Let me see your trunks!

[#04]

this set up is nearly done, I still need to shorten the wires, raise up the hinge points about 1/2", but I was going for a sneaky set up that does not interrupt the functionality of the trunk..

Syran wrap ruins the photo, but its re-wrapped in faux leather top/bottom

Nissan Murano sub/enclosure, I tried the FX45 set up with 2 subs (6"?) but it sat another 1.5" higher than the top edge of the tire thereby raising the false floor too high.. I had to shorten the spare tire nut/stand, but the nissan bolt threads match... that is a full sized spare 255/40/17 - 17"X9"

here you can see that I have used 2 targa braces and hacked them together to get what I wanted, I used some Wellington perf for ventilation and ease of workability...
front edge was raised about 1-1/2" to fit the amps

fuses in a slightly accessable location/velcro secured, ..... can you see the muffin fans? 2.5" X 2 - not sure if I want to use a small cap to run these for a few minutes after shut off or just a relay/power...

600A kintetik secondary battery, in a custom little box, secured into the quarter with some M6X1 bolts, minor interior trim required

whats under neath... PDX4 + PDX5, this leaves 2 front channels available for further expansion...


this is an 87... I have updated to 92 audio specs (with the exception of the factory sub) I found 89 rear 4" brackets in a yard, and the 6.5" fronts and burgandy grills here..

a lot of this was inspired out of this thread and thought towards functionality...

 

[te72]

Looking clean #04, keep it up.

 

[Sside]

, my sup should be waking up soon so I was inspired to finally come put this on this sectiond.....

 

[te72]

You don't have a trunk anymore Sside.

 

[3p141592654]

Nissan Murano sub/enclosure, I tried the FX45 set up with 2 subs (6"?) but it sat another 1.5" higher than the top edge of the tire thereby raising the false floor too high.. I had to shorten the spare tire nut/stand, but the nissan bolt threads match... that is a full sized spare 255/40/17 - 17"X9"

#04, this spare tire subwoofer is really interesting. How does it sound to you? Does it have a builtin amp? Do you have any further details on what mods you made to the Supra spare tire nut/mount hardware?

 

[te72]

3p, I did something similar by removing the spare tire mount, pounding the floor a bit more flat, and flipping the spare upside down so I could store the emergency kit inside the wheel. A bit primitive, but the tire fit so snug that I didn't need to bolt it down. However, with a sub setup in there I'd probably have made an effort to secure things better.

Would also be curious what you did to keep things in place #04... you mentioned targa holders, but I didn't really notice them?

 

[Sside]

You don't have a trunk anymore Sside.

Bahaha right?!!! I was taking stuff off my car yesterday and in my mind I thought, well Ill do what I always do and put the parts I take off in my trunk/hatch.... When I got there I was :/ angry.... Had to find a new place for my parts ...

 

[#04]

#04, this spare tire subwoofer is really interesting. How does it sound to you? Does it have a builtin amp? Do you have any further details on what mods you made to the Supra spare tire nut/mount hardware?

never heard the Murano (1 sub) set - up, but in the FX45 (2 subs +amp) it definitely adds a nice touch to the low end. I think some may have an amp as an OEM upgrade but this did not. The FX45 that gave me the idea had a faulty amp.
the spare tire mount was shortened 1", and I used the Murano spare tire bolt - same thread/pitch. I did not need to 'adjust' the spare tire well shape for a 17X9+25

3p, I did something similar by removing the spare tire mount, pounding the floor a bit more flat, and flipping the spare upside down so I could store the emergency kit inside the wheel. A bit primitive, but the tire fit so snug that I didn't need to bolt it down. However, with a sub setup in there I'd probably have made an effort to secure things better.

Would also be curious what you did to keep things in place #04... you mentioned targa holders, but I didn't really notice them?

Pretty sure the targa holders go in after the trunk plastics, - I need to find my spare set as 1 is damaged. This IS one of my favorite features of this car, it allows me to make fun of GM t-tops 'bags'
both quarter plastics needed a little trim - drivers side - for power wire and battery, passenger side - for wire/amp clearence bottom 90 'adjusted'

the rear brace (that black thing) is held in with OEM self tapping screws, same as always but 3 new locations, amps got the same treatment (even though I hate self-tapping)

the battery has a welded up box complete with tabs and nuts; and bolts to the inner fender well/trunk pan pinch weld seam.... I pop riveted a strap to it - a fastener with a low profile should not wear into the battery

the muffin fans have a little cage that they are tie strapped to, for easy replacement upon failure.... the fuse block uses velcro - for easy access

for the 89 rear seat speakers - after drilling out the mounts and re-welding them to an 87, that is the speaker mount, the grill are 2 piece, a garnish and a rear mounting plate that is pop riveted to the panel to accept screw through the backside that secure the garnish..


{EDIT} without this thread I probably wouldn't have given the trunk as much thought, but the thread sparked my thought process.. hopefully these ideas grow further in someone elses' head..

 

[SupraJDS]

Here is what my trunk looks like now-

I just need a little more fabric for the center section to create a flap to hid the oem hinge thingie

Thanks to this thread/ #04 I'm going to install a spare tire sub woofer once I find one for a decent price. I like that you can remove the woofer and tire to lighten up the back.

 

[te72]

Bahaha right?!!! I was taking stuff off my car yesterday and in my mind I thought, well Ill do what I always do and put the parts I take off in my trunk/hatch.... When I got there I was :/ angry.... Had to find a new place for my parts ...

I used my car to move most of my stuff to the house I bought. Took out the passenger seat, and surprisingly, even with the cage in the car, there was plenty of room to bring all but the biggest stuff (furniture/TV) in my Supra. They're surprisingly roomy...

Pretty sure the targa holders go in after the trunk plastics, - I need to find my spare set as 1 is damaged. This IS one of my favorite features of this car, it allows me to make fun of GM t-tops 'bags'

both quarter plastics needed a little trim - drivers side - for power wire and battery, passenger side - for wire/amp clearence bottom 90 'adjusted'

{EDIT} without this thread I probably wouldn't have given the trunk as much thought, but the thread sparked my thought process.. hopefully these ideas grow further in someone elses' head..

I see what you did with all that, I love a good clean install man. I've always done my best to hide all the wiring when installing car audio, to make it look like a factory install. So far so good, I have an idea in my head for the widebody that should turn out pretty good, and keep wiring lengths to a minimum.

As for the T-tops, on the 2001 SS I had, they fit nicely into a deep pocket/bracket in the trunk. Honestly, they were more convenient than the Mk3's targa setup... Start the car, flip two latches (one per side), pop the hatch, stow t-tops, and be on your way in a minute or less.

As to your point about this thread inspiring others, that's what it's here for!

 

[3p141592654]

Would you happen to know if the Murano subwoofer fits in the stock MK3 temp spare ? Looks like you have a 17in spare in there now. The newer Murano sub with dual drivers is using a T165/90-D18 temp spare, which is quite a bit bigger than the MK3 spare. I went ahead and ordered an 06 Murano sub to experiment. Thanks for letting us know about it.

From what I can tell, the 2010 Murano/fx45 subwoofers all come with a built-in amp based on this thread that discusses a way to bypass the amp and use an external amp.

http://www.nissanmurano.org/forums/...proving-output-oem-bose-murano-subwoofer.html

 

[#04]

^give me until monday... I have 2 OEM steel spares...

As for the T-tops, on the 2001 SS I had, they fit nicely into a deep pocket/bracket in the trunk. Honestly, they were more convenient than the Mk3's targa setup... Start the car, flip two latches (one per side), pop the hatch, stow t-tops, and be on your way in a minute or less.

^yeah but the t-top option first appeared in what 1974? specifically I have a friend with a 1987 Monte Carlo LS t-roof (rare model/option/colour/year) that I hassle about his leather bags..

 

[te72]

^yeah but the t-top option first appeared in what 1974? specifically I have a friend with a 1987 Monte Carlo LS t-roof (rare model/option/colour/year) that I hassle about his leather bags..

Oh I see what you mean. In fairness, a buddy had a Z31 t-top, and I don't recall that car having anywhere to put them either. Frankly, the SS I had was probably the only one I've seen with a convenient place for the roof haha...

 

[#04]

Would you happen to know if the Murano subwoofer fits in the stock MK3 temp spare ? Looks like you have a 17in spare in there now.

stock OEM 16" steel rim, the 2004 Murano subwoofer fits like it was supposed to be there..

this will still require a quick cut/reweld of the sapre tire mount -- in all likelyhood...

 

[3p141592654]

Excellent. Mine was just delivered yesterday. Did you find a source for the connector?

 

[#04]

nope I used spade connectors and heat shrink.. those wires were hair thickness' --- 20g?

 

[3p141592654]

I pulled the subwoofer apart and have to agree with you, the speaker wires they used are equivalent to maybe #24 gauge wire!

How are people getting the signals from the head unit to the hatch area? I was thinking to route the wires under the rocker scuff plate.

 

[beachmaster]

Pioneer 10" sub. Targa fits.

 

[#04]

another solution^..... very nice..

 

[Backlash2032]

Makes my sub look massive.. Its just the right size to fit right under the cargo cover and slide onto the rear seats. When they're folded down of course.