Subwoofer instead of stop light on the rear windshield

**AlienPump** · 07-18-2011, 02:08 PM

Guys,

I saw, that on one of the new models of BMW they decided to put some kinda small subwoofer at the place where usually the stop light stays, somewhere around here (not my car):

You guys think this can be realized on a Galant, not like a powerful sub, but something that would improve the sound in the coupe, like a more modern surround sound or something

link for the "Bang & Olufsen" system in the new 6 BMW series

I think this can be interesting...

**oakrdrs187** · 07-18-2011, 02:36 PM

In order to mount a sub you will need to cut an opening in the rear deck, both the metal and top cover. The magnet will only obstruct the trunks tension bars limiting how it opens and closes, so for the PITA it is going to be you might as well go with a powered sub in the trunk.

The BMW you saw with that had an audio system that was designed that way. They either put the third brake light on the roof in the upper part of the rear windshield rather than lower like on the G, or its on the trunk. Either way here in the U.S by law cars manufactured after 1986 are to have a third brake light, and I'm thinking where you are it's no different.

**polishmafia** · 07-18-2011, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by oakrdrs187

Either way here in the U.S by law cars manufactured after 1986 are to have a third brake light, and I'm thinking where you are it's no different.

Exactly. OP wants to sacrifice safety for more bass? Ridiculous idea.

**RedGalant2k1** · 07-18-2011, 02:54 PM

Um...that is a FRONT center channel not rear sub that replaces the rear high mount stop light (which would be illegal in the states, and likely all over Europe also. BMW and Bang & Olufsen aren't going to design something that illogical either.

**G-spot** · 07-18-2011, 03:03 PM

Stock 99-01 GTZ doesn't have a 3rd brake light but uses the spoiler light in its place. that's an option if you go that route but eliminating the light completely is a bad idea.

**dknight3** · 07-18-2011, 06:42 PM

yea i was gunna say you can put the light on your spoiler

**polishmafia** · 07-18-2011, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1

Um...that is a FRONT center channel not rear sub that replaces the rear high mount stop light (which would be illegal in the states, and likely all over Europe also. BMW and Bang & Olufsen aren't going to design something that illogical either.

LOL I didn't see the link before. Dave FTW!

**Bloody Arro** · 07-19-2011, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by G-spot

Stock 99-01 GTZ doesn't have a 3rd brake light but uses the spoiler light in its place. that's an option if you go that route but eliminating the light completely is a bad idea.

As does the 02-03 GTZ.

**underated** · 07-19-2011, 01:21 AM

is it really illegal to not have a 3rd brake light? i took mine out like 8 years ago and never had a problem.

**qcustoms** · 07-19-2011, 02:41 AM

anywhere in the world you need a 3rd brake light,either high stop as they say.. as for the rear parcel tray subwoofer,the JDM Galants have a portion ready for a 8" sub to fit in and wont obstruct anything,and wont need to cut anything excpet the fabric tray if yours didnt come with one then get a Mitsi Diamante or so and take their sub grille and use that and way you go...

**Snowy** · 07-19-2011, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by qcustoms

anywhere in the world you need a 3rd brake light,either high stop as they say.. as for the rear parcel tray subwoofer,the JDM Galants have a portion ready for a 8" sub to fit in and wont obstruct anything,and wont need to cut anything excpet the fabric tray if yours didnt come with one then get a Mitsi Diamante or so and take their sub grille and use that and way you go...

Just one more reason to hate USDM and be envious of JDM designs.

**RedGalant2k1** · 07-19-2011, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Bloody Arro

As does the 02-03 GTZ.

No, they all have the rear high mount stop light from 02-03. 02 GTZ's did not come from Mitsubishi with a rear spoiler, and they left it for 03.

Originally Posted by underated

is it really illegal to not have a 3rd brake light? i took mine out like 8 years ago and never had a problem.

Yes, it is illegal to not have a functioning high mount stop light. It is smaller and may not be noticed by some people, but it was in place since 1985 for added safety.

**IVORY_G** · 07-19-2011, 09:41 AM

I remember a while back (07-08 maybe), there was a guy on here with a 9G who did this mod. He cut out a square in the rear deck and built a box to house a 10" JL W3 IIRC. Then strapped it all in somehow. If you try searching you might find it...