ok im looking to take out the rear speaker panel so i can custom fiberglass a sub box that will fit my 2 12" and add my components that I have on the sides. my question is has any1 tried taking out that whole panel, not just the plastics? or is it time to chop it off? not sure if its removable or the metal is welded to the frame of the car. please help

 

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I'm pretty sure that whole structure back there is part of the unibody....

 

i think it is too. just want to know if any1 came across this to see if it comes out. i really wanna get it out so i can put a box there since i need a big box for my subs and that is the only spot it would fit if that comes out

 

here is a link that shows the real panel removal

http://www.*********.com/zwiki/Rear_Panel_Removal

 

here you go: http://link-protector.com/351401/

 

He wasn't talking about the rear body panel, he was referring to the car itself.....

 

Looks like it's bolted in. Possibly welded in some spots.

 

Those contacts don't look welded as much as they look hydro formed or pressed. If you're hell bent on changing the structure, at least the good news is that it is not welded or riveted..

 

any more comments on this?

 

Have you considered an enclosure for under the strut tower brace in the hatch area? I think ZEnclosures sells one that holds two 12's...

 

there is no under strut bar 12" that i know of.. the diameter of the 12" and the space it would need to mount the sub is too much to be under the strut bar.. unless you get one from TC Customs that sticks out

 

the thing is i made an enclosure for under the strut bar and went and bought 2 10" kicker solo barics and i hate them. i love my rockford powers and need a vented box which means i need a lot bigger box then can possibly fit under the strut bar. this is why im thinking of taking out that panel all together b/c its a lot easier than fiberglassing the whole back. plus i wanna be able to get to the spare with no problems.

 

Take a saw to it and let us know how it goes.

 

ok so i hacked it and theres enough room to put a bench back there. i can make the car into the only 4 seater 350z lol. i got pics after i chopped it out. if only i knew how to post them

 

www.photobucket.com

just go there, open an account, upload the pictures, and once you're done, you'll see little tags on the webpage under the pictures you've uploaded that have a "[img]" at the beginning. put that in your post and it will show the picture.

 

heres 3 pics, one with my sitting in the back like theres a seat in there lol. the other 2 i chopped the side bars more after i took those pics so its looks better now. ill have to post up my setup once im done. hopefully by the end of the week.

 

holy hell...i GOTTA see what you do with this space...could make for a badass enclosure! haha

 

you effed up your car dude...

 

Please put a back seat in there, just like fit a couple through the hatch so you can say that you have a 4 seater z

just do it dammit