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gonzo 12-01-2012 06:15 AM

Largest Amp Possible Under Seats
 
What are the dimensions under the frs seats? Trying to figure out the largest size I can fit without taking off the seat to find out myself :thanks:

2forme 12-01-2012 10:19 AM

I can't even fit my hand under the seats to check for stuff that falls down. I mounted my 5 channel amp under the trunk carpet panel.

rmjjensen 12-01-2012 11:15 AM

There's only about 1 inch of height without modifying (cutting) the carpet ...the height is the biggest problem with under the seat mounting.

gonzo 12-01-2012 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmjjensen (Post 584821)
There's only about 1 inch of height without modifying (cutting) the carpet ...the height is the biggest problem with under the seat mounting.


The amps I am considering are about 2 1/8 inches. I really want to put it there so I don't have to run as long of a power wire.

So, if I cut the carpet, would a 2.5 inch amp work? I have no problem cutting shit up under the seat... no one sees it anyways!

The jl 500/1 is:

Width (inches) 7-7/8
Height (inches) 2-1/8
Depth (inches) 7-11/16

gonzo 12-01-2012 11:12 PM

Also, the amp is going to be at 4 ohms with 250-300 watts rms and it's class D so it shouldn't overheat under the seat.

gonzo 12-01-2012 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2forme (Post 584793)
I can't even fit my hand under the seats to check for stuff that falls down. I mounted my 5 channel amp under the trunk carpet panel.


Do you mean next to the spare tire? Or to the sides by the jack/tools?

I'll check next time I'm back there. Worse comes to worse, I'll run it to the back :thumbdown:

Tim_Asphalt_FRS 12-02-2012 12:07 AM

Has anyone seen these amps? I was told they sound great and are powerful for their size.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cIYWsmY...-PBR300X4.html


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gonzo 12-03-2012 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2forme (Post 584793)
I can't even fit my hand under the seats to check for stuff that falls down. I mounted my 5 channel amp under the trunk carpet panel.

You guys are tripping, there's so much room under the middle of my seats :happyanim:


I'm going to try and mount the amp there. I'll let u know what happens :)

midnightfrolic 12-03-2012 02:22 AM

I am getting an all in one loaded sub box with amp built in from Kicker. Model 11pecvr12 from kicker. Check it out. May be worth your while.

-max- 12-03-2012 07:40 AM

I fit a Alpine PDX-v9 under the passenger seat. 2" height. Had to cut out the foam under the carpet and raise the rear of the seat a bit.

2forme 12-03-2012 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo (Post 587255)
You guys are tripping, there's so much room under the middle of my seats :happyanim:


I'm going to try and mount the amp there. I'll let u know what happens :)

Maybe you just have tiny hands LOL.

gonzo 12-03-2012 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2forme (Post 587882)
Maybe you just have tiny hands LOL.



Not tiny, but not OJ simpson xx-large lol.

There's about 3-4 inches of space, so a 2 inch amp will definitely fit. Any ideas of what can hold the amp in the foam under the seat? I'm thinking some kind of anchor like a drywall anchor.

gonzo 12-03-2012 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -max- (Post 587484)
I fit a Alpine PDX-v9 under the passenger seat. 2" height. Had to cut out the foam under the carpet and raise the rear of the seat a bit.



Did you mount it rightside up to the floor? How did you raise the rear of the seat?

gonzo 12-03-2012 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnightfrolic (Post 587270)
I am getting an all in one loaded sub box with amp built in from Kicker. Model 11pecvr12 from kicker. Check it out. May be worth your while.



Kicker :/

I'm also not getting a large box. I have the JL 8" microsub, so an amp wouldn't fit on that.


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