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Agent WD-40 · 07-27-2011, 12:11 PM

I just called JL Audio tech support. The person I spoke with said the tire well/battery area was his recommended mounting spot on these cars. He said they are currently developing a StealthBox for the Camaro Convertible and they have the amp mounted in this exact spot. He said they haven't had any trouble at all with it. I'm going to try it and see what happens.

Peter · 07-27-2011, 01:50 PM

why not mount it to the bottom of the rear deck, that is where most all of the amp installs I have seen are.

Moriartii · 07-27-2011, 01:58 PM

Peter-
I thought you could not really do this as most of the mounts cause the amp to be upsidedown, which, from my understanding causes heat to build up?
Cheers
K

Peter · 07-27-2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moriartii

Peter-
I thought you could not really do this as most of the mounts cause the amp to be upsidedown, which, from my understanding causes heat to build up?
Cheers
K

Nope never had a problem with JL amps mounting them upside down, they are really well made for heat dissipation no matter how you mount them.

Moriartii · 07-27-2011, 02:11 PM

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm that makes JL even more attractive!!!!
Cheers
K

outlaw2 · 07-27-2011, 04:40 PM

Mounted mine on the rear deck between the 6x9 speakers and still can use the trunk for hauling food, guns,bike parts. If you decide to add a Spare Tire it my not fit with the Amp in the well...Just a thought, I'm running a spare also. My amp is mounted to a hinge for swing down adjusting if needed.

Zach@ExtremePerformance · 07-27-2011, 04:59 PM

I've seen HD, XD and Alpine PDX mounted there in Camaros a number of times. If you don't actually have a tire in there (usually the case), there is a fair amount of air in there.
Depending on the impedance the amp is seeing, and how hard you run it, you could get it to shut down, yes (as could you upside down in the highest part of the trunk, being as heat rises, but again, some people do this for years with no problems and others, not so lucky), but for most people a properly fed, well built, fullrange Class D amp is efficient enough to do fine there. You usually have to get to 160-170F before an amp starts going into protection.

in2thefyr2001 · 07-27-2011, 07:20 PM

I installed one about a month ago by the battery. It took about 2 weeks and hell heat in Louisiana and the amp heated up and quit working. This was in a black car and let me tell you it was so hot you couldn't even touch it. If you can avoid this spot do it.

Agent WD-40 · 07-27-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by in2thefyr2001

I installed one about a month ago by the battery. It took about 2 weeks and hell heat in Louisiana and the amp heated up and quit working. This was in a black car and let me tell you it was so hot you couldn't even touch it. If you can avoid this spot do it.

Was this a class D amp or A/B? How much power?

Veritasz · 07-27-2011, 08:37 PM

If John Manville from JL is using this spot then I would too. I'm sure he dosen't like replaceing amps..

07-27-2011, 12:11 PM	#15
Agent WD-40 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 601	I just called JL Audio tech support. The person I spoke with said the tire well/battery area was his recommended mounting spot on these cars. He said they are currently developing a StealthBox for the Camaro Convertible and they have the amp mounted in this exact spot. He said they haven't had any trouble at all with it. I'm going to try it and see what happens. __________________ L99 - 440 RWHP Livernois 2c Cam & VVT/DOD Delete Roto-Fab Intake Stainless Works 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers Corsa Exhaust

07-27-2011, 01:50 PM	#16
Peter Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CoMo Posts: 414	why not mount it to the bottom of the rear deck, that is where most all of the amp installs I have seen are. __________________ 2010 JL Audio Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139419 #280 MASTER MECP Certified MECP - Sales, Basic and Advance Certified ASE - 6 electrical certified 10+ years car audio installation, sales and manager

07-27-2011, 04:40 PM	#20
outlaw2 Drives: 12 SS/RS Conv, 66 Impala SS Conv Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fallon,Nevada US of A Posts: 363 View My Garage	Mounted mine on the rear deck between the 6x9 speakers and still can use the trunk for hauling food, guns,bike parts. If you decide to add a Spare Tire it my not fit with the Amp in the well...Just a thought, I'm running a spare also. My amp is mounted to a hinge for swing down adjusting if needed. Attached Images __________________

07-27-2011, 07:20 PM	#22
in2thefyr2001 LT1FUN Drives: 2022 LT1 Satin Steel Metallic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 261	I installed one about a month ago by the battery. It took about 2 weeks and hell heat in Louisiana and the amp heated up and quit working. This was in a black car and let me tell you it was so hot you couldn't even touch it. If you can avoid this spot do it. __________________ Frances Bayou State Cruisers

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07-27-2011, 01:58 PM	#17
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Peter- I thought you could not really do this as most of the mounts cause the amp to be upsidedown, which, from my understanding causes heat to build up? Cheers K

07-27-2011, 02:11 PM	#19
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm that makes JL even more attractive!!!! Cheers K

07-27-2011, 04:59 PM	#21
Zach@ExtremePerformance Drives: not a Camaro :( Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Palm City, Fl Posts: 207	I've seen HD, XD and Alpine PDX mounted there in Camaros a number of times. If you don't actually have a tire in there (usually the case), there is a fair amount of air in there. Depending on the impedance the amp is seeing, and how hard you run it, you could get it to shut down, yes (as could you upside down in the highest part of the trunk, being as heat rises, but again, some people do this for years with no problems and others, not so lucky), but for most people a properly fed, well built, fullrange Class D amp is efficient enough to do fine there. You usually have to get to 160-170F before an amp starts going into protection.

07-27-2011, 08:37 PM	#24
Veritasz Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 28	If John Manville from JL is using this spot then I would too. I'm sure he dosen't like replaceing amps..