Gas tank amp rack
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Gas tank amp rack
Is Mdf board too thick to be placed as an amp rack above the gas tank area to fit a jl 300/2 on it? If so, what other materials will be easy/sturdy to work with. I cannot do diamond plate b/c I have no way to cut it...I only have common tools like a jigsaw, no circular saws or heavy machinery.
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If anything, pics would be appreciated as well.
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If anything, pics would be appreciated as well.
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I used 1/4" plywood for my Boston GT40. Whatever you use doesn't
have to be that strong as the amp is mostly supported by the gas tank,
though I'd avoid anything that's too brittle because it will flex as you're
installing it, and you don't want it to crack easily.
You can see my install towards the end (p. 18) of the huge install photos
thread at the top of forum.
have to be that strong as the amp is mostly supported by the gas tank,
though I'd avoid anything that's too brittle because it will flex as you're
installing it, and you don't want it to crack easily.
You can see my install towards the end (p. 18) of the huge install photos
thread at the top of forum.
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just for additional air circulation. I chose that amp specifically for that
location - the left side of the amp has a screen for cooling the heatsink
(slightly visible through the left slots) and the amp has a cooling fan there
too. The left side of the rack is suspended over open space, so I figured
holes would keep the air moving. While I don't push the amp that hard (not
driving a sub), I've never had a thermal issue even driving 6+ hours straight.
location - the left side of the amp has a screen for cooling the heatsink
(slightly visible through the left slots) and the amp has a cooling fan there
too. The left side of the rack is suspended over open space, so I figured
holes would keep the air moving. While I don't push the amp that hard (not
driving a sub), I've never had a thermal issue even driving 6+ hours straight.
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it's just a pressure fit, nothing holds it in place, and it doesn't move a bit
while driving. the shape of the rack was designed to make it a tight fit - for
instance, the cutout at the top left goes around an upright tube, and the right
side comes close to the spare. Because you're pretty much wedging the amp
between the gas tank and the insulation blanket above, it's not easy for it to
move. FWIW, I made a cardboard template before cutting the plywood.
while driving. the shape of the rack was designed to make it a tight fit - for
instance, the cutout at the top left goes around an upright tube, and the right
side comes close to the spare. Because you're pretty much wedging the amp
between the gas tank and the insulation blanket above, it's not easy for it to
move. FWIW, I made a cardboard template before cutting the plywood.
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From: Orlando, FL
Originally Posted by oth,Jun 20 2007, 07:39 AM
Because you're pretty much wedging the amp
between the gas tank and the insulation blanket above
between the gas tank and the insulation blanket above