OEM appearing subwoofer install I built

[71camaro]

Hey guys, meant to take some photos while building this and forgot, but I figured I'd post this to give some inspiration. Box is .7 cubic feet (minimum .6 with this woofer). 3/4 inch medium density fibreboard. Fit without cutting anything behind it. Lost the OEM Nav, but for N. America cars, that isn't a loss at all. Amp is hidden in the spare tire well/tool kit. 10 inch woofer BTW, a 12 inch won't work in this location.

Because I couldn't source a matching carpet, I recovered this and the battery hatch door with as close a material as I could find. I'll be doing the trunk in Alcantara soon anyway, so this material works for now (same texture/pile, just a bit darker, maybe half a shade, looks much worse in the photos than in person). Here are a few photos. If you have any questions on building a similar one I'm here to help

[PsYcHe]

Neat install.. Does it sound OK through the car normally, or do you have a ski hatch open?

[71camaro]

Originally Posted by PsYcHe

Neat install.. Does it sound OK through the car normally, or do you have a ski hatch open?

I meant to discuss that in the OP, apologies. I have a ski sack, but keep it closed. I also left the deck speakers in place. I'm extremely pleased with the sound. The woofer is an older Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1, a speaker noted for clear, crisp sound, and it certainly has that. I wanted something to add depth and liven the music not overpower, and it does its job perfectly.

[Conan_the_Librarian]

Very nice install. If you have some instructions I'll add them to the sticky.

[71camaro]

Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian

Very nice install. If you have some instructions I'll add them to the sticky.

Bit late for that I think, but I'll see what I can scrap together for you.

[Dezzy]

So have you moved the CD changer or have non oem head unit?
Also do / did you have Bose and if so is it the Bose amp running the sub or another amp added?

[notorious]

Good question Dezzy.

Interestingly, right hand side panel of trunk/boot also has recess for the cover. In fact, Audi supplies 3 types of covers that fit that recess. If I were to install another subwoofer, I would use the right hand side of trunk space just because I have CD changer, phone antenna unit and some other stuff in left hand side recess.

[71camaro]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

So have you moved the CD changer or have non oem head unit?
Also do / did you have Bose and if so is it the Bose amp running the sub or another amp added?

I now have an RNS-E installed and use the SD cards/my iPod so see no need for a changer. Further, my car had a Symphony II unit, which I believe had the changer in the dash. So all I lost was the horrible navigation we had originally here in the US (not a radio unit, was in the cupholder).

I have Bose and maintained it. I tapped into the wiring before the amp for the rear deck speakers. That info I can help provide. I'll get the diagrams I used and post them shortly.

[71camaro]

There were some requests to see the full box design from back, here are some photos of it out of the car. Hope this helps anyone considering building a similar design. Again, it's medium density fibreboard, screwed, and sealed with a silicone sealant.

[71camaro]