Mounting Sub Amp & Capacitor

ivan_star · 06-10-2015, 03:28 PM

I am going to be putting in a sub in my 13 Z soon and was looking for ideas on where to mount my amp and capacitor. Anyone have pictures and ideas on where I can mount these? I have an idea but I don't think it is a good one.

osbornsm · 06-10-2015, 04:40 PM

DO NOT mount either to the vertical surface behind the seats. That's the gas tank behind those!!

Birdfan67 · 06-10-2015, 05:01 PM

The installers put a board under the carpet behind the passenger seat in my install. All is well...the installers talked me out of it stating the capacitor is a waste of money, but buy better cables instead. These amp are so efficient that the caps are no longer needed.

Very clean install ! Very powerful amp 200x4 and 600x1 for sub.@ 2ohms

ivan_star · 06-10-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Birdfan67

The installers put a board under the carpet behind the passenger seat in my install. All is well...the installers talked me out of it stating the capacitor is a waste of money, but buy better cables instead. These amp are so efficient that the caps are no longer needed.

Very clean install ! Very powerful amp 200x4 and 600x1 for sub.@ 2ohms

Well I already have the capacitor from my previous car. That pic is your amp under passenger seat? It looks nice n like a perfect fit.

ivan_star · 06-10-2015, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

DO NOT mount either to the vertical surface behind the seats. That's the gas tank behind those!!

No I won't.

90 ST · 06-10-2015, 10:48 PM

I've got a few pics in my full install album on here...

peleincubus · 06-11-2015, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birdfan67

The installers put a board under the carpet behind the passenger seat in my install. All is well...the installers talked me out of it stating the capacitor is a waste of money, but buy better cables instead. These amp are so efficient that the caps are no longer needed.

Very clean install ! Very powerful amp 200x4 and 600x1 for sub.@ 2ohms

what is the name of that amp? it looks nice and it would better to not have to have 2 seperate for the speakers and amp.

thanks

RonRizz · 06-11-2015, 08:06 AM

JYour amp has all the capistance it needs built in. Caps are nice to look at, but that's about it. An extra battery would serve much better, but you would have to be using a monster amp to dent the z's charging system. That, and the fact that HID lights are ballast controlled helps eliminate headlight dimming.

Birdfan67 · 06-11-2015, 12:28 PM

Phoenix Gold Amp>>>> this is the exact amp I purchased. All in 1 solution @ 5 channels, not cheap at $850.00 retail.. It is mounted behind the seat...again a board was mounted against the wall UNDER the carpet. The amp is thin as you can see...and just requires 1 click forward on the seat to avoid contact on the passenger seat and allow for good cooling.

I went all Phoenix Gold...except my head unit, Pioneer 8100
TI21600.5 - 1600 Watt 5 Channel Amplifier - Phoenix Gold

Birdfan67 · 06-11-2015, 12:33 PM

RonRizz is correct , when pushing my system, the amp meter on top of dash barely moves. Some deep hits on bass it may go down 2-3 amps at best for a second or 2.

SouthArk370Z · 06-11-2015, 07:46 PM

1) If placing a capacitor on the power input actually does any good, you have a problem (alternator, wiring, battery, &c) that needs to be fixed. Power caps are the fix-a-flat of audio.

2) A cap big enough to do much good in a high-power system is dangerous. At 12-15V, it probably won't kill you but it can produce skin burns.

06-10-2015, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
ivan_star Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Las Vegas, NV Posts: 47 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370z Cpe Rep Power: 11	Mounting Sub Amp & Capacitor I am going to be putting in a sub in my 13 Z soon and was looking for ideas on where to mount my amp and capacitor. Anyone have pictures and ideas on where I can mount these? I have an idea but I don't think it is a good one.

06-10-2015, 04:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	DO NOT mount either to the vertical surface behind the seats. That's the gas tank behind those!! __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

06-11-2015, 08:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	JYour amp has all the capistance it needs built in. Caps are nice to look at, but that's about it. An extra battery would serve much better, but you would have to be using a monster amp to dent the z's charging system. That, and the fact that HID lights are ballast controlled helps eliminate headlight dimming. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals Last edited by RonRizz; 06-11-2015 at 08:14 AM.

06-11-2015, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	1) If placing a capacitor on the power input actually does any good, you have a problem (alternator, wiring, battery, &c) that needs to be fixed. Power caps are the fix-a-flat of audio. 2) A cap big enough to do much good in a high-power system is dangerous. At 12-15V, it probably won't kill you but it can produce skin burns. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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06-11-2015, 12:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Birdfan67 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chesapeake Va. Posts: 89 Drives: 2017 NISSAN NISMO Rep Power: 10	RonRizz is correct , when pushing my system, the amp meter on top of dash barely moves. Some deep hits on bass it may go down 2-3 amps at best for a second or 2.