Amp rack in Bose Sub. location
#21
There is a bracket that extends down vertically inside the cubbies on both sides. It makes a good attachment point. There is a nice bit of sheet metal in the front where the plastic that surrounds the speaker grill is attached, and there is sheet metal on the driver's side in the cubby area where you can attach brackets. The gas tank is beneath this area, so you have to be careful and use short screws to attach anything there. I just used some plumber's strapping and bar stock for mounting, and some MDF board painted black to mount the amps. While you're in there, the wheel well area can use some Dynomat. It helps to remove the driver's seat- Its worth the hassle.
#22
I put my amps in that spot as well. I'd take pictures of the rack that I built, but it's embarrassingly ghetto. Anyone with some self respect would at least make it a little bit nicer than mine. I didn't bother to go to the hardware store and just used pieces of wood and screws that I had lying around my house. It works, but it's not pretty.
#23
I did the same thing......My dad was helping me and he asked me if this was going to be a show item. Once I told him no he started cutting away with the spare wood he had. I was taking the metal bracket that holds the bose woofer in place, and when I was done this is what he came up with.
Last edited by Chi-TownWarrior; 09-05-2008 at 10:20 AM.
#24
This is my custom creation. I cut two holes and put 2 high rpm Computer Fans. They are connected to the remote wire so when the amp turns on so do they. Never had a heating problem, and I live in Miami.
Here's the link to my install for detailed pics.
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-build...ate-setup.html
Here's the link to my install for detailed pics.
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-build...ate-setup.html
Last edited by Jes-Z; 09-05-2008 at 10:47 AM.
#25
Originally Posted by Jes-Z
This is my custom creation. I cut two holes and put 2 high rpm Computer Fans. They are connected to the remote wire so when the amp turns on so do they. Never had a heating problem, and I live in Miami.
Here's the link to my install for detailed pics.
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-build...ate-setup.html
Here's the link to my install for detailed pics.
https://my350z.com/forum/audio-build...ate-setup.html
#26
Originally Posted by KManZ
So you got a hold of an extra glove box and just installed in there? Thats pretty quick and painless. Does it just bolt in?
#27
Completed Amp Rack
I did it! Took me a while, but I wanted to get everything perfect. I have a glovebox again!
I used Paul350Z's style of rack, which was sufficient to get the job done. It isn't pretty, but I am going for convenience and stealth. Thanks for the pics and guidance everyone! I would give you rep if there was such a system here.
I used Paul350Z's style of rack, which was sufficient to get the job done. It isn't pretty, but I am going for convenience and stealth. Thanks for the pics and guidance everyone! I would give you rep if there was such a system here.
#30
Originally Posted by Jes-Z
Sweet man! Looks good and the sound must be awesome!
Originally Posted by ColoradoClark
Nice job, KManZ -- looks tight!
Do you have any measurements for the shelf and bolt attachment points that you used?
Do you have any measurements for the shelf and bolt attachment points that you used?
I started by hanging the straps from the back mounts. Then I used a straight edge (tape measure in this case) to mark the level on the strap that was even with the edge of the compartment, so that when I bent the straps, the MDF board would be level. After that, bend the straps, then place the MDF in position and mark where the edges of the straps hit the edge of the board. Remove, bend, and screw straps to board, remount, and then do the same for the front two. I just two holes that had all the screws in them from the stock subwoofer mounting plate, measured, measured again, and cut go slow, measure a lot, and just know you will be pulling the board out of that compartment A LOT!
#32
Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
Love those PDX amps, installing one myself soon. Is that a PDX 150.2?
#34
Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
You should carpet/paint your amp rack, not sure why a lot of people like to leave it bare, even though it's covered.
#36
Originally Posted by ColoradoClark
Nice job, KManZ -- looks tight!
Do you have any measurements for the shelf and bolt attachment points that you used?
Do you have any measurements for the shelf and bolt attachment points that you used?
Originally Posted by vnarang
Paul and KManZ: Do you think you could post pictures of your subs please?
Last edited by KManZ; 09-11-2008 at 03:30 PM.
#37
Originally Posted by KManZ
Here ya go. No measurements for the bolt points, but those are easy to measure out. I crudely drew them on to the pic for you though. You'll figure it out
And here ya go.
And here ya go.
#38
Originally Posted by vnarang
Do you think you could also post a picture of behind the subs? You know, where the Amp rack would normally be? Only reason I ask is because I'm not sure how much space there would be behind there. Also, how did you get the enclosure to fit so snug? My enclosure falls out despite being held in place with a 'brace'.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...mZ260285532537
This thing fits very snugly, so snug in fact, that it is quite an effort to slide it under the brace (not that hard, but it takes a bit). Great price too!
#39
Originally Posted by cdoxp800
Here area few shots of mine. I have the Plexy installed. Now I need to paint the amp rack an install the neon light for it.
#40
Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
Which mounting brackets are you using? Did you buy pre-fab mounting brackets or you had to make your own.
Oh, and if you take the Z there to buy the MDF board, ask them to cut it in half before you try and fit it onto the car