I have read in the archives that the existing stock sub box is about 3.5" deep. If the box is removed, how much depth is there to play with?

Joe

 

About the same maybe a little more. Heres a couple of shots of the sub box in place.

 

I am still throwing around mounting a Sounsplinter RLi8 in the stock location, but it requires 6" of depth. I would really like to return my deck to a functional stock like condition, but I need BASS and don't want a box type enclosure.

Joe

 

What about using a line driver for the sub?

 

how tall is that box
would a 10 or 12 it in it (not talking about depth)

 

You should be able to get a 10" sub in there, but not a 12" in the stock sub box.

 

Well? Thats an 8" and you can see how low it sits. a 10" would probably fit in a custom box, a 12" might be pushing it unless you move the subs position further back. Here is a better pic of the factory box.

And for spatial comparison

One problem to overcome is keeping the adjustable shelf useable.
I have seen one HHR with a 10" in the side but you only see the sub sticking out of the side and no view of the box. I'll see if I can dig the pic up. JOEK86 I assume you don't have the factory box in yours? If you want to check it out on mine PM me and we can meet up so you can check it out first hand. I would love to see your system in person.

 

if the box was taller it might fit a 12 right

 

Sure but the box pretty much fills the entire area from the window to wheel well. I don't think I have a shot from further back for comparison. Does this one help?

 

thanks cap howdy
hopefully ill see for myself this weekend