custom amp mount for spare tire
 

hey guys,

i was originally trying to mount my out of sight; (under seat, etc..)
I will have photos up later via the solid works program; of the amp mount rack i'm designing for the spare tire well. haven't seen or heard of an amp install on top of the spare tire.

the amp rack will fit directly over the spare tire; using a cupped ring that goes over the plastic screw plate holding the spare down (similar to the bottom of the big a** styrofoam support plug in place now) also using pins that fit in the lug pattern for stability and the plate on top to hold the amp that stretches across the diameter of wheel. all being able to hold the amp, keeping the spare. the pictures will explain more; i hope to have it drawn up and pics posted this evening, tomorrow at the latest.

I'll be mounting a RF Power series 600x2 amp on the plate.

In the mean time; any thoughts and comments would be great..

thanks,
SP

***accidentally posted this in the exterior/interior section... my bad

Sounds good man good luck with it all and hope to see pictures.

Am curious to see what you come up with. Was thinking of doing this myself for my sub amp and putting 2 JL 6.5" subs in the rectangle space in the front of the hatch where the foam thing is. Much more volume and mounting deapth there compared to inside the spare.

updated pictures...complete install pics this afternoon
 

Hey all,

sorry for the length of time it took to get the pictures up; but here it is.

Made a few revisions; the amp rack now screws down into the same hole as the screw down piece that holds the spare tire down. Fits perfectly into the spare tire well. all components are made of aluminum except the posts.

I'll have pictures of it installed this afternoon along with the Zenclosures sub box; Panasonic 4100 head unit, RF Power 600.2 amp, 2 punch stage 2 woofers, with 5% tint on the windows....

Can't wait till 3pm......

here are a few more....
 

here are a few more pics that didnt upload....

nice :xmastup:

cross-flow fans?

no cross flow fans but i left enough space above and around the amp for great "breathability"

i will have the full install pics up soon.

sweet. let us know if there's any rattle that has to be taken care of through bushings or padding.

Nice job! Though I don't know if I would want to go around without a spare tire.

Maybe I am going crazy, but the OP said that you mount this over the spare tire.

I am just curious as to why you chose to mount in the spare tire area when you have a Zenclosures box. There is no place to mount the amp with their box?

doesn't want the amp on the box

Any update?

updated install pics....
 

I realized that I have been the definition of a slacker by not keeping everyone updated; apologies. Also the pics were taken with my blackberry so sorry if they are not the best.

Pretty basic install: PIONEER 4100 DVD, RF STAGE 2 SUBS, POWER SERIES PUNCH AMP 600.2, RF WIRING, ZENCLOSURES SUB BOX, CUSTOM SWITCHES AND IPOD HOOKUP. ALSO 5% TINT ALL AROUND


The amp mount is awesome (imo)!!! when i went to pick it up after the install, all the techs were really impressed with the amp rack. It works the same as the screw down cap as before and keeps the spare in place. No clearance issues, no heating problems, anything!

Any questions please let me know, hope you enjoy!


Regards,

SP

install cont.... part 2
 

here a few pics of the inside:

Sweet pics.

That looks really good.

[QUOTE=SP44;379502]I realized that I have been the definition of a slacker by not keeping everyone updated; apologies. Also the pics were taken with my blackberry so sorry if they are not the best.

Pretty basic install: PIONEER 4100 DVD, RF STAGE 2 SUBS, POWER SERIES PUNCH AMP 600.2, RF WIRING, ZENCLOSURES SUB BOX, CUSTOM SWITCHES AND IPOD HOOKUP. ALSO 5% TINT ALL AROUND


The amp mount is awesome (imo)!!! when i went to pick it up after the install, all the techs were really impressed with the amp rack. It works the same as the screw down cap as before and keeps the spare in place. No clearance issues, no heating problems, anything!

Any questions please let me know, hope you enjoy!





Really looks like a nice setup! What are you using for the front speakers? Also, are you happy with the Pioneer head unit? Any reliability problems??

hey wicked,

thanks for the q's. I'm just running stock front speakers for now, and after the amp and head unit was installed they sounded a lot better than before but i know they wont last the way i push my stereo, so once theyre upgraded ill post but that'll be a couple months into the future.

as far as the pioneer head unit, i really like it and so far (fingers crossed) not one problem. it has an option for the screen color, button color, background, everything. im real particular about all the colors and lights matching up and this did awesome. Of course it is not GPS/NAV capable but still an awesome head unit and after searching the internet I found it for $299 and came with the ipod connector cord that i had them run into the center arm rest console.

this is my first PIONEER head unit, and i can happily say im very please with the entire setup. All music sounds awesome, bass hits crisp and hard.the only problem i can say i had was after the install, the airbag light came on and after looking on this forum it was fixed in minutes... and the black switch next to the bass knob is to activate the DVD bypass.

Very nice and clean install, thanks to CS Motorsports in Gastonia, NC for the install, wonderful job and highly recommended.


SP

Thanks SP. I’m looking to buy a head unit for my 370Z with the latest technology and the newest Pioneer Avic series has the features I’m looking for. When you read that someone has problems with Pioneer head units, it’s important to have an established evaluation. Thanks for your input!

Nice job of utilizing the space in your spare tire.

Beautiful work on the mount. To remove the spare tire I am assuming you would have to unhook the wires and spin the mount out of place. Or does the top of the mount swivel on the screw in post at all?

Unfortunately I would have to disconecct the the wires to the amp, then the amp rack spins out like the orginal screw down cap that held the spare down from the factory, and also the big styrofoam cone shaped spacer is also eleminated.