Has anyone sucessfully mounted an amplifier in the space above the fuel tank?

I am thinking about mounting a JBL GTO601.1 - (to power an Audiobhan 100T
one of wlaurents one's.)

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_in...96067c915df9498

In that space as it's only 65mm thick - about 2 1/2"

As I cary fuel for the aeroplane (it runs on mogas as opposed to avgas) in the boot regularly it's not an option for me to loose boot space. By the time I have all my kit and the gas I am full!

Thanks

 

I thought about it. There are a bunch of places in that area where a small amp would almost fit, but not quite. Plus I couldn't think of a good way to secure it. Don't want to be drilling holes around that area if you know what I mean...

I ended up with this small 50x2 Pioneer amp (GM-X372) which fits in the little trapezoidal cutout in the foam tool tray. It runs very cool and has worked well so far. I think it's out of production now but they come up on eBay frequently. I think I got mine on closeout at Best Buy for like $30!

Peter

 

Fits snug and will not move even when tracked.

 

What the heck is with all the connectors??

 

It's a mono amp running out to 4 bass shakers and a bose spare tire enclosure.

 

1. So I take it you have secured it by wedging it with sound proofing material as opposed to any actual fixings?

2. I see it's a 150W amp (@4 ohms) does all the insulation make it run a little hot? It's not a class D amp...

Your amp dimensions...
228.6mm 9"
228.6mm 9"
57.9mm 2.282"

My Amp dimensions - if I get it...
15.1" 384mm
12.3" 313mm
2.36" 60mm

4. $64,000,00 question? Is there enough extra space in there for mine to fit do you think? at 6" longer and 3" wider.

 

an amp should not be squished like that espically by that insulation.
it just doesnt provide circulation

i was gonna do my cap over there so i could clear up my tray for a big amp

 

My amp is just wedged in, and has never overheated even on a prolonged 6 hour drive at high volume. (had it for a year)

You might have another 6 inches of depth, you will have to take a tape measure in there to be sure, and you easily have the width. I keep my tire kit tools wrapped up in a towel to the left of the amp so you might loose space for those if your amp is wider.

GL It's easy to pull back the separator so just open it up and take a look for yourself.

 

Anything over 2" thick will be a tight fit. I have a 4x50W Kenwood amp in the same space and it's against the rear shelf insulation. No problems after 4 years and over 100k miles (with no fan), but then I don't listen at high volume. I've since added a cheezy 2x50W amp for the bass shakers and stuffed it next to the Kenwood. Still no heat problem in GA.

You can drill holes in the sheet metal "hump" but make sure you use a drill stop. The actual tank is less than an inch below the metal you see, so if you're not careful drilling you can puncture the tank.

 

Mine there.. no problem.. SLIGHT issue with heat on hot days but is 100% good there!