Amplifier Placement.
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Racer
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Amplifier Placement.
I'm finally in the finishing stages of finishing my sound system. I am looking for advice on where to put my amps. I can't really do the foot well of the rear seats because ocasionally people sit there (I know I'm cruel) and I do plan to travel with it so I would like some luggage space. Nevertheless I cannot seem to find the right space for the two. One amp is a Alpine F240 and the other one is a T130. So you have any suggestions I would greatly appriciate it. 
Burning Brakes
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From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Hi Noel,
I found a couple of interesting spots for amp placement.
Follow this link
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/thediygang/soundsystemfromhell.msnw?albumlist=2" target="_blank">http://groups.msn.com/thediygang/soundsystemfromhell.msnw?albumlist=2</a>
It is the documented procedure for what I have done so far.....
Hope it helps?
I found a couple of interesting spots for amp placement.
Follow this link
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/thediygang/soundsystemfromhell.msnw?albumlist=2" target="_blank">http://groups.msn.com/thediygang/soundsystemfromhell.msnw?albumlist=2</a>
It is the documented procedure for what I have done so far.....
Hope it helps?
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Racer
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From: Minnesota
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Bernie:
<strong>Hi Noel,
I found a couple of interesting spots for amp placement.
Follow this link
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/thediygang/soundsystemfromhell.msnw?albumlist=2" target="_blank">http://groups.msn.com/thediygang/soundsystemfromhell.msnw?albumlist=2</a>
It is the documented procedure for what I have done so far.....
Hope it helps?
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Thanks. Gave me a good idea on what to do with my subs; however, I don't think I can put my amp in the same spot he did. I'm keeping that little shelf and putting the satalite radio reciever there.
<strong>Hi Noel,
I found a couple of interesting spots for amp placement.
Follow this link
<a href="http://groups.msn.com/thediygang/soundsystemfromhell.msnw?albumlist=2" target="_blank">http://groups.msn.com/thediygang/soundsystemfromhell.msnw?albumlist=2</a>
It is the documented procedure for what I have done so far.....
Hope it helps?
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Thanks. Gave me a good idea on what to do with my subs; however, I don't think I can put my amp in the same spot he did. I'm keeping that little shelf and putting the satalite radio reciever there.
Drifting
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Do you have rear A/C or the Glove Box? (maybe neither)
For now I have a 100w 6.5" Bazooka in the rear hatch, but I have yet to tear out the door panels and rear quarters to install the new 4X6 Clarion plate speakers I recently got. While i have it all out, I am going to prewire for a Class D amp to reside in my rear glovebox hole and two 6" subs installed in the quarters next to each rear seat (1 sub per side). Just as soon as i work up the nerve to cut holes in for them. The bazooka is nice but i want to have a more permanent solution and put the bazooka in my truck.
For now I have a 100w 6.5" Bazooka in the rear hatch, but I have yet to tear out the door panels and rear quarters to install the new 4X6 Clarion plate speakers I recently got. While i have it all out, I am going to prewire for a Class D amp to reside in my rear glovebox hole and two 6" subs installed in the quarters next to each rear seat (1 sub per side). Just as soon as i work up the nerve to cut holes in for them. The bazooka is nice but i want to have a more permanent solution and put the bazooka in my truck.
Racer
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From: Colesville, MD
I put the large 5ch Alpine amp in the spare tire well (along with two cans Fix-a-Flat)
<a href="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/vwp?.dir=/Interior+Restoration&.src=ph&.dnm=Alpine+MRD-F752+Amp.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/lst%3f%26.dir=/Inter" target="_blank">http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/vwp?.dir=/Interior+Restoration&.src=ph&.dnm=Alpine+MRD-F752+Amp.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/lst%3f%26.dir=/Inter</a> ior%2bRestoration%26.src=ph%26.view=t
I put the Nav. and XM receivers under the drivers & pass. seats (silver units in pic)
<a href="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/vwp?.dir=/Interior+Restoration&.src=ph&.dnm=Dynamat+and+Carpet+install.jpg&.view=t &.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/lst%3f%26.dir" target="_blank">http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/vwp?.dir=/Interior+Restoration&.src=ph&.dnm=Dynamat+and+Carpet+install.jpg&.view=t &.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/lst%3f%26.dir</a> =/Interior%2bRestoration%26.src=ph%26.view=t
<a href="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/vwp?.dir=/Interior+Restoration&.src=ph&.dnm=Alpine+MRD-F752+Amp.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/lst%3f%26.dir=/Inter" target="_blank">http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/vwp?.dir=/Interior+Restoration&.src=ph&.dnm=Alpine+MRD-F752+Amp.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/lst%3f%26.dir=/Inter</a> ior%2bRestoration%26.src=ph%26.view=t
I put the Nav. and XM receivers under the drivers & pass. seats (silver units in pic)
<a href="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/vwp?.dir=/Interior+Restoration&.src=ph&.dnm=Dynamat+and+Carpet+install.jpg&.view=t &.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/lst%3f%26.dir" target="_blank">http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/vwp?.dir=/Interior+Restoration&.src=ph&.dnm=Dynamat+and+Carpet+install.jpg&.view=t &.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/ericdvorak/lst%3f%26.dir</a> =/Interior%2bRestoration%26.src=ph%26.view=t
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I have my a/d/s powerplate amp behind one of the rear seats - mounted to the back. Its enclosed in a frame matching the seat back contours and covered in open weave speaker cloth. Not quite sure how it was done since it was in the car when I got it. Its very well done and its very practical - out of the way - not at all obvious and doesn't get hot at all. You could of course do both sides. some photo's:
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I also have my CD changer in the back on the tool shelf with carpet flap cover. I find this fairly practical too - eacy access and doesn't get in the way really - its also shielded for view & sun by the wing (as well as the carpet flap).
Alan
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I also have my CD changer in the back on the tool shelf with carpet flap cover. I find this fairly practical too - eacy access and doesn't get in the way really - its also shielded for view & sun by the wing (as well as the carpet flap).
Alan
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Burning Brakes
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From: near Louisville
Eric, what type of monitor do you have? Audiovox? Also, what type of GPS system did you end up getting?
I have looked at the Street Pilot III but I want a larger screen.
Here is where my AMP is - on the passenger shelf. I have a nice cover over it.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~87928s4/amp.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~87928s4/ampcover.jpg" alt=" - " />
I have looked at the Street Pilot III but I want a larger screen.
Here is where my AMP is - on the passenger shelf. I have a nice cover over it.
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~87928s4/amp.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://home.attbi.com/~87928s4/ampcover.jpg" alt=" - " />
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Jerry, I used the Alpine CVA-1003 head unit that has a flip-out 7" screen, it was the only one they had that would accept the Alpine DVD based nav. unit and the Alpine XM receiver (it also has one aux. aud/vid input).
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