C5 amp mounting
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Racer
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From: Jeffersonville IN
C5 amp mounting
Anyone able to squeeze 2 amps on the rear wall of a c5 coupe?
I'd like to have a seperate class d sub amp and a descent 2 channel amp. Wheres another good place to mount an amp in a C5 without building anything custom or making it ugly?
Pics are appreciated.
Amp suggestions are appreciated
Thanks in advance
Luke :D
I'd like to have a seperate class d sub amp and a descent 2 channel amp. Wheres another good place to mount an amp in a C5 without building anything custom or making it ugly?
Pics are appreciated.
Amp suggestions are appreciated
Thanks in advance
Luke :D
Burning Brakes
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From: Philly burbs PA
Re: C5 amp mounting (VFRLuke)
I think it really depends on the size of the amps. Theoretically, you can do anything, but who much $$ and time is usually the limiting factor.
What about mounting them behind the seats. I know this a popular two seater choice.
What about mounting them behind the seats. I know this a popular two seater choice.
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Racer
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From: Jeffersonville IN
Re: C5 amp mounting (DSTJ99)
Anyone have any pics? And how would you go about mounting behind the seats? Isn't the fuel tank directly behind there?
Sorry for my ignorance, just trying to gather as much info as possible before making any commitments and wishing that I'd done something else.
Luke
Sorry for my ignorance, just trying to gather as much info as possible before making any commitments and wishing that I'd done something else.
Luke
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Re: C5 amp mounting (VFRLuke)
I have my amps mounted behind the seats but I can't give you any pix b/c of the recent forum upgrade. I took 3/4" birch and used some adhesive to adhere it to the car (after all carpeting and sound pad was removed of course). After that, all I had to do was screw the amps into the wood. Worked like a champ.
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Re: C5 amp mounting (mrkln)
I have my amps mounted behind the seats but I can't give you any pix b/c of the recent forum upgrade. I took 3/4" birch and used some adhesive to adhere it to the car (after all carpeting and sound pad was removed of course). After that, all I had to do was screw the amps into the wood. Worked like a champ.
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Re: C5 amp mounting (VFRLuke)
Or you could do a variation of what Mrkln did and build an amp enclosure and mount it back behind the seats in the hatch area between the seats and the targa top mounts. Carpet or vinyl it and have your amps flush mounted in the enclosure, you could also put your crossovers and caps in there too. It would look very nice and no worry of getting water on your amps if you open your hatch after it rains or before drying it after a wash.
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Re: C5 amp mounting (mrkln)
I have my amps mounted behind the seats but I can't give you any pix b/c of the recent forum upgrade. I took 3/4" birch and used some adhesive to adhere it to the car (after all carpeting and sound pad was removed of course). After that, all I had to do was screw the amps into the wood. Worked like a champ.
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Re: C5 amp mounting (mrkln)
:cool: pics. It's great to see what other people have already done so you can get lots of ideas for yourself. I like what you did with that mat -- gives it a really OEM look. :cool:
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Re: C5 amp mounting (aurik)
Depending on the size of the amp, you can mount it under the passenger seat. This is what I did. I have the base seats, and my passenger seat is not electric. There is plenty of height and I've had no problems with overheating. I used velcro strips on the bottom of the amp. The C5 carpet accepts the velcro very nicely. This way, I didn't have to worry about screwing into the gas tank or through the floor. :yesnod:
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