2016 Porsche Macan S - stealth SQ build

[Ge0]

OK. Some guy was saying my job at creating a custom fiberglass enclosure for my subwoofer would be easier if I could move my subwoofer amp. I agree with him. But, had no where to move the big amp. So, I shrank it. Well, kind of. The new amp doesn't arrive until Monday but I can always plan.









The amp will fit down in the cubby hole for the battery. I can build the sub enclosure I want. Time to run up to Auto Zone and get some fiberglass supplies!

Just kidding Rabbit, I wouldn't actually do that









Look for an amp install post Monday or Tuesday night...

Ge0

[Ge0]

It's time to raise the bar. Well, floor in this instance...

All great ideas start here:



What if???




















To be continued...

Ge0

[Ge0]

But what do we do with these blocks?

Glue them together


Get some big screws...


Set blocks in place




Start replacing trim with longer screws:








Lift the cargo floor up 1-1/2". Should provide enough clearance for my hidden sub-floor subwoofer enclosure.


The only potential downside is the gap that will be left between the cargo lid cover and the rear decorative trim. However, I look at this as an upside. It will vent the pressure created by the subwoofer in the floor underneath and may help prevent rattles.


Ge0

[Ge0]

Sub box investigation part II

As it stands my sub box would be 0.4cu/ft/ Too small. But wait. I now have additional height and space a big amp used to consume.



I gained pretty good depth by raising the cargo floor. But, I still need to leave room for 1" of subwoofer excursion.





I can increase the lip 1/2" here when accouting for a 3/4" subwoofer baffle.


I can raise the back side 1-3/4" to 2-1/2" if need be.



Keep building out the shell tomorrow...



Ge0

[phroenips]

The side cubby where the OEM amp was (and your primary amp is currently) is pretty deep. I was able to stack both my amps in there, plus the NavTV Zen-V module

[Ge0]

The side cubby where the OEM amp was (and your primary amp is currently) is pretty deep. I was able to stack both my amps in there, plus the NavTV Zen-V module

I'm considering that. The new sub amp is smaller than my primary amp. However, it will fit in the battery well where i already have wires run and an adapter plate to hold it. The sub enclosure will sit over the top of it. The only question is, will the amp overheat down there? If I run into issues I can re-run power wires and mount it up by the main amp.

Ge0

[Ge0]

The side cubby where the OEM amp was (and your primary amp is currently) is pretty deep. I was able to stack both my amps in there, plus the NavTV Zen-V module

Check back on the Macan forum. I suggested this. A user named Santirx did just that. Stacked main amp and sub amp in factory location...

Ge0

[Ge0]

OK. Now for the moment of truth. We can't shove 10 pounds of Sh!t into a 5 pound bag. How about a 9 pound bag???

Today's inspiration and thought provoking juice:



Time to get out old crusty. This is a test mule that I have used and abused for over 20 years. I will be without a sub in my Macan until I can build a custom fiberglass enclosure so I will put it to use. This may take a week or two. It is remarkable how much bass this single 4 ohm subwoofer puts out with a mere 400W amp on it. Might I say the amount of bass it produces is excessive?





I finished adjusting the height and X/Y size of the sub enclosure mock up.







Now for the time of truth. Can I pack 1cu/ft of packing peanuts into this odd form enclosure shape?







Yep. And even a little room to spare. Finally the custom sub enclosure will work...



Raising the floor worked with minimal sacrifice. Now I need to order fiberglass supplies. See you in a week or so...

Ge0

[Ge0]

Just confirming new sub amp fitment.

Fresh out of the box



Man these things attract finger prints easy.


I am sacrificing some power. About 200W to be exact. But, I was only using 1/3rd of the available gain for the G One. I'm using 2/3rd of available gain for the M One. But, just look at the difference in size. Holy cow!!!



Looks like I'll be able to shave down the size of the amp rack like I wanted...





I lost day light rather quickly last night but still wanted to get this sucker installed.



Beautiful. Fits like a glove. I need to cut down the amp board and clean the wiring up a little but that's about it.



Ge0

[Whiterabbit]

Lookin' good. Just needs a bit of wire cleanup.

Since you opened up so muhc more space now, you gonna go bigger on the equipment choice? time to fit in that 18" subwoofer?
























(since the floor is higher now, I bet you could invert the spare tire and glass in there too and take advantage of that space too!)