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Freeman

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Freeman

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Hi ive been thinking a lot lately about different for positions for subs in an r33 2dr. I previously had a Nissan NXR/coupe, which was a hatchback(obviously).

Now i had the sub in the boot and no parcel tray as it didnt come with the car, and it sounded excellent, like it was sitting 30 cm or so behind my head.

I want to get this kind of sound in a skyline, but dont want to have it in my boot due to space, poorer sound quality and boot rattle issues (you look like a tool).

So, has anybody tried or heard of anybody having an install of one or 2 8" subs running in the centre of the back seat? I know it might sound stupid, but i think it would greatly improve sound quality, wont have it damaged in the boot when i use it, and it would be a different install from the norm. I have used my back seats maybe twice in a year and a half so they wont get damaged from people getting in and out, just warn them on the very odd occasion that they get in. It would have more chance of getting damaged in the boot.

The only problem i can see is they will need to be supported somehow, maybe a strip of wood inside the seat? And is there any chance of fire due to the materials the seat is made of and any heat from the subs?

Thanks in advance

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hey there...

i think it would be very unlikely/impossible for there to be a fire risk from the sub or its housing... the only fire risk possibilty would be if you amp was also on the back seat had wiring issues... as far as how to do it.. umm, pass.. but let us know if you can figure a way... but if you do figure something, make sure it involves haveing any subs/amps/boxes very well secured, theres nothing worse that have a heavy projectile parked right behind you if you need to stop in a hurry.. the other thing to consider is having you gear displayed in the back seat might increase the risk of theft..

hope some of that helps,

damo

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NashaDaWog

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No use mounting a sub anywhere if you arent going to box it... If you boxed it, there would be no issue at all with heat or short circuiting wiring etc. Not sure exactly what it is that you are asking either... There is nothing saying that a sub mounted in the boot will have poorer sound quality then one in your back seat. It has nothing to do with location, provided the airspace in which the bass frequency resonates in, is correctly 'tuned' so-to-speak.

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