2016 Porsche Macan S - stealth SQ build

[Ge0]

Sometimes it is great when things actually work as planned.




















Test fit with oversized 10" midbass speaker successful. Ample clearance with window mechanism inside. Ample clearance with door trim on the other side.


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Repeat

[Ge0]

More progress today. Fitting the sub:
















To be continued:

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[Ge0]

More sub action:

Find and mark the subs location on the baffle:











The baffle



Carboard template to confirm shape:


Fitment check. Spare tire clearance looks good:



The sub amp is bigger than what I had planned. The fit with amp rack is close but no interference. I will leave things be for now. I have physically smaller amp options available if needed. This would shrink the amp rack to a manageable size.





This amp is about half the power rating but is a little smaller:




Tomorrow I mount the sub and check it out.

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[cueball981]

Man, those Toro amps are discounted at a very good price right now! How do they perform?

[Ge0]

Man, those Toro amps are discounted at a very good price right now! How do they perform?

I don't have any experience with it yet, but:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9KSVhMdE10&t=14s

This guy is impressed

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[cueball981]

I knew that was a link to Derek's channel! LOL! "YOU BIG DUMMY!" HAHAHAHA...been watching him for years.

[Ge0]

To be honest I bought the Toro MR2 just for shits and giggles. It was only $80. With a gift card and a discount code I paid $40 shipped for it. I am seriously considering using it in my install to make room for a fiberglass enclosure.

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So, I did more stuff after work today:


I drew some circles and marked some hole locations:



Make sure my pilot holes line up with a speaker ring:



Then I cut yet another hole with my circle jig. I think the yellow color is pretty cool. The old grey one was kinda blah. Plus, the yellow jig gives me 4X more options for hole size. I get plenty of use out of my trim router.



Speaker ring lines up with big hole. Not 100% accurate but good enough to the naked eye:



This was my first time ever using a plunge router attachment or Rabbet bit. Good thing we have Youtube. The learning curve was quick.



Practice on this scrap piece and set the plunge depth I want.



Making this recess was effortless:



What is this all for you say?






To install this high excursion 10" beast of a subwoofer.

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[Ge0]

OK. Now I need to consider how I am going to protect the sub.

I bought this 12"x12" sheet of perforated 1/16th" sheet steel:


But, I have to cut it into shape for this hole AND find a good way to secure it so it does not vibrate and make unwanted noise:



I don't trust my ability to cut a good circle in the sheet steel with a metal blade and cheap jig saw. I may whip up a drawing and farm this job out. I put in this much effort. I just want the job done right.

I'm thinking about laying down a thin closed cell foam gasket in the groove and then screwing the metal grill down over it. Hopefully I can provide drawings / my concept tomorrow.

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