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I'm interested in the CVs and shaft solution. So you have to mount the pinion yoke before you can measure for the shaft?

On the sub. I've tried all kinds of boxes in the trunk, fired the subs into the backs of the seats, made side boxes, everything, and it never sounded as good as firing the sub(s) into the cabin. Subs firing into the trunk sounds muddy, muffled, whatever you want to call it, but in my opinion, is not a true solution.

When I bailed on the boxes, ran without subs for a while, missed having something, then mounted them in the deck, free-air. I did boxes around them once, is a little better than free-air, but not enough to go through the trouble. Once I reached the point they needed to be replaced, I pitched the boxes and went back to free-air.

Think I mentioned it before, but I use a piece of 1" thick hardwood, bolted to the rear deck, and then cut the speaker mounting holes into that. I struggled for a while butchering the sheet metal on the deck, but, I finally came to the realization, it's my car.

In that hardwood, you can cut any array of speakers you want that will physically fit, can fill the entire deck with drivers if you want, and the hardwood is not only stronger than the sheet metal ever was, but also helps resonate sound. Helps cut down on vibrations and noise too. ( I have a pair of 10s back there now, with a pair of 6x9s, a 12 fits but is a little tight )

It's not for everyone, but once you hear one done this way, you'll be convinced it's the best sounding way to do it. I'm getting ready to go through the driver, and am going to re-arrange the speakers in the back, will be a little while, but once I get there I'll make sure to post some good pics for all.

And nice work Andrew, as usual!

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