Max sub enclosure height for SHO rear trunk shelf?

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Came across a smoking hot deal on a Kicker sub & enclosure but I'm not sure it'll fit... Is 16" too tall to fit on the trunk "shelf" of an '11 SHO?

Normally I would just measure it myself but my SHO is at home, I'm at work & need to give a yay or neigh before leaving today.

Thanks in Advance,

El Kapitan de Loco
 
I wonder if there is a thread on here for subs enclosures, install and pics.

Id love to see some if there isnt. Just something enjoyable about bassing out while cruising in your ride.
 
Image of what I'm looking at attached... Kicker 43VCWR122. 

Co-worker is trading in his car tonight for a new truck & offered me the sub/box for $75. Im 99.9% sure the width and depth are fine... However, it's 16” tall so I'm not certain it'll fit.

 
IDK what the model number is on that sub, but I would search it and see the cost new. I would make the decision based on that, cause you can always resell it for what you bought it for if it doesnt fit.

My fusion the trunk has ~11 inches from the shelf to the top at its narrowest portion. there should be a few more inches in the taurus, but im not certain how many more. If you pulled the trunk mat, you would pick up an inch or two as well, so keep that in mind.
 
These fit no problem. I use two of them and they are 15 3/4" roughly.

You can see how much height there is above them too.

 
Thanks Mr. Anderson, box/sub has been purchased.  Now I just need an amp,
install kit, line converter and time.

Macgyver said:
These fit no problem. I use two of them and they are 15 3/4" roughly.

You can see how much height there is above them too.
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I would love to get a touch more punch in my audio.  Problem is I use that shelf fairly frequently.  Might have to come up with some sort of plug setup so I can plug a sub like that in/out if I need room for a trip.  hrmmmm
 
Super easy clean and inexpensive setup... Hardest part is getting power cable through the firewall. Signal comes off the oem sub. Amp turns on with no remote. Kicker 300.1. Little thing hits impressively hard. The 10" Fosgate box comes loaded and I bought the grilles separately..
 
StinkinLinkin13 said:
Super easy clean and inexpensive setup... Hardest part is getting power cable through the firewall. Signal comes off the oem sub. Amp turns on with no remote. Kicker 300.1. Little thing hits impressively hard. The 10" Fosgate box comes loaded and I bought the grilles separately..
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So Kicker 300.1 Amp.  What is the enclosure/speaker package?  I like the size of that.
 
I was in there measuring there other day confirming some things and noticed I have a big hump right in the middle of that shelf on mine. 

StinkinLinkin13 I do not see any evidence of that sort of hump in that shelf in your car, is it there and just hidden behind the enclosure or do you have the enclosure at an angle with the back edge on it?
 
I would make certain to check your Fuel Control module on a Daily Basis from all that BASS!  Z  :D

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Liinks is a 2013? since it has a single Bass driver on the rear deck ? My 2015 SHO has two 6x9's on the rear deck.

My pics are from a 2015 and yeah there is a minor bump in the middle but there is plenty of room height wise. The width is what I would be worried about.

 
Macgyver said:
Liinks is a 2013? since it has a single Bass driver on the rear deck ? My 2015 SHO has two 6x9's on the rear deck.

My pics are from a 2015 and yeah there is a minor bump in the middle but there is plenty of room height wise. The width is what I would be worried about.
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Thanks, Macgyver!
Mine is a '13sho.  I am not as worried about clearance as I am about it being right in the middle and the enclosure sitting up on it and rocking back and forth, just in general not being stable because of it.  Once I get something I might have to maybe make a couple short legs for the corners to stabilize it some.

It seems most people are pointing the subs back, is that just simplicity or is their an audio reason for it as well?  Been a while since I looked at installing additional base into a rig, just need more punch than the stock system is able to deliver even after upgrading speakers which made a big improvement.
 
gtmorgan23 said:
I wonder if there is a thread on here for subs enclosures, install and pics.

Id love to see some if there isnt. Just something enjoyable about bassing out while cruising in your ride.
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Well since you asked......

Two (2) - 15" subs, forward firing and positioned atop the "shelf" in the trunk.

Two (2) - 12" subs, each mounted in the far corners of each side of the trunk.

All powered by four (4) class D digital amps.

Two (2) amps are 1000x4 watts each and the other two (2) amps are 600x4 watts each.

The amps are powering other aspects of the audio build, besides just the subs.

I actually had to de-tune the amps (turn the power down on them) as I noticed a sticky brown tar like substance pooled up in each corner of the rear drip tray at the bottom the of the rear windshield.

Turns out that that was/is the adhesive used in securing/mounting the rear windshield. Apparently I was on the verge of literally blowing the rear glass out from its' frame.

Oops!

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bpd1151 said:
gtmorgan23 said:
I wonder if there is a thread on here for subs enclosures, install and pics.

Id love to see some if there isnt. Just something enjoyable about bassing out while cruising in your ride.
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Well since you asked......

Two (2) - 15" subs, forward firing and positioned atop the "shelf" in the trunk.

Two (2) - 12" subs, each mounted in the far corners of each side of the trunk.

All powered by four (4) class D digital amps.

Two (2) amps are 1000x4 watts each and the other two (2) amps are 600x4 watts each.

The amps are powering other aspects of the audio build, besides just the subs.

I actually had to de-tune the amps (turn the power down on them) as I noticed a sticky brown tar like substance pooled up in each corner of the rear drip trap at the bottom the of the rear windshield.

Turns out that that was/is the adhesive used in securing/mounting the rear windshield. Apparently I was on the verge of literally blowing the rear glass out from its' frame.

Oops!

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f5109f8e12ca2d84dd1114df3d2d3b14.jpg
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Cleanest trunk install in a sedan I have ever seen wow 0_0

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lamrith said:
I was in there measuring there other day confirming some things and noticed I have a big hump right in the middle of that shelf on mine. 

StinkinLinkin13 I do not see any evidence of that sort of hump in that shelf in your car, is it there and just hidden behind the enclosure or do you have the enclosure at an angle with the back edge on it?
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Sorry man just saw this. Yes the hump is there on mine as well so it is propped up over it and sits leaned back just a bit. Speakers face the rear for increased bass response. It has to do with sound waves yadda yadda... Try it for yourself. Personally I prefer the sound (tightness) of a sealed enclosure. Especially listening to metal. 🤘
 
StinkinLinkin13 said:
lamrith said:
I was in there measuring there other day confirming some things and noticed I have a big hump right in the middle of that shelf on mine. 

StinkinLinkin13 I do not see any evidence of that sort of hump in that shelf in your car, is it there and just hidden behind the enclosure or do you have the enclosure at an angle with the back edge on it?
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Sorry man just saw this. Yes the hump is there on mine as well so it is propped up over it and sits leaned back just a bit. Speakers face the rear for increased bass response. It has to do with sound waves yadda yadda... Try it for yourself. Personally I prefer the sound (tightness) of a sealed enclosure. Especially listening to metal. 🤘
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HAHA Thanks.  I am actually considering the 12" MTX enclosure, it is about the same price and I can buy it, an 1100watt amp and install kit for right around $220

I have a feeling we would have a bit of fun travelling together.  You like older or newer metal?  I bridge both.  5finger, disturbed, old Dio, etc..    Many people do not realize power of the bass lines in some metal.  Just need a system that can handle the wide range of accoustics hammering the equipment to know it...
 
Check under the carpet.
I believe the Sirius satellite receiver is screwed to that hump.
I had to remove mine and zip tie it under the back seat bottom. 
 
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