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2003 Tacoma Xtra Cab Sub Enclosure

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by nickd009, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. Nov 5, 2012 at 10:38 AM
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    Hey this is my first post here, but i've searched around a lot and haven't really found what I'm looking for. I want to build a custom box for the back area of my xtra cab to put in one kicker cvx 12. The problem I have is I can't really find any plans or pictures of boxes out there that will work, and I want it ported as well. Does anyone know of any plans for one, or maybe have any ideas for what I can do. I mainly just don't want to hinder the reclining or movement of the seats is all I'm really worried about.
     
  2. Nov 5, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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    Here are some of mine from most recent to oldest:
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  3. Nov 6, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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    the bottom one there, does that prevent the seats from going back at all?
     
  4. Nov 6, 2012 at 10:27 AM
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    this is in a 99 tho....21in ported box 12in sub

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  5. Nov 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    Don't do the bottom one its dangerous.
     
  6. Nov 6, 2012 at 10:31 AM
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    OME 885x/5100s/LR UCA/3 leaf AAL/275/70/17 Terra Trac X-Venture

    dangerous if you dont strap it in :D
     
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    Middle one looks clean. Is the top a cover on the port?
     
  8. Nov 6, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    Nah it's sealed and an arm rest with carbon fiber vinyl.
     
  9. Nov 8, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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    Do you have plans/dimensions for that box?
     
  10. Nov 8, 2012 at 12:50 PM
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    its 21 inches tall by 15 inches wide thats about all i know about it... i had it made by a guy in my city who makes them for a living. i just brought it to him and said make a box that would make this speaker SLAM and he made that, hope that helps, sorry if it doesnt :eek:
     
  11. Nov 8, 2012 at 1:02 PM
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    yeah that does help some hah. whats the top and bottom length if you dont mind me asking
     
  12. Nov 8, 2012 at 1:19 PM
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    the bottom is 15 inches from back to front
    the top is about 7.4 inches from back to front
    and from bottom to top it is exactly 21.5 inches
    hope this helps
     
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    Why would you want to drive around with a big ugly particle board box in you back seat?:puke:Second of all the Dimensions should be based on your sub.
     
  14. Nov 8, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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    its not always about the looks...you dont look at it while driving do you?
    i have it for the sound and quality...i love bass and could care less about my "big ugly" box. btw the sub sounds great in it ;)
     
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    OP if i were you id get one made (or if you prefer to make it your-self) a little bit smaller than mine....i can not lie it was a bitch getting that in the back seat because it weighs about 60lbs and its a challenge because you have to maneuver it behind the seats without hitting the sub....just something to think about if you were actually considering getting a box like the one i have...if i would get another box id probably get one like the second pic that sirsaechao posted
     
  16. Nov 9, 2012 at 9:47 AM
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    I wanted to know those dimensions to get an idea of how big it can be without hindering the seats.
     
  17. Nov 9, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    hah okay, I have two tens now. the trick I found is to mount the sub after you get the box in, that way you don't damage it.
     
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    that top one isn't ported is it?
     
  19. Nov 9, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    mine was in the box already when i put it in and didnt feel like taking it out....i know im lazy
     
  20. Nov 9, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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    Nah sealed TW5's are meant to be in a sealed enclosures.
     

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