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Installed my amp and sub

Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:10 AM
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I'm pretty happy with the results, the extra bass was definatly needed. Tell me what you think





P.S. I know I still need to carpet the box. It'll be done soon.
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:33 AM
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looks like a tight little install.

just as a word of warning though... in those hot Fla. summers, you may have heat issues. i don't know how you've set things up for cooling to the amp, but you might want to consider getting some forced air cooling in there at some point.
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:47 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by PJK3
looks like a tight little install.
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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What amp is that you have in the tool box? Did you trim the styrofoam at all?
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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2 Things......


First of all, Sony amps HATE HEAT....and run very hot. Mounting it there and sealing off the area with the sub is a horrible idea....can you say fire? (see it before)


Second, it is a very bad idea to have the amp mounted so close to the sub, let alone under it.....


Not flaming, just looking out for you......
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Scorpion, I had my Punch 360 (with out the "arms") mounted in the same exact place, with the factory cover covering the amp, and after an hour or so of listening, the amp would shut down. I switched to the Punch 500, and it is running a set of Boston Pro 5.5's. I had to relocate the amp so it wouldn't shut down. I would reconsider moving it from my experience. I wanted the stealth install, but when the amp shuts off, it sucks.
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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thanks for the replies. I noticed everything that you all have said (except for the fire thank god) after a hour or so the amp overheats and shuts off. Time for an amp rack.

Oh and yes, I cut the hell out of the tool/jack holder. Time to go buy a new one.
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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Try a PPI amp for this install, they run pretty cool.
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