I was unable to find any information on the airspace for the Bazooka sub option. For those of us that are planning on upgrading the sub/amp, I did some estimated calculations.

These dimensions MAY or MAY NOT be exactly to par. I have done these based on LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT of the box portion PLUS the LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT of the triangular portion (the part of the box nearest the front of the car).

Based on my ROUGH calculations, I came up with 2,028 cu. in. = 1.17 cu. ft.

The subs I'm looking at, Alpine Type-S and Type-R, meet these specifications. I currently have the port sealed for the Bazooka sub, but the Type-R would have to be ported. So make sure you check those specs for ported/nonported.

Also, if anyone has ANYTHING to add to this, including your own calculations for airspace, PLEASE post them.

 

Let us know how the new driver / amp sounds. I have some new gear layin around that would fit in the VSE but I'm not sure if I want to put the effort into the install.

 

Will do. But chances are I'll be doing the same setup as the guy with the DIY Bazooka Upgrade thread, OR the next step up.

Here's the setup I'll most likely go with:
[Please critique and/or criticize]

I think that should work. With that setup I'll have to unplug my port (I think). If this is incorrect, let me know.

 

Nice airspace info.

 

Search and you'll find lots of posts where people guesstimated the space, just as you did. Some of them figure it's actually closer to 0.75', which is considerably different than your estimate of 1.17'. Take the time & effort to measure it right, so you can be certain of the volume and get a sub that's optimal for it.

All you need is cardboard, tape and some type of "filler" (sand, styrofoam peanuts, popcorn, etc.). Make a cardboard box that's exactly 12"x12"x12", which is precisely 1 cubic foot. Fill the sub enclosure completely with whatever filler material you decided to use for measuring. Pour all the filler material from the enclosure, into your 1' cardboard box. Now you should be able to easily determine the enclosure's internal volume, either by sight or by measuring. If the box is 75% full, then the enclosure is 0.75'. If the material is 10" deep in the cardboard box, then the enclosure is 0.83'

 

Haha, check the date man...this thread is over 2 years old...I never ended up doing the setup but know many people that have, and it worked fine based on my specs.

 

Do you know, with that upgraded setup you listed above, if its better to plug the port on the box, or better to leave it open?

 

Aaaaarrrrrgggghhh! Thanks for pointing that out, as I didn't notice. Damn ippskidder making that post above mine, I wish people wouldn't post to such old, dead threads!