 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  03-22-2009, 08:03 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |  Trunk false floor and fiberglass sub enclosure pics
I have more, I'll have to find them and I'll add to the thread. Built this over winter break. False floor is 3.5", plenty of room to house my amp, a tool kit, and whatever other junk. It's nice to not have any crap like that loose on the floor of the trunk.   Opinions? There's a wood cover that fits nice and tight over the spare tire access hole FYI. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. |  |  | | 03-22-2009, 08:09 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
It looks nice and clean. It gets annoying when my speakers bob a little when I take a hard turn. __________________ Come get a ti-shirt
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Very clean install. I was thinking about doing the same thing but using the tool compartment with a 3" riser for my sub enclosure. This way you won't even see the sub or any stereo equipment at all. Looks great! | | | | | 03-22-2009, 09:03 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Maverix  It looks nice and clean. It gets annoying when my speakers bob a little when I take a hard turn. | Thanks. Your speakers bob a little, as in the sub box moves? Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 Very clean install. I was thinking about doing the same thing but using the tool compartment with a 3" riser for my sub enclosure. This way you won't even see the sub or any stereo equipment at all. Looks great! | Thanks Jess. I thought about doing that for the sub enclosure, but I'm probably one of the few people on the site who actually still has his spare+tools(some anyway). I drive too much to not have it, and typically have too much stuff in the trunk to keep a fullsize spare. The only downside to where it's mounted, is that if I need to replace a bulb, the whole false floor has to come out before I can move the sub enough. The upside is the enclosure isn't going anywhere. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-22-2009, 10:12 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
looks great, I'd like to have a sub enclosure like that except maybe with a sub on each side | | | | | 03-22-2009, 11:09 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Quote: Originally Posted by tiFreak looks great, I'd like to have a sub enclosure like that except maybe with a sub on each side | Thanks pauly. Thought about doing one on each side, but besides the fact they'd be different volumes (results in muddy/sloppy bass), and the fact it was a complete PITA because I had the wrong 'glass mat, IMO there's no need for two subs. I've had the super-loud bass setups, and I actually enjoy the current stereo the most. I had a 1200 watt setup in the car prior(two 10" type R's, cheaper Hifonics 1500 watt amp that pushed 1k-1200 max realistically). It shook everything loose in the car, and wasn't worth the loss in space. This is perfect IMO, and I can just add some more power if I feel necessary. Got everything sitting in my room if I get the urge. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-23-2009, 01:33 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Since Marv asked in PM, I'll address the question here as well. I have debated making a run of these enclosures to sell to you guys on here. I'd need to know who would be interested, and an approximate price of what you'd be willing to pay. I would have to go out and front the cost for the mat, resin, mdf, brushes, cups, tape, and a crap-ton of clay to make a mold; on top of my time and tear my car apart again. As you can see, it's not very advantageous for me to make them at this time: but, if you guys name the right price, I may be persuaded come April  I could make them for a 8" 10" or 12", not enough space for anything bigger On another not, I'm happy to give tips to anyone who needs them and wants to try themselves. fiberglassforums.com taught me everything I needed to know if you want to look into it. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-23-2009, 01:50 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: central ct Posts: 503 |
i'd like to see the whole thing removed and how its mounted in place (ie, the box itself) __________________
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Former 1995 318ti owner | | | | | 03-23-2009, 01:56 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ma Posts: 176 |
That's pretty neat. How sturdy is the trunk floor? | | | | | 03-23-2009, 02:26 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Quote: Originally Posted by briansol i'd like to see the whole thing removed and how its mounted in place (ie, the box itself) | I may have a picture, I"ll have to look. It's fully conformed to the trunk, plastic storage area. In my case instead of using a screw or something to keep it from leaning like / towards the trunk, I just used a piece of automotive double sided tape to the taillight cover, combined with the false floor. This keeps it in place. For you guys, I'd suggest a single screw/bolt to behind the box, the double sided tape like I did, or velcro. Quote: Originally Posted by Mikel That's pretty neat. How sturdy is the trunk floor? | 1/2" plywood. I'm 185 and can sit on it with no fears of it breaking. Plenty strong IMO. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-23-2009, 03:42 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 1,085 |
I like.. that came out great | | | | | 03-23-2009, 04:15 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: central ct Posts: 503 |
so, you're using the car as the box? its just a 'face', not a full 'box'? __________________
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Former 1995 318ti owner | | | | | 03-23-2009, 04:45 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,152 |
The custom install looks good. Any more pics of the custom sub box? Front and back?  | | | | | 03-23-2009, 06:10 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Quote: Originally Posted by briansol so, you're using the car as the box? its just a 'face', not a full 'box'? | Nope, it's a full ''box''. The back is molded to the contours of the carpet. I'll look for a not-installed pic and post it. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 03-23-2009, 06:29 AM | #15 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US Posts: 22 |
Awesome job on the sub! I'd love to try that on my car. I have hesitated putting a sub on the back of mine cause I hate to have a bulky box in the trunk! | | | | | |
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