Date:         Wed, 26 Jun 2002 05:18:28 -0700
Reply-To:     j <lemore@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         j <lemore@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: stereo amp placement
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Hey Greg,
   I just worked through a similar audio upgrade.
Based on passed experiences with amps in tight or
confined spaces like under the driver's seat or in the
back closet I chose a more open location.  I've had
bad things happen to/with amps in confined spaces.  I
knew I was gonna have to give up a littls storage
space one way or another and after lots of thinkin' I
put my amps under the sink.  I removed the false
bottom in there and have a 4 x 75 watt amp and a 200w
sub amp under there.  I also installed a cooling fan
in the back.
   Obviously the first thing I did was re-check and
double check all my sink/water connections.  No leaks
thank you very much. :)  With the false bottom removed
both amps fit under the shelf.  I also "just in case"
put a bead of silicone along the sides of the shelf in
case of sudden water problem.  The shelf will then
protect the amps as any drips will run down and off
the back of the shelf.  Oh ya, I also tilted the shelf
back like 3 degrees just for the purpose.
j

--- Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Mine were already installed when I got my van but,
> they're mounted on the
> floor of the closet, on a thick felt-type pad,
> bolted to the bottom, stacked
> on each other with spacers, covered with a
> plexiglass shield held in place
> by the bolts holding the units on the floor. Wires
> run into the rear bench
> with RCA's for the woofers and the others up front
> to the deck/receiver. If
> interested in "seeing" this application, pmail me
> and I'll do my best to
> take pics with flash and we'll see how they come
> out. Can post them on the
> site link below my sig. Lemme noe.
> Bob
> '91 Westy
>
> http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare
>
>
> Greg,
>    I'm in the middle of such an upgrade.  I'm
> putting one of the Sony amps
> under the pilot's seat -- can't remember the model
> number offhand
> Best,
> d.
>
>
>
>
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