Flying subwoofers

[Hyun]

while the topic is hot on steamboat subs, sub grills etc, how about this:

 

u guys got any experience where when u corner or accelerate, ur sub fly, hit something and got damaged? how did u anchor the sub and how come it fly?

 

btw, thanks bros for the recommendation, i found the velcro that on each of the male-female pieces there is adhesive. it was sold at beach road Army Market for $5 per 36 inch though the aunty gave me 40 inch. not sure if it's a carrot head price.

 

i used 4 strips of velcro each about 9-10 cm long in a square shape to anchor the sub to my plastic boot floor. when removing the sub, the velcro surfaces are very sticky but the adhesive, being weaker, comes off the plastic surface. but when driving it looks secure - sideways movement seems quite difficult - the adhesive can tahan. but not sure if it will lose strength over time - will monitor the situation.

 

p.s. velcro also useful to stick things like HU remote control - i used small strip, anchor remote control cheaply, so no need to buy the steering remote.

[Apollo]

NPNT!!!

 

[Headshok]

yoyo, maybe u can try 3M velcro tape.. tat time my friend buy 2 strips for like $5 (kena con i tink), but DAMM sticky..

 

if u want, next time give it a try lah

[Ivan0507]

try to put two anchor bar at left and right size of yr sub box

[Darkness]

It is very sticky but will give way after some time...esp if under heat (dashboard area etc) Used it b4...damn expensive.

[Darkness]

I screwed mine down

 

but have to remove 2 screws if accessing spare tire

[Headshok]

use bicycle hook lah, the one used during SOC to hold ur SBO. heheh

[Darkness]

i prefer screwing it in lol

 

but heard of a lot of ppl using velcro too

[Hyun]

woah like that one fine day it dries up and detaches... if we dun realise, the sub might just be flung around causing damage ... that's it, must quickly grill it down for protection ASAP ...

[Koren]

my velcro sticks to my boot carpet really well.. want to take out for cleaning oso hard..

[Hyun]

u mean the velcro plastic hooks hook onto your carpet directly?

[Kiakia]

while the topic is hot on steamboat subs, sub grills etc, how about this:

 

u guys got any experience where when u corner or accelerate, ur sub fly, hit something and got damaged? how did u anchor the sub and how come it fly?

 

btw, thanks bros for the recommendation, i found the velcro that on each of the male-female pieces there is adhesive. it was sold at beach road Army Market for $5 per 36 inch though the aunty gave me 40 inch. not sure if it's a carrot head price.

 

i used 4 strips of velcro each about 9-10 cm long in a square shape to anchor the sub to my plastic boot floor. when removing the sub, the velcro surfaces are very sticky but the adhesive, being weaker, comes off the plastic surface. but when driving it looks secure - sideways movement seems quite difficult - the adhesive can tahan. but not sure if it will lose strength over time - will monitor the situation.

 

p.s. velcro also useful to stick things like HU remote control - i used small strip, anchor remote control cheaply, so no need to buy the steering remote.

 

My installer used a piece of plank (wood) below my sub , but under the carpet. i.e the sub is above the carpet which is above the plank. The plank must be large enough to support the 4 mountings of the sub. and the sub is securely screwed into the plank.

 

Good luck

[Koren]

yup.. i onli have the male side of the velcro..

[Fff0]

SO PPLE Own up.... now...! Whos' flew before?!!

 

I nvr heard of it anyway...

[Headshok]

actually, i got one friend, b4 he changed to his current ride, he was drivin a zng SIR, he told me once he wack his car until his woofer flip over and when he checked, it was upside down.. hahahaha..

[Wankie]

if you try taking the bends down 99 bends at about 80 - 90 km/h your woofer confirm fly one. don't ask me how i know

[Darkness]

This are the 2 solutions i have that is easy to DIY...

 

I am using solution 2 never tried solution 1 for sub

 

Solution 1 can also be improvised to have 2 L brackets...but that mean 2 more screws...

 

edit..the diagram should read...should really stick well to ur boot's carpet.

Edited February 13, 2006 by Darkness