Where to mount amps on 370z enclosure?

flashburn · 10-13-2009, 05:51 AM

Is there a place you can mount a couple of amps on the sub enclosure? I can't tell by the pictures, but I'd like to have a "stealth" amp install. Is this possible? Can someone share some pics showing where they installed their amps?

kdo2milger · 10-13-2009, 08:30 AM

pm bigaudiofanat...

he will hook you up...

http://www.the370z.com/members/bigaudiofanat.html

Division · 10-13-2009, 09:17 AM

There is a lot of room under the seats- I was hoping to get the amp mounted directly below the strut bar, (where that block of foam is) but was the amp was just a bit too big. The seat was a last resort, but I haven't had any overheating issues.

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2009, 10:19 AM

Under the seat if they are small enough. I personal like right behind the seats were those shelves are. plenty of mount room there. Sort of like this.

flashburn · 10-13-2009, 10:36 AM

Eh, I was kind of hoping for a bit of a cleaner and more stealth install. I suppose under the seat would work (if they fit). Would it not work/fit on the back of the ZEnclosure box?

Division · 10-13-2009, 11:15 AM

Putting it on the box is not recommended. The box vibrates with each 'hit'... electronics don't fair well with that type of abuse.

Depending on the size, you could put it under the strut bar, where the forward most foam block is. There is enough room there, and should provide enough airspace for ample cooling.

flashburn · 10-13-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Division

Putting it on the box is not recommended. The box vibrates with each 'hit'... electronics don't fair well with that type of abuse.

Depending on the size, you could put it under the strut bar, where the forward most foam block is. There is enough room there, and should provide enough airspace for ample cooling.

True, I guess it depends on how the box is actually built. My old box was built so that the box actually had a shell around it, and that shell was where the amps were attached. But on the outside, it all looked like a single enclosure.

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Division

Putting it on the box is not recommended. The box vibrates with each 'hit'... electronics don't fair well with that type of abuse.

Depending on the size, you could put it under the strut bar, where the forward most foam block is. There is enough room there, and should provide enough airspace for ample cooling.

X2 I agree with this, also being right behind the seat is a clean look. Or if you have the skills make a false floor and mount the flushed into the floor of the trunk. I just love how they can be put right behind the seat.

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2009, 03:41 PM

Also it does not matter what kind of box it is, it is not recommended to mount amps to them.

flashburn · 10-13-2009, 05:38 PM

It looks like both amps won't fit directly under the strut bar. One is too tall, and the other is both too wide and too tall. What about the area beneath that? I could fit one on each side there, and the wires could probably be routed through the carpet to the hatch area?

flashburn · 10-13-2009, 05:44 PM

BTW, bigaudio, planning to come to the Orlando area in the next few weeks?

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

BTW, bigaudio, planning to come to the Orlando area in the next few weeks?

Hmm I am not sure pm me. I know I am planning on being flown to Texas in March.

kdo2milger · 10-13-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Hmm I am not sure pm me. I know I am planning on being flown to Texas in March.

what part of texas?

might have come hook me up as well since your gonna be in the TX...

bigaudiofanat · 10-13-2009, 07:05 PM

I will be going to Killeen TX near Austin. But it is a while off so I will have to see what happens.

kdo2milger · 10-13-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I will be going to Killeen TX near Austin. But it is a while off so I will have to see what happens.

are you serious!!!

im in killeen f00!

yep your doin my install...

10-13-2009, 05:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Where to mount amps on 370z enclosure? Is there a place you can mount a couple of amps on the sub enclosure? I can't tell by the pictures, but I'd like to have a "stealth" amp install. Is this possible? Can someone share some pics showing where they installed their amps?

10-13-2009, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	pm bigaudiofanat... he will hook you up... http://www.the370z.com/members/bigaudiofanat.html __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-13-2009, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Under the seat if they are small enough. I personal like right behind the seats were those shelves are. plenty of mount room there. Sort of like this. __________________ 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/

10-13-2009, 03:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Also it does not matter what kind of box it is, it is not recommended to mount amps to them. __________________ 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/

10-13-2009, 07:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I will be going to Killeen TX near Austin. But it is a while off so I will have to see what happens. __________________ 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/

10-13-2009, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Division Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 199 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	There is a lot of room under the seats- I was hoping to get the amp mounted directly below the strut bar, (where that block of foam is) but was the amp was just a bit too big. The seat was a last resort, but I haven't had any overheating issues.

10-13-2009, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Eh, I was kind of hoping for a bit of a cleaner and more stealth install. I suppose under the seat would work (if they fit). Would it not work/fit on the back of the ZEnclosure box?

10-13-2009, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Division Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 199 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	Putting it on the box is not recommended. The box vibrates with each 'hit'... electronics don't fair well with that type of abuse. Depending on the size, you could put it under the strut bar, where the forward most foam block is. There is enough room there, and should provide enough airspace for ample cooling.

10-13-2009, 05:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	It looks like both amps won't fit directly under the strut bar. One is too tall, and the other is both too wide and too tall. What about the area beneath that? I could fit one on each side there, and the wires could probably be routed through the carpet to the hatch area?

10-13-2009, 05:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	BTW, bigaudio, planning to come to the Orlando area in the next few weeks?

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