[Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
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[Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
Just wondering if anyone has done an upgrade in the standard box?
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
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RyanRs wrote:Skywalker wrote:explain how the coolant leaves the expansion tank and goes back into the coolant system?
Seriously, you don't know the answer to this? and you call yourself a car mechanic
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
or this direct replacement:
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I lined the stock enclosure inside and out with Vibe sound deadening material to try to lower the resonant frequency of the plastic enclosure, and then fitted a Vibe Slick 5 speaker.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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I lined the stock enclosure inside and out with Vibe sound deadening material to try to lower the resonant frequency of the plastic enclosure, and then fitted a Vibe Slick 5 speaker.
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madbasshunter wrote:Like this
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
and are you both running off o.e.
amp, or an aftermarket?
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I've fitted a small Kenwood sub amp in the frunk connected to the line level sub output on my head unit.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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This enables me to roll off higher frequencies to try to get the best out of what is quite a small sub unit without having to drive it too hard.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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It looks like madbasshunter is using a
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This enables me to roll off higher frequencies to try to get the best out of what is quite a small sub unit without having to drive it too hard.
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It looks like madbasshunter is using a
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
Yes it is a Pyle PLG54 Paul
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I ran it off the factory amp
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as I like more bass than a 5.25 can manage![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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The amps are in the boot
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but are removed at the minute as I have a bigger amp going in for the sub 1000w rms at 1 ohm instead of the 500w rms one
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I ran it off the factory amp
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as I like more bass than a 5.25 can manage
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The amps are in the boot
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but are removed at the minute as I have a bigger amp going in for the sub 1000w rms at 1 ohm instead of the 500w rms one
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RyanRs wrote:Skywalker wrote:explain how the coolant leaves the expansion tank and goes back into the coolant system?
Seriously, you don't know the answer to this? and you call yourself a car mechanic
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
Got one of those pyle subs, but not good running it on o.e.
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Would an aftermarket amp fit under a seat does anyone know?
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Would an aftermarket amp fit under a seat does anyone know?
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madbasshunter wrote:Yes it is a Pyle PLG54 Paul
I ran it off the factory amp(so at half power as 4ohm load not 2ohm), it was only run for a few minutes as a trial before I put this in
as I like more bass than a 5.25 can manage
The amps are in the boot
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but are removed at the minute as I have a bigger amp going in for the sub 1000w rms at 1 ohm instead of the 500w rms one
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Mega stuff mbh
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acf8181 wrote:Got one of those pyle subs, but not good running it on o.e.amp
Would an aftermarket amp fit under a seat does anyone know?
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I think you's struggle to find an amp thin enough to fit under the seats, there's really not much height there.
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Most people seem to fit amps on the rear firewall in the cabin or in the frunk.
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Pauln wrote:acf8181 wrote:Got one of those pyle subs, but not good running it on o.e.amp
Would an aftermarket amp fit under a seat does anyone know?
I think you's struggle to find an amp thin enough to fit under the seats, there's really not much height there.Plus it's always a good idea to make sure air can pass around the amp.
Most people seem to fit amps on the rear firewall in the cabin or in the frunk.
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I fitted an amp
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
So there's plenty of room then 2mad?!
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Won't be anything like as adventurous for me, smaller the better!
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Won't be anything like as adventurous for me, smaller the better!
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acf8181 wrote:So there's plenty of room then 2mad?!![]()
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Won't be anything like as adventurous for me, smaller the better!
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Mine fitted
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My amps were pretty big and they went under the seats ok
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
Just goes to show how wrong you can be
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I had originally hoped to fit my small Kenwood sub amp under the seat, but just couldn't make it fit without jamming when the seat slid backwards.
I should have bought a Vibe, and saved myself a lot of work.
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I had originally hoped to fit my small Kenwood sub amp under the seat, but just couldn't make it fit without jamming when the seat slid backwards.
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Pauln wrote:Just goes to show how wrong you can be![]()
I had originally hoped to fit my small Kenwood sub amp under the seat, but just couldn't make it fit without jamming when the seat slid backwards.I should have bought a Vibe, and saved myself a lot of work.
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Not sure if that was sarcasm Paul
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
No it wasn't sarcasm, not my style.
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I bought a Kenwood amp in he hope that I could fit it under the seat, but no matter how much I fiddled with it I couldn't make it work.
So ended up having to make a suitable panel and fit it in the frunk, which with my very basic woodworking skills took a lot more time to sort.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Sorry if I came across badly, I didn't mean to.![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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I bought a Kenwood amp in he hope that I could fit it under the seat, but no matter how much I fiddled with it I couldn't make it work.
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Sorry if I came across badly, I didn't mean to.
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Pauln wrote:No it wasn't sarcasm, not my style.![]()
I bought a Kenwood amp in he hope that I could fit it under the seat, but no matter how much I fiddled with it I couldn't make it work.So ended up having to make a suitable panel and fit it in the frunk, which with my very basic woodworking skills took a lot more time to sort.
Sorry if I came across badly, I didn't mean to.
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Aw my bad sorry mate
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
I fitted a turbo alternator and added 0gauge wiring to it 2Mad
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Have always found under the seat very shallow on the mr2, I did try fitting a vibe optima underseat sub![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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but it lifted the seat so it couldn't be bolted down![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
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Have always found under the seat very shallow on the mr2, I did try fitting a vibe optima underseat sub
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but it lifted the seat so it couldn't be bolted down
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RyanRs wrote:Skywalker wrote:explain how the coolant leaves the expansion tank and goes back into the coolant system?
Seriously, you don't know the answer to this? and you call yourself a car mechanic
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] o.e. sub - anyone done a direct replacement
0gauge wiring ftw mbh
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