New Vibe owner - looking for stealthy sub install pics and links

[SonicThunder88]

Title says it all - I'm looking for some pics of stealth sub installs in a Vibe/Matrix. Preferably setups that don't interfere with the usability of the rear cargo space (sort of what the factory sub achieves). Links to previous discussions are fine as well - I'm new here and I know how frustrating it can be to keep discussing the same thing over and over when the "newbie's" arrive online.Thank you. P.S. - Vibe is new to me but it is a 2003 that was very well loved by its past owner

[mr. freeze 04]

http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=40344 This might be something to look into.

[09Vibe]

Had a bazooka tube installed recently at Future Shop - within the rear hatch of our 2009, does not interfere with the flip up grocery area at all and sounds awesome with the OEM system. Plus - it comes out in seconds (strapped down, one plug) if we need to load up the rear with heavy duty stuff etc. Check them out...

[audiovibe]

Here are the ones Ive done through the years.Not coveredCoveredFirst stealth install used the plastic tub that sits over the spare tire.Second stealth install I made an enclosure from MDF rings, the enclosure sat inside the spare tire and used the spare tires holding bolt to secure it.Third and current is as it stands, I got rid of the spare and made an enclosure out of fiberglass. The enclosure is secured with bolt and screws into the hole where the spare tire bolted to.uncoveredAron

[VibeBear]

The sub in my 2009 Vibe: BTW, great looking Z in your Avatar pic... I've got an 87 Sport Coupe

[SonicThunder88]

Awesome links and pics guys - that's just what I was looking for to start the creative juices flowing!VibeBear: that's a neat little bass pod you built. How is it mounted and how easy is it to get out when you need to replace a tail light bulb?Again, thanks guys

[BlueVibe09]

I just put a Boss Bass1200 powered sub in my '09. It's a low profile powered sub that fits under the front passenger seat. Adds plenty of bass to the stock system... Nothing like a couple 12's but it's cheap, simple, and doesn't take up any cargo room!

[SonicThunder88]

I'm confused - was the Moon and Tunes pkg. available with and without subwoofer? My 2003 Vibe has a factory sunroof with 6 speakers and amp under passenger seat but no sub. The passenger rear panel looks just like any normal (non-Moon and Tunes equipped) Vibe rear panel so I don't suspect someone took it out to sell it or whatever...Does anyone have pics with the factory sub side panel in place?Thanks!**VibeBear, I just noticed your last statement - thanks for the compliments on the 'Z' avatar. My wife and I have owned that since new. It's an '89 with a 5.7L, original paint and has never seen a snowflake! That avatar pic doesn't do it justice...but talking about it is for another thread and certainly not in the audio section for Vibe's.

[audiovibe]

I believe the woofer was an option in addition to the moon and tunes until 2005, though I could be wrong.Aron

[Mariachi]

here is my setup if this will help you with some ideas.

[SonicThunder88]

That's a really great, kick-a** setup mando7744 - awesome job I like the tire-iron touch! I think I know the answer but...where's the spare tire?Thanks for sharing

[Mariachi]

well... the spare is out. and thnx on the compliment. I was planning on building something underneath the car to mount the tire on. kind of like the trucks. just need to figure out what i would need to do and or use to get the spare mounted.

[VibeBear]

Well for now it's just screwed through the plastic... I have some anchors that I'm going drill through the plastic to hold it in better. haven't had to change a bulb, but I imagine it's going to be a P.I.T.A, have to pull out the sub & then the box to get to it

[audiovibe]

Quote, originally posted by VibeBear »but I imagine it's going to be a P.I.T.A, have to pull out the sub & then the box to get to itFunny thing is, that is why I decided to just ditch the spare. If i'm within 100 mi from home I have AAA. If not I just toss an extra wheel in the hatch.Aron