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Finished sub install without losing trunk space

Disarmer

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Disclaimer: This only works because I don't have a spare tire and was able to monopolize on the additional storage space beneath the trunk floor.
I used a Sundown SML10" subwoofer paired with a Kicker Key500.1 amp and built a very small sealed enclosure (~0.4 cu/ft). I cut out some of the foam walls on the storage divider beneath the floor so I could fit the subwoofer box back there. I cut a hole in the hard trunk floor cover so the subwoofer face would stick through and whatnot. I also added a grill/cover on the trunk floor so I won't damage the sub throwing things back there. Overall I think it turned out pretty well! It's not insane bass or anything, but digs much lower than the stock system and blends into the stock audio extremely well. Plus you can't beat keeping all of your trunk space!

Stock storage under trunk floor (if you don't have a spare):
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Cut up storage so I could get enough room to build the box:
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Test fitting the box footprint:
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Finished cutting for the box, test fitting again before glue up:
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I gotta say... I cut this pretty damn close:
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Threw a quick coat of black spray paint on the box and cut the hole in the trunk floor cover (didn't care about box aesthetics much since it's hidden), and also installed the Kicker Key 500.1 amp (for anyone curious, the factory amp is behind the driver side carpet/cover in the side of the trunk, the two sets of wires you want to tap into are Brown and White, then Blue and Red, all clustered together on the righthand plug into the amp):
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Yes, I know I need to vacuum everything and give her a good wash!
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No real point to this thread, just showing off my weekend project (and also my first real modification to the G70)! Ask away if you have any questions.
 
UPDATE: Amp was running a bit hot so I threw a fan in there to exhaust some hot air from the compartment.

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how does it hit?
 
It's definitely nothing too crazy, but that's to be expected from a very small sealed enclosure and only ~500rms. But it does add plenty to the stock system and is exactly what I wanted really. Gets lower than the stock subs and adds that extra emphasis on rap that was sorely lacking.
 
@Disarmer it looks like the image links are broken, any chance you can reupload photos? Thanks!
 
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Awesome, thanks!
 
SUNDOW AUDIO FTW!!! Nice install man!
 
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