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Finally, Installed the W7 and a JL 500/1 Custom Box fit for IS built to JL Spec PICS

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Old 09-16-11, 01:03 PM
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First off let me say thank you to lots of ppl here on CLub Lexus... Without you I would have not been so motivated to get this aftermarket subwoofer installed.

-Took the day off today and installed the 10" JL W7-3, and just decided to mount the amp on the box. It is built to spec according to JL's website, an addition was added on the end to fill the rear rectangular space of the IS trunk. If any of you are intrested in the plans and measurements I do have them out in the garage.



Here is the box to get a good idea of how it was done.



Now I am thinking its too loud.... or im getting old , I installed the RBC Bass **** and all the way down it was still slamming. I adjusted the amp according to JL at 28V, The gain is up about 1/10 Im thinking Im just going to turn it all the way down.

Thanks again Everyone for your input and DIY post...

Old 09-16-11, 01:17 PM
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lol thats awesome. it is the saying
"if it's to loud, you're too old" haha jk but being my age i go extremely loud with my systems.

looks clean tho, i love the box!! i want 2 13.5" w7 for my next setup
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Sweet..... makes me miss my old audiophile days.. running 4 10's or 2 12's.
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Looks good...How's it sound?
Old 09-16-11, 02:34 PM
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I had some JL W7 on my previous car and it was lovely. I always wanted subs for the my IS but it weighs so much! 2 13.5 W7 will turn the 350 from a 13 second car to a 15 second..
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turn your mids and highs up and bangG!
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Congrats! I am doing my install next week
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clean box!!!
Old 09-16-11, 08:23 PM
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looks nice. if you think thats loud, try 2 12" power T1s. I can only turn it up half bass and my rear view mirrors cant stay still. by the way, anyone know any solutions to this? lol
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looks pretty good! I have a Alpine type x 12 from my previous car that I'm thinkin bout putting in. gotta find a box that'll help me save my trunk space though. Saw one on ebay but I couldnt justify paying 300+ for a box
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it's only $170 shipped on ebay.
Search for "is350 sub box"
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Cool man, be sure to follow them instructions in 500/1's manual.
Night and day difference when I actually read the darn thing.....

ps your not getting too old.... build a sealed box bro

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Old 09-19-11, 03:21 PM
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Looks clean. Nice job.
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nice job. w7 hit hard
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