WTB 8" Under the dash custom Subwoofer Box (Page 19/22)
PRFiero MAY 20, 11:01 PM
PLEASE ADD ME IN THE LIST. THANL
KS
GodSend MAY 21, 12:14 PM
Just a quick question. Will this also fit an 88? I thought I remember reading that the ducting was a little different in that year. (It may have been me that asked the question before).
Black Pegasus MAY 21, 01:22 PM
PRFiero,
No problem! You were added too!

GodSend,
I am not really sure as we don't have any 88 parked at home. We do have all the other years but the reason we don't have 88s is because in Ontario, we would need to pass emission tests every 2 years. It's not a price we are ready to live with. They don't have the same law in Quebec and I have a couple of good Fiero friends that I could ask just to make sure. (Actually, one person that is on the top of my list has an 88, so it will give me the opportunity to make sure everything fits.

Here is the fitments that I know of:
-84 w/out A/C: ??? (I don't know as we only have Indys at home -> Indys are fully loaded)
-84 w/ A/C: Will fit if you cut the plastic tabs that holds the chime module and you relocate it elsewhere.
-85-87 w/out A/C: There is absolutely no problem. There is even extra room since the duct is smaller.
-85-87 w/ A/C: That is the model I used to design everything as it it the most restrictive that I know of.
-88: I have no clue since I never saw their under-dash. I suspect that it will be the same as the 85-87 and the only difference will be the A/C vs non-A/C models.

Note: If the frame has been bent (And I saw some cases), It could seriously affect the fitment at the point where new brackets wouldn't even do it. Especially with a car with A/C..

Before selling any, I will make sure it fits as more model as possible and if ever it doesn't fit, I will be glad to work with those odd cases so that you don't have and expensive subwoofer enclosure laying around that you can't even use.

Fred

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87 Pontiac Fiero GT

GodSend MAY 21, 02:07 PM
Oh I totally have an 88 I could swing by with to check it out when you are ready.. we can jut slide it up (sans mounts) to see if its even close.


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Originally posted by Black Pegasus:

PRFiero,
No problem! You were added too!

GodSend,
I am not really sure as we don't have any 88 parked at home. We do have all the other years but the reason we don't have 88s is because in Ontario, we would need to pass emission tests every 2 years. It's not a price we are ready to live with. They don't have the same law in Quebec and I have a couple of good Fiero friends that I could ask just to make sure. (Actually, one person that is on the top of my list has an 88, so it will give me the opportunity to make sure everything fits.

Here is the fitments that I know of:
-84 w/out A/C: ??? (I don't know as we only have Indys at home -> Indys are fully loaded)
-84 w/ A/C: Will fit if you cut the plastic tabs that holds the chime module and you relocate it elsewhere.
-85-87 w/out A/C: There is absolutely no problem. There is even extra room since the duct is smaller.
-85-87 w/ A/C: That is the model I used to design everything as it it the most restrictive that I know of.
-88: I have no clue since I never saw their under-dash. I suspect that it will be the same as the 85-87 and the only difference will be the A/C vs non-A/C models.

Note: If the frame has been bent (And I saw some cases), It could seriously affect the fitment at the point where new brackets wouldn't even do it. Especially with a car with A/C..

Before selling any, I will make sure it fits as more model as possible and if ever it doesn't fit, I will be glad to work with those odd cases so that you don't have and expensive subwoofer enclosure laying around that you can't even use.

Fred
Black Pegasus MAY 21, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by GodSend:

Oh I totally have an 88 I could swing by with to check it out when you are ready.. we can jut slide it up (sans mounts) to see if its even close.




I'll see what I can do!

I'm not sure if I want to offer installation since the interior needs to be stripped (Mostly dash parts) and means the car can't be driven if the job isn't done. I thought about it for a couple of minutes and lots of factors are coming into count. If it would be the case, it would only be for the local buyers or the ones that are willing to drive close to Ottawa. (Unless you guys want to pay for the flight and hotel! )

I will most likely do some exceptions (To make sure that everything fits throughout the Fiero years and model) and if so, I will make sure we install YOUR enclosure so that you can drive off listening to your new aquisition. A good thing too is that the money you spend on gas will cover the shipping fee.

I will see what I can do and how much time a typical installation is (From the first screw removed to the subwoofer playing). In any case, I will let you guys know as soon as I start my selling thread.

Fred

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87 Pontiac Fiero GT

GodSend MAY 21, 09:21 PM
Sorry I thought you were a little closer to Toronto. I wasen't suggesting a full install. What I meant was without the brackets you should be able to at least slide it up and into place no? Just to see *IF* it fits a 88?

Either way, I would totally be willing to "risk" it, if you wouldent mind allowing me to promptly return if it ends up being a complete miss (I dont mind slight modifications...)...

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Originally posted by Black Pegasus:


I'll see what I can do!

I'm not sure if I want to offer installation since the interior needs to be stripped (Mostly dash parts) and means the car can't be driven if the job isn't done. I thought about it for a couple of minutes and lots of factors are coming into count. If it would be the case, it would only be for the local buyers or the ones that are willing to drive close to Ottawa. (Unless you guys want to pay for the flight and hotel! )

I will most likely do some exceptions (To make sure that everything fits throughout the Fiero years and model) and if so, I will make sure we install YOUR enclosure so that you can drive off listening to your new aquisition. A good thing too is that the money you spend on gas will cover the shipping fee.

I will see what I can do and how much time a typical installation is (From the first screw removed to the subwoofer playing). In any case, I will let you guys know as soon as I start my selling thread.

Fred
Black Pegasus MAY 21, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by GodSend:
Sorry I thought you were a little closer to Toronto. I wasen't suggesting a full install. What I meant was without the brackets you should be able to at least slide it up and into place no? Just to see *IF* it fits a 88?

Either way, I would totally be willing to "risk" it, if you wouldent mind allowing me to promptly return if it ends up being a complete miss (I dont mind slight modifications...)...



The subwoofer can't be put (Even without brackets) if the dash isn't taken out. In fact it is very tricky to fit in there.

I'll keep your name in case I need it.

Don't worry about the return, if the enclosure is still as I sold it (Un-damaged, un-used), it wouldn't be a problem to take it back.

Fred

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87 Pontiac Fiero GT

Black Pegasus JUN 26, 12:40 AM
UPDATES!!!

I will attend the Fiero 30th anniversary in Indianapolis. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it with my own car. Though, my father's and my brother's Fiero will be present with two different sound system setup. One has the JL Audio and the other has the Pioneer. One has seat speakers and the other has pillars speakers, different radios, different power amplifier and different tuning abilities.

I also brought one of the pre-production subwoofer enclosure unpainted with the latest bracket design.

I will be walking around but if you see a white fibreglass enclosure in front of a white 85 Gt or gray 86 Gt, I will be close to them. Since we don't decide where we park, i will leave a note on those car (at the VIN number's location) so they can be easily identified.

This is your chance to hear it! Depending on which car i use (different radios) i can play CDs, iPod and i might even be able to read music from a USB.

It will also give me an idea where to stand with the feedback i will receive from potential customers.

Thanks a lot!
Fred

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87 Pontiac Fiero GT

Black Pegasus JUN 27, 09:31 AM
^^^ Read the previous message.

Bump for the people who will arrive today!!!

Fred

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87 Pontiac Fiero GT

GodSend JUN 27, 11:04 PM

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Originally posted by Black Pegasus:

^^^ Read the previous message.

Bump for the people who will arrive today!!!

Fred




looking forward to hearing the reviews.