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Old 03-13-2008, 11:55 PM
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Default Alternate Route for Subs - what do you think?

I could bear to lose the T-top space by buying one of those t-top subs, so i built a custom box with my friend, bought two 10" alpine type R's and stuck this in the back...hits beautifully, and talk about custom, what do you think??











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i think it looks ugly... im a big fan of a stealth install... people make boxes to fit 2 12's and still be able to store the t-tops..
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looks like you took two home stereo speakers and threw them in the back.
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It's definitely custom.
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I give it 6 months before they are stolen out of your car
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i happen to live in a nice area where cars don't get broken into....and i think they look nice, not like a home stereo system....
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Originally Posted by CuriousGeorgeZ28
i happen to live in a nice area where cars don't get broken into....and i think they look nice, not like a home stereo system....
Don't ask for everybody's opinion and then be shocked when you hear it.

+1 on the home stereo look. In fact I would go as far as saying 70s home stereo.

+1 on stealth box.

+1 on getting stolen. I don't care where you live if you go to a mall your chances are not good.
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Originally Posted by CuriousGeorgeZ28
i happen to live in a nice area where cars don't get broken into....and i think they look nice, not like a home stereo system....
Not to try and start **** but do you think a career criminal is going to rob or steal from some one in the ghetto or in a upscale area? I have a little cousin and her car has been broken into a few times and she lives in a very upscale neighborhood.

Your stuff is never safe, if someone wants what you have they will take it.
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hope its bolted down man
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I think you need to wash that car! haha its getting nice outside go grab that hose and spray it!
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i like it cause its different if you like it thats all that really matters....but i wouldn't have put it in my car.
put some really dark tint on your back window
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even if it is bolted down....who really cares once they bust the hatch glass in (hopefully if someone goes for it they're more gentle than that) - they're still likely to get something anyway if they have time.

Custom = made according to the specifications of an individual -- so of course nobody can argue that one

I agree with all of the above posts. However....if you really want that trunk space and original t-top storage, two 12"s isn't the best thing to go for since most wont perform well or fit in stealth boxes...and the only other options are the hatch shelf of rear seats. It's MUCH better to make sacrifices such as stock t-top storage, or 2 10s in stealth boxes rather than end up with and install like this.
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Originally Posted by CuriousGeorgeZ28
Originally Posted by CuriousGeorgeZ28
...and i think they look nice, not like a home stereo system....


Greg - did you do his install?? haha...jk
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I disagree with those that feel that the setup would put him at risk of it getting stolen. No one would wanna steal that. It's fugly for sure.
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people will steal anything just to steal it i left a $950 amp sitting loose in my blazer and someone stole a 2 generic blown 8" subs sittin beside it. lol im jus glad the window was a $45 fix i've had all kinds of useless junk stolen from me in all different areas. so tint your windows cause if it's seen its at risk

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ummmmmmm. yea. put that box on ebay some ricer well want it. put hey i bet it has plenty of air space and probably doesnt sound bad.
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I am not a big fan, but **** what I say it is your ride. Congrats on finding what works for you man!
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I really HATE putting down peoples hard work and all, but I'm not digging it, due to the reasons already stated.

But hey, don't listen to us, right?
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Not my cup of tea either.
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I'd "upgrade" your amp as well.



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