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02-27-2009, 11:03 PM | #1 |
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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.
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02-27-2009, 11:20 PM | #2 |
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wow looks really good
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02-27-2009, 11:25 PM | #3 |
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Thanks!
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02-28-2009, 11:00 AM | #4 |
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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.
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02-28-2009, 12:19 PM | #5 |
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can you get to the spare tire ? :))
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02-28-2009, 12:28 PM | #6 |
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Wiring is extremely clean. Good job.
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02-28-2009, 12:42 PM | #7 |
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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.
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02-28-2009, 01:54 PM | #8 |
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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, 04:32 PM | #9 | ||
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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.
Thanks ChinoCharles!! Quote:
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:
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.
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02-28-2009, 05:00 PM | #10 |
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cool, clean install.
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02-28-2009, 09:41 PM | #11 |
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Thanks SurfinYaris!
Btw, are you new to the forums? Judging by your post count it looks like it.
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03-01-2009, 03:37 PM | #12 |
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here is what i did incase some have not seen this idea ? it works well no trunk space lost
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03-01-2009, 05:30 PM | #13 |
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^ Now that is hella clean!!
That is very clever Pennyracer.
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03-01-2009, 06:05 PM | #14 |
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that is clean Pennyracer and TEHxFALLEN V1.2!!!
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03-01-2009, 06:14 PM | #15 |
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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
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03-01-2009, 07:30 PM | #16 |
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That's cool! That must be some drive from where you are
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03-01-2009, 07:57 PM | #17 |
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thank you TEHxFALLEN V1.2
yes about 800 miles each way |
03-01-2009, 08:20 PM | #18 |
Where is Oahu?
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nice setup! how are you going to cover your sub and amp?
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