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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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Default WickedCAS strut tower magicbox / install?

I doubt it will move with two 10" subs, but I want the box as secure as possible under the strut tower.

Does anyone have a link that shows how to best attach the box to the Z?

Thanks~Kenny
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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i have the triple 10 box and it moves about an inch a week. you just need to get something to wedge underneath
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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Attach a couple of pieces of velcro to the bottom of the box. Make sure it is the hook side, not the loop side.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 06:04 AM
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Thanks for the replies, but I am thinking of a more secure attachment that you suggest. I intend to bolt the enclosure in place. In the event of a mishap I don't want the last thing I see on this earth to be the sub box falling out of the sky toward my head.

I realize the probabilities of this ^ are practically Nil, but stranger things have happened.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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I seem to remember someone saying they put a couple of screws inside the enclosure and up into the bottom of the strut bar. Easiest thing to do is call Nazar or Justin at Wicked CAS (603-642-4222) and they should be able to help you out. I have their 3 sub setup and have it has never moved on me.

A little OT, but here's a cool picture of my Wicked CAS sub box taken by leemik.
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Anyone2u
I seem to remember someone saying they put a couple of screws inside the enclosure and up into the bottom of the strut bar. Easiest thing to do is call Nazar or Justin at Wicked CAS (603-642-4222) and they should be able to help you out. I have their 3 sub setup and have it has never moved on me.

A little OT, but here's a cool picture of my Wicked CAS sub box taken by leemik.
OT or not....if that was mine I'd post it up too. Congrats....very impressive.

Justin relayed that you can drill out a couple of holes in the bottom of the enclosure and screw it into the metal under the strut tower. Cover the screws with 100% silicone.

Or, you can remove the metal clips for the cargo net and fit a "threadsert" into the holes. Drill out the enclosure and bolt it in place. Special tooling required.

Thank you for the reply.
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We ended up screwing the enclosure in place. 4 screws on each side beginning near where the lower cargo net clips are located. Screws covered with silicone from inside the box.


Prior to drilling the holes for the screws the subs were installed in the enclosure for tuning. Nate, the installer, was kind enough to come to my home to complete the work.

TRU Technology amp in place.

Kinetik power cell...1400CCA.

All done. 1/2" Lexan over the amp. Enclosure secure. Perfectly tuned and could not be happier with the sound stage.

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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KShep
Prior to drilling the holes for the screws the subs were installed in the enclosure for tuning. Nate, the installer, was kind enough to come to my home to complete the work.
I think its that gun in the background that made him come haha
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Gryphin
I think its that gun in the background that made him come haha
.177 pellet rifle...I am a squirrel murderer.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by KShep
We ended up screwing the enclosure in place. 4 screws on each side beginning near where the lower cargo net clips are located. Screws covered with silicone from inside the box.


Prior to drilling the holes for the screws the subs were installed in the enclosure for tuning. Nate, the installer, was kind enough to come to my home to complete the work.

TRU Technology amp in place.

Kinetik power cell...1400CCA.

All done. 1/2" Lexan over the amp. Enclosure secure. Perfectly tuned and could not be happier with the sound stage.

great job with the pictures thank you.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by LayinLo
Attach a couple of pieces of velcro to the bottom of the box. Make sure it is the hook side, not the loop side.
I tried that in my 300zx and the sub slid across the trunk, then back, and cracked the trunk plastic

My under-strut box from Zenclosures moves almost an inch, but my amp rack stops it from moving more.

That looks awesome Kenny
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