you could kick the ski panel out w/your foot...
... if you want nice bass, and not thunderous 2x12" megawatt woofers bass, the infinity basslink (think it's max 100 watt? 10" active & 10" passive) placed horizontally on it's feet by the ski pass through hole works well....
Rob, I too punched out the ski pass and i have the back
of my basslink firing right into the cabin, i used to have it going the other way, im extremely impressed by the quality bass the unit puts out given its compact size. i've toyed w/the idea of adding another.
I have to chime in, because I am fighting this problem myself
Technically, I think in most cases the sub should face rearward and the box should be at the back of the trunk. Reason, reflected waves positively reinforce the speaker waves with minimal cancellation.
Now my opinion of the e34, it sucks for bass. I have a sealed box with an Image Dynamics 10 pushed with 300 watts of PPI Art Series power. I do have the ski-hole punched out. But my system is almost a 1 note system. Why? Because the trunk is like a vault and the ski-hole is a port. Now, my sealed box turns into a big ****in bandpass box. I don't like it. Every car stereo "expert" I talk to tells me BMW's and Mercedes are the most difficult vehicles to get quality bass from. Sure, I can get alot of bass up front through the ski-hole, but it comes in a narrow band.
The reason I am ranting about this is because I just tore my car apart to look for another solution. My next plan is to try the sub IB in the ski-hole since its rated for IB.
Johntee540 lets see some pics of that setup.
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I especially like the picture of sound traveling across the curature of the earth. Look - I have thought and experiences on this subject. You seem to have different thoughts and experiences. We seem to disagree.
I am traveling to Seattle the week of Dec 13-16 and would love to see your set-up. Staying in Bellevue.
The reason I mention the shop and their expertise is for legitamacy. It is the best shop in DC and they consistently build IASCA Contest winners. Several Washington Redskins; Philadelphia Eagles and even NY Giant Players travel there to have their rides done. It may not matter to you - but these guys are not stoners playing with Car Audio in a casual manner. That was the point I was trying to make
You are very knowlegeable about this topic. You have strong views. Again - I disagree and thats cool. Where did you get that you are stealing Subs from a civic? I dont understand this one.
I have done several systems prior to this. I am particularly happy with the way this one turned out. This is the first system I have done- yes its only a month old - where once I am finished I would not change a thing. Most of my other Systems have been done in Landcrusiers; 4Runners with Open cabins and a lot of air to move to make sound. So yes I have never done a system in a trunk before - I am relying on professionals advice and expertise in this area. That's why you hire professionals. BTW - I had been planning this system for over a year - this story of opening the cabin to the trunk was a consistent theme at all the shops I spoke to and even on the AudioPhile Board here at Roadfly. The results I got compared to the system in my current Landcruiser is night and day.
So if you are up to it - I would love to hear your system if you are anywhere near Seattle the week of 12/13. We can meet have a coffee - listen to some good blues on your rig and compare notes about Sound. I would love to be schooled. - JT