How are your amps mounted?

archemedes · 01-14-2008, 06:40 PM

Just curious how and where everyone has their amps mounted. I have mine hanging from the package tray, and I am fabbing up some plexi stand offs (to replace the real trick pipe fittings currently there)

VinnieGTP · 01-14-2008, 08:55 PM

Mounted to a board then to the back of my box.

The below is for others reading, not you. I know you aren't doing this.

NEVER mount an amp directly to sheet metal without something isolating the case with somehting or you'll get a ground loop and hear all kinds of noise.

archemedes · 01-14-2008, 09:51 PM

I have yet to get a ground loop from mounting to a metal panel, when I was competing, all my amps (lanzar opti 50c's the real ones) were mounted to the tailgate. I usually do have a piece of plexi between just to get some air, but haven't always. Keep in mind the screws will be touching metal, and the amp chassis. A good amp will not be chassis grounded, a cheap one probably is

archemedes · 01-14-2008, 09:57 PM

this is the spacer I made quickly tonight, I will paint it to match the car I think and see how it looks

s1795so2 · 01-14-2008, 10:07 PM

I just use 1/4" thick wall small piping to raise mine up a little bit and to route wires under neath the amp to clean it up alil bit. Then make a trim panel to make it all look built in.

archemedes · 01-14-2008, 10:15 PM

I am going to build a nice cover, but that's after I get another amp to run subs (the hidden bazooka just isn't quite cutting it lol)

s1795so2 · 01-14-2008, 11:00 PM

(in sarcastic tone) somehow I don't believe that statement, haha.

archemedes · 01-14-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s1795so2

(in sarcastic tone) somehow I don't believe that statement, haha.

hey I'm not the installer, oh wait I kind of am. Why is it the installers car has the worst looking system (anyone ever notice that?)

s1795so2 · 01-14-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by archemedes

hey I'm not the installer, oh wait I kind of am. Why is it the installers car has the worst looking system (anyone ever notice that?)

he whoah I was talking bout the bazooka amp dude, so don't get all offensive.

archemedes · 01-14-2008, 11:08 PM

lol it was free I swear

01-14-2008, 06:40 PM	#1
archemedes Approved Vendor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Saraland Alabama Posts: 3,462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (1)	How are your amps mounted? Just curious how and where everyone has their amps mounted. I have mine hanging from the package tray, and I am fabbing up some plexi stand offs (to replace the real trick pipe fittings currently there)

01-14-2008, 08:55 PM	#2
VinnieGTP GTX Level Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 604 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Re: How are your amps mounted? Mounted to a board then to the back of my box. The below is for others reading, not you. I know you aren't doing this. NEVER mount an amp directly to sheet metal without something isolating the case with somehting or you'll get a ground loop and hear all kinds of noise. __________________ 2008 Greater Ohio Club Grand Prix President My Mod List

01-14-2008, 09:51 PM	#3
archemedes Approved Vendor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Saraland Alabama Posts: 3,462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (1)	Re: How are your amps mounted? I have yet to get a ground loop from mounting to a metal panel, when I was competing, all my amps (lanzar opti 50c's the real ones) were mounted to the tailgate. I usually do have a piece of plexi between just to get some air, but haven't always. Keep in mind the screws will be touching metal, and the amp chassis. A good amp will not be chassis grounded, a cheap one probably is

01-14-2008, 09:57 PM	#4
archemedes Approved Vendor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Saraland Alabama Posts: 3,462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (1)	Re: How are your amps mounted? this is the spacer I made quickly tonight, I will paint it to match the car I think and see how it looks

01-14-2008, 10:07 PM	#5
s1795so2 GTP Level Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: alhambra, Il Posts: 1,190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (3)	Re: How are your amps mounted? I just use 1/4" thick wall small piping to raise mine up a little bit and to route wires under neath the amp to clean it up alil bit. Then make a trim panel to make it all look built in. __________________ Steven Oliver 2004 GTP comp-g WS6. Gator and suede all around interior. Advanced MECP certified installer, custom upholsterer.

01-14-2008, 10:15 PM	#6
archemedes Approved Vendor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Saraland Alabama Posts: 3,462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (1)	Re: How are your amps mounted? I am going to build a nice cover, but that's after I get another amp to run subs (the hidden bazooka just isn't quite cutting it lol)

01-14-2008, 11:00 PM	#7
s1795so2 GTP Level Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: alhambra, Il Posts: 1,190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (3)	Re: How are your amps mounted? (in sarcastic tone) somehow I don't believe that statement, haha. __________________ Steven Oliver 2004 GTP comp-g WS6. Gator and suede all around interior. Advanced MECP certified installer, custom upholsterer.

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archemedes Approved Vendor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Saraland Alabama Posts: 3,462 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (1)	Re: How are your amps mounted? lol it was free I swear

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