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Originally posted by stjobs
Alright, here's the deal. I have a 97 Z3 with the stock stereo head unit, trunk mounted Alpine/BMW 6-CD changer, and the stock speaker setup with the dealer installed subwoofer that takes up the back part of the center console. The bass response is horrible. I want powerful, clean bass that STAYS clean to a pretty high volume. What are my options are far as doing this on a budget? I'm also working with a small trunk here and I want to leave at least half of it available, so maybe 1 10" sub or maybe 1 8" would do it if it's fed enough power? I'm new at this, so any help is appreciated... I also have a limited budget 
stjobs |
Putting a sub in the trunk is a bad idea. The trunk is completely sealed from the cabin by a metal bulk head. You would have to cut through this bulk head to get bass transfer, which would theoretically weaken your car.
Here's some options:
1. Cut out some of bulk head. Very permanent.
2. BMW sells a Sunfire Sub and amp. This replaces the stock crappy sub and amp. Doesnt work for all Z3s, but most.
3. Cram a small JL Audio sub in the stock sub enclore. Power it by a small amp in the trunk.
Jonathan