Just installed my 2 jl w6v2 12" with ported box with a jl 1000/1 amp. After fine tuning and adjustments, the bass knocks like a pair of big *******!

I sat in the back and noticed there was a major air flow that hit against behind the arm rest. Now, I am thinking of cutting that leather piece out and creating a hole through the arm rest.

As of now, the subs and port hole are facing the trunk lid...will I feel or hear any bass increase if I was to cut a hole where the arm rest is?

 

did ya sound deaden the trunk? i mean entire trunk, spare wheel space, trunk lid, sides. Is your stock sub removed?

 

I already bought some dynamat and will be using that soon. Stock sub is not removed and I was looking into removing that first but I'd hate to see a hole on my rear deck lol

 

i am very interested in cutting a hole there too. i have the same subs and im trying to get the same amp as you..how much did you buy the amp for? also if you ever do this im really interested in seeing this.where in cali are you located?

 

my cousin hooked me up on the set-up for dirt cheap. Im in Norcal

 

believe me - get a roller and dynamat the ish outta your whole trunk. Remove stock sub and you'll be amazed at the difference.stock sub removal walkthrough

Dont forget to put a layer of dynamat on the top deck something like this since you gonna have it apart anyway.

Happy wrenching!

 

just thought i would add this
hahaha and im not done yet. doing roof and rest of doors soon

 

good stuff.... where online can i buy cheap dynamat or similar sound damping material? is dynamat a better product than the competitor?

 

yeah Sakataj thats the pics i was looking for...i'm collecting a bunch of threads so hopefully it'll become a sticky in the audio for 2nd gen GS.

Mark, pm Vlad. Me and him did a 'fatmat' deadening and if id use that instead of almost 80sq/ft of dynamat xtreme. Gotta admit that dynamat is doing its job but my trunk lid is very unstable in open position.

Dynamat xtreme is pretty good, i got zero rattles, no smells/odors(unlike some ppl reported) but its on the heavy side and a bit expensive. In a few weeks i'll try to deaden my friends CC with 2nd skin 'damplifier'.

to OP - once you remove the stock sub you wont see the hole unless you remove the grill also...

 

im my poersonal opinion it is. i tried the stinger brand. it was crap. dunno bout the others but for me its dynamat

your right it is a tad heavy but thats ok.

OP there are a few members who cut theres out and have front firing woofers but to me it looks awful.

 

thanks guys for the advice. So I would get more bass from removing the stock sub over cutting a hole through the arm rest?

sakataj, you must have been a whole lot on tall that dynamat! what kinda system are you running?

 

?? sorry what are u saying bout the dynamat

a big one lol

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...xx-owners.html

damn the sites being slow right now, took me like 10 mins to post this little thing

 

Oops I think my iPhone edited the words lol I meant to say "you must have spent a whole lot on all that dynamat!"

 

ive removed the stock sub along time ago and it makes a little bit of a difference but i think if the piece where the armrest was cut out it would be better.im just too scared of doing it myself yet.my friends car has it stock with the center piece behind the arm rest is removal and when he does take it out its like nite and day.so much more bass

 

Im probably gonna try out the arm rest cut out first and I'll let u guys know how it goes. Is there a DIY thread on here?