xbigarmx
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I just got back from doing the amp upgrade, and wow, what a difference. Put in a JL 250W RMS mono amp. Bass is noticably better. Really evens out the system.
tchuck's 04 FX35
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- Portland, OR
Nice!
It's pretty amazing what those little Bose woofers will do when they have reasonable amplification. Where did you put your amp? I've been pondering lately where I could hide my amp so that I can have my spare tire back... No luck yet.
Nice!
Where did you put your amp? I've been pondering lately where I could hide my amp so that I can have my spare tire back... No luck yet.
Tchuck man, there's oodles of room under the plastic frame that holds up the floor in the trunk. I thought you had removed that stuff before? Over by where the satellite receiver goes - or on the opposite side rear corner. With some creative bracketry, I would think you can get your spare back if you want it.
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- Portland, OR
^I thought about that, but the setup results in a 2ohm max driver load which makes my amp hot hot hot. I didn't like the absolute lack of ventilation under the plastic tray. Though, your mention has me thinking I may be able to vent it somehow... That location is ideal, venting aside.
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xbigarmx
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I had a long discussion with the installers about where to put it. They ended up putting some high end velcro on the back of the amp, and sticking it on the right side of the trunk, sort of where the manual is. I can't post pics yet, or I would show you. I think it works well. Then they ran the wires straight down to the sub enclosure.
Custom installers use small fans like seen in computers to move air in otherwise enclosed areas. All sorts of diameters available.
Usually in pairs - one push, one pull. Radio shack, EPO, Fry's ... they all carry them for native 12V use. Just make sure you read up on the decibel level of the fan. Don't want ones that are loud, or that might create noise in your audio circuit. Isolating the fan circuit usually takes care of noise.
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- Portland, OR
No, mine in particular does not, but that's because the top of my amplifer is exposed to open air.
I assume you're not talking to the OP...
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- Portland, OR
Colt45
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- Calgary, AB
looks good man!
I know this thread is a couple of years old, but this is a fantastic alternative for those of us who want to keep the vehicle as stock looking as possible (and keep our cargo space at the max). But... I'm still looking for an alternative to pulling the spare tire. I've looked at the the Infinity Basslink, the Wicked CAS box, etc. I think the only choice I have is to by a mono amp to power the Bose sub and mount it somewhere, but where? Maybe I have missed a thread somewhere. Also, I'd like to know if anyone has replaced the stock dual Bose 6" with any other drivers (Kicker, etc.) with any success, with an aftermarket amp. Thanks.
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Sorry, it was meant for bleedingsujit,... my later post on the amp is for tchuck. Damn computer...
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Sorry, it was meant for bleedingsujit,... my later post on the amp is for tchuck. Damn computer...
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- Portland, OR
I'm working on the Kicker driver swap right now. Had to buy a router and now my workbench is buried. Ugh. The short answer is "they don't fit".
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djsos
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Awesome pics bro! Looked like a fun trip