faultywarrior Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I don't know how many people on here are pro installers or have done tons of installs, but I need some advice. In your experience, what seems to be the best way to test-fit components of an audio system (i.e. subs, amps, etc.) for placement. I had read on some places to make cardboard versions of the components to full scale, and then test-fit them.) I'm not sure if doing this, or any other odd test-fit method is worth my time, or if I should just take the actual equipment and place it. (I'd think something like the cardboard would make test fitting easier, since it's lighter, easier to maneuver for testing placement, and there isn't any risk in damaging the actual components. Any other suggestions are welcome as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macminter Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I'm no pro. But, for test fitting, I've just used the cardboard method. It works well to get a general idea for sizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faultywarrior Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I'm no pro. But, for test fitting, I've just used the cardboard method. It works well to get a general idea for sizing. ok. I saw that on a few audio discussion forums , and was like wtf? Who would do that? But yeah, it does seem like a good way to figure out sizing. (I doubt it's going to be easy... 12" sub with amp, an amp for the door speakers, 2x caps [1000 RMS setup], 2 AWG wire.) This is going to be one of the more challenging ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvowith18psi Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Screw amps into the back of the back seats, eyeball it, mount 1 cap next to each amp..... or mount it all to the box and drill a .5in hole in the firewall ... win win. Pretty simple install.... You could even get fancey and wedge some MDF in the spare tire well, mount all the crap on that, cover with carpet already there, small splice for box wires and... win win lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVC Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 diymobileaudio.com do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faultywarrior Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Screw amps into the back of the back seats, eyeball it, mount 1 cap next to each amp..... or mount it all to the box and drill a .5in hole in the firewall ... win win. Pretty simple install.... You could even get fancey and wedge some MDF in the spare tire well, mount all the crap on that, cover with carpet already there, small splice for box wires and... win win lol +1 for making this sound like my friend's first car install (before I had to fix it because his radio antenna would randomly raise and lower itself as he drove. Wires were held together with bolts though ring connectors. [see pic below]) diymobileaudio.com do it. I've seen the site before. Haven't really checked it out though.If you don't think that install was bad, ask TyConn_S70. I think we almost died when we say that B+ cable held together with a bolt. (and yes, that is a black-colored B+ line...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I don't know how many people on here are pro installers or have done tons of installs, but I need some advice. In your experience, what seems to be the best way to test-fit components of an audio system (i.e. subs, amps, etc.) for placement. I had read on some places to make cardboard versions of the components to full scale, and then test-fit them.) I'm not sure if doing this, or any other odd test-fit method is worth my time, or if I should just take the actual equipment and place it. (I'd think something like the cardboard would make test fitting easier, since it's lighter, easier to maneuver for testing placement, and there isn't any risk in damaging the actual components. Any other suggestions are welcome as well. I mocked up my amp rack and sub box with cardboard, as far as speakers go, I just pulled the stock ones out and measured them to double check if my Alpine's fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Some Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 measuring tapes are also designed for this purpose to take away some of the guess work and issues of test fitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faultywarrior Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 measuring tapes are also designed for this purpose to take away some of the guess work and issues of test fitting I know. But using a tape gets to be a PITA when you're trying to make it look good. I wound up going with the cardboard replicas. Worked very well for placement. Just need to wire everything up, and I'll be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Some Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 0_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faultywarrior Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 This is how my mock-up looked. Kinda crappy, but it worked great. Finishing the lasts of the wiring today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZT5 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 wow... :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faultywarrior Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 It's done. And it hits EXTREMELY hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZT5 Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 does it make the hustlers cry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faultywarrior Posted May 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 does it make the hustlers cry? Not sure. There isn't any (to my knowledge) in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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