Stereo & Electronics - Which box to help hide amp
keving711556
06-16-2005, 08:30 AM
Whas up guys, looking for a little advise, I want either the subthump rear well enclosue (2x12's) or the q-logic one. I think I like the Q-logic one because of the fiberglass cover, here is my dilema:
I hae a RF t8004 amp that I want to hide, the amp measures:
h:2.6"
w:12.8"
l:23"
I want to hide the amp in the well. Has anyone seen the two afore mentioed boxes? Will the amp fit somewhere in the well with either of these boxes. Oh yea, I need to fit a cap in there also....
megabass
06-16-2005, 10:00 AM
Just FYI, the q-logic doesn't have a fiberglass cover. It's plastic. It's simply a very heavy wedge shaped hatch box made out of particle board with a plasic cover over top.
The subthump boxes are much lighter, have more air space, and are made out of mdf.
There is room under the box for amps and caps. That's where I put all my equipment.
If you want one completely hidden get an MTX Thunderform box it has a cloth cover and anyone who doesnt know about that little open space in the trunk would think that the box is part of the car...
keving711556
06-16-2005, 01:07 PM
I got 2 12's though...and must keep my spare, that looks kool though.
If you look at the pics:
http://community.webshots.com/album/164656539gRWehk
The board looks like mdf from the link above, you gott admit the plastice cover looks kool on the q-logic box. I am starting to lean towards the subthump though..
Thanks...
ArcticZ28
06-16-2005, 01:19 PM
THOSE ARE MY PICS!!! STEALER!!! :jest:
keving711556
06-16-2005, 07:16 PM
THOSE ARE MY PICS!!! STEALER!!! :jest:
Sorry man, It does look good though....
bolton98TA
06-17-2005, 04:04 PM
get the subthump t-top box if you have t-tops....... ive got one and it looks as clean as the q-logic box and u have a place for t-tops. ive got one with 2 12" audiobahns and a MTX 500x2 amp under the box and u would never know it was their. and btw it only weighs a good 12lbs at tha most empty...
Richiec77
06-18-2005, 01:05 PM
THOSE ARE MY PICS!!! STEALER!!! :jest:
:jest: :jest: I like that Beef Jerky Mod. lol
Good idea. Pretty funny that you used that kind of bag.
ArcticZ28
06-18-2005, 07:44 PM
:jest: :jest: I like that Beef Jerky Mod. lol
Good idea. Pretty funny that you used that kind of bag.
Thanks. It was to keep the tip that holds the drill bit from scarring up the areas where I had to drill holes to mount the subs. My buddy and I were eating jerky and trying to think of how to go about that situation. And what do you know... we finished the bag just at that moment.
Necessity is the mother of invention :D
keving711556
06-20-2005, 09:22 AM
Thanks. It was to keep the tip that holds the drill bit from scarring up the areas where I had to drill holes to mount the subs. My buddy and I were eating jerky and trying to think of how to go about that situation. And what do you know... we finished the bag just at that moment.
Necessity is the mother of invention :D
How heavy is the plastic piece? Is there room underneath for a big amp(about 1 foot x 2 feet)
ArcticZ28
06-20-2005, 10:54 AM
How heavy is the plastic piece? Is there room underneath for a big amp(about 1 foot x 2 feet)
The plastic piece is very light. It is actually just an overlay that goes on top of the box, which is the heavy part. The box probably weighs about 60 pounds or so, plus the weight of the subs. It is no light weight piece, that's for sure. But, you can't beat the stealthy looks of it. As for room underneath... the box pretty much sits all the way down into the t-top area. I'm not too sure there would be that kind of room for an amp. You can see where I mounted mine, just to get access to it easier, plus I was pretty lazy after working on installing the subs. It's by no means a pro installation of the amp, but it will work until I figure out what the hell I'm gonna do with my system, if I'm keeping it or not and how I can rearrange it to look better.
keving711556
06-20-2005, 12:13 PM
The plastic piece is very light. It is actually just an overlay that goes on top of the box, which is the heavy part. The box probably weighs about 60 pounds or so, plus the weight of the subs. It is no light weight piece, that's for sure. But, you can't beat the stealthy looks of it. As for room underneath... the box pretty much sits all the way down into the t-top area. I'm not too sure there would be that kind of room for an amp. You can see where I mounted mine, just to get access to it easier, plus I was pretty lazy after working on installing the subs. It's by no means a pro installation of the amp, but it will work until I figure out what the hell I'm gonna do with my system, if I'm keeping it or not and how I can rearrange it to look better.
Interesting, as their web site says "8 1/4" mounting depth", and from the PDF instalation guide, it looks like it doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the well. I think megabass works for subthumb or some thing like that, so i think his opinion is biased. I think I am going to have to try and find one locally and do some measuring. I know its allot of thinking , but I think the q-logic one looks so much cooler....thanks allot guys!!!
ArcticZ28
06-20-2005, 12:20 PM
Yea, but you gotta worry about the plastic piece for the t-tops that sits up a good couple inches in the trunk as well. If you removed that, you may have a place for an amp. I didn't try it though.
keving711556
06-20-2005, 12:23 PM
I do not have t-tops, so I have not seen what you are describing. I guess there is some plastic peice that holds t-tops in the bottom of the well?
So if I do not have that piece do you all think a good size amp will fit down there. I need to hide that bad boy like a dead body.
ArcticZ28
06-20-2005, 12:59 PM
Hmm good point, didn't think about that one. I'd have to actually check to see if there would be enough room but I'm out here in CA working for the summer. My car remains under wraps at home until mid August :(
keving711556
06-20-2005, 01:35 PM
Hmm good point, didn't think about that one. I'd have to actually check to see if there would be enough room but I'm out here in CA working for the summer. My car remains under wraps at home until mid August :(
geez, a lot of help you are, JK. I think it will fit. Im going to start searching for the best price right now, unless one of you all can hook a brother up....
ArcticZ28
06-20-2005, 01:53 PM
I got mine from Crutchfield. A bit pricey... but it's good quality.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lYq73UQasMO/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=182750&I=044CFT2019