custom amp mount for spare tire

SP44 · 11-30-2009, 09:27 AM

hey guys,

i was originally trying to mount my out of sight; (under seat, etc..)
I will have photos up later via the solid works program; of the amp mount rack i'm designing for the spare tire well. haven't seen or heard of an amp install on top of the spare tire.

the amp rack will fit directly over the spare tire; using a cupped ring that goes over the plastic screw plate holding the spare down (similar to the bottom of the big a** styrofoam support plug in place now) also using pins that fit in the lug pattern for stability and the plate on top to hold the amp that stretches across the diameter of wheel. all being able to hold the amp, keeping the spare. the pictures will explain more; i hope to have it drawn up and pics posted this evening, tomorrow at the latest.

I'll be mounting a RF Power series 600x2 amp on the plate.

In the mean time; any thoughts and comments would be great..

thanks,
SP

***accidentally posted this in the exterior/interior section... my bad

bigaudiofanat · 11-30-2009, 10:10 AM

Sounds good man good luck with it all and hope to see pictures.

Sigur · 11-30-2009, 12:15 PM

Am curious to see what you come up with. Was thinking of doing this myself for my sub amp and putting 2 JL 6.5" subs in the rectangle space in the front of the hatch where the foam thing is. Much more volume and mounting deapth there compared to inside the spare.

SP44 · 12-15-2009, 09:51 AM

Hey all,

sorry for the length of time it took to get the pictures up; but here it is.

Made a few revisions; the amp rack now screws down into the same hole as the screw down piece that holds the spare tire down. Fits perfectly into the spare tire well. all components are made of aluminum except the posts.

I'll have pictures of it installed this afternoon along with the Zenclosures sub box; Panasonic 4100 head unit, RF Power 600.2 amp, 2 punch stage 2 woofers, with 5% tint on the windows....

Can't wait till 3pm......

SP44 · 12-15-2009, 10:10 AM

here are a few more pics that didnt upload....

vipor · 12-15-2009, 10:13 AM

nice

cross-flow fans?

SP44 · 12-15-2009, 10:31 AM

no cross flow fans but i left enough space above and around the amp for great "breathability"

i will have the full install pics up soon.

vipor · 12-15-2009, 10:41 AM

sweet. let us know if there's any rattle that has to be taken care of through bushings or padding.

didymus · 12-15-2009, 11:41 AM

Nice job! Though I don't know if I would want to go around without a spare tire.

roplusbee · 12-15-2009, 01:17 PM

Maybe I am going crazy, but the OP said that you mount this over the spare tire.

I am just curious as to why you chose to mount in the spare tire area when you have a Zenclosures box. There is no place to mount the amp with their box?

vipor · 12-15-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SP44

i was originally trying to mount my out of sight; (under seat, etc..)
I will have photos up later via the solid works program; of the amp mount rack i'm designing for the spare tire well. haven't seen or heard of an amp install on top of the spare tire.

doesn't want the amp on the box

roplusbee · 12-22-2009, 07:50 PM

Any update?

SP44 · 01-29-2010, 08:15 AM

I realized that I have been the definition of a slacker by not keeping everyone updated; apologies. Also the pics were taken with my blackberry so sorry if they are not the best.

Pretty basic install: PIONEER 4100 DVD, RF STAGE 2 SUBS, POWER SERIES PUNCH AMP 600.2, RF WIRING, ZENCLOSURES SUB BOX, CUSTOM SWITCHES AND IPOD HOOKUP. ALSO 5% TINT ALL AROUND

The amp mount is awesome (imo)!!! when i went to pick it up after the install, all the techs were really impressed with the amp rack. It works the same as the screw down cap as before and keeps the spare in place. No clearance issues, no heating problems, anything!

Any questions please let me know, hope you enjoy!

Regards,

SP

WICKED_GRIN · 01-29-2010, 09:20 AM

[QUOTE=SP44;379502]I realized that I have been the definition of a slacker by not keeping everyone updated; apologies. Also the pics were taken with my blackberry so sorry if they are not the best.

Pretty basic install: PIONEER 4100 DVD, RF STAGE 2 SUBS, POWER SERIES PUNCH AMP 600.2, RF WIRING, ZENCLOSURES SUB BOX, CUSTOM SWITCHES AND IPOD HOOKUP. ALSO 5% TINT ALL AROUND

The amp mount is awesome (imo)!!! when i went to pick it up after the install, all the techs were really impressed with the amp rack. It works the same as the screw down cap as before and keeps the spare in place. No clearance issues, no heating problems, anything!

Any questions please let me know, hope you enjoy!

Really looks like a nice setup! What are you using for the front speakers? Also, are you happy with the Pioneer head unit? Any reliability problems??

SP44 · 01-29-2010, 08:18 AM

here a few pics of the inside:

11-30-2009, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
SP44 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 23 Drives: <'09 370z, '05 350z> Rep Power: 16	custom amp mount for spare tire hey guys, i was originally trying to mount my out of sight; (under seat, etc..) I will have photos up later via the solid works program; of the amp mount rack i'm designing for the spare tire well. haven't seen or heard of an amp install on top of the spare tire. the amp rack will fit directly over the spare tire; using a cupped ring that goes over the plastic screw plate holding the spare down (similar to the bottom of the big a styrofoam support plug in place now) also using pins that fit in the lug pattern for stability and the plate on top to hold the amp that stretches across the diameter of wheel. all being able to hold the amp, keeping the spare. the pictures will explain more; i hope to have it drawn up and pics posted this evening, tomorrow at the latest. I'll be mounting a RF Power series 600x2 amp on the plate. In the mean time; any thoughts and comments would be great.. thanks, SP *accidentally posted this in the exterior/interior section... my bad

11-30-2009, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Sounds good man good luck with it all and hope to see pictures. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

12-15-2009, 10:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	nice cross-flow fans? __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-15-2009, 10:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	sweet. let us know if there's any rattle that has to be taken care of through bushings or padding. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-15-2009, 01:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Maybe I am going crazy, but the OP said that you mount this over the spare tire. I am just curious as to why you chose to mount in the spare tire area when you have a Zenclosures box. There is no place to mount the amp with their box? __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

11-30-2009, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sigur Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Am curious to see what you come up with. Was thinking of doing this myself for my sub amp and putting 2 JL 6.5" subs in the rectangle space in the front of the hatch where the foam thing is. Much more volume and mounting deapth there compared to inside the spare.

12-15-2009, 10:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
SP44 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 23 Drives: <'09 370z, '05 350z> Rep Power: 16	no cross flow fans but i left enough space above and around the amp for great "breathability" i will have the full install pics up soon.

12-15-2009, 11:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	Nice job! Though I don't know if I would want to go around without a spare tire.

12-22-2009, 07:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Any update? __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

01-29-2010, 09:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	[QUOTE=SP44;379502]I realized that I have been the definition of a slacker by not keeping everyone updated; apologies. Also the pics were taken with my blackberry so sorry if they are not the best. Pretty basic install: PIONEER 4100 DVD, RF STAGE 2 SUBS, POWER SERIES PUNCH AMP 600.2, RF WIRING, ZENCLOSURES SUB BOX, CUSTOM SWITCHES AND IPOD HOOKUP. ALSO 5% TINT ALL AROUND The amp mount is awesome (imo)!!! when i went to pick it up after the install, all the techs were really impressed with the amp rack. It works the same as the screw down cap as before and keeps the spare in place. No clearance issues, no heating problems, anything! Any questions please let me know, hope you enjoy! Really looks like a nice setup! What are you using for the front speakers? Also, are you happy with the Pioneer head unit? Any reliability problems??

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