Question for those who have installed a subthump amp rack
07-21-2008, 03:34 PM
#1
Question for those who have installed a subthump amp rack I have already mounted the 2 amps onto the amp rack, and have run all the wires. My question is where do I drill into the rack to mount it to the trunk. Also, I have a Optima red top battery and Im having trouble connecting the power wire to the battery. I purchased a side mount battery terminal from Rockford Fosgate, but for some reason I cant find a way to connect the main power for the car, and the 4 gauge power wire from the amps. When I did it before in my TA I didnt have any problems with it at all. Another thing, the red top also has a spot to mount on the top as well. Would it be easier to connect it there? Thanks in advance.
Is this what I need to connect the power wire to the top of the battery?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1174091579064
Is this what I need to connect the power wire to the top of the battery?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1174091579064
Last edited by Charlie Hustle; 07-21-2008 at 03:41 PM.
07-22-2008, 11:16 PM
#5
Plenty of ways to mount it without drilling holes in the car. Here's a link from a few weeks ago: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ferrerid=13535
Also, there's a huge number of battery terminals out there. I bought a red top and used the side mounts for the stock battery hookups and used the top mounts for stereo connections. You can find this type of terminal at most big stereo stores or online:
Also, there's a huge number of battery terminals out there. I bought a red top and used the side mounts for the stock battery hookups and used the top mounts for stereo connections. You can find this type of terminal at most big stereo stores or online:
07-23-2008, 01:42 AM
#6
^ Thats my old thread!
I've still yet to mount my amp rack correctly. It sits there but not completely flush. I've actually decided that i'm gonna use an L-Bracket from the amp rack to my sub box and plastic to hold it up. It's too risky for me to drill with all my wires and tail lights.
I've still yet to mount my amp rack correctly. It sits there but not completely flush. I've actually decided that i'm gonna use an L-Bracket from the amp rack to my sub box and plastic to hold it up. It's too risky for me to drill with all my wires and tail lights.
07-23-2008, 02:09 AM
#7
I have seen amp racks mounted by using the tail light studs that stick out under the rear carpet. This was done by removing the black plastic wing nut looking things and then placing a piece of predrilled wood about 1/4"-3/8" thick on it, then replacing the nuts back on. This holds that piece in place. Then you can attach another piece of 5/8"-3/4" wood to this piece....in place it would look like an upside down L. This can give you something to screw the amp rack to without screwing into the car itself. Seemed pretty sturdy as well when doing one of these self made wood brackets on each side.
I also found this which is a similar method still utilizing the rear tail light studs.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/133032/5
Hope this helps a bit.
I also found this which is a similar method still utilizing the rear tail light studs.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/133032/5
Hope this helps a bit.
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07-27-2008, 07:58 AM
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i have one in my car for awhile. i had to make some little wood blocks and mount them to the car in about 4 spots. then just ran wood screws through the rack into the wood i monted behind it. you cant see the screw because the carpet hides them. worked out good for me.
