Nik_Lee
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SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
Hi everyone,
Just a quick question, with the factory subwoofer's for the SW20 were they located on only one side of the car or were they located on both sides of the car?
I am thinking of trying to track down a factory box to retrofit a newer sub into and was not sure if they were available for both sides or just one side.
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Nikayla
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/07 16:46:06
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I have a JDM model. It has the 1 box on one side. Behind the passenger I think.
The other side is a storage locker.
And now my friend, the first rule of Italian driving. Whatsa behind me (breaks rear view mirror off and tosses it behind him), is not important! M튆àR 2
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/07 17:18:33
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Ah ok do you know if it's possible to get them for both sides? I wonder if left and right hand vehicles had them on opposite sides which may make it possible to get them for each side.
Going to see what I can track down.
If anyone has a good condition box they are looking to sell please let me know.
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/07 17:47:25
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Pretty sure they made them for both sides, which car got what all depends on trim level, year made and where it was sold i'd think.
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/07 17:55:14
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I have the factory premium 7 speaker system...not sure if it would accept an extra sub wired in. The premium was the highest level I think. 2 tweeters..2 door....2 rear behind seats 1 sub.
And now my friend, the first rule of Italian driving. Whatsa behind me (breaks rear view mirror off and tosses it behind him), is not important! M튆àR 2
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/07 18:49:03
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I'm not running a factory head unit or speakers mine and would not be a problem to add in the extra subs, it has 6 speakers currently with the 2 tweeters, 2 in the doors and 2 behind the seats as well. I would just like to add in a couple of small subs to add a little more low end sound quality which I think a couple of 5" subs in the factory locations would help with without having the tacky look of big aftermarket subs.
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/07 21:02:56
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/07 21:33:27
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I also have the premium sound system in my car and there is only one sub
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/08 05:23:58
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5SGTE
https://www.mr2australia.com/mr2play/tm.aspx?m=136077
Check out the pic in here. I can see what looks like 2 sub boxes but can't tell if they're left and right.
They are definitely left and right boxes, you can see the opposing angles on them. There's a pair on ebay, so they do exist. I'd be tempted to put the speakers in the storage lids, sure they won't give super vibrating bass but they should sound ok if you can secure the lid firmly. I have seen a few pics of it done, doesn't look too bad.
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/08 06:36:34
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I have sent him a PM about those boxes, nice spotting guys thank you.
Dudeman I have also seen them mounted in the lids but I would prefer to go with the factory boxes which would be much more discreet I think.
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/08 19:23:45
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i have a left hand side box (no sub) here if needed, never seen a right hand side one but they do exist 
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/09 10:12:06
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I have sent a PM about the pair that someone else has a picture of that was mentioned earlier but if I dont have any luck there I will let you know. Thanks for the information and the offer 
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/10 01:14:16
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Hey let us know which subs you get to retro fit into the boxes, I want to replace my factory ones because they're falling apart.
The only ones I know that fit in the stock location are the Band W5-1138SM 5-1/4" but it requires trimming the metal from the sub removing the excess to fit into the stock location. Only place I know to get them is from the US.
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/10 19:50:29
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Does anyone know how well they perform?
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Re: SW20 Factory Subwoofer enclosures
2017/06/11 05:23:56
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mr2pete
Does anyone know how well they perform?
Now thats the big question! I can't imagine they give filling rattling bass, more of a fill sound I bet.
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