PG amp rack progress
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Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
PG amp rack progress
This project is taking a bit more time that I expected. I've built the base and have begun working on the cover to flush mount the amps and crossovers. The DVD changer will slide into the little "garage" in the center.
[Modified by leolufse, 1:20 PM 4/6/2004]
[Modified by leolufse, 1:20 PM 4/6/2004]
Drifting
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From: Medina OH
Re: PG amp rack progress (leolufse)
Looks good Lars! 
I'm still toying with how I want to do my cover. My plan was to go with 1/4 MDF, but after seeing yours, decided to install 1/2.
What is your cosmetic plan for this cover? Knowing the work you do, I'm certain it will be trick and custom
I'm still toying with how I want to do my cover. My plan was to go with 1/4 MDF, but after seeing yours, decided to install 1/2.
What is your cosmetic plan for this cover? Knowing the work you do, I'm certain it will be trick and custom
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Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: PG amp rack progress (85 Stalker)
Nothing special, just carpet. I do plan to have the crossovers face at a slight angle. This rack will bump right up against my stealthbox and I want it all to match. I may add a c5 emblem between the amps, in front of the crossovers just to finish it off.
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From: Murphy NC
Re: PG amp rack progress (leolufse)
Interesting. I'm in the middle of this process right now. Similar setup-two jl audio amps, crossovers, alpine cd/mp3 unit. Only difference is I plan to have my cover mount about 1/2 way down the amps rather than flush with the top to improve convection cooling. Are you using any fans?? If so, any favorites for quietness.
Also, this may be common knowledge (or an incredibly bad idea), but I've epoxied 10 3/8" nuts to the fiberglass cover over the fuel tank (I've got a C5 vert). Bolts through the base of amp rack can then be threaded in to hold the rack down. Then amps can be bolted to the base of the rack. Probably wouldn't stop a determined thief but it will sure slow him down.
Also, this may be common knowledge (or an incredibly bad idea), but I've epoxied 10 3/8" nuts to the fiberglass cover over the fuel tank (I've got a C5 vert). Bolts through the base of amp rack can then be threaded in to hold the rack down. Then amps can be bolted to the base of the rack. Probably wouldn't stop a determined thief but it will sure slow him down.
Drifting
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From: Medina OH
Re: PG amp rack progress (leolufse)
When you carpet the lid, do you take it right to the edge where the amps show through, or do you carpet around to the back so every viewable area is carpeted?
I was thinking about taking it to the edges, then painting the "exposed" MDF black. My plan is to have ~1/4 inch between the amp and the lid. That way, carpet would not be in contact with the hot amp.
Ideas? Suggestions?
Or is there a better way to do this?
I was thinking about taking it to the edges, then painting the "exposed" MDF black. My plan is to have ~1/4 inch between the amp and the lid. That way, carpet would not be in contact with the hot amp.
Ideas? Suggestions?
Or is there a better way to do this?
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Re: PG amp rack progress (leolufse)
Good job, my jigsaw skills are lacking.
Have you tried using a RotoZip tool to cut wood? It looks it a RotoZip would be more accurate for cutting small holes. They also make a circle cutting adapter for the RotoZip.
Have you tried using a RotoZip tool to cut wood? It looks it a RotoZip would be more accurate for cutting small holes. They also make a circle cutting adapter for the RotoZip.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
Re: PG amp rack progress (85 Stalker)
When you carpet the lid, do you take it right to the edge where the amps show through, or do you carpet around to the back so every viewable area is carpeted?
I was thinking about taking it to the edges, then painting the "exposed" MDF black. My plan is to have ~1/4 inch between the amp and the lid. That way, carpet would not be in contact with the hot amp.
I was thinking about taking it to the edges, then painting the "exposed" MDF black. My plan is to have ~1/4 inch between the amp and the lid. That way, carpet would not be in contact with the hot amp.
Here are some of the latest pics I have. Over the weekend, I'll show you what I'm talking about in detail.
This is a pic of the front of the cover. I wrapped the carpet around the edge for the opening of the DVD changer.
[Modified by leolufse, 5:12 PM 4/9/2004]
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