Drilling into trunk floor = disaster??

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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 08:53 AM
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Drilling into trunk floor = disaster??

Hello all, I’m currently doing a infinite baffle subwoofer install in my 16’ ILX. I was going to screw the baffle down to the frame in the trunk with corner braces. Up top is no issue, but drilling into the bottom worries me. How do I know what is right beneath? I keep thinking I’m going to drill right into the gas tank and blow myself up haha. Should I not drill and use other methods? I know at least a couple on here that have done one



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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 09:17 AM
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Mods: I think this is better suited to the ILX forum.

OP: I would get under your ILX and see where your fuel tank and fuel/electrical lines are at so you don't drill into them. It might be safer to drill into the framing / brace for your rear seats.
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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 09:17 AM
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If you have no idea what you're doing, it might be time to bring in a professional. Don't drill into stuff if you don't know what's behind it.
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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmako
Mods: I think this is better suited to the ILX forum.

OP: I would get under your ILX and see where your fuel tank and fuel/electrical lines are at so you don't drill into them. It might be safer to drill into the framing / brace for your rear seats.
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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SQcaliboy
Hello all, I’m currently doing a infinite baffle subwoofer install in my 16’ ILX. I was going to screw the baffle down to the frame in the trunk with corner braces. Up top is no issue, but drilling into the bottom worries me. How do I know what is right beneath? I keep thinking I’m going to drill right into the gas tank and blow myself up haha. Should I not drill and use other methods? I know at least a couple on here that have done one
Anything behind the spring perch is safe, the tank is centered under the back seat. The passenger side has the exhaust.
Still a good idea to climb under to make sure you don't drill through something though.




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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 10:13 PM
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Awesome, thanks!
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