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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Trunk mat sliding

I have a somewhat heavy subwoofer in my trunk (about 30lbs). I have a "spirited" driving style, so I'm braking and accelerating more than most would. Due to that, my subwoofer moves around my trunk a lot and keeps hitting the back and sides. I took a look and it's not a question of the sub sliding on the mat, it's more the mat sliding on whatever is underneath (where the spare tire is, not sure what to call it).


Is there a way I could keep the mat from sliding around the trunk when I drive? Perhaps an aftermarket trunk mat or some kind of ghetto rubber underneath?
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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use staples or metal screws in the corners.
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Maybe some rubber strip insulation would work. The kind with a sticky side. Place it on the board with the rubber side up so it grips the carpet.
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Groundfades
use staples or metal screws in the corners.
Then how would I get out my spare tire if I ever need it?
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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I have a bracket that mounts to the trunk "ceiling" holding my sub box in place. It is spaced so that the sub box pins the mat down pretty well - no more sliding!
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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you could easily move it for the spare tire, if you took the mat out im sure you would better understand after analyzing it for a few minutes.
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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I took off the mat and cardboard, took out the spare tire and filled the hole with subwhoofer. i basically did it to save space and because i always had the same problem with the sliding. Taking off quick would always cause sub to pop off
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Heavy duty velcro would be your best bet.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 03:14 AM
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^I don't know if they make heavy enough duty velcro, though I suppose if they have stuff to hold people up they must. I have seen people use tie-down straps to secure their subwoofers, too.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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I hate that stupid carpet in the trunk, after class my light sometimes heavy backpack is on it and sometimes I take exits at like 75 and when I got to get my backpack put. The carpet will be backwards and sideways lol, I gotta try that Velcro idea
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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^I don't know if they make heavy enough duty velcro, though I suppose if they have stuff to hold people up they must. I have seen people use tie-down straps to secure their subwoofers, too.
The 3M stuff is great, I've used it to hold down a lot of things and once you put that stuff together its verrryyyy hard to get back apart, you could try some of that. I have the same problem and didn't feel like paying $300-400 just to get a custom fit sub box so I still haven't solved mine sliding around either.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Groundfades
use staples or metal screws in the corners.
Idk how many people want to put holes in the body of their car
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by yahu
I have a bracket that mounts to the trunk "ceiling" holding my sub box in place. It is spaced so that the sub box pins the mat down pretty well - no more sliding!
Do you have any pictures of this bracket?
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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You can also try carpet tape, it's basically designed to hold carpet in place.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by brads09lancerGT
Heavy duty velcro would be your best bet.
Do the edges up in two sided velcro, it should hold
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