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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Can I ground using this seat bolt?

Also, how far can I drill into the "hump" that separates the t-top storage spot from the backseats (where the axle and I guess gas tank is)?
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Old May 11, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Bump, I hate being "that guy" that bumps his **** right away, but I need an answer soon.
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clean up the paint arond it and ground to it

as far as drilling through that hump i would look under the car and see where it places u, im pretty sure anywhere on that hump puts u at the gas tank
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
clean up the paint arond it and ground to it

as far as drilling through that hump i would look under the car and see where it places u, im pretty sure anywhere on that hump puts u at the gas tank
Are you sure? I've seen people put amps there before and I'm pretty sure they secured them. I'm really skeptical, though.
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Yea, man under that hump is the fuel tank.You dont want to drill there, if you do just use very small tapping screws. The tank is about a 1/2 inch under the metal.
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Damn... how can I mount my amp then? Any ideas?
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Yup, I made a plate for mine to sit on in my other car when i had it. It went from one side of the back to the other.
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take a peice of 1/4" wood (or something close) and pull the carpet back and glue the wood down with silocon or some for of adhesive like that. you could also drill hole into the wood and have bolts comming through the bottom to the top which would match your amp's mounting or use small wood screws that wont go through to far.
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3 words: industrial strength velcro

That ground point will work, but why would you use it? Use the large upper bolt of one of the rear seatbelts.
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Yeah, the ground will work, i've got mine grounded on the rear passenger seat retaining bolt.
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Damn... how can I mount my amp then? Any ideas?
skrew the amp to the carpet.
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3 words: industrial strength velcro

That ground point will work, but why would you use it? Use the large upper bolt of one of the rear seatbelts.
Those are both good ideas.

Thanks!
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Just run in in a separate ground wire?
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