Any one hear about the factory subwoofer yet? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

theredtape · 07-13-2012, 01:44 PM

Has anyone heard any information about its availability, specs, or weight yet? Can anyone with the impreza version comment on its quality(I know they are a different shape but probably the same unit manufactured by kicker).

Also, most importantly, will it be easily removable for track days/ autocross?

Here is to hoping it has a pretty rugged connector.

OMNOM · 07-13-2012, 02:11 PM

I plan to buy it simply because of it's amazing fitment. But from what I understand it won't be out until Sept/Oct. If it's anything like the Impreza/Legacy ones it won't be anything super special, but should add a good kick.

EvoXDD · 07-13-2012, 03:16 PM

its only 100watts, just going to add some help to the rear speakers

Nate219BRZ · 07-13-2012, 03:42 PM

I put a 600watt 8 for 1/3 the price of the subaru oem one...all in one unit as well

EvoXDD · 07-13-2012, 03:44 PM

How did you get it to play nice with the stock HU?

Nate219BRZ · 07-13-2012, 03:48 PM

I tapped into the line on the passenger rear speaker with a converter to a rca signal. Ran a power cord and done. Messing with the eq on the unit and done. Costed me a total of 250

Nate219BRZ · 07-13-2012, 03:51 PM

Sounds magical enough boom for me without waking the dead.

Opposed · 07-13-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate219BRZ

I tapped into the line on the passenger rear speaker with a converter to a rca signal. Ran a power cord and done. Messing with the eq on the unit and done. Costed me a total of 250

Does the BRZ stocker not have RCA sub outs on the back? The Pioneer/Scion radio in my FRS does...

FTEIGHTSIX · 07-13-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Opposed

Does the BRZ stocker not have RCA sub outs on the back? The Pioneer/Scion radio in my FRS does...

It does not.
I used a line out converter on mine.
Tapped the wires behind the stereo.

Exhaust · 07-13-2012, 09:24 PM

Bro bro bro... thats too much weight

DeepHunta · 07-13-2012, 11:31 PM

seriously! where is this sub! I just want a little bit more bass, not a whole lot, just a smudge.

I want my "bump bump bump bump" with my trance music

theredtape · 07-17-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

Bro bro bro... thats too much weight

I know I know. I really hope it comes with some sort of quick disconnect harness. I would really like to be able to pull it out on track days and autocross.

EvoXDD · 07-17-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by theredtape

I know I know. I really hope it comes with some sort of quick disconnect harness. I would really like to be able to pull it out on track days and autocross.

All it is, is one OEM plug and maybe 5-10 poppers. In and out in <5

theredtape · 07-18-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EvoXDD

All it is, is one OEM plug and maybe 5-10 poppers. In and out in <5

Yeah I am more worried that connectors are rated for a total number of insertions before they break. In my experience oem connectors are not built to a super high quality as they are only attached once or twice over their life span. I'm just hoping its rated for more than a few. I would like to be able to pull it out more than 10 times before it breaks.

07-13-2012, 01:44 PM	#1
theredtape Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: civic,vfr,BRZ Location: Seattle Posts: 176 Thanks: 80 Thanked 66 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any one hear about the factory subwoofer yet? Has anyone heard any information about its availability, specs, or weight yet? Can anyone with the impreza version comment on its quality(I know they are a different shape but probably the same unit manufactured by kicker). Also, most importantly, will it be easily removable for track days/ autocross? Here is to hoping it has a pretty rugged connector. __________________ Because Racecar.

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DeepHunta Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '05 Outback Wgn, '05 Lotus Elise Location: WA Posts: 543 Thanks: 21 Thanked 99 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	seriously! where is this sub! I just want a little bit more bass, not a whole lot, just a smudge. I want my "bump bump bump bump" with my trance music __________________ Proud ex-owner of GBS 6MT BRZ Limited. Pre-ordered on Feb-29-2012, got VIN on 5/19 with ETA 6/6, arrived early on 6/2, but still didn't pick it up until Jun-6-2012. Recently sold the Buuurz as of 4/21/2014

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OMNOM OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Infiniti G37xS Sedan Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 130 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I plan to buy it simply because of it's amazing fitment. But from what I understand it won't be out until Sept/Oct. If it's anything like the Impreza/Legacy ones it won't be anything super special, but should add a good kick.

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Nate219BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Rip 04 golf gti rip 05 scion TC Location: NWI Posts: 230 Thanks: 68 Thanked 65 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I put a 600watt 8 for 1/3 the price of the subaru oem one...all in one unit as well

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Nate219BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Rip 04 golf gti rip 05 scion TC Location: NWI Posts: 230 Thanks: 68 Thanked 65 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I tapped into the line on the passenger rear speaker with a converter to a rca signal. Ran a power cord and done. Messing with the eq on the unit and done. Costed me a total of 250

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Nate219BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Rip 04 golf gti rip 05 scion TC Location: NWI Posts: 230 Thanks: 68 Thanked 65 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sounds magical enough boom for me without waking the dead.

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