I'm thinking about getting a 350Z and i was wondering how much space there is for audio equipment (how many subs, what kind of boxes...etc). I have 2 treo 12s in a ported box, but it doesnt look like that would fit according to the pictures iv seen. That little bar that goes across the trunk looks like it would get in the way...anyways, i would probably just get 1 12 if that was the case.

 

this should be in the audio video forum

 

under strutbar boxes are your friend, up to 3 10's and still leave your trunk.

 

If you are interested in a audio system on wheels, why waste money on a performance sports car. Just get a PT Cruiser and stuff it with boom-boom toys.

 

 

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i like how the dude that replied above this is laughing but he has subs too...

 

Don't listen to the old fart, it doesn't matter what your car is you can still build the ultimate sound system. If your hell bent on sticking a 12 in there you can make your spare tire well into an enclosure, or save space and stick 2-3 10's under the strutbar. If thats not enough you can also get the 6,5 inch powerhouse subs that replace door speakers. Building audio systems is my only hobby, I wish I could make it my career. :P

 

check the set-ups in the audio forum or better yet go to an Import Show. If it can be done, its been done with the 350Z. The only limits are your imagination and budget. If you buy a 350Z and fill it with audio-video equipment, that’s your business not mine. Its all good.

 

I wanted a 12", and still wanted some space left in the trunk, so this is what I did...

 

Just slap a 10W7 under that bar and call it a day. That's what I am gonna do. PPlllennty of bass with that alone. If you ca't go fast may as well BASS lol.

nitrouz-->
That looks good mang!

 

Is it possible to stick subs in where the stock bose sub sits and in the glove box behind the passanger seat>? Just do that then and put 2 amps in the back..

 

www.wickedcas.com
Go there.

 

I was thinking the same thing. That sounds like it would be something good, me personally, I dont use that passenger space anyway.

 

No, no, and no. This is not a good space to put a sub unless you absolutely don't wanna use the trunk or you don't want big boom. Infinity makes a basslink sub if you wanna go behind the seat. It will never equivilate to a trunk mount speaker though.

 

IMO, when I test drove the touring model, the stock Bose system sounded pretty good with the sub behind the seat. It provided enough bass to the music. I would think that the space behind there will work fine for most people's needs. If you just want to add a little more depth to your music, it would work. I dont want something that is going to be heard for miles away...not looking to win any competetions.

 

If the "old fart" comment was directed at me I was laughing at the comment not the original intent of the question. I appreciated the humor.

There was a tread last weekend about the top ten modifications to the Z - there there three camps: horsepower, audio wattage, and looks. The cool thing about the car is that it can be modified in all three ways often to the exclusion of the other two areas. The horsepower crowd strips out their speakers, headend, and everything else that's going to slow them down. On the other hand I've added 75 pounds worth of fatmat sound proofing and spent $3000 on audio/video gear for it. The body kits make a car look better but lower aerodynamics and often add more weight than the OEM parts.

If the poster thinks that he can still hear the extra 2-3 Hz a 12" might give him in a car then more power to him and all the luck in the world. Cut out that little bar thingy and toss a twin 12" box in the hole created.

Paul

SBE CAE and CPBE

 

don't worry, it was directd to the post above yours.