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Aftermarket amp locations - 1/8/2008 5:03:06 PM

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I just installed a Kenwood DDX-8019 dvd head unit with backup camera, and now its time to dump the old speakers and get some amps. For speakers I was thinking about the Alpine SPX-17REF 6.5 components with a JL 300/4 amp. Feel free to talk me out of them if you have another favorite. For the sub I have a JL Audio 12W6 with a JL 500/1 amp.

My question is, anyone figure out a good location to put amps? I want to have them hidden and out of the way so I can remove the sub easily if I need to haul stuff. My thought was to mount them in the side panel where the monsoon sub normally goes (I don't have one, I got the standard audio package). Seems to be room if I create a mounting bracket and cut out the storage bin. Definitely interested in any other ideas! Thanks.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/8/2008 6:09:27 PM

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I always put my amps were they could get some air. Could you mount it or them on the box?

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/8/2008 7:35:42 PM

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I definitely could, but I was hoping not to so I could easily remove the sub box if I have to transport anything large. I figure just disconnecting the speaker wire would be a lot easier than the power, ground, and remote wire.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/9/2008 6:29:05 AM

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I am in the middle of the same project, But it has STALLED because of amp placement.

Any ideas?

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/9/2008 6:50:21 AM

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I'm thinking that if I get the monsoon side cargo panel cover, it will provide some ventilation for the amps, and from this pic it seems like it gives a little more space too (bumps out more than the non-monsoon cover). Can anyone confirm this? A few more inches would be nice, as if I go this route its going to be a tight fit.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/9/2008 10:40:39 AM

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I'm thinking that if I get the monsoon side cargo panel cover, it will provide some ventilation for the amps, and from this pic it seems like it gives a little more space too (bumps out more than the non-monsoon cover). Can anyone confirm this? A few more inches would be nice, as if I go this route its going to be a tight fit.

I am also thinking behind the panels however I have 2 Amps 2 Caps and associated hardware to fit...Maybe a custom board is the answer to replace one side of the compartment?

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/9/2008 4:06:04 PM

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A custom plastic panel would be nice, but making my own would probably end up looking like crap! I called the local dealership and they want $148.71 for the monsoon sub version of the rear cargo panel. I hate to say it but I actually thought it would be more! I'm still wondering if that buys me more room. If somone who has the monsoon sub panel can give me top and bottom widths between the left and right panels, I could compare against mine and fine out!

I mocked up my amp in the panel area, and it looks like it'll fit if I create a bracket to hold it at a 45' angle. The only bummer about that is I'll have to do the same inside the other panel since I have 2 amps. You may have to do the same, one amp and one cap per panel. I don't see all that fitting in one panel. How big are your amps?

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/9/2008 4:13:46 PM

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I figure just disconnecting the speaker wire would be a lot easier than the power, ground, and remote wire.

it may be easier, but i'd recommend putting in a distribution strip so that the speaker wires don't short together - best way to blow up your amp, since it's not built to drive a short. whichever one you end up disconnecting, a distribution strip would be the safest way to make sure you don't have wires flopping around.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/9/2008 6:25:03 PM

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Good point, I'll do that. Thanks.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/9/2008 6:44:04 PM

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and don't use caps!!!! Ever see a tranformer blow on a telephone pole? A cap is the same damn thing!!! A good hit in a car accident or just a short in the iring and you have a pipe bomb in your truck.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/10/2008 6:22:18 AM

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It sure would be a wake up call if a cap blew..... How do you deal with low voltage problems?

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/10/2008 6:28:44 AM

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better battery, red or yellow tops. Bigger alternator or a second one. More than one cap and lower farrat cap. all these help with low voltage

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/10/2008 8:21:45 AM

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I am on the same process...have bought all my stuff and yes...I'm using one of those wildly unsafe caps :) My issue is that my amps are both big...have a 4 channel alpine and a profile sub amp. I really, really, really wish I could put them under the back seat...I hate them being visible. I think that attaching them to a box is saying to a wood-be thief- "hey, don't worry, you can take all this stuff by just grabbing it and run away quick". Having had my audio stolen before...I kind of want to keep it this time!

BTW since it sort of applies...I am right now working on building a fiberglass enclosure for my 2 10's. I found alot of resources on the 'net and have built a "practice" project and I'm starting to get the feel for it...if anybody is considering it feel free to email me and at least I'll tell you what I know (if that helps). My email is michael_o_brien1@sbcglobal.net .

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/10/2008 8:54:55 AM

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Is the enclosier going to replace a panel?

Someone could make some BANK$$$$$$ if they had custom panels for the H3 (something better than the cheese that GM offers)

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/10/2008 10:51:16 AM

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i've used caps before with no problem, keeps the amps from overheating and clipping. they're actually not the same as transformers on power lines, as those change the output voltage and a capacitor stores it. although massive caps do make quite the bang when they blow up - seen one in a HF transmitter go once and filled a 150' x 40' building wing with a lovely haze and smell. still, if you do it carefully you shouldn't have any issues with shorts - accidents can't be prevented . . . . .

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