Check out this speaker box I found on ebay...

[acneil]

You guys think this would sound good in my C4?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Porsche-996-Fib...sspagenameZWDVW

[KevinMac]

You guys think this would sound good in my C4?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Porsche-996-Fib...sspagenameZWDVW

Pretty interesting. Like to see it in person.

[Izzy]

I would want to find out who else has installed them from the Ebay buyers, and contact that person to get an idea of sound, fitment, etc. Most people I have reached out on Ebay are pretty willing to tell you their experience, good or bad.

On the other hand, it would not be my style to have that on the rear of the car. I Know we all have different tastes...

[viper501]

The photos are stamped exotic solutions while the seller is luckyselectronics? And a buy it now of 1300 bucks ... ? Not to mention it doesn't look like he's actually sold any of these units before, at least not on ebay...

[Chuck Jones]

I can't imagine putting something that obnoxiously large into the back of a Porsche. Buy a chevy van and put a boom box in it so you can rattle the windows of the car next to you.

[Team996]

Definitely looks interesting and I'm a sucker for custom. Looks a little too big for the 996 [everything tends to, anyway], though I do love the idea of having some rich bass in the car. I'm about to install a 10" Bazooka I've had for about 7 years in my other cars. However, if previous buyers of this gigantic contraption loved it, I'd consider getting it. If I can get in touch with the seller and some buyers, I'll post what I hear for anyone else's edification. And I use 'edification' loosely.

In the meantime, I've attached the photo below to give an idea of what I really have in mind... it's a little more reasonable, I think...

Edited January 13, 2008 by Loren
made image viewable

[viper501]

That poor RX-8, what did it do to deserve that ...

[Chuck Jones]

Good God....I can't imagine the time and money that went into that audio abortion.

[zdr2k]

Good God....I can't imagine the time and money that went into that audio abortion.

yep and his mileage to pot! heavy!!! :eek:

[acneil]

I bought one of these, really nice. These two tens hit really solid!!!!!! This guy is specializing in 996 boxes. He has some with 8's too. You can email him here if any of you are interested. lucky@luckyskustoms.com

[duuder]

how was ease of installation? did you install these yourself? also, what amp are you using to power your system?

[Moltenburn]

That poor RX-8, what did it do to deserve that ...

What is even sadder is I have seen this pic before and it is a Saturn Ion. Pretty ridiculous. :clapping:

[demosan]

Good God....I can't imagine the time and money that went into that audio abortion.

yep and his mileage to pot! heavy!!! :eek:

There is enough magnetic flux with this set-up to do a MRI of your whole body!! LOL

Demosan

[phillipj]

I just bought a 2000 Cab and the original owner installed a Kenwood Excelon system in the car.

Instead of compromising the rear center section for the sub woofer he installed it in the passenger side footwell with an aluminum grate to protect it.

Although I would never have gone to these extremes for sound it looks nice and sounds great. The car has Porsche silver back GT seats that slide all the way back so even my wife (who is 5-10"tall) has enough leg room.

Not the only solutuion but at least it keeps the integrity of the car without looking like a rice-burner.

That Saturn picture makes me queasy... :huh:

Phillipj

Edited October 29, 2008 by phillipj

[KevinMac]

I just bought a 2000 Cab and the original owner installed a Kenwood Excelon system in the car.

Instead of compromising the rear center section for the sub woofer he installed it in the passenger side footwell with an aluminum grate to protect it.

Although I would never have gone to these extremes for sound it looks nice and sounds great. The car has Porsche silver back GT seats that slide all the way back so even my wife (who is 5-10"tall) has enough leg room.

Not the only solutuion but at least it keeps the integrity of the car without looking like a rice-burner.

That Saturn picture makes me queasy... :huh:

Phillipj

I like the amp position, but think I would have made a box to go behind the rear seats with matching carpet and same dimension as the rea deck. This would make it look like it's part of the deck.

[violaGT3]

I just bought a 2000 Cab and the original owner installed a Kenwood Excelon system in the car.

Instead of compromising the rear center section for the sub woofer he installed it in the passenger side footwell with an aluminum grate to protect it.

Although I would never have gone to these extremes for sound it looks nice and sounds great. The car has Porsche silver back GT seats that slide all the way back so even my wife (who is 5-10"tall) has enough leg room.

Not the only solutuion but at least it keeps the integrity of the car without looking like a rice-burner.

That Saturn picture makes me queasy... :huh:

Phillipj

I like the amp position, but think I would have made a box to go behind the rear seats with matching carpet and same dimension as the rea deck. This would make it look like it's part of the deck.

Hmm, Someone else had the same Idea. Cool Here is the one I built in my spare time. I have built more than 2 dozen boxes in my day I must say that this was the most difficult. I plan on building a Fiber box molded to the car so that I can squeeze out enough air space to make the next one ported. I have had the RF power amp and P3 Subs for more than a year now just need the time.

(not sure how this will work I tried to link my pics that are in P-bucket but it said that the administrator does not allow from there?)

[KevinMac]

I just bought a 2000 Cab and the original owner installed a Kenwood Excelon system in the car.

Instead of compromising the rear center section for the sub woofer he installed it in the passenger side footwell with an aluminum grate to protect it.

Although I would never have gone to these extremes for sound it looks nice and sounds great. The car has Porsche silver back GT seats that slide all the way back so even my wife (who is 5-10"tall) has enough leg room.

Not the only solutuion but at least it keeps the integrity of the car without looking like a rice-burner.

That Saturn picture makes me queasy... :huh:

Phillipj

I like the amp position, but think I would have made a box to go behind the rear seats with matching carpet and same dimension as the rea deck. This would make it look like it's part of the deck.

Hmm, Someone else had the same Idea. Cool Here is the one I built in my spare time. I have built more than 2 dozen boxes in my day I must say that this was the most difficult. I plan on building a Fiber box molded to the car so that I can squeeze out enough air space to make the next one ported. I have had the RF power amp and P3 Subs for more than a year now just need the time.

(not sure how this will work I tried to link my pics that are in P-bucket but it said that the administrator does not allow from there?)

ViolaGT3, now I like that! That would be my preference. Nice job!

Edited November 3, 2008 by KevinMac

[violaGT3]

Thanks. It did the trick perfectly and I mounted the bass knob to adjust it in the center console cubby. The 8's hit nice and tight, without breaking your eardrums. But I guess if one were to turn the bass all the way up they could hang out with the guy in the Ion pictured above and they could go deaf together? Here's the pic of the bass knob, it kind of looks mangled but that's just the clear plastic protector I tend to leave them on, it's still on the subs too.

Edited November 5, 2008 by ViolaGT3

[violaGT3]

Double post deleted just forgot the pic. = )

Edited November 5, 2008 by ViolaGT3

[dr914jr]

This is a box I've been working on for quite some time now. Once I was confident that people would feel satisfied with the end result I started listing them on Ebay to gauge interest. I've sold 2 in the last two weeks but I was surprised by the minimal interest. After lots of research into boxes I was disgusted with what the aftermarket offers. They all seem way to gaudy and wildly overpriced! I really wanted something for myself that would blend seamlessly into the car's interior space (carpet color and a place to hide the amp.) and still deliver great base. My car's carpet is a little faded but the carpet on the box is as close as anyone will find to the stock color and grain. Both of the purchasing parties have been thrilled with the performance of the box as am I. Yet still people just haven't been bidding like I expected.

I'm also curious as to why anyone on earth would feel the need to install a pair of 10s or 12s in such a small car. I tried a ten in a box I built and it was just a little much for me. I think a single 8 will fulfill the needs of every Porsche owners whose name doesn't end with Cent or Dog. ^_^

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=230321234299

Edited January 23, 2009 by dr914jr

[somebodysdad]

That poor RX-8, what did it do to deserve that ...

What is even sadder is I have seen this pic before and it is a Saturn Ion. Pretty ridiculous. :clapping:

If that's and Ion why did the go to the trouble to stamp RX-8 on the door sill? :D........And don't Ion's only have 1 rear door.

I personally would be less disturbed if it was still a Saturn but........;)

[dr914jr]

I'd like to see what kind of alternator they installed on that car. :lol:

[LJPete]

This is a box I've been working on for quite some time now. Once I was confident that people would feel satisfied with the end result I started listing them on Ebay to gauge interest. I've sold 2 in the last two weeks but I was surprised by the minimal interest. After lots of research into boxes I was disgusted with what the aftermarket offers. They all seem way to gaudy and wildly overpriced! I really wanted something for myself that would blend seamlessly into the car's interior space (carpet color and a place to hide the amp.) and still deliver great base. My car's carpet is a little faded but the carpet on the box is as close as anyone will find to the stock color and grain. Both of the purchasing parties have been thrilled with the performance of the box as am I. Yet still people just haven't been bidding like I expected.

I'm also curious as to why anyone on earth would feel the need to install a pair of 10s or 12s in such a small car. I tried a ten in a box I built and it was just a little much for me. I think a single 8 will fulfill the needs of every Porsche owners whose name doesn't end with Cent or Dog. ^_^

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=230321234299

Wow,

That's a really nice looking box. I think that would do the trick. Why did you select a single sub over a dual 8 inch setup? What is the advantage?

I have been looking for a sub solution and this maybe right up my alley,

Thanks in advance,

[dr914jr]

Thanks, My first concern was honestly to ensure the build quality was on par with that of the car. It means allot to me that none of the boxes have been returned "knock on wood". My goal was to add one sub woofer so I still had a very discrete spot to install the amp. The space just isn't big enough to offer the correct cubic volume for two speakers while still providing a sealed compartment for the amp. I thought the system might require a second woofer but after I installed the prototype it was very apparent that one eight I is more than adequate for my personal tastes. I've also created some jigs that have allowed me to reduce the boxe's weight by 4 pounds.

I'm currently working on a Boxster box that will replace the storage area behind the headrests. I plan on using a pair of 6in subs and a single concealed amp all will be mounted in the box. It's a much more complicated design so it will probably take another couple of months to perfect but I'm very excited. I'll post pictures as soon as the first working prototype is complete.