When I recently purchased my 88 560sl it came with a "dead" Becker radio. I have subsequently ordered a Kenwood HU, a set of Pioneer enclosed surface mount speakers (for the back seat area) and a 8" Bazooka 100 watt powered subwoofer.
Originally I intended to place the subwoofer in between the Pioneers however upon actual placement in the rear seat area I find that it is a very tight fit. Bazooka literature recommends placement in the trunk. There certainly is room for this sub and its placement in the trunk enables easy connection to the battery.
Here are my two questions:
1) At least one forum member (I think in 2004) said don't place the sub in the trunk since it will cause undesirable vibrations and noise. Since the trunk lid itself is aluminum that certainly could be the case. Another member has reported no ill noises from placing a subwoofer in the trunk.
Are there others out there with an opinion before I begin experimentation?
2) Secondly, it would appear that since the gas tank is located in the right rear area of the trunk it would be best to not attempt securing the subwoofer by way of screws in that area for fear that I might puncture said tank.
What about the left side of the trunk? What is underneath that area? I would only be sinking about 1/2" screws in order to secure the sub. Certainly do not want to ruin anything.
Thanks ahead of time for any opinions and/or advice with your experience. I was able to get the Becker out with no problems and did not have to take out any other parts such as the climate control panel. Really very easy - just pushing down on the two tabs securing the unit.
I'll post photos once I have it all installed. My cost for everything so far is around $350. By the time I'm done I'm probably looking around $400.
Originally I intended to place the subwoofer in between the Pioneers however upon actual placement in the rear seat area I find that it is a very tight fit. Bazooka literature recommends placement in the trunk. There certainly is room for this sub and its placement in the trunk enables easy connection to the battery.
Here are my two questions:
1) At least one forum member (I think in 2004) said don't place the sub in the trunk since it will cause undesirable vibrations and noise. Since the trunk lid itself is aluminum that certainly could be the case. Another member has reported no ill noises from placing a subwoofer in the trunk.
Are there others out there with an opinion before I begin experimentation?
2) Secondly, it would appear that since the gas tank is located in the right rear area of the trunk it would be best to not attempt securing the subwoofer by way of screws in that area for fear that I might puncture said tank.
What about the left side of the trunk? What is underneath that area? I would only be sinking about 1/2" screws in order to secure the sub. Certainly do not want to ruin anything.
Thanks ahead of time for any opinions and/or advice with your experience. I was able to get the Becker out with no problems and did not have to take out any other parts such as the climate control panel. Really very easy - just pushing down on the two tabs securing the unit.
I'll post photos once I have it all installed. My cost for everything so far is around $350. By the time I'm done I'm probably looking around $400.