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kanekz · 08-13-2002, 04:41 PM

Curious about where you guys mounted you amp(s).

Put in my system this past weekend.  Wiring and everything is done.  Need just mount the 2 amps down now. I was looking at the hump behind the back seat in the S14.  Can I drill through it and be safe?  There was a grey piece on the left hand side of the hump.  Is it safe.  If not where else can I mount?

jyt747 · 08-13-2002, 05:00 PM

If i remember correctly, the hump that you're talking about is the full tank.... So technically speaking, it would be unsafe to drill through that. you can try making a rack under the speaker panel which would be very clean.

kanekz · 08-13-2002, 05:20 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (jyt747 @ Aug. 13 2002,6:00)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If i remember correctly, the hump that you're talking about is the full tank.... So technically speaking, it would be unsafe to drill through that. you can try making a rack under the speaker panel which would be very clean.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Thats what I figured. I think I remeber reaading that before.  
An amp rack aye??  That would look clean but would be a pain to make.

my240likenoother · 08-13-2002, 07:35 PM

4 options

1. screw them to the  sub box
2. screw them to the back of the back seat
3. make a amp rack
4 take it to a pro.

kanekz · 08-14-2002, 03:01 AM

Though about the back seat.  Wont be able to close the seat back with the amps mounted to them.  The hole for behind the seat is too small.  

I might just have to free hang that amps. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>  Ewwww

kazuo · 08-14-2002, 02:55 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (my240likenoother @ Aug. 13 2002,6:35)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">4 options

1. screw them to the sub box
2. screw them to the back of the back seat
3. make a amp rack
4 take it to a pro.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Re - Option #3

If you're going to screw the box into the backseat, remember that the backseat has a nice sheet of metal on it -- you need to put a thin piece of wood between the amp and the sheetmetal in order to prevent a ground loop.

I know this cus my friend learned the hard way (plus it's common sense, really.) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Yeah, anyway, I used to have my amp screwed onto the back of my box, but let me tell you, 'twas a pain in the ass everytime I needed to get the box out... much, much, easier (and less bullshit) to simply screw the amp onto the backseat. Then, to get the box out, all you have to do is unplug the wires from the back of the box and yank it out.

Just wanted to pipe in. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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rampid360 · 08-14-2002, 03:24 PM

Jeff and I mounted our amps on the inside of the passenger rear fender.  If you pull back the carpet stuff, there are screws poking up, and a metal strip along the side.  (sorry, i'll post pics of this...hard to describe)  If you cut a piece of board (plywood, particle board...anything flat)  you can mount it in there, put the carpet back up, and then mount the amp right up to it.  It looks very clean (you can run all your wires behind the carpet) and is out of the way.

I'll get pics up as soon as downpour goes away (damned florida)

-Al

kanekz · 08-15-2002, 12:50 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (rampid360 @ Aug. 14 2002,4:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Jeff and I mounted our amps on the inside of the passenger rear fender. If you pull back the carpet stuff, there are screws poking up, and a metal strip along the side. (sorry, i'll post pics of this...hard to describe) If you cut a piece of board (plywood, particle board...anything flat) you can mount it in there, put the carpet back up, and then mount the amp right up to it. It looks very clean (you can run all your wires behind the carpet) and is out of the way.

I'll get pics up as soon as downpour goes away (damned florida)

-Al</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Ya pics would definitely help!  Haha.  But ya, ran the wires under the carpet already into the trunk.  I am not quite sure about what part of the fender your talkn about though. I would really appreciate the pics. Thanks.

BlackFox · 08-15-2002, 02:02 AM

Another option is to take out your spare and make an enclosure/rack thing for it. with a clear plexiglass window (make sure to vent it).

rampid360 · 08-15-2002, 12:42 PM

Sorry i didn't get these up sooner, it was raining like hell yesterday and today, bright and sunny. (screw florida)

Amp Mounting

You could mount another on the other side of the trunk as well (just relocate your bumper jack to the spare tire well.)

I like blackfox's idea of the plexi enclosure, but I really dont want to risk being stuck in....say...the ozarks ...with no spare.  :squeels like a pig:  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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95silvia · 08-16-2002, 03:00 PM

How about screwing the amps on a plywood that is secured on top of the fuel tank in a way you don't drill a hole in fuel tank but on the side where the strut towers are.....

RINKU

08-13-2002, 04:41 PM	#1
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Curious about where you guys mounted you amp(s). Put in my system this past weekend.  Wiring and everything is done.  Need just mount the 2 amps down now. I was looking at the hump behind the back seat in the S14.  Can I drill through it and be safe?  There was a grey piece on the left hand side of the hump.  Is it safe.  If not where else can I mount? __________________ Blitz!!

08-13-2002, 05:00 PM	#2
jyt747 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If i remember correctly, the hump that you're talking about is the full tank.... So technically speaking, it would be unsafe to drill through that. you can try making a rack under the speaker panel which would be very clean. __________________ '96 5 spd SE; K&N intake, apexi coilovers, apexi c/f fstb, clutchmaster stage 1 w/ lightened flywheel, b&m ss, 5zigen fireball, jacobs ice pak. (NOW TOTALLED, RIP)

08-14-2002, 03:01 AM	#5
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Though about the back seat.  Wont be able to close the seat back with the amps mounted to them.  The hole for behind the seat is too small.   I might just have to free hang that amps. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>  Ewwww __________________ Blitz!!

08-14-2002, 02:55 PM	#6
kazuo Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Posts: 2,762 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (my240likenoother @ Aug. 13 2002,6:35)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">4 options 1. screw them to the sub box 2. screw them to the back of the back seat 3. make a amp rack 4 take it to a pro.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Re - Option #3 If you're going to screw the box into the backseat, remember that the backseat has a nice sheet of metal on it -- you need to put a thin piece of wood between the amp and the sheetmetal in order to prevent a ground loop. I know this cus my friend learned the hard way (plus it's common sense, really.) <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Yeah, anyway, I used to have my amp screwed onto the back of my box, but let me tell you, 'twas a pain in the ass everytime I needed to get the box out... much, much, easier (and less bullshit) to simply screw the amp onto the backseat. Then, to get the box out, all you have to do is unplug the wires from the back of the box and yank it out. Just wanted to pipe in. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

08-14-2002, 03:24 PM	#7
rampid360 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jeff and I mounted our amps on the inside of the passenger rear fender.  If you pull back the carpet stuff, there are screws poking up, and a metal strip along the side.  (sorry, i'll post pics of this...hard to describe)  If you cut a piece of board (plywood, particle board...anything flat)  you can mount it in there, put the carpet back up, and then mount the amp right up to it.  It looks very clean (you can run all your wires behind the carpet) and is out of the way. I'll get pics up as soon as downpour goes away (damned florida) -Al __________________ For every winner there are dozens of losers.  Odds are you're one of them.

08-13-2002, 05:20 PM	#3
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (jyt747 @ Aug. 13 2002,6:00)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If i remember correctly, the hump that you're talking about is the full tank.... So technically speaking, it would be unsafe to drill through that. you can try making a rack under the speaker panel which would be very clean.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Thats what I figured. I think I remeber reaading that before.   An amp rack aye??  That would look clean but would be a pain to make. __________________ Blitz!!

08-13-2002, 07:35 PM	#4
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	4 options 1. screw them to the  sub box 2. screw them to the back of the back seat 3. make a amp rack 4 take it to a pro.

08-15-2002, 12:50 AM	#8
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (rampid360 @ Aug. 14 2002,4:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Jeff and I mounted our amps on the inside of the passenger rear fender. If you pull back the carpet stuff, there are screws poking up, and a metal strip along the side. (sorry, i'll post pics of this...hard to describe) If you cut a piece of board (plywood, particle board...anything flat) you can mount it in there, put the carpet back up, and then mount the amp right up to it. It looks very clean (you can run all your wires behind the carpet) and is out of the way. I'll get pics up as soon as downpour goes away (damned florida) -Al</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Ya pics would definitely help!  Haha.  But ya, ran the wires under the carpet already into the trunk.  I am not quite sure about what part of the fender your talkn about though. I would really appreciate the pics. Thanks. __________________ Blitz!!

08-15-2002, 02:02 AM	#9
BlackFox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another option is to take out your spare and make an enclosure/rack thing for it. with a clear plexiglass window (make sure to vent it). __________________ Current Cars: 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D 1995 240sx SE aka Kate (winner: Best Stock S14 @ 2002 National Convention) http://community.webshots.com/user/jeff976cal If you're interested in parts email me [email protected]

08-15-2002, 12:42 PM	#10
rampid360 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry i didn't get these up sooner, it was raining like hell yesterday and today, bright and sunny. (screw florida) Amp Mounting You could mount another on the other side of the trunk as well (just relocate your bumper jack to the spare tire well.) I like blackfox's idea of the plexi enclosure, but I really dont want to risk being stuck in....say...the ozarks ...with no spare.  :squeels like a pig:  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ For every winner there are dozens of losers.  Odds are you're one of them.

08-16-2002, 03:00 PM	#11
95silvia Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How about screwing the amps on a plywood that is secured on top of the fuel tank in a way you don't drill a hole in fuel tank but on the side where the strut towers are..... RINKU __________________ 95 S14 w S14 SR for SALE/Trade??