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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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I wanted something that I could still use the cargo area. I ordered this enclosure from quarterwave designs.They built the enclosure volume to specs and it fits perfectly. They did a fantastic job and my subs sound better than ever!

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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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What PUNCH series is that?? I like the concept of that enclosure and having that top shelf for protection.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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Thanks! I have 3 kids and the old box took up a lot of room,

they are stage II single voicecoil 4 ohm I can't believe how much harder they hit now!
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 01:08 AM
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interesting...
how does the piece on top affect the frequency responce? how about efficiency?
it looks great, and i like the idea of the cargo area actually being useful
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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the response is great, it actually sounds better with the cover on. The guys at QD said it would have a dampening effect. I had to turn the levels down from where I had them before because It was so much louder.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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That is Cool!!! do you still have the spare tire????
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 02:58 AM
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no, I had to take out the spare and storage box, but with the 17's I have on the spare would have been useless anyway.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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that's sick! where do you have the amp installed? I think I might have to do something like that with mine now.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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Wow i like that, unique as hell, cosmetically pretty, and functional too.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 06:47 AM
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looks nice...
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 06:59 AM
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Don't fotget to keep a can of fix-a-flat in the car. everything loosk good.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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Thanks for all the comments. I have the amps mounted under the front seats.

Check out Quaterwave Designs, they are a sponser on SL
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Wow...that looks great. I went to quarterwave's website and they do some pretty hot schnit.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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yeah and the customer service is great!
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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Sounds like a company I would like to do business with. Thank you very much for sharing your pics and educating me on what my options are as far as the cargo area is concerned. I have already removed the storage box and spare tire and have replaced those with 3 amps and a cap which are hidden in a custom box under the stock cover. My subs sit on top of the stock cover which makes the cargo area virtually unusable. But something similar to what you have done should make my life a lot easier and still keep the sound system intact.

Thanks again...
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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wowsers..the fuji likes..very nice.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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I'd say they nailed it. great execution, lookin good zilla
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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looks great.....I have somethning like that but my amp is flush in the back and the sub is under the front seats, and I have 4 kids so the space is critical. Great job!
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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i love that shelf idea! Form and function
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Great Idea...also out of "sight" with the shelf over it. Looks Awesome!



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