Bumpin Taurus Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 That is ok right? Like nothing bad can come from that? The thing is my amp keeps sliding around and the wires are slowly coming loose from the connections. I wanted to clean up my install a little too. It's my first one but I don't want to use that as an excuse. Quote RE SE 12" subs (2) in prefab dual ported box (custom box coming soon) Hifonics bxi610 mono 600 watt amp Stock HU Mach RCU Apline 5 x 7 S Type Speakers (2) (1 blown) Stock rear speakers (2) Pyramid Tweeters (2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S15_Silvia Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 A thousand people will tell you this, but here it is. Screwing an amp directly to the box with no sort of bushing/dampener between it and the box will definitely shorten the lifespan of the amp. The vibrations caused by the subs can crack apart the internals of the amp over time. Like for instance it can deteriorate solder points and cause resistors etc. to fall off the board. I would recommend fastening the amp to the floor or another surface. Quote 2016 Subaru BRZ | Sony XAV-AX100 | Rockford Fosgate DSM 4080 & DSM 40ix | On 6/6/2012 at 6:32 PM, 'LZTYBRN' said: 3. Don't put speakers outside the car unless you are the ice cream man. My feedback thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_racin4 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 if you have no room to do otherwise you kinda have to ive got all 3 of my amps screwed to my box becasue my box is taking up my whole trunk if i had no room on my box for amps... i would have no where to put them other in laying accross my back seat Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpin Taurus Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 A thousand people will tell you this, but here it is. Screwing an amp directly to the box with no sort of bushing/dampener between it and the box will definitely shorten the lifespan of the amp. The vibrations caused by the subs can crack apart the internals of the amp over time. Like for instance it can deteriorate solder points and cause resistors etc. to fall off the board. I would recommend fastening the amp to the floor or another surface. That's what I thought. It doesn't really have to go on the box. I have the space where it's at now. I just wanted it to look neater. I can probably get some rubber bushings though. Quote RE SE 12" subs (2) in prefab dual ported box (custom box coming soon) Hifonics bxi610 mono 600 watt amp Stock HU Mach RCU Apline 5 x 7 S Type Speakers (2) (1 blown) Stock rear speakers (2) Pyramid Tweeters (2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decaf Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) ive witnessed a toroid falling off shorting/sparking seen mosfet legs break from heat+vibration add another piece of wood to mount it on, that helps alot so u have 1.5" thick or more, plus rubber washers and a well braced box... if u have to Edited November 29, 2009 by Decaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baydestrian Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 one reason not to mount it is if someone goes to steal your system its a complete package...I know from experience My cheap-o amp lasted over a year mounted to my box Quote 2015 Mazda 6 JVF Customz 4.0 Proto 15>Wolfram W4500 @ .5ohm 2 Sundown Neo 6.5 + 2 CT Meso Tweeters (Front) x Kicker KS6.5 (Rear)>JL Audio VX400/4i NSB-AMG35 (front) / 40ah Lithium Headway (Rear) built by Erni Audio & Electrical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raytard Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 theres like 35 of these threads, search nex time its fine as a last resort, but if you can avoid it, please do, because nothing good can come from the extra vibrations. Quote Build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...hl=avalon+build monster/rockford/kicker/stinger cables, pioneer source, jbl highs/amps, kinetik/shuriken batts, iraggi alt, dei security, dc subs(atleast for now) Team DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPimpin91 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) Scroll to 4:21 to find out why it's a bad idea. The box is double baffled and braced. Edited November 29, 2009 by BigPimpin91 Quote BigPimpin91's Banging Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I'm pretty sure Steve has his amps mounted at the base of the box. I'm pretty confident that he knows what he's doing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xX MocK Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I'm pretty sure Steve has his amps mounted at the base of the box.I'm pretty confident that he knows what he's doing too. his arent attached to the box lol theres 2x4s around the amps and the box does not touch em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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