Amp box request...
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Drifting
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Amp box request...
So having got the yellow vette, i'm going to be putting the Stealthbox and JL amp into it but I've decided against putting the amp behind either of the seats.
I really don't mind putting it in the rear hatch area, but I'd prefer some type of box to put it in that would keep it out of sight while also giving me something to mount it to beside the base of the rear deck.
I've seen a bunch of guys here who have built some nice custom stuff and I was curious if there are any vendors or manufactures that sell boxes/racks whatever designed to hold an amp in the rear area...
Any ideas?
I really don't mind putting it in the rear hatch area, but I'd prefer some type of box to put it in that would keep it out of sight while also giving me something to mount it to beside the base of the rear deck.
I've seen a bunch of guys here who have built some nice custom stuff and I was curious if there are any vendors or manufactures that sell boxes/racks whatever designed to hold an amp in the rear area...
Any ideas?
Melting Slicks
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I haven't seen anything 'pre-made' but a good builder can make anything you want. 
Find a local shop that has the skills, or chat with the DIY guys here on the forum to see about building one yourself.
Mark
Find a local shop that has the skills, or chat with the DIY guys here on the forum to see about building one yourself.
Mark
Le Mans Master
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there are some plans in the c5 faq on how to build the sub box. best material for our purposes is 3/4" mdf. you can get tru-vette carpet that matches really well (exact match for my tan interior; better then my loyd's mats, pretty good match on the black iirc)
glue is what's going to hold the wood together...not the screws, so don't be shy with the glue. i just use brads to hold the wood together while the glue dries.
anything else just ask
glue is what's going to hold the wood together...not the screws, so don't be shy with the glue. i just use brads to hold the wood together while the glue dries.
anything else just ask
Le Mans Master
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i was refering to the sub box (3/4"), the amp rack can be made of anything that'll hold it's shape. My amp rack was made out of 1x2 pine with hardboard cover, my last one was made out of 1/2 mdf and some people use fiberglass... the sky is the limit. sorry for the confusion
Last edited by scott_fx; Jun 11, 2007 at 06:20 PM.
Team Owner
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Check this place out ... they make AMP Racks for fairly cheap ... http://corvettecaraudio.com/ they also make a SubBox that is cheaper than JL's ...
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
It looks like you have a coupe. Many folks mount the amp standing up on the very back wll of the trunk/hatch area. It is well hidden with the top latched, doesn't get in the way of the targa top mounts, and stays pretty cool.
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St. Jude Donor '08
The size/shape of your amp(s) will determine a great deal of what you'll need in an amp rack.
I have noticed that some of the cargo dividers offered by ecklers and midamerica would make excellent bases for amp racks. (just add a lid and drill for wires/mounts)
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Drifting
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Check this place out ... they make AMP Racks for fairly cheap ... http://corvettecaraudio.com/ they also make a SubBox that is cheaper than JL's ...
also, those cargo dividers I've seen are made of foam right? not so good for a hot amp I'd think...
One I saw wasn't big enough either...was one of the ones Southern Car Parts makes...was only a bit off but still...
Le Mans Master
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if i were you i'd put them on the parcel shelf behind the seats (where i put mine in my last install) and build a rack that would let you flush mount the amp. then just make covers out of speaker grill cloth and an mdf ring (square with rounded corners) that will hide them. That would keep them hidden and give you a nice, clean, stealth install
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Drifting
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I had the amp behind the passenger seat, but it limits how far back the seat can go...which is a pain because everytime my dad or some friends get in, their knees are jammed against the dash...
so the whole reason I'm looking for something else is to avoid having to limit the seats by having an amp behind it.
so the whole reason I'm looking for something else is to avoid having to limit the seats by having an amp behind it.
Le Mans Master
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i wasn't suggesting behind the seats like you are refering too. i'm taking about putting it on the parcel shelf. click the link in my sig and check out where i had the amps. that's where i'm talking about
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Drifting
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And when I click your Photos under your avatar it just shows 4 images of the exterior of the car.
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St. Jude Donor '08
that's what i had in mind with my suggestion. just make some covers out of speaker grill cloth to let everything breath and you'll have a stealth enclosure for sure
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Drifting
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$74 for that cargo thing is decent, but from what I've read I can get someone to create a custom box for between $75-100 so...
But either way...lots of good ideas!