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Amp install location
I'm asking around trying to see if anyone has mounted an amp over the fuel filler neck, and if so, how they have gone about doing it. I was thinkingof glassing up a tray to fit under there, but due to the tight working conditions this may or may not be feasible...
Any suggestions? |
I installed a Boston GT40 above the gas tank/filler neck.
http://static.flickr.com/47/173269060_4a7355a25e.jpg The amp is mounted on 1/4" plywood cut to fit the space and assure good airflow, and does not move a bit even though the rack is not bolted in. http://static.flickr.com/48/173269062_2b191c0884.jpg |
http://www.euroboutique.us/upload/amp%20rack.jpg
Also check this thread, right above yours: S4Play's thread |
Originally Posted by oth,Jun 23 2006, 10:13 AM
I installed a Boston GT40 above the gas tank/filler neck.
http://static.flickr.com/47/173269060_4a7355a25e.jpg The amp is mounted on 1/4" plywood cut to fit the space and assure good airflow, and does not move a bit even though the rack is not bolted in. http://static.flickr.com/48/173269062_2b191c0884.jpg I;ll be re doing my system soon and liked this location but just scared of getting too hot in there :confused: |
I've had no heat issues, but I chose this amp specifically for this space:
the heat sink is on the (left) side, and the amp has a built-in cooling fan. Other people have apparently successfully put the JL 300/4 there, as well as the Alpine PDX which has the advantage of being class D so it runs much cooler. I'll also add that I probably don't drive my amp as hard as some people out there do, being a (relatively) old f*rt. |
Originally Posted by oth,Dec 7 2007, 10:57 AM
I've had no heat issues, but I chose this amp specifically for this space:
the heat sink is on the (left) side, and the amp has a built-in cooling fan. Other people have apparently successfully put the JL 300/4 there, as well as the Alpine PDX which has the advantage of being class D so it runs much cooler. I'll also add that I probably don't drive my amp as hard as some people out there do, being a (relatively) old f*rt. my alpine does have a cooling fan as well but i don't see any kind of vents anywhere (besides those of the fan) :confused: who knows... oh well i'll give it a shoot when i get around it maybe i can add an external fan? i have a couple of those :ponder: and see how that goes. space wise thats gots to be the best amp location on this car. thanks for the feedback :hello: |
Originally Posted by gabster,Dec 7 2007, 10:53 AM
cool it sure those like that amp fits like a glove in that space :thumbup:
my alpine does have a cooling fan as well but i don't see any kind of vents anywhere (besides those of the fan) :confused: who knows... oh well i'll give it a shoot when i get around it maybe i can add an external fan? i have a couple of those :ponder: and see how that goes. space wise thats gots to be the best amp location on this car. thanks for the feedback :hello: |
I have a jl 300/2 in this amps place now....
If you remove the rear tray in the back, you have plenty of room. You dont have to sandwhich the amp in there any more. Plus I made some holes in the rack to help air flow....dont know if it works or not, but i dont have overheating issues. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...f3a3a383f5.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...ade8f330ca.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.s2k...069b356347.jpg |
Bringing it back from the dead...
Could anyone please give some rough measurements that I can work with to make a rack like this myself? I want to put my amp in there as well so it's plenty out of the way. If someone could provide the roughly rectangular piece of wood that is needed to start, I'll make the necessary trims myself based on the pics I see here. Thank you in advance! |
I made a cardboard template to test fit. basic rectangle is 19" x 16"
though in the end I think I made the rack a little longer than 19" at the right rear to wedge it in against the spare tire. Anyway, just cut out a piece of cardboard, stick it in, cut away wherever you need clearance (roll bar, filler neck, gas gauge sender) until you have what you want. |
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