Amp under seats? Enough room?

Rhinetom · 02-17-2010, 12:29 PM

I bought a JL Slash 2 250/1V2 amp. Will it fit under the passenger seat? Anyone done similar? Mucho thanks!

2fast4thelaw · 02-17-2010, 08:21 PM

I wouldn't mount it there and not to mention it would be nearly impossible to adjust it. I think the best place to mount an amp is the area between the crossbar and the spare tire area. There is a lot of room to hide your cables and its easy to get to for making adjustments. I like all of my components completely hidden but easy to access.

bigaudiofanat · 02-17-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

I wouldn't mount it there and not to mention it would be nearly impossible to adjust it. I think the best place to mount an amp is the area between the crossbar and the spare tire area. There is a lot of room to hide your cables and its easy to get to for making adjustments. I like all of my components completely hidden but easy to access.

Or on the rear deck behind the seats you could mount it there as well.

1slow370 · 02-18-2010, 04:15 AM

thats where i'm mounting mine. I got the Zenclosures box so i don't want to put it under the box

Rhinetom · 02-18-2010, 07:06 AM

Sounds good. I will mount it in the rear between the crossmember and the spare tire. How does this sound? Epoxy a piece of wood to the metal floor the, screw the amp to the wood.

SlikNik · 02-18-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhinetom

Sounds good. I will mount it in the rear between the crossmember and the spare tire. How does this sound? Epoxy a piece of wood to the metal floor the, screw the amp to the wood.

Way to go, No chance of screws hitting something that shouldn't be drilled into.

SP44 · 02-18-2010, 07:15 PM

it can fit in the spare tire well also:

custom amp mount for spare tire

here's pics of the amp mount i made etc...

Rhinetom · 02-19-2010, 08:56 AM

Last night I removed the large foam piece (and broke it) behind/below the silver cross member. No room for the amp unless it rests on-top of the side airbag sensor (I'd rather not). I guess I will have to mount behind the driver’s seat in the shelf area. Should the amp be mounted vertically? And will the plastic hold the amps weight?
(JL Audio Slash 2501v2). Any suggestions welcome!!!!

bigaudiofanat · 02-19-2010, 09:04 AM

Amp should be fine there if you want to remove the panels and use small bolts to mount it there that will work I used taping screws and worked fine. Also for that foam piece you should of removes your side panels of the trunk before taking the foam out.

Rhinetom · 02-19-2010, 09:33 AM

Thanks, Big. Is there anything you DON'T know? You rock!

bigaudiofanat · 02-19-2010, 09:39 AM

Thanks man I just try to help people out with what I do know. lol need anymore help just ask.

02-17-2010, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rhinetom Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z auto, red Rep Power: 15	Amp under seats? Enough room? I bought a JL Slash 2 250/1V2 amp. Will it fit under the passenger seat? Anyone done similar? Mucho thanks!

02-17-2010, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 49 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	I wouldn't mount it there and not to mention it would be nearly impossible to adjust it. I think the best place to mount an amp is the area between the crossbar and the spare tire area. There is a lot of room to hide your cables and its easy to get to for making adjustments. I like all of my components completely hidden but easy to access. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

02-19-2010, 08:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rhinetom Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z auto, red Rep Power: 15	Last night I removed the large foam piece (and broke it) behind/below the silver cross member. No room for the amp unless it rests on-top of the side airbag sensor (I'd rather not). I guess I will have to mount behind the driver’s seat in the shelf area. Should the amp be mounted vertically? And will the plastic hold the amps weight? (JL Audio Slash 2501v2). Any suggestions welcome!!!! Last edited by Rhinetom; 02-19-2010 at 08:56 AM. Reason: typo

02-19-2010, 09:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Amp should be fine there if you want to remove the panels and use small bolts to mount it there that will work I used taping screws and worked fine. Also for that foam piece you should of removes your side panels of the trunk before taking the foam out. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 02-19-2010 at 09:07 AM.

02-19-2010, 09:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Thanks man I just try to help people out with what I do know. lol need anymore help just ask. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-18-2010, 04:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	thats where i'm mounting mine. I got the Zenclosures box so i don't want to put it under the box

02-18-2010, 07:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rhinetom Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z auto, red Rep Power: 15	Sounds good. I will mount it in the rear between the crossmember and the spare tire. How does this sound? Epoxy a piece of wood to the metal floor the, screw the amp to the wood.

02-18-2010, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
SP44 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 23 Drives: <'09 370z, '05 350z> Rep Power: 15	it can fit in the spare tire well also: custom amp mount for spare tire here's pics of the amp mount i made etc...

02-19-2010, 09:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rhinetom Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z auto, red Rep Power: 15	Thanks, Big. Is there anything you DON'T know? You rock!

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