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[Veneficus]

I'm going to install a two channel amp for my front speaker this weekend and I'm probably going to mount it under my front seats. Does anyone have any opinons/experience on mounting them there? How should I secure the amp also. Thats it for now.

[theunderlord]

I'm going to install a two channel amp for my front speaker this weekend and I'm probably going to mount it under my front seats.  Does anyone have any opinons/experience on mounting them there?  How should I secure the amp also.  Thats it for now.

How big is the amp sizewise? I'd just be real sure that you have full seat travel with it in there... I mounted the amp on a piece of wood that was roughly the same size as the under seat well. Worked really well. It was in an Exporer, but I think it would work fine for Volvo.

[Veneficus]

Yeah, its really small. Eh... maybe 8x6?

[jqp]

Yeah, its really small.  Eh... maybe 8x6?

I have an Alpine CD changer under my passenger seat. When the seat is slid forward, about half of the unit is exposed. It has some problem with the right channel - a loose connection somewhere. I don't like it in that location, because the cartridge comes out right on the floor where dust and debris can get into the unit (found a rock in the cartridge when I bought the car). Another thing I don't like as I said is that when the seat slides forward the unit is exposed (especially to feet). With no moving parts you could probably safely place an amp under there - just make sure the connections are not exposed to feet. I would mount it towards the front edge of the passenger seat when the seat is all the way back (the front seat passenger does not put their feet under there)

Other locations:

glove box
under the glove box
under the arm rest

Edited by jqp, 21 October 2004 - 03:41 AM.

[PyROZen]

under the glovebox would be a good spot. i have my alpine changer hanging under the glovebox and its a perfect spot. just high enuf so people don't kick it and close enough to change cartridges while driving. if you point the amp the right way you could have you passenger adjust your amp settings just a thought...

[Veneficus]

Eh, I don't really want an amp hogging my glovebox space.

[550]

I think he means, under the panel, by the knee bolster

[Veneficus]

I think he means, under the panel, by the knee bolster

Yeh, but even if I still put it there I have a whole load of wires there from my leds. I'm going to go with the under the seat option... probably pull up the carpet a bit and put a small piece of plywood under it so I can secure it... then just wire it all up.

[wattsat]

Once you have all of the wires hooked up the amp will not be able to move very far. In the past I have used screws to go through the carpet into the body. Or you can put Velcro on the bottom of the amp and that will keep it from moving.

http://www.4113pittsburg.com/automobiles/9...urbo/850stereo/

Above is a link to pictures of my setup. The amp is an Xtant 404m. It is not a small amp by any means. If the seat is move full forward then the amp is exposed, but the floor mat covers it up. I have used this amp in several cars and it has never overheated with the floor mat covering it up.

If the passenger seat is non-powered then there is alot of room for a very tall amp. At the moment I have a powered crossover sitting on top of the amp and the seat still has full movement.

[PyROZen]

Or you can put Velcro on the bottom of the amp and that will keep it from moving.

velcro is a great way to hold your amps and subs down, surprisingly not may people think of using it though. my 10" kept sliding around in the trunk until i found some industrial strength velcro at home depot for about $2

[theunderlord]

Or you can put Velcro on the bottom of the amp and that will keep it from moving.

industrial strength velcro

That sounds scary, yet effective...

[Veneficus]

Or you can put Velcro on the bottom of the amp and that will keep it from moving.

industrial strength velcro

That sounds scary, yet effective...

Thats funny, a friend just mentioned he wanted to try that in his jeep today...

[The Reverend]

I am insterested in getting something like that set up, just because I am somewhat nervous about drilling a hole into the body of my car. How effectiv is the velco? Would I have to worry at all about my subs (2 10's) coming loose while I am driving? How about the amp? I do like the idea of being able to remove my system if needs be, but if I am at all putting it at risk if, lets say, I got into an accident, then I would rather mount with screws. What do you think?

[theunderlord]

I am insterested in getting something like that set up, just because I am somewhat nervous about drilling a hole into the body of my car. How effectiv is the velco? Would I have to worry at all about my subs (2 10's) coming loose while I am driving? How about the amp? I do like the idea of being able to remove my system if needs be, but if I am at all putting it at risk if, lets say, I got into an accident, then I would rather mount with screws. What do you think?

IMO...

The velcro would be cool to use for the amp... (which is nice 'cause no drilling required) however... on yer sub.. I woudn't trust it. you havfta stop fast/get in fender bender, inertia is going to take yer subs on a ride. (Remember ; Force = Mass * Acceleration) I think a hard mounting option is the way to go for your subs...

[PyROZen]

actually some lady rearended me about a week ago, no damage was done but the sub didn't move an inch. I only used the "hook" side of the velcro and stuck it to the carpet in the trunk. It takes a good hard tug or two to dislodge it from the floor once its been stuck for a month. I did screw my amp down to the floor though, since i know i won't need to remove it any time soon.

[Veneficus]

actually some lady rearended me about a week ago, no damage was done but the sub didn't move an inch.  I only used the "hook" side of the velcro and stuck it to the carpet in the trunk.  It takes a good hard tug or two to dislodge it from the floor once its been stuck for a month.  I did screw my amp down to the floor though, since i know i won't need to remove it any time soon.

that sucks... how'd the brick fair?

[PyROZen]

the car came out of it without a scratch. she just rolled into while i was try to make a left turn. said she was really sorry and the reason she hit me was because she was READING while driving . go figure

[Veneficus]

the car came out of it without a scratch. she just rolled into while i was try to make a left turn. said she was really sorry and the reason she hit me was because she was READING while driving . go figure

Some people need to think.

[The Reverend]

How do I attach the velcro (or as I prefer to call it, the French Zipper) to my box? Do I need to cut away some carpet to do it?

I am still deciding, so I can be convinced either way

[PyROZen]

just stick the hook side of the velcro to the bottm of the box, then stick the box to the floor of your trunck. the carpet in the trunk should have enough grip to hold the box in place.