat? i took a torch to mine to get it to fit. It made a perfect hole for the amp lug __________________ Hmmm now where did I put that screw

03-30-2015, 01:27 PM	#2
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	I assume the box is somehow causing the cover not to fit into place? There would be no other reason for it not to fit aside from something you added/changed being in the way.

03-31-2015, 08:25 AM	#5
Gavros 4 Life Drives: 2SS/RS Summit White Black Stripes Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 508	Took mine out to change the battery but can't get it back on so I don't have it in right now lol

03-31-2015, 10:53 AM	#7
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	check your wires. I had a similar issue when I did mine, and it was caused by the hot wire going to amp causing the cover to not sit flush. Basically, it made a 'lump' that the cover wasn't designed to accept. By moving things around just a bit, got it flush, and cover fit just fine. Or you could just notch that cover to accommodate the additional wire.

03-31-2015, 03:17 PM	#13
Imdyinhere Keeper of the Gold Acorn Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 177	Ill just trim it to fit. Its not like its a safety thing anyway. And unseen when the carpet is in. No biggie. __________________ 2011 RJT 2SS/RS - Kooks 1-7/8 Long Tubes, High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat Back Exhaust, MTI Short Throw Shifter, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Fasster Billet Fuel Rails & Custom Braided Vapor and Fuel Lines, CAI Cold Air Intake, RX Catch Can, Nitto Invos, Hawk HPS, BMR Trailing Arms, 2x Zapco ST4x-SQ amps, ST850x-II Sub amp, Morel Tempo 6 componenets, Morel Maximo 6x9, Morel 124 Primo Sub, Zapco DSP8Z Processor... More to Come.