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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 08:41 PM
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Default Does any make a sub box for Driver side that actually Fits?




This is what I'm taking about. I have one now from Kee Audio. The problem is it's built too high, so the plastic hatch panel sits higher than it should, also causing the privacy board to be off. I've cut mine down so it fits, but I didnt do a very good god and am not happy with it.

I've seen many of these on ebay and such and think they are all from the same manufacture. But I'm not sure, and I'd like to find a vendor that has measured and fitted one properly.

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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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whats the advantage to having it on the drivers side vs passenger side? Just asking.
i bought my enclosure from subthump. perfect fit. however mine is for the whole rear.
will this work for you?
http://subthump.com/Pontiac-Custom-S...Enclosure.html

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http://subthump.com/Pontiac-Custom-S...T-top-Box.html
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bleepster
whats the advantage to having it on the drivers side vs passenger side? Just asking.
i bought my enclosure from subthump. perfect fit. however mine is for the whole rear.
I know it sound ridiculous here in 2017, but I still want to keep the spare tire back there.


the driver side is open and not used, so that's where I want my sub to be.


I've looked at sub thumps, and am curious to know id the driver side actually fits well in that area, better than the one I already have.
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 09:30 AM
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I've got the JL Vantage box and fits like a glove. Of course it hasn't been made in years, so you'd have to find one used. It's basically an unloaded JL Stealthbox.,,
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BandDirector Blk98ZM6
I've got the JL Vantage box and fits like a glove. Of course it hasn't been made in years, so you'd have to find one used. It's basically an unloaded JL Stealthbox.,,
Thanks, I'll check it out.
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Old Sep 15, 2017 | 09:17 PM
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Like he said, id try and find a jl vantage box used. It will probably have the best fit, and they do come up for sale every now and then. Jl actually makes a plastic box too, thats the one i got but its much more rare, so it would be real hard to find.
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Old Sep 17, 2017 | 07:26 PM
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I'd glass one, theres a couple threads here of people who have done them, 2 or 3 write ups on it I think. That will give you the absolute best fit with the most cubes if your subwoofer requires them.
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I have a subthump one for several years, had no issues with fitting the trim piece over it. Also have the amp rack for the back wall.
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I have subthump also and it fits very well.
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I got boxes from 3 different places and they ALL fit just like you said, too high. Just need to take about 3/8" off the upper 2 edges so the trim panel sits the way it's supposed to
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Originally Posted by peterlawl84
I have a subthump one for several years, had no issues with fitting the trim piece over it. Also have the amp rack for the back wall.
Great to hear! I just ordered a replacement sub box and their amp rack too just today! I'm tired of looking at my original one looking like crap.


Originally Posted by LE35thSS
I have subthump also and it fits very well.
Thanks for the tip and like I said to peterhawk, I hope subthump's fit like they are supposed to.


Originally Posted by Rokkaholik
I got boxes from 3 different places and they ALL fit just like you said, too high. Just need to take about 3/8" off the upper 2 edges so the trim panel sits the way it's supposed to
I hope not! I spent the extra bucks to get one done right.
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Old Jan 11, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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^^what did the original one you used look like installed?
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I never took a picture of it cuz I hated the fit! But, the plastic hatch cover end, nearest to the back wall was about 1/2" too high. The hatch cover wouldn't clip closed on the end because of the raise, causing a gap. This one was from Kee Audio.
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Old Jan 17, 2018 | 08:47 PM
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Well this sucks! The subthump box doesnt fit in the cubby area at all on the Firebird's! This is for the drivers side, that has a smaller space on a bird, than the camaro.

Wasted money, time and hopes in trying to find a sub box to actually fit that area, i cant believe this is so difficult.
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Originally Posted by michaelhawk
Well this sucks! The subthump box doesnt fit in the cubby area at all on the Firebird's! This is for the drivers side, that has a smaller space on a bird, than the camaro.

Wasted money, time and hopes in trying to find a sub box to actually fit that area, i cant believe this is so difficult.
did you ever find a solution ? is it your disc changer that is making it not fit? because looking at the pic at the website, of the drivers side enclosure, it looks identical to me & as if it would fit perfect, of course with the cd changer removed.
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Old Jan 18, 2018 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SkWiDsTyLe321
did you ever find a solution ? is it your disc changer that is making it not fit? because looking at the pic at the website, of the drivers side enclosure, it looks identical to me & as if it would fit perfect, of course with the cd changer removed.
The CD Changer has to be, and is, removed.

Neither one fits right, each for different reasons.

The subthump one is deeper in the back, the firebirds have a little extra mound inside the rear fender area, that gets in the way.

I put the subthump box up on ebay, if anyone is looking for one for their camaro - this would be a great deal!
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my son has one .... i'll see if i can find a brand on it/in it, yet i believe it was custom made as the stereo came with the car & is all high end stuff like a $3500 system.
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Originally Posted by michaelhawk
The CD Changer has to be, and is, removed.

Neither one fits right, each for different reasons.

The subthump one is deeper in the back, the firebirds have a little extra mound inside the rear fender area, that gets in the way.

I put the subthump box up on ebay, if anyone is looking for one for their camaro - this would be a great deal!
Got a link?
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Old Jan 19, 2018 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by biketopia
Got a link?
I wasnt sure if I was allowed to post the link, but what the hell:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/29241373939...84.m1558.l2649
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Originally Posted by SkWiDsTyLe321
my son has one .... i'll see if i can find a brand on it/in it, yet i believe it was custom made as the stereo came with the car & is all high end stuff like a $3500 system.
Yeah, i fyou can find out that would be nice. If not, thanks for checking anyway
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