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All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Jarre on January 29, 2015, 11:11:53 pm

Title: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on January 29, 2015, 11:11:53 pm: Hi,

I recently purchased a subwoofer enclosure suitable for mk5/6 on the passenger side wheel arch.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK5-MK6-Custom-Fit-MDF-10-Sub-Box-Subwoofer-Enclosure-Bass-MKV-MKVI-/370799663953?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item565561db51

I believe it requires a 'slight modification to the boot carpet' to fit, is anyone able to advise what this is or link me to somewhere that explains it? I can't find any instructions at all.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Andy on January 30, 2015, 12:15:08 am: i got one in mine but a fibre glass one and it was a perfect fit
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on January 30, 2015, 08:32:31 am: Are you able to provide me with a link? I may have to purchase another one. Are you able to tell me how you have secured yours in place? Chsers
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: dazza on January 30, 2015, 08:56:06 am: I have the same box it was a PITA to fit.

I cut off the car seat tether. Drilled some holes in the box and used cable ties to secure it in place. Sealed the holes with silicone. But it still did not fit well.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/mod_images/ex_116_800.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on January 30, 2015, 12:04:20 pm: Looks more like I might be better with another alternative then...
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on January 30, 2015, 12:11:44 pm: @maxitrol is yours like this? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=151544353887
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Andy on January 30, 2015, 05:14:40 pm: (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2FIMG_20131231_201233_zps0c8e596c.jpg&hash=ccbe89568f82bdaf631a41c7badb00c43d190b32)

mine is like this and it bolt screws into where the strap goes but I just jammed mine under the parcel shelve
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Andy on January 30, 2015, 05:20:47 pm: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151552509490&alt=web

it's from the same company as in your link
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on January 30, 2015, 09:04:58 pm: Thanks for that, I will look into it!

May well be another case of buy cheap buy twice...
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on February 25, 2015, 11:23:18 am: Well, I decided to buy an enclosure from visual ice, the quality is excellent, I'm really impressed! Fitting is so much better than the cheaper one, too.

My amp is under the passenger seat leaving the boot looking tidy :)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F02%2F25%2Faca317852342358f38f471e591a6619e.jpg&hash=7d4a3378fdd294a1dc213b8d894f06ea45560e50)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F02%2F25%2F0f3052a8227e5ead5cf37ddc07af6a0c.jpg&hash=f28fcccb5d720a437778e3aa2ae993e0864c2bf5)
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: usmangti on February 25, 2015, 11:54:56 am: Off topic slightly, where are you guys taking your ignition live from for the remote wire, Dazza mentioned a fuse box job but is there any other, behind the stereo perhaps?
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on February 25, 2015, 03:09:26 pm: Quote from: usmangti on February 25, 2015, 11:54:56 am
Off topic slightly, where are you guys taking your ignition live from for the remote wire, Dazza mentioned a fuse box job but is there any other, behind the stereo perhaps?

Mine is on the interior fuse box using a piggy back/ add a circuit fuse holder. That's the safest way to do it. See link below (may not be the cheapest price)

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181548508189
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: usmangti on February 25, 2015, 03:15:14 pm: yep that's what dazza recommended. Can you show me which fuse you used? I assume its the fuse box in the drivers side dash.
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on February 25, 2015, 03:23:31 pm: Yeah the drivers side fuse box. The one I used was fuse number 2 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F02%2F25%2Ff748091ab6ef4d086626f9fd7cd7c247.jpg&hash=53c345cd3397f2f91fc61c92a2c19bec19aa7f38)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F15%2F02%2F25%2Fb203ead9e2ed3c04dba6c05f83458f20.jpg&hash=54a51392b00e294ca776d5841c1b20f2eb409c00)
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: usmangti on February 25, 2015, 04:28:01 pm: That is perfect thanks!
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Andy on February 25, 2015, 07:22:56 pm: Good. choice on the sub box..They are more expensive but a lot better build quality
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on February 25, 2015, 07:47:18 pm: Indeed, gutted I wasted the money on the other enclosure though!

This 10" vibe slick s10 and vibe slick bass 1 amp sounds so much better than the vibe slr12 active subwoofer I had in before. The bass is so much more refine. Over the moon with it to be honest!
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: usmangti on February 25, 2015, 10:31:31 pm: @Jarre (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=6783) just to be sure is it a mini fuse holder I need?
Thanks
Title: Re: Mk5 Stealth subwoofer enclosure
Post by: Jarre on February 26, 2015, 01:49:09 pm: Yeah I believe they are mini blade