Thread: Where for a sub in RRC

Hi there,

I've removed the A/C from my 1990 RRC and have a fair bit of space where the evaporator and fan motors used to live.



I'm scoping out different ways of installing a sub in the truck and was wondering how it might go in this location?

I'm not into sheer volume, just good bass with any kind of music. The sub I'd put in there is one of the 10" Pioneer low volume units that only needs around a 12 liters.

Would it shake the dash to bits? Sound terrible? Should I just put them in the rear doors and seal them up (I'm also taking out the window glass and winders, so mostly possible). The boot doesn't have any space for a sub as there's a spare wheel and water carrier installed; often there's a dog too.

Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!

Originally Posted by pop058

yuum mee, more pics please

It's a *very* cool looking truck. And inspiration for my project.

I've got a 90 RRC and a Td5 D2a. The D2a was my wife's car but it's not a good shopping trolley and now she's in a Jazz, which is brilliant around town. Leaves me with two Landies. Not a 'problem' per se but despite appearances, engines, etc, etc. they fill much the same role in my mind and I was at the point of selling the Rangie, which I really didn't want to do.

I remembered this photo I saw a year or so ago and have just decided to do the same with mine. The roof unbolts; it looks like I'll then just cut/finish the b/c/d pillars and have a roof/roll bar installed. I've no intention of trying to make it weather proof - nice days only.

So I've had great stereo systems before, based around component speakers and a sub for bottom end but haven't done it in an open vehicle, thus the q's about it.

A few fora in the US for folks with Mustangs and Vette's seem to agree that heaps of power overcomes all bass problems when going topless.

Not too keen on a sub under the seat as I use that space for recovery gear. So I'm thinking my two main options are:
1. One or two 8" subs in the rear doors; or
2. One 10" sub in a sealed enclosure in the space where the A/C evaporator was, firing down.

The doors seem easier, just seal the window opening, cut a hole and it's done. I can put the amp(s) for the system in the 'glove box' space.

The 'glove' box location looks pretty daunting: I'm not sure how I'll actually secure the enclosure and I'll have to get creative with the amp, perhaps mount it behind the enclosure. However, it would be largely out of sight and much more elegant.

Not sure about the sound differences between those two locations - opinions?

cheers,

bidds