boot build pic request

[cornishvr6 52]

Hi guys,

Im considering sorting my amps and sub out in the boot and was hoping for some ideas on where to locate if anyone has any pics of theres completed?

i currently have a 12" sub in a stupidly large box and two amps which are mounted onto the back of the rear seats, all were in the car when i purchased, i believe one is running the focal components and the other for the sub..

I was thinking of the sub in one side and the amps in the other side of the boot, using mdf and covering in black cloth or leather.

so any pics or ideas would be a great help

[VR6Nat 9]

Here's one ive seen before.... home made...

and one you can buy... http://www.autoacoustics.com/sbn-vg033.htm

[Ben Seabrook 4]

These are done by Absy on here check his build thread for more info mate

I think they look very very smart

[cornishvr6 52]

Thanks for those, might give it a go in the next couple of days,

looking at mdf sheets i want to try keep the weight down but its available in 6,9,12,18mm thickness,

do you think the 6mm will be too flimsy for the weight of the sub and amps also would thicker be better for the sound quality?

thanks

[Ben Seabrook 4]

6mm is fairly sturdy tbh mate and think that would be plenty

[cornishvr6 52]

6mm is fairly sturdy tbh mate and think that would be plenty

ok 6mm it is, cheers ben

[HAMMER_VR6 0]

6mm would perform like Rolf Harris wobble board.

Definately not strong enough for a sub.

If you were to buy a sub enclosure it would be made of at least 12mm

[Ben Seabrook 4]

^^^ ha ha well there you go then thicker needed for sub boxes

[cornishvr6 52]

lol, i may opt for 6mm on the amp side then and 12mm for the sub

[b19drg 0]

I used to make all my sub boxes Out of 18mm , I'm gonna buy one of the custom fit boxes as you get to keep your boot for loads of beer and camping goodies !

[cornishvr6 52]

I used to make all my sub boxes Out of 18mm ' date=' I'm gonna buy one of the custom fit boxes as you get to keep your boot for loads of beer and camping goodies !

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thats what i need my space for lol, atm its just got a huge sub box so wanting to tidy the sub away on the right hand side of the boot instead, and the amps on the opposite side

[editionmatt 1]

Thats my old beast i built last summer when i was bored, not the most practical of builds though and not the prettiest of amp and sub either but it did its job:P was suprisingly strong aswell, u could quite easily sit on it not that ud reli have any reason to lol.

[cornishvr6 52]

is there any sound difference between mounting a sub in the boot floor and having it in a box to either side of the car?

im in two minds now, keep changing my ideas,

any help/advice is appreciated

[editionmatt 1]

i Found the sound just the same really. Obviously when i put it in the floor i made a custom box for it but it was a bit of a pain as the spare wheel well isnt centre so the box wasnt as big as i had liked. i just compensated with stuffing the box with the contents of a few pillows. Was fine for me though

[cornishvr6 52]

mmmh im confused, might just make a start and see how i get on,

Think i will stick to the sub on one side and my amps on the other for now,

would i need to dynamat the sub side of the car behind the box?

[michael5556 247]

When I did mine, I cut out the spare wheel holder, sound proofed where the spare wheel sits and made the sub sit over that area with the rest of the boot covered in carpeted wood, raised it using some rubber mounts so it wouldn't vibrate too much either