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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Amp mounting in trunk

Does anyone have pics of how they mounted there amps in the trunk. I am trying to mount mine to the rear seat in the trunk but need to put a board in there first and am not sure how to mount it. I will cut a slot for the pass through. I am trying to mount it as far forward as possible. Thanks for any help.
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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There are 2 diagonal metal crossbeams behind the rear seat. You can bolt the amp rack to this. Remove the reat seat and pull trunk carpet back to expose them. Check out Princelybug's audio install. That's how we mounted his amps
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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here's how I mounted my amp an crossover

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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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here's how I mounted my amp an crossover

Thanks guys. The dirvers side corner is already taken up by the sub. I'll check out the above mentioned thread.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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King that is exactly what I was looking for thanks.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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I would also like mount mine to the rear seat in the trunk but need to put a board in there. If anyone has more details on how they did it please post.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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To bad you're in buffalo.

I could do it for you in one weekend.

I'll try to do a write up and add some pics.

Or you can PM me in the meantime.
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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I found these from Princelybugs install. I used cardboard and heavy duty shears to make a template first before I started cutting wood. I may still have the cardboard template lying around somewhere in my garage





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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Very nice. I would hire you for sure. I was thinking for my needs though of using one side that may not take up that much space. I have a
JL HD900/5 amp
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=537
JL CleanSweep CL441dsp
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...hp?page_id=211
JL CleanSweep CL-SSI
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...hp?prod_id=387
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by King of Pain
I found these from Princelybugs install. I used cardboard and heavy duty shears to make a template first before I started cutting wood. I may still have the cardboard template lying around somewhere in my garage





Yep that's what I did. Make a template out of cardboard. I got my board all ready to mount in the trunk. I just need to rip out the back seat. I've done it before and it sucks....
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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I just took a look at my trunk. Anyone have pics of the board ageist the rear seat installed and completed idea or different options on this topic or mounting amps in the trunk? I thought/like the board ageist rear seat....but can't picture it done with the way the trunk looks and with all the stuff I have to mount (amp and two kinds of Clean Sweeps)
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by King of Pain
I found these from Princelybugs install. I used cardboard and heavy duty shears to make a template first before I started cutting wood. I may still have the cardboard template lying around somewhere in my garage





...And here is the finished product (Thanks, Mike!):



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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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I like it! How do you have the board held in place?
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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I like it! How do you have the board held in place?
It's bolted on to the metal frame supports that are behind the back seat.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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I haven't looked for them but are they hard to find?
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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I haven't looked for them but are they hard to find?
Not at all. They're right there after you remove the back seats.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Hope you don't mind all my Q's. Do you have the instructions on how to remove the rear seat? I thought I could find them and do the install with out removing the seat.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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Nope. Back seat removal is a requirement. I don't have the instructions, but check here, you might be able to find it:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-service-department-aka-garage-questions-answers-check-here-first-553557/
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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No Problem Buddy

Still looking real good

Originally Posted by princelybug
...And here is the finished product (Thanks, Mike!):



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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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Found how to remove it on page 1383 in the service manual.
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Old Jul 27, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Foe from Buffalo
Found how to remove it on page 1383 in the service manual.
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 09:49 AM
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Prince where did you get the grey carpet for the board. I could only find a light grey and black. I chose black. It doesn't look to bad.
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Old Jul 28, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Prince where did you get the grey carpet for the board. I could only find a light grey and black. I chose black. It doesn't look to bad.
Jack, "King of Pain" actually sourced it for me. Maybe he can help you.
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Old Jul 29, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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beautiful work.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by princelybug
Jack, "King of Pain" actually sourced it for me. Maybe he can help you.
That was purchased at a fabric store.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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2 pdx amps on passenger side behind factory panel and basic 4 ch. amp on driver side. Totally stealth with panels in place.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Dude, that Alpine doesn't overheat behind those panels? Mine overheats just mounted in the damn trunk!
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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The pdx's never really get that hot and they are made to be stacked. The other amp ran the center channel and rears, and it ran cooler than the pdx's. I suppose if you are running them really hard, they might get warm. I went on many long road trips and never had any issues. I have done a few other tl installs just like this, and I have never heard back with them having any issues. I let you know when I hear something.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Looks good guys. Here is a link to my sub building/install/amp mount. Thanks for the ideas....

http://rides.webshots.com/album/578299414FODjKg
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by so cal eddie
The pdx's never really get that hot and they are made to be stacked. The other amp ran the center channel and rears, and it ran cooler than the pdx's. I suppose if you are running them really hard, they might get warm. I went on many long road trips and never had any issues. I have done a few other tl installs just like this, and I have never heard back with them having any issues. I let you know when I hear something.

Nice install with the pdx. I've been toying with where I want to install mine and I haven't even thought of this yet. I like it
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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BRINGING A BLAST FROM THE PAST! Need more mounted amp pics daym it!
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