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crashprime · 04-22-2013, 08:40 PM

So when installing a 2x12" box, the stock amp mounting location gets obstructed. For those running 2+ amps, where are you mounting your amps?

I am considering possibly mounting to the back of my box, offering me access to them by pulling down the rear seat... but I've read that the vibrations on a box will not be good long term for the solder in amps.

I'm just looking for a clean/easy way to mount my amplifiers, while still having access to tuning them. I've decided upon some amps with built in DSP, so I will need to be able to get to them.

Pictures would be appreciated!

JimE · 04-22-2013, 08:59 PM

As you are using a box up against the seat, then the only real place left would be the left and right of the trunk area.

the barber · 04-22-2013, 09:13 PM

If its a non angled box meaning the back doesnt follow the back of the seat evenly u may b able to mount them to the back of the seat

JimE · 04-22-2013, 09:43 PM

I'd think lack of airflow...mounted to the back of the box or the seat could be an issue. But this isn't my area of expertise.

crashprime · 04-22-2013, 10:13 PM

The idea of mounting to the back of the box and gaining access from the backseat came from a few pictures I saw while combing the internet for ideas (of which there isn't a lot).

http://www.amazon.com/Zenclosures-20.../dp/B00B88IGO0 Take a look at the customer picture of this Zenclosure.

Also there's these few images from ********s page advertising their 2x12 enclosure.

[IMG]http://********.com/images/amp5.JPG[/IMG]
[IMG]http://********.com/images/tec2.jpg[/IMG]

I too had my concerns, but I wanted to see if anyone had better/more creative ways of getting amps in.

I will be putting these exact amps in, however this install it seems was done with 10" (maybe 8"?) leaving a lot of room for mounting.

Wuiquen · 04-24-2013, 10:18 AM

Also if you use a box like the post above, u can put it in the back seat back part.. as for the air flow I dont think that's a problem.. if u are gonna run them for hours at time, just fold the back seat forward..

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-24-2013, 10:35 AM

I've mounted amps onto the sub boxes w/o issues, even for SPL competitions. just depends on quality of amp(s). besides, low frequency bass waves are non-directional and willl reflect/bounce off of everything in the car, literally shaking, tearing it apart..and I don't think you're at that level yet.

crashprime · 04-24-2013, 10:59 AM

Yea, I am not anywhere near that. 700-800w on x2 12" isn't going to blow any doors open lol.

Thanks for the tip SLVRBULIT. Makes me feel a lot better about my choice to just mount to the back to gain access from the rear seat.

On the same topic, looking at various prefab/stealth boxes ... I see 5/8th MDF being used along with 3/4th MDF.

Is there a significant difference in quality/performance between 5/8th and 3/4th MDF?

04-22-2013, 08:40 PM	#1
crashprime Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 171	help with mounting amps with 2x12 So when installing a 2x12" box, the stock amp mounting location gets obstructed. For those running 2+ amps, where are you mounting your amps? I am considering possibly mounting to the back of my box, offering me access to them by pulling down the rear seat... but I've read that the vibrations on a box will not be good long term for the solder in amps. I'm just looking for a clean/easy way to mount my amplifiers, while still having access to tuning them. I've decided upon some amps with built in DSP, so I will need to be able to get to them. Pictures would be appreciated!

04-24-2013, 10:18 AM	#6
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	Also if you use a box like the post above, u can put it in the back seat back part.. as for the air flow I dont think that's a problem.. if u are gonna run them for hours at time, just fold the back seat forward.. __________________

04-22-2013, 08:59 PM	#2
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	As you are using a box up against the seat, then the only real place left would be the left and right of the trunk area.

04-22-2013, 09:13 PM	#3
the barber Drives: 13' Sw 2ss Ls3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: porterville ca Posts: 543	If its a non angled box meaning the back doesnt follow the back of the seat evenly u may b able to mount them to the back of the seat

04-22-2013, 09:43 PM	#4
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	I'd think lack of airflow...mounted to the back of the box or the seat could be an issue. But this isn't my area of expertise.

04-22-2013, 10:13 PM	#5
crashprime Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 171	The idea of mounting to the back of the box and gaining access from the backseat came from a few pictures I saw while combing the internet for ideas (of which there isn't a lot). http://www.amazon.com/Zenclosures-20.../dp/B00B88IGO0 Take a look at the customer picture of this Zenclosure. Also there's these few images from ******s page advertising their 2x12 enclosure. [IMG]http://****.com/images/amp5.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://******.com/images/tec2.jpg[/IMG] I too had my concerns, but I wanted to see if anyone had better/more creative ways of getting amps in. I will be putting these exact amps in, however this install it seems was done with 10" (maybe 8"?) leaving a lot of room for mounting.

04-24-2013, 10:35 AM	#7
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	I've mounted amps onto the sub boxes w/o issues, even for SPL competitions. just depends on quality of amp(s). besides, low frequency bass waves are non-directional and willl reflect/bounce off of everything in the car, literally shaking, tearing it apart..and I don't think you're at that level yet.

04-24-2013, 10:59 AM	#8
crashprime Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 171	Yea, I am not anywhere near that. 700-800w on x2 12" isn't going to blow any doors open lol. Thanks for the tip SLVRBULIT. Makes me feel a lot better about my choice to just mount to the back to gain access from the rear seat. On the same topic, looking at various prefab/stealth boxes ... I see 5/8th MDF being used along with 3/4th MDF. Is there a significant difference in quality/performance between 5/8th and 3/4th MDF?