New Stereo Project Started

[4G4D Store]

Well guys - I've decided to move my amps from the trunk into the interior of the car. No, not under the seat - I wanted to put them somewhere half way original, so I'm mounting them to the roof of the car above the rear seats. I got the amp rack frame welded in yesterday - here are the pictures.





It's not going to be a weekend project - the whole headliner is getting redone in fiberglass to flush in the amps, so it's going to take a little while, and I'm not going to be rushing it, but I'll put updates up as I get things done.

[turtlecrxsi]

That's pretty cool... I bet even using the stock headliner with minor alterations would work well too depending on the size of the amps.

[4G4D Store]

I think I'm going to use some of the stock headliner - just re-apolster it - but the amps will sit a good 2" at least lower than the stock headliner, so I'll need to build it up some.

[ci5ic]

cool idea, can't wait to see more.

[4G4D Store]

I should have the amps moved and mounted by the beginning of july, then comes the really fun part of rebuilding the headliner.

I think I'm going to cut out the headliner so it fits over the amps, then build a frame around the amps and fiberglass that frame into the headliner - it'll probably be the easiest way to make sure the amp rack/headliner fits back like stock around the edges.

[BLU CIVIC]

cool..watch out for those speed bumps when u have passengers

[4G4D Store]

Ya, I might have to. I don't have many people riding back there, so shouldn't be too bad.

I'm still debating whether to put the amps behind plexi glass or just flush them in. Guess it might decide how far down the amps sit.

[CR50HC]

Do you think you will have over heating issues with your amps being that they are mounted close to the roof of the car (where the sun beats down) and the fact that heat rises? You might consider some type of cooling for the amp's heatsinks to protect the circuit boards.

[1PhatCX]

sick idea!!!!!!!!!!!

[4G4D Store]

Actually, the amps run really cool, I've never had a problem with them overheating. But if I do have problems I can also add in fans or something. I may put them in anyway if I do the plexiglass just to help with air circulation.

[1PhatCX]

oh yea... definately do the plexi idea!

[CR50HC]

Good idea to fan cool them. I saw a Van that had amps mounted on the celing back in the early 90's. Of course this was prior to Class D designs. He had some heat related issues. Of course he was in Florida too. It might not be as hot in your area. Kudos to you. I really like the idea! Please post pics when you're done.

Troy

[rowitha]

thats gonna look siiiiiiiiick cant wait to see pics...are you building a show car or just trying to get really unique with your system?

[4G4D Store]

Actually to be honest - I'm building a little of everything into my car - show, race, luxury and stereo competition.

For show of course the body kit, custom interior, color coordinated pieces and what not, for race, d16a6 turboed (not a 12 second car or anything, but I hope to beat a few people), for luxury I'm working on keeping the a/c w/ the turbo and making the ride and interior comfortable for trips and just plain driving, and the stereo competition, I go for a little of the spl and sq (more on the sq side) - I like my music to sound good and if I feel like it, I've got the 3 12's in the back to back up my volume knob. So hopefully my plan will work out and I'll have a pretty nice car when I'm done.

[89si]

sounds like a plan!