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Old 05-11-2002, 11:19 PM
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I plan to install a JL Audio stealthbox and a pair of Focals 165k (165k2 if they fit). I want to use a 2 channel amp for the fronts (probably a Phoenix Gold Tantrum 300.2) and a mono amp for the stealth box (probably a JL Audio 250/1). Both amps are about the same size (10x9x2.5) My S is my daily driver and I really need the trunk space. Where would you suggest to put these amps, besides the trunk floor? Is there enough space underneath the seats? What about in the firewall on the passenger's side? Any pictures would be helpful to show to my installer. Thanks.
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I believe What The!? mounted his pair of amps in the spare tire well...you may want to send him a PM for pics...
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Shamu:
I still want to keep my spare though, I commute a lot. I guess I'm probably asking too much.
But I saw there is also a space to the left of the spare. Has anybody installed any amp there? The problem is that I still would need space for the other amp.
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Originally posted by Naka
Shamu:
I still want to keep my spare though, I commute a lot. I guess I'm probably asking too much.
But I saw there is also a space to the left of the spare. Has anybody installed any amp there? The problem is that I still would need space for the other amp.
I'd be careful when drilling in that location. That's where your fuel tank is located.
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Originally posted by Naka
Shamu:
I still want to keep my spare though, I commute a lot. I guess I'm probably asking too much.
But I saw there is also a space to the left of the spare. Has anybody installed any amp there? The problem is that I still would need space for the other amp.
Ok, I mounted my PPI amp flush mounted against a custom panel where the old lining for the spare tire runs...kinda hard to explain, but I'll post pics as soon as it's done and hopefully it'll work out for you!
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Originally posted by Naka
Shamu:
I still want to keep my spare though, I commute a lot. I guess I'm probably asking too much.
But I saw there is also a space to the left of the spare. Has anybody installed any amp there? The problem is that I still would need space for the other amp.
Put them on the wall behind the seats. I have a 4ch and a 2ch amp mounted there. I'm short enough (5'9") to not loose any needed seat travel.
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The JL Stealbox is not quite flush with the trunk floor. I mounted my amp on the JL box cover.
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Thanks guys.
Shamu, I'll be waiting for your pictures
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Elistan
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Put them on the wall behind the seats.
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I read somewhere that it wouldn't be a smart thing to intall the amplifiers behind the seats because if you are caught in the rain, even for few minutes, water would run down straight to the amps. So I think that option is out for me.


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