Where did you mount your amp?
12-03-2003, 08:22 AM
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Where did you mount your amp?
Just finsihed putting in my basic system (2 8inch subs and amp). I was going to mount the amp on the back of one of the rear seats. However, I don't like the idea of putting screws through the carpet there. You guys got any alternatives, not looking for major custom work but something without too much hacking.
I guess I could screw it onto the box.
I guess I could screw it onto the box.
12-03-2003, 08:29 AM
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Re: Where did you mount your amp? (Can't Afford Boost)
Do you have your spare tire in the car? If not i would look to rigging something up down there. It will save you some space and tougher for theft. Just make sure to hide the wires well.
12-03-2003, 08:36 AM
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Can't Afford - I prefer a car with manners and some music.
I don't run my spare tire, the box for my 2 8's is much larger than the spare tire well (oversized). I figured something like that would be too custom.
I don't run my spare tire, the box for my 2 8's is much larger than the spare tire well (oversized). I figured something like that would be too custom.
12-03-2003, 08:37 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92BlackSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Can't Afford - I prefer a car with manners and some music.
I don't run my spare tire, the box for my 2 8's is much larger than the spare tire well (oversized). I figured something like that would be too custom.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think he was saying just to put the amp in there.
I don't run my spare tire, the box for my 2 8's is much larger than the spare tire well (oversized). I figured something like that would be too custom.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think he was saying just to put the amp in there.
12-03-2003, 08:38 AM
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Re: Where did you mount your amp? (92BlackSi)
This is in the wrong forum, but I mounted mine to my box, so when I do my swap I can go to the track and pull it all out at once.
12-03-2003, 08:43 AM
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If he was saying that then why would he be saying in the dumpster with the rest of his interior?
Anyway, mounting it to the box seems like the best bet for now.
I posted in this forum because it has way more traffic than the sound and security forum.
Anyway, mounting it to the box seems like the best bet for now.
I posted in this forum because it has way more traffic than the sound and security forum.
12-03-2003, 08:44 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92BlackSi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If he was saying that then why would he be saying in the dumpster with the rest of his interior?
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That was 2 different people...
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That was 2 different people...
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12-03-2003, 08:45 AM
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If you want a really cool spot, not sure if it will fit in a hatchback.... But, Remove the rear interior moldings in the back next the the seats and look to see if you have enough room. First slide the amp in and see if it will fit. If it does. cut pieces of wood and glue them to the sheetmetal. That will allow you to to use screws to hold the amp into the wood. Puting your amp here might require some customization and time but it wont get stollen, in fact no one will no where it is unless you tell them. I put a 4 channel alpine amp in the quarter panel of a 2 door ex. I wish I still had pictures.
12-03-2003, 10:15 AM
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Re: Where did you mount your amp? (Downs22)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Downs22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This is in the wrong forum, but I mounted mine to my box, so when I do my swap I can go to the track and pull it all out at once.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Bad idea man. The subs will rattle the amp apart over time. I mounted mine in the floor behind my passenger side seat. Nobody sits back there anyways.
Bad idea man. The subs will rattle the amp apart over time. I mounted mine in the floor behind my passenger side seat. Nobody sits back there anyways.
12-03-2003, 10:15 AM
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Re: Where did you mount your amp? (92BlackSi)
I usually mount them on the back of the rear seats. some people mount them under the front passanger seat, and sometimes on the box itself.
12-03-2003, 10:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by citrusdrop »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">under the seat</TD></TR></TABLE>
They're supossed to have at least an inch of airspace on each side though...
They're supossed to have at least an inch of airspace on each side though...
12-03-2003, 10:41 AM
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Re: Where did you mount your amp? (95excoupeMT)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95excoupeMT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine is mounted on a work bench with the rest of my "bump" that went out of style 3 years ago</TD></TR></TABLE>
So you took it out just because it went out of style
?? I have a system in most of my cars. Just for my pleasure, not becuase its in style or anything.
So you took it out just because it went out of style
?? I have a system in most of my cars. Just for my pleasure, not becuase its in style or anything.
12-03-2003, 10:51 AM
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Re: (EGhatched)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGhatched »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you want a really cool spot, not sure if it will fit in a hatchback.... But, Remove the rear interior moldings in the back next the the seats and look to see if you have enough room. First slide the amp in and see if it will fit. If it does. cut pieces of wood and glue them to the sheetmetal. That will allow you to to use screws to hold the amp into the wood. Puting your amp here might require some customization and time but it wont get stollen, in fact no one will no where it is unless you tell them. I put a 4 channel alpine amp in the quarter panel of a 2 door ex. I wish I still had pictures. </TD></TR></TABLE>
A guy created a thread in the Audio forum on doing this.
A guy created a thread in the Audio forum on doing this.
12-03-2003, 11:15 AM
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Quote: "That is a good idea but I have rear (OEM)speakers there. Can you trust glue to hold the amp there? Maybe an epoxy?"
yeah, it will hold. I used some cheap walmart 30 minute epoxy... no rattles, just do it right.
yeah, it will hold. I used some cheap walmart 30 minute epoxy... no rattles, just do it right.
12-03-2003, 11:47 AM
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yah when i had a sub, my amp was mounted under my passenger seat...we had to bang the bottom of the seat a little, but you hardly notice it when you sit down on it...!
12-03-2003, 11:52 AM
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The other thing I am thinking now is installing the 8's in a custom kick panel. That was no heavy *** box and can still run my spare just in case.
Any thoughts on this?
1. Would there be a problem with the ECU
2. I guess I would have to mount the amp under the seat?
Any thoughts on this?
1. Would there be a problem with the ECU
2. I guess I would have to mount the amp under the seat?
12-03-2003, 12:07 PM
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lol and if it's cold, it acts somewhat as a seat warmer 
little OT: could ou just mount the 8's in panel next to the rear seats, where the optional speakers would go?? Then they are hidden, and dont take up and trunk space
little OT: could ou just mount the 8's in panel next to the rear seats, where the optional speakers would go?? Then they are hidden, and dont take up and trunk space
