New audio + Today's DIY project

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Got real bored today and took the time to build myself a housing for my amp. I was trying my best to conceal any exposed wires and making the trunk a bit more prettier. So here it is:

(Before I get flamed about my harness' mounting location, I DON'T use my harness, they're just bling until I have a proper harness bar.)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/jrthegreat/IMG_3342copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/jrthegreat/IMG_3343copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/jrthegreat/IMG_3345copy.jpg
Without the hatch cover:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/jrthegreat/IMG_3344copy.jpg
With the hatch cover:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/jrthegreat/IMG_3347copy.jpg
The back:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/jrthegreat/IMG_3349copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v624/jrthegreat/IMG_3341copy.jpg

My next project is to fabricate a cover so that you cannot see my amp and sub from the outside.

Spent less than $40 on all materials:

$9 on 6'x3' black carpeting - AutoZone
$2 on nails - HomeDepot
$3 on Gorilla wood glue - HomeDepot
$20 on wood and planks (more than I should have really spent) - HomeDepot

I also bought a 11"x14" acrylic board along with some spacers (1/2") and some decorative screws to place on top of it. I heard that you shouldn't fully enclose an amp because it could overheat, so I'll leave it to you guys to help me debate if I need the acrylic board or not. Just want it to look nice..

Another thing I forgot to mention is that I have raised the amp 1/2" on wood planks, to allow for easier heat dissipation.

[dg4rez]

wow looks really good

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Thanks! :thumbsup:

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

I had a roll of velcro which I used long strips of, to attach to the bottom edges of the box. Went out looking for a crazy road to drive on, and no movement at all! I then tried pulling the box off, and boy does that thing grips hard on my carpet lol.

I preferred this over screwing the box down, or even adding a hinge to flip the top open when I need to change a fuse or get to a wire.

[pennyracer]

can you get to the spare tire ? :))

[ChinoCharles]

Wiring is extremely clean. Good job.

[thewifesyaris]

Being an open cabin why do you face the sub towards the lid. I would face ti up or to the drivers side, I bet you get a lot of rattle with this setup.

Besides that it looks awfully clean.

[Altitude]

Excellent clean install.

One thing though - velcro ain't gonna hold those things down should you ever (hopefully not) get into an accident. I wouldn't want those heavy ass boxes to go flying and risk slamming you in the back of the head. Mount those things!

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

can you get to the spare tire ? :))

Of course I can! Everything is mounted on a board of wood that's bolted down on top of the trunk lid for strength! I kept that in mind as I wanted goodlooks without sacrificing convenience.

Wiring is extremely clean. Good job.

Thanks ChinoCharles!!

Being an open cabin why do you face the sub towards the lid. I would face it up or to the drivers side, I bet you get a lot of rattle with this setup.

Besides that it looks awfully clean.

I was thinking about facing the sub towards the front. But remember, I am looking to hide it from other people viewing it from the outside. So I won't be going that route, seeing that I won't be able to see my sub with the trunk open. That will be the only time that I should be able to see my sub.

Honestly, I don't get a lot of rattle this way at all because I don't have my sub volume cranked all the way up. This is what happens when you have your girlfriend in the car who doesn't like the booming of the subs ):

Excellent clean install.

One thing though - velcro ain't gonna hold those things down should you ever (hopefully not) get into an accident. I wouldn't want those heavy ass boxes to go flying and risk slamming you in the back of the head. Mount those things!

Let's just hope that I never get into an accident then :laugh: :cry:

Regardless of any accident, I'm sure my audio equipment would fly around and become a projectile. Now, that's one thing I haven't thought about yet lol.

[SurfinYaris]

cool, clean install. :w00t:

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Thanks SurfinYaris!

Btw, are you new to the forums? Judging by your post count it looks like it.

[pennyracer]

here is what i did incase some have not seen this idea ? it works well no trunk space lost
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/myyarisbackenclse-3r.jpg


http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/myyarisbackenclse-1.jpg

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

^ Now that is hella clean!!

That is very clever Pennyracer.

[CpKi1g3]

that is clean Pennyracer and TEHxFALLEN V1.2!!!

[pennyracer]

thank you i went to high school in your town many years ago i still visit perris ca about six times a year i was down there for all three supercross races in anaheim last month

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

That's cool! That must be some drive from where you are

[pennyracer]

thank you TEHxFALLEN V1.2
yes about 800 miles each way

[808_Yaris]

nice setup! how are you going to cover your sub and amp?

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Well, you know how the rear seats conceal the trunk cargo area? I'm thinking of a nice and subtle alternative to that. Maybe a board of CF would be nice, lightweight addition.

[808_Yaris]

haha go for it CF FTW

[justjesus]

Thanks SurfinYaris!

Btw, are you new to the forums? Judging by your post count it looks like it.

GOOD JOB, JR ! ! I'm digging your work on this. (And I wasn't gonna flame you about that harness, but WAS gonna PM you).
On a honda forum, I once went like 2.5 years before making my first post!


This is pretty damn clean. My friend's CRX has similar looking setup. I like it. Shoot, maybe I will install sounds in mine after all. :smile: Thanks for the ideas guys

here is what i did incase some have not seen this idea ? it works well no trunk space lost
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/boydstir2291/myyarisbackenclse-3r.jpg

[Sodium Duck]

Fallen, is that a 10", it has to be... where'd you get your box for it?

[Sodium Duck]

Oh, and does the cover hit the top at all when you open up the hatch?

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

GOOD JOB, JR ! ! I'm digging your work on this. (And I wasn't gonna flame you about that harness, but WAS gonna PM you).
On a honda forum, I once went like 2.5 years before making my first post!


This is pretty damn clean. My friend's CRX has similar looking setup. I like it. Shoot, maybe I will install sounds in mine after all. :smile: Thanks for the ideas guys

Thank you! Although, I'm totally diggin' pennyracer's setup!!

I was sure someone was thinking about my harness mounting point. It's just there 'cause it looks cool for now, till I can use it lol.

Fallen, is that a 10", it has to be... where'd you get your box for it?

Yes sir! This is a 10" sub and an enclosure that I purchased from Safe and Sound, which is a local car audio shop here in my area.


Oh, and does the cover hit the top at all when you open up the hatch?

The box doesn't obstruct the cover from moving freely :thumbsup: