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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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Default Anyone build an actual floating amp rack?

Not floating as in buried into the floor and with plexiglass over top of it.
I mean actually look like its floating in the air with multiple levels?

Im going to be building one soon with the strut bar as the top level, and using two more amps as level 2 and level 1.
They will be held up using metal in the back of it, but that will be hidden if you look at it from the hatch. I might put a neon light under the amps too to bring a little "cool" factor.

Anyone seen it?
I got a pic kinda..



except.. lol. you wont see any of that stuff. just the amps floating.
and in a 350z.


But i was just wondering if anyone has done this because i have been searching and searching and I found nothing even close to this in a 350z.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 07:19 AM
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Anything can be done with the right level of knowledge and investment. I have built several back in the day (obviously not in a Z). Metal working, wire loom, and zip ties are your best friends when it comes to floating amps. I offer you this advice: PLAN CAREFULLY
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 07:25 AM
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Yea thanks man.
I havent even built the rack yet but its going through my mind over and over trying to improve the design.

Im trying to fiqure out how to build the base of the rack so it stays still and can take hard corners without tipping over. (even tho i dont even race my car, just for safety)
I think im going to have to screw 4 base corner legs into the ground. wide base corners.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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Not sure if this is what you mean, but this is what Dom built for me.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Dom is too controlled for that...
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Ahsmo
Dom is too controlled for that...
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kspec
Yea thanks man.
I havent even built the rack yet but its going through my mind over and over trying to improve the design.

Im trying to fiqure out how to build the base of the rack so it stays still and can take hard corners without tipping over. (even tho i dont even race my car, just for safety)
I think im going to have to screw 4 base corner legs into the ground. wide base corners.
I would suggest making a new floor out of 3/4" mdf or better yet birch plywood and securing some angle iron to it and then build your floating brackets off of that. You can use the carpet in the hatch as your template to cut the new floor from. If you use the plywood (will hold screws better than mdf) i would seal it to keep it from absorbing moisture and possible warping.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Ahsmo
Dom is too controlled for that...
hahahaha maybe his buddy vince but hes to stupid to pull it off!!!! lol

i love the way floating amps look good luck
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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hahha gluck seeing out the back window. Its hard enough as it is.
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Mine is a welded steel rack bolted directly to the car. I can find the build pics if you'd like. It's very strong and stable.
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Originally Posted by Ahsmo
Dom is too controlled for that...
Just to be clear.....

I think we are talking about two different "Dom's". My installer and fabricator, Dom, is "Mr X" on this forum (although there are two Mr X's).
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Originally Posted by b-ron
hahahaha maybe his buddy vince but hes to stupid to pull it off!!!! lol

i love the way floating amps look good luck


Sorry, DVFlyer.

That looks sick but they way you said it I couldn't resist throwing that in there.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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damm that looks bad ***!

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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Sorry, DVFlyer.

That looks sick but they way you said it I couldn't resist throwing that in there.
It's all good.... I wish I knew who you were talking about so I could make fun of him too....
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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yea that is what im talking about DVFlyer! thx dude.
mine will be like that except on a smaller scale.
can you give me any more details plz?
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kspec
yea that is what im talking about DVFlyer! thx dude.
mine will be like that except on a smaller scale.
can you give me any more details plz?
Sure thing.... Here you go:









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More:













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Yes... Dom is the man.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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LOL yes. he is the man. wow
that is WAY too much for me.
but that looks really good.
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Mike you need to slap a warning sticker on the outside of your car!!! People should be warned! Everyone should enter at their own risk. Your system is INSANE my head is still pounding from that car ride on the freeway.
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