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[JohnBoy_DIY]

Now i have got the stelth shelf outof the way i am starting to think of making myself a fals floor ta hold my sub and amp in place.

Any chance anyone knows what to do as i dont have a clue?

Thanks in advance

[Ollybee]

Made a few in my time.

Just cut around the boot carpet to get the shape and then screw on some strips of wood on the bottom to raise it up a little. Carpet. Job done.

All depends how professional you want it to look but this type has worked for me.

[JohnBoy_DIY]

kool sounds simple
gonaget started on that tomoz if i have the wood...

what type do yoou recomend?

dnt wana weagh it down 2 mutch as its slow enough as it is lol

[Ollybee]

You can just use chip board 1/2 inch thick minimum.

[richard_p88]

Ollybee has the right idea.

Just a thin piece of wood cut to rougly the shape of the carpet. This will hold itself in place (at least mine does) with minimal movement. My amp is mounted on the back of my sub-box, to rescue a little boot space, but i've not seen that done too often.

[dusty]

Just cut around the boot carpet to get the shape and then screw on some strips of wood on the bottom to raise it up a little. Carpet. Job done.

I did exactly what ollybee said, this hid all the wires and looked half decent....that was in my first car... RIP

[GeForce Junky]

Why does everybody have their subs facing backwards? I'm no ICE expert but surely its better to have the sub facing upwards? (for in car listening anyway).

[Ollybee]

Why does everybody have their subs facing backwards? I'm no ICE expert but surely its better to have the sub facing upwards? (for in car listening anyway).

Sub frequencies are omnidirectional so it makes little difference.

[Ollybee]

Just cut around the boot carpet to get the shape and then screw on some strips of wood on the bottom to raise it up a little. Carpet. Job done.

I did exactly what ollybee said, this hid all the wires and looked half decent....that was in my first car... RIP

You can also try cuttting out the footprint of your sub box out of the floor and it will hold it in perfect place.

[GeForce Junky]

Another random question (sorry to hijacking post btw), does it matter alot if the sub is in a full encloded box or a partial enclosed box, i.e. no back?

And does porting the box make alot of difference?

[Ollybee]

All subs are designed to operate in different conditions which is why you can get free-air, ported box or sealed box subs. Also it's not just a case of buying a box for it to operate in they will have been designed to operate in a certain box size as well.

[GeForce Junky]

So if I say wanted to put a 12" 1200watt Sony Xplod subwoofer (hexagon shaped version) into my boot. What kind of home made sub box would i want and what sort of size? (i'm doing this on the cheap btw).

Basically what dimensions?
Thickness mdf (mdf is good to use yeah?)
What to cover it in (does it mater about the covering?)

And are there any problems with putting the amp under the front seats?

Thanks

[Ollybee]

You will find out from Sony.

[JohnBoy_DIY]

k well i had some free time taday and wa gona get to it but couldent find anywhare that sells the size wood i want. its all either 2 big for me to take home or to small.

so i moved onto debadgeing ma car. got some pics and was just wondering whare i should put everything.
below are some pics of positions.

O yea and i glued ma carpet down ages ago so spent a good time trying to get that up lol

Amp infront

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/Jo ... re18-1.jpg

Amp side

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y31/Jo ... ture19.jpg

Thanks for your opinion

[Ollybee]

Amp side


Thanks for your opinion

This is the one. But imagine how much neater it will be with all the wires running into the floor!

[taylor5788]

good idea to use is marine ply wood...i dunno why but apparently its much betta wood to use for boxes....its quite dear tho.

[PMK3]

1/2" MDF mate.

[JohnBoy_DIY]

ok i think

havent gt round to getting this yet as i havent had time but hopefully soon it should be strted and fin.

[mattfiesta1987]

i will get a pic up of my floor and you can see if the idea i took would suit you. get pics up tonite

[DaveZetec]

In my saxo I used 10mm MDF, and used silicon sealant along the strengthening ribs on the metal panneling of th eboot flor - this stopped any rattles and held the floor down, but allowed me to take it out if I really pulled on it.

[JohnBoy_DIY]

got some wood comein tomorow but i am off out for the night so i will be starting on it on wednesday.
so any last min advice or ideas from you will be good,

[Jonezy]

Why does everybody have their subs facing backwards? I'm no ICE expert but surely its better to have the sub facing upwards? (for in car listening anyway).

Sub frequencies are omnidirectional so it makes little difference.

takes less bootspace up too

[DaveZetec]

Why does everybody have their subs facing backwards? I'm no ICE expert but surely its better to have the sub facing upwards? (for in car listening anyway).

Most people do it so they can see the sub, but it has the added effect of giving the from of the speaker some room to breathe. if you shove it right against the back of your seats you'll end up making it sound pretty rough.

[mattfiesta1987]

here is my design what i ahve at the moment all it is, is 10mm mdf cut to my boot lining and holes cut to the sizes of the amps and 6mm clear plastic

took a couple of days and 2 attempts with the wood and cutting but i like the finished effect.

it stands on some 5cm blocks underneath the mdf and doesnt move around at all, and i bought some small fans to add that little touch and to provide some air circulation.

hope you like my idea

[:: blade ::]

heres mine, never really finished, it as im trying to sell now, but i put the amps on the back so they were hidden, all i did was get some MDF and cut it to the shape if the carpet and got 3 brackets and screwed it on the mdf and on the sub box, never moved one



:: blade ::

[butler_29]

how much power are you powering them sony subs? rms figure please.

[:: blade ::]

im not too sure, as the box is in the attic somewhere, but on the amp it says 1600watts, so i presume its half of that, and it says 1200watts on both of the subs,

:: blade ::

[JohnBoy_DIY]

hope you like my idea

k just cut it all to fit but havent got carpet for it asof yet
shoulld get some over the weekend i supose.

That looks realy kool but abit over the top for my poo system. lol
Will get some pics up when ma folks get bak fom hol.

[mattfiesta1987]

glad you liked it it doesnt matter if it is poo you could always upgrade at a later date mate i want a full alpine system soon tho ive only had that done for 6 weeks or so.

[richard_p88]

Your "poo system"

Could be alot worse. Behold the SPLX!



Amp is a BassForce BFA600, never heard of it And is screwd onto the back of my sub box, this makes it easir to tuck all wires away under the rear seats. Looks pretty neat even if i say so myself.

[butler_29]

The new Alpine amp is so small it fits nicely under either the driver or passenger seats. Giving out 1000rms at 2ohm.

[Superal]

[Shannon]

Schlaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!

I want a bassboy box too

Quick old picy of mine

[Superal]

Get him to make you one you wont be disapointed

My sub cost less then £40 but in that box it outperforms my mates £300 twin rockford setup

Even bassboy was amazed at how good it was once we were done

[Shannon]

Get him to make you one you wont be disapointed

My sub cost less then £40 but in that box it outperforms my mates £300 twin rockford setup

Even bassboy was amazed at how good it was once we were done

Its all about the slot.

I'm waiting for when he's a little less busy