KingOfBattle Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 I know this might seem kind of Newbie, but here it goes: I am planning on installing a flush mounted amp rack on the side of my trunk. I will be mounting at least two amps and a Audio Control LCQ-1. I can't afford all at once so what I am going to do is just mount one at a time to the piece of MDF that the amps will be mounted to. I will complete the front of the amp rack once all amp and processor are purchased. My question is, is it recommed that I remove the trunk lining from the side or leave it installed? Also, how in the world do I mount the back peice of MDF to the trunk? Do I need to make brackets? Thanks.
Crandis16 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 not necessary. L-brackets to keep the MDF @ 90 degrees they are cheap and can be found in your local hardware store My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL
KingOfBattle Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Posted August 20, 2012 Thanks. Simple, I don't know why I didn't think of that. Any other advice you can think of??
KingOfBattle Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Posted August 20, 2012 One more...When attaching the back to the front of the amp rack, how do you attach it to the side of the trunk? Or if the back is attached already to the side of the trunk, how do you attach the front? I relize you can attach the front unupolstered, but I would like to upolster it before it is attached and what would you do in the xase of having a fiberglass front sence it would be one peice? Thanks
kingleo Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 One more...When attaching the back to the front of the amp rack, how do you attach it to the side of the trunk? Or if the back is attached already to the side of the trunk, how do you attach the front? I relize you can attach the front unupolstered, but I would like to upolster it before it is attached and what would you do in the xase of having a fiberglass front sence it would be one peice? Thanks You can use Velcro, or make it pressure fit around the equipment for a snug fit. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/77708-2002-millenia-system-re-build/page__view__findpost__p__1070977__hl__%2Bmazda+%2Bmillenia__fromsearch__1 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110130-2000-acura-integra-gs-4-door/page__view__findpost__p__1536749__hl__%2Bmazda+%2Bmillenia__fromsearch__1
Jessica Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 You could build it so the walls go around the base, then attach the top with nice looking screws. I guess you are putting in a plexi window and stuff. You could double the wall thickness up and use threaded inserts and counter sink the screws in the lid. Lots of options. Is the pic below kind of wat you are going for? minus the lid of course. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13
KingOfBattle Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Posted August 20, 2012 Yes. I don't plan on using any plexiglass. I was thinking after I posted... I could complete both top and bottom (side) and just leave the edges of the top peice unglued until I sink the screws, then just glue/staple the edges?????? Does that make sence? Thank you for you ideas too.
Jessica Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 Mounting to the side of the trunk can be tricky. I don't know if velcro would hold the weight. Usually in a trunk te are gussets, metal the is 90 degrees off te trunk wall that strengthens it. Do you have a picture of the location you want to mount your amp? If there are gussets near by you could use them as a place to mount to, or mount a mount to mount to. If that makes sense. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13
Crandis16 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 I suggest putting up an L-bracket along the side, mount the amp, then use a piece of wood that sits flush with the amp to velcro onto the rack that the amp is mounted onto. It shouldn't peel off if you don't use a heavy wood My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL
KingOfBattle Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Posted August 20, 2012 I will take some pictures and then post them in "my garage" sence I can't figure out how to post pictures. I will do I this evening. Thanks for your help.
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