Vtec00Lude

Looking good Scott. I should be starting my setup in the next few days.

__________________
------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ludatic

Anyone can answer these if you guys know! Thanks
bumping an old thread, few questions:

1 - How much empty space is in between the bottom of the amprack and the top of the subwoofer enclosure?

2 - If i mount my amps on top of the subwoofer enclosure, (instead of on a 2nd layer like you did), will the excess vibrations on the sub potentially be detremental to the amps? (I'm assuming no because I see amps mounted to sub boxes all the time)

3 - How thick is the top layer? I'm assuming thin enough so that the wire inserts on the amps aren't being blocked by any part of the wood.

4 - How is sound effected when you have the carpet on top of the grille?

5 - If I replaced that grille with a completely solid piece (or just throw the stock trunk wood on top), will it substatially effect my sound quality?

I want to do a similar setup, but don't want it to sound crappy as hell either. I would like to avoid having the top of the subwoofer exposed because I use my trunk often. A grille with the trunkmat carpet on the top layer would work I guess.

Thanks!

__________________
The Trapezoid of Death is back.

ScottMan

1. Umm...probably 4".

2. I don't think it would mess up the amp, no, but most of the time there is at least a layer of carpet to dampen some vibration. I'd at least use that, or rubber spacers or something between the amp and box.

3. It's all 3/4" MDF. Keep in mind that these amps are designed to be flush mounted so they're a bit different than what you've seen, but you're right.

4. Honestly I'm not sure. I've never been in my car and had someone remove it to see if I could tell a difference. I can't imagine it's much of a difference. To be brutally honest, this isn't the greatest sound quality setup anyway, but I wanted it for the space and stealth install so I did it. It still works perfectly for my ears.

5. Umm...that I don't know. At first I thought "Why would you do that?!" but then I realized it probably wouldn't matter much. Most of the sub's output is felt and not heard anyway probably, you know? I don't think it would be a huge problem, but if it was, it would be very easy to simply drill a bunch of 1" holes with a hole saw to make a sort of "grill".

__________________
2001 EBP Honda Prelude
1993 SSM Mazda RX7

mgcshroomz

do you keep your trunk carpet over the amps usually? have you had any issue with them over heating if so?

__________________

ScottMan

^Yes I do. And a backpack, cleats, soccer ball, books, papers, whatever I have back there. No, they've never overheated.

__________________
2001 EBP Honda Prelude
1993 SSM Mazda RX7

Ludatic

thanks buddy, i just want some usable trunkspace back!

__________________
The Trapezoid of Death is back.

steve's H22

thats clean, gave me some new ideas!!! i really like how you can put the oem trunk mat over it , when your not showin!!! good idea!

PreludeBowy

Yo dats some tight work man... Really Clean setup !!! Mad "MOD" Props to you bro.... Hey let me know when you're ready to part out and sell the setup or make a copy of it...lolz ....The OEM mat look so clean on top of the setup !!!

__________________
2001 Honda Prelude Type S
Its all for you now Dad !!! I know you're smiling down from heaven upon all of us and you'll keep watch as our Gurdian Angel !!! I love you !!!

Phat8186

dooooooooooooooopp pics are down

__________________
2003 VW GTI 20th Anniversary Edition Big Turbo
2000 VW GTI Daily Driver
1999 Honda Prelude SH R.I.P 1-27-07
1997 Honda Prelude SH Sold
1996 Honda Civic Hatchback CX Sold
1996 Honda Accord EX Sold
1993 Honda Accord SE Sold