Hi Panzer, greets from Germany. Thanks to your very informative workaround. I built almost the same sub enclosure for my 2003 MGM. I have used a 10" subchassis from "EXACT" which is very suitable for working with smaller amp power. Performs great so far.
If you give an e-mail address or Facebook account, I could provide you with a pic of my install. The story of my MGM is quite long. Car is with me for almost 10 years and 100tmls now.Try to make the story short: A German BMW Manager worked for BMW in Spartanburg, SC and had a Lincoln Navigator. He was ordered back to BMW Munich Germany and had to find out that the Lincoln does not fit into the container. So the dealer gave him that white 03 MGM with only 35tmls on the odo. Back in Munich, I bought the car for a decent price after it was advertised for 5 months on a German car platform. Getting the technical approval for German roads is a different story..... adventure could describe that process well. Last but not least the MGM performs flawlessly with almost no issues as my DD over the summer months. 120mls on German Autobahn from MO-FR. She takes 10.8 liters per 100KM which I find more than OK for a 4.6. I had a lot of cars in my life, but this one is definitely the most reliable and comfy ride I ever had. And... never seen another white MGM over here, exept some Marauders.
@@jojonighthawk My email address is BudgetPantherPlatform@gmail.com Yes, please send photos. What a coincidence. I have also been to the BMW facility in Spartansburg back in 2008. I was invited to attend "M School". And I'm familiar with the German laws & regulations for American cars because of "Frank". He is also German and he has imported 2 Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. And he has made RUclips videos explaining the costs. -Chuck
I love your content, very concise and informative and I appreciate the attention to detail as well. You have inspired some new ideas for my MGM, I just can’t believe you don’t have more subs & views
Trying to fit a 12" where the spare tire is or was took it out, since i already have x2 12" Skar Audio subs in the trunk but want my space back and just trying to make use of. Might have to go to a local stereo shop see if a custom box is affordable, plus in my Crown Vic where you put your sub there's a huge platic box type thing looks like it's housing a stock amp or something but anyhow it's in the way hence why my spare is out of the trunk. AAA comes in handy if i go on a long trip just toss the spare in the back seat.
I'm having that same problem with a powered box next to spare tire firing up. I opened the stock sub vent and padding but it didn't help. The box is too wide to fire backwards. Was thinking of opening up more vents in rear deck lid. When you open the trunk the sub sounds awesome. Close it and it's mostly gone!
Yo ZG, Thanks for watching. For the past 16 years I've had a few different subwoofer enclosures in my Panther cars. I've made about ten different boxes facing the subwoofer every direction to see which way sounds the best. Facing the subwoofer torwards the rear of the car as shown in this video has always produced the best sound. -Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Thank you for the tip. Unfortunately I bought a really nice Rockford powered sub and it is too tall to stand up. I wish the expert installers had said something. It really booms...when you open the trunk! Either take the guts out and put it in my own box that will fit beside spare or get one that fits I guess. I see your measurements.
Cut u a port hole out of the top of the box a 4in pvc coupler into the top of the box and and cut u a hole out of the top cover big enough for the port to come throw and the bass will triple now this is how I built my box for my 98 merc but u do what u do I only been doing car audio for like 25 years so idk what I'm talking about fr but u do u lol
@@PanzerPlatform I got a 98 mercury grand marquis and I did mine like that but mine is all the way down in the cargo space and I took 4 in pvc up and out the top and funneled all that the port normally does because ppl are fighting the back seat and all that metal trying to get there bass and i figured out a way to beat all odds I just push the pipe up throw where the stock sub would normally be at and cut out of the cardboard rear deck plate cover I just cut out like a 4 in round hole and pushed that pipe up throw it till it was flush and now my port is right below my back window and now it hits like the sub is in the back of a hatchback or a suv people doesn't believe me when I tell them I only have 1 rockville k9 12 in the trunk and when I show them how I've got my box installed it blows there minds fr fr but ive been messing with car audio for 25 years fr fr but I'm used to putting big systems into my rides like 6 or 8 15s at a time so I wanted 2 see what kinda bass I could pull off with just 1 single subwoofer and I do think I pulled it off because now I'll never have another car with a trunk without doing what ive done with this one holy smokes fr its going to blow ur mind if u do fr fr but good luck with things tho enjoyed watching others struggle with there systems cause lord god knows I have fr fr lol but have a good one and o ya work smarter next time and not harder fr fr but see ya lol
@@PanzerPlatform and ps my name is shawn Steve jobs in the guy over apple to I just figured what a perfect alias to where ppl doesn't kno who I am get me lol
@@PanzerPlatform ya I guess I could try that one time but I'm in the middle of construction on it at the moment I lifted my ride 5 ins for a set of 22in wheels to fit under it because they ant going without lifting it and me being a old redneck from the back woods of eastern Kentucky I should have known this but I'm 46 years old my mind ant as swift no more so lol but I'm getting ready to tintable raptor bedline my entire car idk if I'm going to 2 tone it or just 1 stage it but all I kno is all my graffics are going to be done in some reflective tape so when light of any kind hits it its going to light up like tron during the night time plus I'm gonna do a set of the rock crawler under carage lights under it so I can make it light up anytime I wanna like down those long dark stretches then too lol but I'm in the middle of installing my virtual lambo style doors here in the next few days or so then I'm going to give the old gal a new look completely to her because I enjoy showing out like that and I'm kinda one of those guys ppl just knows not to pick at so to speak so I don't really gotta watch for no one to bother my stuff hell i leave my doors unlocked all the time no one bothers nothing here fr fr lol but ya let me see what I can do for ya but u gotta give me a little bit of time and I'll give u my word as a man I'll do that and come back and link it to u for viewing fr and brother there is only 2 things in this world I've got that I'll die over one is my word and the other is my women when I've got one I'm single now and I ant got no children do this is why I'm able to do what I do if it would have been any other way probably not just saying but ya I'll look into what all it takes to upload something to this my buddy's does it all the time with there music but sure fr ruclips.net/video/blEI-64G6ZM/видео.html
Yo McGuy, Before I got my Merc, both of these 10" subs were in my Vic. I made a box for the two subs to set on the shelf, and had to put the spare tire on the floor of the trunk. When I got my Merc, I made two new boxes. The one you see in this video, and another for the Vic that only holds one of the subs, but it takes up the same space on the shelf. You can see it on my gun rack video here; ruclips.net/video/GdL46e-pcbE/видео.html - The total volume of the box in my Vic is 3.0 cubic feet. But, I built internal walls so, the sub only gets 1.5 cubic feet. The other 1.5 is wasted on either side. -Chuck
I just came across this, great video! I'm trying to see about getting 2 or 3 10s on the shelf, plus the amps to run it. You know if I'll have the clearance, or would it be safer to run 3 8s instead?
Yo Nathan, I’ve built several boxes over the years for my Panthers experimenting with 10”s, and 12”s. This is what the box looks like in my Vic; ruclips.net/video/h3V-mxi9hTk/видео.html - I originally had two 10”s in it but, broke up the pair to put one in each Panther. You could fit three 10”s in this box no problem. However, if your T/C has the automatic trunk closer it will make it difficult. -Chuck
@@drevildruid Right on Morgan, I used to roll with two 12" in my younger years. Now I appreciate quality, over quantity. This may be an option for you; ruclips.net/video/_n7QAU6Ux8I/видео.html - -Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform I deleted my comment but wanted to let you know that I decided to stay with what I have rather than spend more money. However my main issue was an amp that liked to overheat and shut off. It seems the issue is with the amp itself. So I purchased an upgrade. Also the link you posted in your reply is this video I'm commenting on. :)
@@PanzerPlatform wait so 12s can fit on the shelf of a crown vic???? whats the clearance like, was it difficult having to put 12s up there? which way was the face of the sub facing... Ex. opening of trunk, facing lid of trunk etc?
@@kyrenungesser9896 Yo Kyre, The first box I made for the shelf was for a single 12" facing upward. Because the max clearance is 11” to have the subwoofer to race reward. The first box facing upward did not sound that great because it was a sealed enclosure. So I went with a rear facing 10". If you go with a 12" on the shelf facing upward the box may need to be ported in some way to sound good. I prefer the tight bass of a sealed enclosure so that's why I went with a 10" facing to the rear. -Chuck
So that location wouldn’t work for a 12”? I’m planning on putting subs in my 08 police interceptor and I really have my heart set on at least two 12s. So I’m just tryin to get mounting ideas
Hey Kane, Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment. Unfortunately, no it won't fit. And beleive me I tried. My first box was for a single 12" in a sealed box with 2.0 cubic feet on air space. The only way it would fit was firing the subwoofer straight up, under the parcel shelf. And there was hardly any bass. I thought about adding ports to solve the issue, but I don't like the sound of ported boxed. So you can definately fit two 12"s, but they're going to have to sit on the floor, basically taking up the whole trunk. -Chuck
Hey Mr. Beezy, Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment. I didn't want to spend any money on this set up, so I used an old woofer I had lying around. I think it's from 2013, it's a Kenwood 10" and it's either a PS, or HQ series, I don't remember. But I think retail was $99 each at the time. Boy, how times have changed in the last 7 years for car audio stuff -Chuck
Question about the spare, on my GM I have the 16" spare and turned the lock nut all the way but still have a wobble in the back, do you have any issues with that?
Hey Mafitron, Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment. No, I don't have the wobble issue you speak of. Make sure the spare is mounted the correct side down. Make sure the metal "washer ring" under the wingnut fastener is facing the correct way. Make sure the tire is inflated to 44PSI if its a full size tire. Make sure the tire is inflated to 60PSI if its a temporary space saver spare. If this does not help, maybe I'll make a video explaining it. Let me know. -Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform another questions have you ever heard about the headlight relay harness which supposedly to make the headlights way brighter? Might be a neat video to make in the future
I'm always down for taking requests to make videos to help out another Crown Vic brother. However, this is the first I've head of this super secret "headlight relay harness". If you could provide a link, so I can read up on it, and I can help the situation, I'll gladly make a video about it. -Chuck
How in the literal hell did he know I went from grandma to him 🤣😂🤣😂 that shii was literally magical to me like I stg I thought he made this shii for me 🤣🤣🤣 love the video 👍 imma like and sub for that 1000%
@@PanzerPlatform any idea how I could make that happen? Maybe some spacers to keep it mounted or a free air sub? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated not seeing anything online about it
Happy New Year like your video do you have the video of the work that you don when you put it all together i have paid people to do the job in my car and still sounds like shit
Hey Gaetano, Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment. There's no way in heck I'm going to show you all my mistakes. I've been failing at car audio installs for over 28 years, and still can't get it right on the first time. Based on my experience it a game of trial, and error, and then deciding what's the best compromise. My advice for DIY car audio, is to buy your gear from a reputable retailer with a solid return policy. And buy lots of MDF "particle board" to experiment with different subwoofer enclosures. Hope that helps, but I'm sure it sounds like I just assigned you unwanted homework. lol -Chuck
The reason that you couldn't hear your bass when pointed up was due to phase cancellation. As it lies behind(under) the speakers in the rear ledge it now becomes 180° out of phase from the other speakers, they now work against each other, a simple amp adjustment to flip the phase should have fixed your issue. I believe, not an expert but that's all that makes sense in my mind
Right on Bruce, Thanks for stopping in. I actually tried that. Both my head unit, and amplifier have phase adjustments. I tried a few different adjustments, and the best sounding bass always came from pointing the subwoofer to the rear of the car. However, I've built several subwoofer boxes for hatchback cars that did not have a trunk, and pointing the subwoofer to the front of the car had the best sounding bass. This was years ago. I bet they now have some kind of 3-D imaging that will let you see the sound waves on a display to help figure out the best subwoofer box placement, and direction to face the subwoofer. -Chuck
Yo DJ, Thanks for watching. That's a darn good question. I showed all the board dimensions but, I forgot to mention the board thickness. Thanks for reminding me. It's 3/4" MDF -Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Thanks for replying. I currently wedge mine in the area to the right of the tire, but I'm considering putting it where you just mentioned. I'm thinking through how to make a custom bracket and strap system for it. It seems like most people just wedge it somewhere; I'd rather secure it tightly like how the spare tire is bolted down.
@@pronewbofficial When I got my first Vic back in 2003 it was where I described. When I tried to remove it, it was stuck. I realized, the person who put it there adjusted the jack so it started to open wedging itself even tighter into the space. I adjusted the jack with a half turn, and it came right out. Since then, that's where I've always kept it in my panthers.
Yo WJYE, The Subwoofer, and amp were originally purchased way back in 2012 for my other car. 9 years in car audio equipment is almost ancient. Lol But if you must know they are both from the Kenwood Excelon line. If I remember correctly the Sub is a 10” 4 ohm single voice coil rated at 300 RMS Watts. I paid $100, and got it from Crutchfield. The amp is a Class D Mono Single channel with a CEA-2006 rating of 400 RMS Watts x 1. I paid $400, and got it from Crutchfield. Kenwood Excelon XR600-1; www.crutchfield.com/S-iu0dUIR5pCh/p_113XR6001/Kenwood-Excelon-XR600-1.html So there’s definitely better, and much cheaper equipment to be had nowadays. But, I can’t justify replacing them because they still work. Lol -Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Awesome! I was mainly looking for the size of the sub, cause I wanted to a do a sub box like yours and was hoping to fit a 10' sub. Right now, I've got Kicker DS series 6x8's in all 4 corners and they sound excellent, but the bass just isnt there. I really wanna do a kicker sub and amp, but I have to figure out the best sub and amp to work with the speakers. Thank you again sir!!
@@DirtyDanMunicipalMan That almost sounds exactly what I did 9 years ago. First I replace the stereo, and all four 6x8's. It was a huge sound quality improvement. But it lacked true bass. So I added two 10" subs, and an amp. Fast forward to this car, I replaced the stereo, and went straight to adding a single 10" sub, and amp, and I left the stock 6x8's in place. The stereo has built a crossover for the 6x8's so it blocks all the low frequencies so they don't damage themselves trying to reproduce bass. The overall sound quality is adequate. I'm in satisfied for what I paid.
@@PanzerPlatform The kicker 6x8's were a huge improvement over the stock speakers, great sound and much better bass then factory, but still not good. My 14' Charger pursuit has its factory audio system and even the stock 6x9's in that shake the car with the bass. It sounds great! Basically I'm not looking for huge, facemelting mega-bass, but just something better then what I've got now. I love how clean unobtrusive your setup is. I wanna keep my full size spare and my trunk space so if I can mimic your box set-up, that'd be perfect. Thank you for all your info sir!
Right on Doc, I beg for your forgiveness. After working on my 2004 Crown Vic, and 2010 Grand Marquis I've discovered the mechanical parts are 99% identical. So I use CV & MGM interchangeable. The dimentions of the box are the same. I have a similar box in my 2004 Vic. You can see it here; ruclips.net/video/IE3Hh4xuGpw/видео.html I appologize for the confusion. Btw, I've never seen you around here. Welcome to the club, prepare to be disappointed. -Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform nah I'm not disappointed I was just cunfused af for a second. I just bought a vic and was trying to install a sub . But your very right there the same and thanks for the help. Just didn't know they were the same at first. Why a subscribed I love the disappointment 😍
Hi Panzer, greets from Germany. Thanks to your very informative workaround. I built almost the same sub enclosure for my 2003 MGM. I have used a 10" subchassis from "EXACT" which is very suitable for working with smaller amp power. Performs great so far.
Yo Joachim,
Thanks for watching.
By the way, how did you get a Grand Marquis over to Germany, was it expensive?
-Chuck
If you give an e-mail address or Facebook account, I could provide you with a pic of my install. The story of my MGM is quite long. Car is with me for almost 10 years and 100tmls now.Try to make the story short: A German BMW Manager worked for BMW in Spartanburg, SC and had a Lincoln Navigator. He was ordered back to BMW Munich Germany and had to find out that the Lincoln does not fit into the container. So the dealer gave him that white 03 MGM with only 35tmls on the odo. Back in Munich, I bought the car for a decent price after it was advertised for 5 months on a German car platform. Getting the technical approval for German roads is a different story..... adventure could describe that process well. Last but not least the MGM performs flawlessly with almost no issues as my DD over the summer months. 120mls on German Autobahn from MO-FR. She takes 10.8 liters per 100KM which I find more than OK for a 4.6. I had a lot of cars in my life, but this one is definitely the most reliable and comfy ride I ever had. And... never seen another white MGM over here, exept some Marauders.
@@jojonighthawk
My email address is BudgetPantherPlatform@gmail.com
Yes, please send photos.
What a coincidence. I have also been to the BMW facility in Spartansburg back in 2008. I was invited to attend "M School".
And I'm familiar with the German laws & regulations for American cars because of "Frank".
He is also German and he has imported 2 Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. And he has made RUclips videos explaining the costs.
-Chuck
pics sent.... :-))
I love your content, very concise and informative and I appreciate the attention to detail as well. You have inspired some new ideas for my MGM, I just can’t believe you don’t have more subs & views
Yo PowerTech,
Thanks for watching, and the kind words.
-Chuck
Trying to fit a 12" where the spare tire is or was took it out, since i already have x2 12" Skar Audio subs in the trunk but want my space back and just trying to make use of. Might have to go to a local stereo shop see if a custom box is affordable, plus in my Crown Vic where you put your sub there's a huge platic box type thing looks like it's housing a stock amp or something but anyhow it's in the way hence why my spare is out of the trunk. AAA comes in handy if i go on a long trip just toss the spare in the back seat.
Yo Gordon,
Thanks for stopping in.
-Chuck
great video, what is the height of the sub box?
Right on C,
Thanks for watching.
All the box dimensions are in the description box.
-Chuck
What’s that other cool looking thing under trunk lid, near extinguisher? ☺️
Right on Timothy,
Thanks for watching.
Yup, fire extiguisher.
-Chuck
I'm having that same problem with a powered box next to spare tire firing up. I opened the stock sub vent and padding but it didn't help. The box is too wide to fire backwards. Was thinking of opening up more vents in rear deck lid. When you open the trunk the sub sounds awesome. Close it and it's mostly gone!
Yo ZG,
Thanks for watching.
For the past 16 years I've had a few different subwoofer enclosures in my Panther cars.
I've made about ten different boxes facing the subwoofer every direction to see which way sounds the best.
Facing the subwoofer torwards the rear of the car as shown in this video has always produced the best sound.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Thank you for the tip. Unfortunately I bought a really nice Rockford powered sub and it is too tall to stand up. I wish the expert installers had said something. It really booms...when you open the trunk! Either take the guts out and put it in my own box that will fit beside spare or get one that fits I guess. I see your measurements.
Forgot to say it's a 2003 Vic
@@zxggwrt
I've had powered subs before. They are a pretty good all in one solution. But finding a place where they fit can be difficult.
@@zxggwrt pull your back seat and take the rubber mat out behind it.
Cut u a port hole out of the top of the box a 4in pvc coupler into the top of the box and and cut u a hole out of the top cover big enough for the port to come throw and the bass will triple now this is how I built my box for my 98 merc but u do what u do I only been doing car audio for like 25 years so idk what I'm talking about fr but u do u lol
Right on Steve,
Thanks for watching, and the good feedback. I just might try that.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform I got a 98 mercury grand marquis and I did mine like that but mine is all the way down in the cargo space and I took 4 in pvc up and out the top and funneled all that the port normally does because ppl are fighting the back seat and all that metal trying to get there bass and i figured out a way to beat all odds I just push the pipe up throw where the stock sub would normally be at and cut out of the cardboard rear deck plate cover I just cut out like a 4 in round hole and pushed that pipe up throw it till it was flush and now my port is right below my back window and now it hits like the sub is in the back of a hatchback or a suv people doesn't believe me when I tell them I only have 1 rockville k9 12 in the trunk and when I show them how I've got my box installed it blows there minds fr fr but ive been messing with car audio for 25 years fr fr but I'm used to putting big systems into my rides like 6 or 8 15s at a time so I wanted 2 see what kinda bass I could pull off with just 1 single subwoofer and I do think I pulled it off because now I'll never have another car with a trunk without doing what ive done with this one holy smokes fr its going to blow ur mind if u do fr fr but good luck with things tho enjoyed watching others struggle with there systems cause lord god knows I have fr fr lol but have a good one and o ya work smarter next time and not harder fr fr but see ya lol
@@PanzerPlatform and ps my name is shawn Steve jobs in the guy over apple to I just figured what a perfect alias to where ppl doesn't kno who I am get me lol
@@stevejobbs3837
Right on Shawn,
Any chance you can upload a video of that?
That sounds awesome.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform ya I guess I could try that one time but I'm in the middle of construction on it at the moment I lifted my ride 5 ins for a set of 22in wheels to fit under it because they ant going without lifting it and me being a old redneck from the back woods of eastern Kentucky I should have known this but I'm 46 years old my mind ant as swift no more so lol but I'm getting ready to tintable raptor bedline my entire car idk if I'm going to 2 tone it or just 1 stage it but all I kno is all my graffics are going to be done in some reflective tape so when light of any kind hits it its going to light up like tron during the night time plus I'm gonna do a set of the rock crawler under carage lights under it so I can make it light up anytime I wanna like down those long dark stretches then too lol but I'm in the middle of installing my virtual lambo style doors here in the next few days or so then I'm going to give the old gal a new look completely to her because I enjoy showing out like that and I'm kinda one of those guys ppl just knows not to pick at so to speak so I don't really gotta watch for no one to bother my stuff hell i leave my doors unlocked all the time no one bothers nothing here fr fr lol but ya let me see what I can do for ya but u gotta give me a little bit of time and I'll give u my word as a man I'll do that and come back and link it to u for viewing fr and brother there is only 2 things in this world I've got that I'll die over one is my word and the other is my women when I've got one I'm single now and I ant got no children do this is why I'm able to do what I do if it would have been any other way probably not just saying but ya I'll look into what all it takes to upload something to this my buddy's does it all the time with there music but sure fr ruclips.net/video/blEI-64G6ZM/видео.html
I have a big a$$ set of two 10" in Rockford Fosgates in my Marq trunk... definitely not getting my groceries in there lol
Yo McGuy,
Before I got my Merc, both of these 10" subs were in my Vic.
I made a box for the two subs to set on the shelf, and had to put the spare tire on the floor of the trunk.
When I got my Merc, I made two new boxes. The one you see in this video, and another for the Vic that only holds one of the subs, but it takes up the same space on the shelf. You can see it on my gun rack video here;
ruclips.net/video/GdL46e-pcbE/видео.html
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The total volume of the box in my Vic is 3.0 cubic feet. But, I built internal walls so, the sub only gets 1.5 cubic feet. The other 1.5 is wasted on either side.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform alright I see thanks for the info... I never really use my trunk but maybe someday I can downsize
I just came across this, great video! I'm trying to see about getting 2 or 3 10s on the shelf, plus the amps to run it. You know if I'll have the clearance, or would it be safer to run 3 8s instead?
Yo Nathan,
I’ve built several boxes over the years for my Panthers experimenting with 10”s, and 12”s.
This is what the box looks like in my Vic;
ruclips.net/video/h3V-mxi9hTk/видео.html
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I originally had two 10”s in it but, broke up the pair to put one in each Panther.
You could fit three 10”s in this box no problem.
However, if your T/C has the automatic trunk closer it will make it difficult.
-Chuck
@@drevildruid
Right on Morgan,
I used to roll with two 12" in my younger years.
Now I appreciate quality, over quantity.
This may be an option for you;
ruclips.net/video/_n7QAU6Ux8I/видео.html
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-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform I deleted my comment but wanted to let you know that I decided to stay with what I have rather than spend more money. However my main issue was an amp that liked to overheat and shut off. It seems the issue is with the amp itself. So I purchased an upgrade. Also the link you posted in your reply is this video I'm commenting on. :)
@@PanzerPlatform wait so 12s can fit on the shelf of a crown vic???? whats the clearance like, was it difficult having to put 12s up there? which way was the face of the sub facing... Ex. opening of trunk, facing lid of trunk etc?
@@kyrenungesser9896
Yo Kyre,
The first box I made for the shelf was for a single 12" facing upward. Because the max clearance is 11” to have the subwoofer to race reward.
The first box facing upward did not sound that great because it was a sealed enclosure. So I went with a rear facing 10".
If you go with a 12" on the shelf facing upward the box may need to be ported in some way to sound good. I prefer the tight bass of a sealed enclosure so that's why I went with a 10" facing to the rear.
-Chuck
What size it's the actual subwoofer
Hello,
It's a 10" subwoofer.
-Chuck
lol perfect this is one of the things i needed to know haha
Right on Mr. E,
Maybe just beat the pictures off the wall a little quieter. lol
-Chuck
So that location wouldn’t work for a 12”? I’m planning on putting subs in my 08 police interceptor and I really have my heart set on at least two 12s. So I’m just tryin to get mounting ideas
Hey Kane,
Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment.
Unfortunately, no it won't fit. And beleive me I tried. My first box was for a single 12" in a sealed box with 2.0 cubic feet on air space.
The only way it would fit was firing the subwoofer straight up, under the parcel shelf. And there was hardly any bass.
I thought about adding ports to solve the issue, but I don't like the sound of ported boxed.
So you can definately fit two 12"s, but they're going to have to sit on the floor, basically taking up the whole trunk.
-Chuck
Panzer Platform thanks for the feedback
Clean trunk!
Right on TCAP,
Thanks for watching.
-Chuck
What speaker did you go with!????
Right on Ramon,
Thanks for watching.
Any 10" sub will work.
I just reused an old Kenwood.
-Chuck
Clean setup.What size sub are you running?
Hey Mr. Beezy,
Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment.
I didn't want to spend any money on this set up, so I used an old woofer I had lying around.
I think it's from 2013, it's a Kenwood 10" and it's either a PS, or HQ series, I don't remember. But I think retail was $99 each at the time.
Boy, how times have changed in the last 7 years for car audio stuff
-Chuck
Question about the spare, on my GM I have the 16" spare and turned the lock nut all the way but still have a wobble in the back, do you have any issues with that?
Hey Mafitron,
Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment.
No, I don't have the wobble issue you speak of.
Make sure the spare is mounted the correct side down.
Make sure the metal "washer ring" under the wingnut fastener is facing the correct way.
Make sure the tire is inflated to 44PSI if its a full size tire.
Make sure the tire is inflated to 60PSI if its a temporary space saver spare.
If this does not help, maybe I'll make a video explaining it.
Let me know.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform thanks for the tips yeah not sure i tried checking but just seems who ever had the car before me put the spare tire wrong.
Glad to help.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform another questions have you ever heard about the headlight relay harness which supposedly to make the headlights way brighter? Might be a neat video to make in the future
I'm always down for taking requests to make videos to help out another Crown Vic brother.
However, this is the first I've head of this super secret "headlight relay harness".
If you could provide a link, so I can read up on it, and I can help the situation, I'll gladly make a video about it.
-Chuck
How in the literal hell did he know I went from grandma to him 🤣😂🤣😂 that shii was literally magical to me like I stg I thought he made this shii for me 🤣🤣🤣 love the video 👍 imma like and sub for that 1000%
Right on McRod,
Thanks for watching.
Welcome to the club, prepare to be disappointed.
-Chuck
Lmao that's my whole life I wouldnt expect anything more 😂😂😂
How did you mount the extinguisher on the truck lid?
Yo Average,
Thanks for watching.
I drilled two small holes and riveted the included mount to the raised portion of the hinge area.
-Chuck
Do you think it’d be possible to mount a sub to the port hole on the rear deck?
Yo Dre,
Thanks for stopping in.
I don't see why not, that's where the factory 8" subwoofer is mounted.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform any idea how I could make that happen? Maybe some spacers to keep it mounted or a free air sub? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated not seeing anything online about it
@@drequannhill4190
It sounds like it's going to be a custom fabrication enclosure.
Maybe find one from a junkyard, and try to copy it.
Happy New Year like your video do you have the video of the work that you don when you put it all together i have paid people to do the job in my car and still sounds like shit
Hey Gaetano,
Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment.
There's no way in heck I'm going to show you all my mistakes.
I've been failing at car audio installs for over 28 years, and still can't get it right on the first time.
Based on my experience it a game of trial, and error, and then deciding what's the best compromise. My advice for DIY car audio, is to buy your gear from a reputable retailer with a solid return policy.
And buy lots of MDF "particle board" to experiment with different subwoofer enclosures.
Hope that helps, but I'm sure it sounds like I just assigned you unwanted homework. lol
-Chuck
Subwoofer box coming loose at highway speeds would be interesting.
By interesting, you mean catastrophic, then yes. lol
@@PanzerPlatform 😆
The reason that you couldn't hear your bass when pointed up was due to phase cancellation. As it lies behind(under) the speakers in the rear ledge it now becomes 180° out of phase from the other speakers, they now work against each other, a simple amp adjustment to flip the phase should have fixed your issue. I believe, not an expert but that's all that makes sense in my mind
Right on Bruce,
Thanks for stopping in.
I actually tried that.
Both my head unit, and amplifier have phase adjustments.
I tried a few different adjustments, and the best sounding bass always came from pointing the subwoofer to the rear of the car.
However, I've built several subwoofer boxes for hatchback cars that did not have a trunk, and pointing the subwoofer to the front of the car had the best sounding bass.
This was years ago. I bet they now have some kind of 3-D imaging that will let you see the sound waves on a display to help figure out the best subwoofer box placement, and direction to face the subwoofer.
-Chuck
Did you use 1/2" MDF?
Yo DJ,
Thanks for watching.
That's a darn good question.
I showed all the board dimensions but, I forgot to mention the board thickness.
Thanks for reminding me.
It's 3/4" MDF
-Chuck
Nice! Where do you keep your jack?
Right on Pro,
Thanks for watching.
There's s spot on the passenger side behind the carpet. I wedge it in-between the structural support.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Thanks for replying. I currently wedge mine in the area to the right of the tire, but I'm considering putting it where you just mentioned. I'm thinking through how to make a custom bracket and strap system for it. It seems like most people just wedge it somewhere; I'd rather secure it tightly like how the spare tire is bolted down.
@@pronewbofficial
When I got my first Vic back in 2003 it was where I described.
When I tried to remove it, it was stuck.
I realized, the person who put it there adjusted the jack so it started to open wedging itself even tighter into the space.
I adjusted the jack with a half turn, and it came right out.
Since then, that's where I've always kept it in my panthers.
@@PanzerPlatform Cool. I've jacked it into the side of the tire. I'll try it out in the spot you're talking about.
What are the specs on your subwoofer and amp?
Yo WJYE,
The Subwoofer, and amp were originally purchased way back in 2012 for my other car. 9 years in car audio equipment is almost ancient. Lol
But if you must know they are both from the Kenwood Excelon line.
If I remember correctly the Sub is a 10” 4 ohm single voice coil rated at 300 RMS Watts. I paid $100, and got it from Crutchfield.
The amp is a Class D Mono Single channel with a CEA-2006 rating of 400 RMS Watts x 1. I paid $400, and got it from Crutchfield. Kenwood Excelon XR600-1;
www.crutchfield.com/S-iu0dUIR5pCh/p_113XR6001/Kenwood-Excelon-XR600-1.html
So there’s definitely better, and much cheaper equipment to be had nowadays.
But, I can’t justify replacing them because they still work. Lol
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Awesome! I was mainly looking for the size of the sub, cause I wanted to a do a sub box like yours and was hoping to fit a 10' sub. Right now, I've got Kicker DS series 6x8's in all 4 corners and they sound excellent, but the bass just isnt there. I really wanna do a kicker sub and amp, but I have to figure out the best sub and amp to work with the speakers. Thank you again sir!!
@@DirtyDanMunicipalMan
That almost sounds exactly what I did 9 years ago.
First I replace the stereo, and all four 6x8's. It was a huge sound quality improvement.
But it lacked true bass.
So I added two 10" subs, and an amp.
Fast forward to this car, I replaced the stereo, and went straight to adding a single 10" sub, and amp, and I left the stock 6x8's in place.
The stereo has built a crossover for the 6x8's so it blocks all the low frequencies so they don't damage themselves trying to reproduce bass.
The overall sound quality is adequate. I'm in satisfied for what I paid.
@@PanzerPlatform The kicker 6x8's were a huge improvement over the stock speakers, great sound and much better bass then factory, but still not good. My 14' Charger pursuit has its factory audio system and even the stock 6x9's in that shake the car with the bass. It sounds great! Basically I'm not looking for huge, facemelting mega-bass, but just something better then what I've got now. I love how clean unobtrusive your setup is. I wanna keep my full size spare and my trunk space so if I can mimic your box set-up, that'd be perfect. Thank you for all your info sir!
@@DirtyDanMunicipalMan
Maybe research, under seat powered sub woofers. Those are great little space savers.
Had to do the same you're better off getting 30ft of wiring lol
Right on DN,
Thanks for watching.
-Chuck
But that's a grand marquis? Not a crown vic
Right on Doc,
I beg for your forgiveness.
After working on my 2004 Crown Vic, and 2010 Grand Marquis I've discovered the mechanical parts are 99% identical. So I use CV & MGM interchangeable.
The dimentions of the box are the same.
I have a similar box in my 2004 Vic.
You can see it here; ruclips.net/video/IE3Hh4xuGpw/видео.html
I appologize for the confusion.
Btw, I've never seen you around here.
Welcome to the club, prepare to be disappointed.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform nah I'm not disappointed I was just cunfused af for a second. I just bought a vic and was trying to install a sub . But your very right there the same and thanks for the help. Just didn't know they were the same at first. Why a subscribed I love the disappointment 😍
@@Grenade825
Right on,
If anything breaks on your Vic let me know. I might have a video on the fix.
-Chuck