Technical Factory sub woofer!

[Punto Sutty]

I've just got a second hand factory sub woofer and would like to give the insides a good clean so it sounds as clear as possible.

Has anyone stripped one down before and has any tips for me?

Another job added to the list for weekend

Cheers in advance,

Sutty.

 

[s and b]

yes its straight forward
theres 10 billion screws mind
you might find speaker cone ripped of course once you get in there

 

[Punto Sutty]

Sounds fun, what head screws are they? The cone shouldn't be torn as it sounded well when I tested it!

 

[s and b]

davids or was it philips

 

[Punto Sutty]

Ahhh davids, I keep those next to my James head attachments

 

[oldhammer]

iirc, there is about 6 or so screws in the back,
You need a long reach screwdriver,
Front part shouid come off,

Its been awhile since I opened mine up so I might be underestimating on the amount
Of screws,
They is only 100w but mine handles full base,
No rattles if you use a bit of laminate flooring -underlay..

 

[Ziggy122]

you will need a long reach screwdriver

and it did feel like loads of screws too....

the little subwoofer does pack a punch - i'd be lost without it tbh....

Ziggy

 

[benjaminhowardx]

yes its straight forward
theres 10 billion screws mind
you might find speaker cone ripped of course once you get in there

From memory 10 billion is potentially underestimating it! Also one of those extendable or long reach screwdrivers will be your best friend!

 

[Punto Sutty]

Yeah it does, surprisingly good sound saying its factory from fiat and it's only 100w. Can't rate it high enough

 

[Punto Sutty]

Can't wait, lots of screws sounds fun! All I need now is for them to all be different sizes and heads.

 

[Ziggy122]

100w is great for the car - not overpowering
Decent set of fronts installed and it sounds okay

Only reason i fitted mine was
1 - i wanted a project
2 - it was cheap
3 - to try a sub out
4 - Boot space isn't compromised

and people may diss the 100watting-ness, but to not have 1 or a 100w, i'd take the 100w anyday

Do sometimes want more tho...

ziggy

 

[Punto Sutty]

I agree, the sound suits the size of the car. I love the way it integrates in to the arch in the boot. Its a simple design but still a bloody good one, it makes use of an unused part of the car. Out of interest how does it sound with a full boot? Only used it when it's empty.

 

[s and b]

I agree, the sound suits the size of the car. I love the way it integrates in to the arch in the boot. Its a simple design but still a bloody good one, it makes use of an unused part of the car. Out of interest how does it sound with a full boot? Only used it when it's empty.

i had a 22 stone cadaver in mine
stunk a bit but the sound was awesome
try it

 

[oldhammer]

The only time the sub is crap is when youve got shopping in the boot,
it sound's like a wasp hive,

switch radio off, fixed

 

[s and b]

The only time the sub is crap is when youve got shopping in the boot,
it sound's like a wasp hive,

switch radio off, fixed

every little helps

 

[Punto Sutty]

Does anyone know what the power usage of the sub is?

You all weren't kidding about needing a long screwdriver haha not got a Phillips long enough so will have to wait till I get to work tomorrow!!!

 

[Ziggy122]

its 100w @ 12v

That is 100/12 = 8.3amps MAX before it'll pop the fuse

However - when i ran it through my multi-meter, i think i was getting about 5.5amps with it turned up quiet high...

My advice tho if your refitting a factory subwoofer that aint factory fresh in your car

Run ATLEAST 15amp cable and make sure its fused at the battery (10 or 15amp fuse) And make sure the subs 10amp fuse is okay, and it'll potter along fine day in - day out

I have my remote wire controlled still, Ie stereo on = Sub on

if your using an aftermarket HU - you can run the phono cable to the back, and add connectors to the sub saves splicing into the rear speaker wiring too!

Ziggy

Ziggy

 

[oldhammer]

its 100w @ 12v

That is 100/12 = 8.3amps MAX before it'll pop the fuse

However - when i ran it through my multi-meter, i think i was getting about 5.5amps with it turned up quiet high...

My advice tho if your refitting a factory subwoofer that aint factory fresh in your car

Run ATLEAST 15amp cable and make sure its fused at the battery (10 or 15amp fuse) And make sure the subs 10amp fuse is okay, and it'll potter along fine day in - day out

I have my remote wire controlled still, Ie stereo on = Sub on

if your using an aftermarket HU - you can run the phono cable to the back, and add connectors to the sub saves splicing into the rear speaker wiring too!

Ziggy

Ziggy

(My advice tho if your refitting a factory subwoofer that aint factory fresh in your car)

hes got all the wiring in for it standard mate,
even the bolting up points are there,
something ididnt expect, more or less plug & play