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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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Will a 12 inch sub effect the handling of my Rex?

Hi guys! Just wondering what your thoughts are on having a single 12" sub woofer in the boot of my 2005 wrx sedan? Will it effect handling and/or suspention consonants over time? Cheers!

Ps. Wouldn't want a sub any heavier than 20kg :P
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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I have a pretty heavy 12 sub with a ported box and it doesn't seem to affect anything handling wise..
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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I went to a track day with 3 10's in my trunk with my old wrx and it was fine.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by WRX~Mike
I have a pretty heavy 12 sub with a ported box and it doesn't seem to affect anything handling wise..
Oh awesome! That's good to know! Thankyou!
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by DerekB707
I went to a track day with 3 10's in my trunk with my old wrx and it was fine.
Oh sweet! I shouldn't have any dramas with 1 sub in a box then! what sub's do you have?
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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It would depend on which way the surgery goes. Adding or subtracting weight.


I've had a JLw7 and a Type-X in the trunk both extremely heavy subs. Just strap it down.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Heedz
It would depend on which way the surgery goes. Adding or subtracting weight.

I've had a JLw7 and a Type-X in the trunk both extremely heavy subs. Just strap it down.
Sweet! Well I have nothing in my boot atm so it should be alright if I strap one in also getting a rear strut brace so that'll tighten things up a tad
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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Oh sweet! I shouldn't have any dramas with 1 sub in a box then! what sub's do you have?
They were old mtx 3000's in mtx's triangle shaped box. I had them from years ago, nothing special, but sounded okay to me. The box fit great back there not taking up the whole trunk which was nice.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Oh I also have all my fire gear in the back with a 2gallon jug of E85 all the time.
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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Oh I also have all my fire gear in the back with a 2gallon jug of E85 all the time.
+1 on the fire gear as well as probably 50lbs worth of books for Paramedic School! Hahaha
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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+1 on the fire gear as well as probably 50lbs worth of books for Paramedic School! Hahaha
right?
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Just unplug the subs and leave them at home for track days
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no. i have a w6 with a 2.5 cb ft box be sure to tie it down for spirited driving because it will slide everywhere i mean everywhere...
Old Feb 24, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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no. i have a w6 with a 2.5 cb ft box be sure to tie it down for spirited driving because it will slide everywhere i mean everywhere...
a 2.5 cubic ft?!
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