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Old 04-08-18, 09:24 AM
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Im thinking of getting a custom subwoofer box that took forever to find but I finally did. I found this one and I would like to know if anyone has bought this box? Link below !!!

https://shop.wickedcas.com/lexus---2...box-bass-.html
Old 04-08-18, 11:58 AM
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If no one gets back to you, ask the vendor if they have customer feedback.

You might also check Yelp for business reviews.
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Originally Posted by xcorpion47
Im thinking of getting a custom subwoofer box that took forever to find but I finally did. I found this one and I would like to know if anyone has bought this box? Link below !!!

https://shop.wickedcas.com/lexus---2...box-bass-.html
looks great. If I didn't retire from high powered audio, I would jump on this.
Old 04-08-18, 05:38 PM
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looks like a well built box, i made my own that goes on the back wall.
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I've used their enclosures before, maybe over 10 years ago.

They're well built boxes, wouldn't hesitate to buy again.
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I've emailed them twice about their box, no response either time. Not very good customer service, i guess they don't want money and/or business.
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Just ordered this box. I'll post pics once I get it. I ordered one for a 12" speaker.
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While we're on the topic, I have a question (completely new to the car audio game):
Does it make sense to add just a sub & amp while retaining the stock headunit and speakers (ML if that makes a difference)? Does this even work? Would I be able to retain all steering wheel/dash/infotainment controls?
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^Yep makes perfect sense. it's non-invasive and the stock system is adequate w/ sub and amp. click the link in my sig.
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i ordered the same enclosure with a 12" sub a little more than a week ago. it just shipped today so i guess they build them after they are ordered. i emailed them to ask if they also make custom A pillars and speaker brackets for the IS like they sell for the toyota tacoma but they never responded to my email.
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Originally Posted by kalin02
i ordered the same enclosure with a 12" sub a little more than a week ago. it just shipped today so i guess they build them after they are ordered. i emailed them to ask if they also make custom A pillars and speaker brackets for the IS like they sell for the toyota tacoma but they never responded to my email.
I placed an order yesterday. On the webpage it saids they have 6 on stock. I hope mines ships sooner then yours.
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my woofer and enclosure arrived today. i haven't had a chance to install it yet but it fits nicely where my first aid kit used to be and it seems like it will pretty stable in that spot. sorry these are so big but i don't know how to post smaller pics. maybe one the mods can shrink them.
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Did it cover the cargo net slot? JLW3?
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Originally Posted by kalin02
my woofer and enclosure arrived today. i haven't had a chance to install it yet but it fits nicely where my first aid kit used to be and it seems like it will pretty stable in that spot. sorry these are so big but i don't know how to post smaller pics. maybe one the mods can shrink them.
How does it screw to the corner? I hope that I dont need to screw through the side cover. And what finish did you order black or grey?
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the enclosure doesn't cover the cargo net slot but if you use yours regularly you might want to lift the bottom latch that the net attaches to. it is a tight fit trying to reach the bottom latch if you put the subwoofer enclosure in first. i'm using a 12w3v3.

you don't actually screw the enclosure to the panels in the trunk. the back of the enclosure is curved and follows the shape of the trunk perfectly. you just have to maneuver the enclosure into place behind the hinge for the trunk so that the hinge keeps the enclosure from tipping over. i'm going to find out how well it stays put during normal driving tomorrow. i ordered the black finish.

now that i've mounted the sub in i mounted my sub to in the enclosure tonight and realized that the only con that i can think of so far is that the front of the enclosure has just enough surface area to mount a twelve inch sub flush without any gaps that i could notice but a ten inch woofer wouldn't have had any problem doing so.


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