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Makarus

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24th Feb 03 at 20:17

Whats the measurements for the floor??

Getting a 10" Alpine Type R in its own box, with a MRDM300 Mono Block Amp.

The plan is to put the sub in its box in the corner of the boot, and then build a false floor around it to hold it in place, under the floor I wanna put the amp, with a prespex window on hinges so I can get to it but shut the window so I can put thinks on top safely.

So i need the measurements.

Any -pics of boot build to help inspire me to something different would be much appreciated,

Anton2K3

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24th Feb 03 at 21:24

Ello mate. I am in the process of doing my boot build. I have done a false floor with a alpine MRDM500 amp under the floor, with perspex covering it, with 2 Alpine SD 12" 1000w subs to go in in custom boxes. I used the mat from the floor as a template.

essexracer

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24th Feb 03 at 22:21

i wouldnt make the floor arround the sub box (good idea to hold the box) coz u will loose a lot of bass though that bit...the boot floor will vibrate more...iv made a fake floor out of 3/4" mdf and it saves a lot of bass from just simply vibrating against the metal of the floor/spare wheel well. also the fake floor makes the bass travel into the car rather than into the boot as it would without the mdf floor....u should make a full fake floor.

just thought id say!

good luck with the instal!

james

Makarus

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24th Feb 03 at 23:31

I think I get what ya mean, I just need the boot to be functional slightly.

Was originally going to have a 10" each side, but decided against it because I am shite with boot builds.

essexracer

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24th Feb 03 at 23:40

i didnt say it well, bassically if u build a fake floor make sure it covers all of the boot so that u loose as little as possible bass and so it sounds better (less rattles)! u could always use some brown bread etc!

if u possition everything right, the boot can still be functional! its not as hard as ud think to make boot builds! either that or im better than the average person

good luck again...be good to see sum work in progress pics!

james

[Edited on 24-02-2003 by essexracer]

Makarus

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24th Feb 03 at 23:51

Yeah, if I do it I will take plenty of photo's.

Its finding the time to put the effort in thats a problem, but I have someone who may help me that has done a good boot install.

essexracer

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24th Feb 03 at 23:55

just plan ahead...making sure u have wat u need before u start...and do it over a weekend...or durin the week if u av time!

SportBoy

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24th Feb 03 at 23:56

my floor kinda anchors me subs in i got 2 12s on a 8mm mdf floor then an amp build in the middle on top of the floor too seperatein the subs but also stoppin them movein about

Makarus

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24th Feb 03 at 23:59

I see, I wanted to actually sit the subs in the floor originally, and put a grill over so the floor is higher yet still keeps its size and shape, but because of the subs I am going for they would sound shite in such small spaces.

Kenni

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25th Feb 03 at 00:20

I made a full false floor under my sub box then placed the sub box above.
I measured the box exactly to the nearest mm, so the box sits in my boot perfectly.
I also have a rear strut brace, which made things really difficult...my amps are placed between my rear seats

[Edited on 25-02-2003 by Kenni]

essexracer

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25th Feb 03 at 00:28

iv got the same power cap kenni, and is that white stuff in the 1st pic no more nails? i hopw so...great stuff it is!

Kenni

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25th Feb 03 at 00:36

quote:
Originally posted by essexracer
iv got the same power cap kenni, and is that white stuff in the 1st pic no more nails? i hopw so...great stuff it is!

wood glue....

Makarus

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25th Feb 03 at 00:36

How long did it take Kenni??

Did it looks tidy after??

Kenni

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25th Feb 03 at 00:39

Ironic...it took my 1 day to build it. Still havent found time to finish it off...it all wired up and all tidy, just cant find the time after 1 month to finish the carpeting...

Makarus

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25th Feb 03 at 00:40

Oh right, lol.

I suppose carpetting covers up any mistakes you make.

Is it hard to get the carpet to sit smooth and level though??

Kenni

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25th Feb 03 at 00:44

no, it perfect. Carpeted the parcel shelf, just need to carpet it underneath. also nee to carpet the box at either side. and it finished.

will take 2 hours to do. Cant be arsed.

Kenni

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25th Feb 03 at 00:44

essexracer

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25th Feb 03 at 00:45

lol...i know wat u mean...iv only just finished mine...you do all the hard stuff in a couple of days, but the finishing touches take ages!

james

Kenni

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25th Feb 03 at 00:47

quote:
Originally posted by essexracer
lol...i know wat u mean...iv only just finished mine...you do all the hard stuff in a couple of days, but the finishing touches take ages!

james

Human nature......gettting Jules from Fast car ringing me up to see if my car is ready...just keep on telling him I cant be arsed to finsihed my install...he just have to wait.

Makarus

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25th Feb 03 at 00:49

Hehe, so you just built a holder for the sub boxes and then carpetted over the subs boxes to get the right line and all that??

essexracer

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25th Feb 03 at 00:56

nice one kenni, u got any more pics of ur car?

Kenni

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25th Feb 03 at 00:58

Yeah.

Either side will have black carpeting. My interior is of Black/silver/red theme. Hence why I got the subs in that colour. The carpets on the side will be held by velcro so I can change my rear lite bulbs and NE stage.

Kenni

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25th Feb 03 at 00:59