So I've read all the forums covering this (or at least I think I have...) and haven't seen a very good answer. I tried the patching of the sub with silicon and it worked for a while but I've had to fix it twice since and don't think it's a permanent solution. I checked into a custom enclosure in the trunk and have been quoted any wheres from $1200 to $1800 for box, sub, amp and install. I'm not willing to spend that much just for some bass... The dealer wants $500+ just for a replacement sub (ridiculous!) and I found it on Sewell for $307 + shipping. Is that my best option?

 

^^^ find a good local audio shop.

Got a box made for my trunk for 2-3 hundred, and 2 12"s

Best mod I've ever done to my car.. ML sub sucks *****!

 

It makes a really nice paper weight?

 

I agree!!

 

well if it makes you feel any better, i have a 12" alpine typeR that i JUST PUT IN LAST MONTH thats now a paper weight

 

Don't bother replacing it with the same thing, just to have it blow again.

 

i take it your out of warranty...

 

If you want bass get an amp and a new sub! All for less than $1,000. JL AUDIO

 

My ML sub is dying and of course Lexus Corporate seems to care less than the Service manager at my dealer. i will taking car in for comparison to another ml stereo to make sure. i had it blow 2 years ago, and it was replaced under warranty, now no more warranty.

I want REAL bad the 4080 enclosure, however, i'm worried with a jl amp and a 12w6v2 the trunk lid will rattle like crazy. I hope the 4080 enclosire is still made.

 

^ Long story, but the 4080 box is still being made under the Boxology brand. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...x-is-back.html

The rattle won't be too bad, and you can open the ski pass to led the bass vent through.

 

I have a JL Audio !2W6V2 with a JL Audio 500/1V1 and it bumps. I bought the dynomat license plate mat and put some on my gas door.It'll be fine.