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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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I want to mount my amplifier behind the driver seat.. but im worried about drilling holes there...
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Drill slowly and have gum handy incase you spring a leak!!!!!!
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by F.J.B.
Drill slowly and have gum handy incase you spring a leak!!!!!!
I was hoping i had some room... How close is the tank does anyone know?
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Don't think there is much. If I wasn't sure I wouldn't play there.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Use rubber drill bits.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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Consider gluing instead of drilling. A mistake could be costly.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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Consider gluing instead of drilling. A mistake could be costly.
Those panels are glued to the car anyway.
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by F.J.B.
Drill slowly and have gum handy incase you spring a leak!!!!!!
Very little room in between there as I recall from previous threads about this topic.
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Don't do it!!! I bought a used C5 with an aftermaket stereo with some equipment mounted in that spot. When the PO removed the equipment to return to stock he caused a leak in the gas tank. Apparantly he had drilled right into the tank and the screws kept the tank sealed until he removed them. Cost me $1000 to fix. DON'T DRILL IN THAT SPOT!!!!
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