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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/10/2008 12:08:54 PM

importkiller

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just get a digital voltage regulator...better than acap...looks better and safe

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/11/2008 4:56:04 PM

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Not trying to disagree with you importkiller-but caps are not dangerous-Richard Clark (who invented the use of them in car audio) stuck one down his pants and shorted it-just a big spark-now you can pop out the di-electric out the vent hole on top by hooking it up backwards-but no explosion-caps are very mis-marketed. Increasing the gauge of your wiring will cost much less and do much more for your system.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/11/2008 5:31:21 PM

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Holly tight squeeze I'm have all kinds of trouble trying to figure out where to stash a LARGE JBL 550W amp for the front 6 speakers AND a smaller 700W JBL woffer amp.
More and more I'm liking Importkillers back of the back seat mount and stashing all of the other goodies under the rear panels, I'm also thinking about running the 0 gauge lead wire back on the frame and entering the body up into the rear panel? Then running all the other wires to the head unit in the interior, In closing if anybody made aftermarket rear panels large enough to hide audio gear with an access panel they would sell like hotcakes.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/11/2008 5:46:12 PM

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I'm going to try to do what the Alpine Hummer project did. If I make some brackets and put the amps at a 45' angle I think the panel will still go back on and I can get to the adjustment settings. There is only room for one amp per panel so I'll have to do this to both sides. Should be interesting!

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/11/2008 6:28:26 PM

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I'm pretty disgusted with the lack of ability to hide my amps as well! They are both 12" long...and there is just NOWHERE to hide them. I like the side-panel idea...still trying to figure out how to remove the panel without destroying it because I know how I am and I want to be able to put it back as stock without a problem in the future. I have to agree that the interior panel for $149 from the dealer is MUCH cheaper than I would have expected.

Making something out of fiberglass is kind of a pain in the arse or I would try to market them...the problem is I would have to charge an arm and a leg and some more or it wouldn't be worth it. I took vacation time next week to get this thing made...we'll see how it all turns out wont we!?

I am the world's worst at removing interior panels...I'm terrified I'm going to brake something in the process-anybody taken theirs out yet? I'm thinking of taking mine out and molding to it...but then I'll need to get a replacement before I decide to trade it off.

On the note of the wiring vs. cap- I think running 0 guage wire AND having a cap is the way to go. Since we have all agreed it's not going to kill me...and it definately will help by feeding two hungry amplifiers...I just wish I knew where the heck to put it (no suggestions please:).

I'll keep you posted on my fiberglass follies...

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/11/2008 7:46:58 PM

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RE Fiberglass Follies.....The first to produce could make some change$$$ However Imppy has dropped me a GREAT IDEA !!! on stashing all the gear. I was impressed with his knowledge of this industry!!!!

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/13/2008 2:06:34 PM

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I pulled out the side panel on the driver's side and took some pictures. I'm planning to get a design together by the end of the day Weds, took off from Thursday through Sunday to actually complete it. There isn't much more room than it looks like from the outside of that plastic trim panel. I think I'm going to integrate what I build INTO the factory panel...and 'glass it all together and then paint it in that wrinkled finish. I think my amps and cap are going into an amp rack on the cargo floor after the box is in...going to ventilate it and put a clear plexi cover over both of them and my cap so the dog's feet doesn't trample on them. We'll see how it all works soon enough I suppose...

anybody want to give me a primer on how to post pics and I'll put some up of what I've done so far...

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/14/2008 7:13:32 PM

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With all the time and $$$$$$$ invested it's hard to say what my system would cost to have installed turnkey.......Lot's more to deal with than I originally thought but IT'S GONNA ROCK !!!

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 1/29/2008 5:29:51 PM

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My 12's arrived and I installed them today......WOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/sattv4u/GTO1204BP-D.jpg

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 2/5/2008 9:20:25 AM

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Has anyone looked at putting an amp under the driver or passenger seats. I believe there might be room if you have manual (non-power) seats. I have not checked this yet but in my old Jeep thats where i put mine.

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 2/6/2008 3:55:31 PM

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No Room Thats why I built this !!!

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RE: Aftermarket amp locations - 2/7/2008 12:40:26 PM

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I mounted mine under front driver seat but i have seen them under the back seat. i have a punch 300 and it fits with no problem.

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