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TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 02-27-2009, 11:03 PM

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.)

Without the hatch cover:

With the hatch cover:

The back:

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 · 02-27-2009, 11:20 PM

wow looks really good

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 02-27-2009, 11:25 PM

Thanks!

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 02-28-2009, 11:00 AM

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 · 02-28-2009, 12:19 PM

can you get to the spare tire ? :))

ChinoCharles · 02-28-2009, 12:28 PM

Wiring is extremely clean. Good job.

thewifesyaris · 02-28-2009, 12:42 PM

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 · 02-28-2009, 01:54 PM

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 · 02-28-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pennyracer

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Wiring is extremely clean. Good job.

Thanks ChinoCharles!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewifesyaris

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 ):

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

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

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 · 02-28-2009, 05:00 PM

cool, clean install.

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 02-28-2009, 09:41 PM

Thanks SurfinYaris!

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

pennyracer · 03-01-2009, 03:37 PM

here is what i did incase some have not seen this idea ? it works well no trunk space lost
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TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 03-01-2009, 05:30 PM

^ Now that is hella clean!!

That is very clever Pennyracer.

CpKi1g3 · 03-01-2009, 06:05 PM

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

pennyracer · 03-01-2009, 06:14 PM

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 · 03-01-2009, 07:30 PM

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

pennyracer · 03-01-2009, 07:57 PM

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

808_Yaris · 03-01-2009, 08:20 PM

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

02-27-2009, 11:03 PM	#1
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	New audio + Today's DIY project 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.) Without the hatch cover: With the hatch cover: The back: 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. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

02-27-2009, 11:20 PM	#2
dg4rez Gas Saver View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 197	wow looks really good __________________

02-27-2009, 11:25 PM	#3
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	Thanks! __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

02-28-2009, 11:00 AM	#4
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	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. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

02-28-2009, 12:42 PM	#7
thewifesyaris Drives: 2007 and 2008 MM Yari LBs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 418	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. __________________ Two Yari on home!

02-28-2009, 12:19 PM	#5
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	can you get to the spare tire ? :))

02-28-2009, 12:28 PM	#6
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Wiring is extremely clean. Good job.

02-28-2009, 01:54 PM	#8
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	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!

02-28-2009, 05:00 PM	#10
SurfinYaris Drives: White Yaris Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 15	cool, clean install.

02-28-2009, 09:41 PM	#11
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	Thanks SurfinYaris! Btw, are you new to the forums? Judging by your post count it looks like it. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

03-01-2009, 03:37 PM	#12
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	here is what i did incase some have not seen this idea ? it works well no trunk space lost [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

03-01-2009, 05:30 PM	#13
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	^ Now that is hella clean!! That is very clever Pennyracer. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

03-01-2009, 06:05 PM	#14
CpKi1g3 High speeds are fun... View User's Garage Drives: 07' Polar White sedan Base Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 52	that is clean Pennyracer and TEHxFALLEN V1.2!!!

03-01-2009, 06:14 PM	#15
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	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

03-01-2009, 07:30 PM	#16
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	That's cool! That must be some drive from where you are __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

03-01-2009, 07:57 PM	#17
pennyracer boydstir View User's Garage Drives: 08 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: grants pass Posts: 424	thank you TEHxFALLEN V1.2 yes about 800 miles each way

03-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#18
808_Yaris Where is Oahu? View User's Garage Drives: 5-door meteorite metallic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: HI Posts: 1,346	nice setup! how are you going to cover your sub and amp?

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