Show me your wagon amp install.

scoobydrew06 · 09-13-2005, 12:16 AM

I want to put my 4 channel polk/momo amp into my new wagon that i just picked up. but I don't want it on the rear of the seats or on the floor. (I want to keep the versatility of the folding wagons seats to put cargo back there) I think it is too big to mount it under a front seat. SO, if anyone could give me location ideas i'd appreciate it.

fmowry · 09-13-2005, 08:15 AM

Do you absolutely need the spare? I ditched the spare, carry a can of fixaflat, and have towing through my insurance company. Got two amps mounted in the spare tire well along with my Sirius tuner box and maybe eventually a music keg. Fixaflat should get me home with most any flat (nail, etc) except for a complete blowout.

And nothing for thieves to see and steal.

Frank

mvorchard · 09-13-2005, 09:03 AM

Sounds like a very good idea to investigate during the summer - my summer, southern hemisphere - don't really know whether there is space for my big VGA 500.4, but who knows....

Nevertheless, take a look at my current installation: http://dot2day.com/car-fun

Cheers,

MO

scoobydrew06 · 09-13-2005, 10:05 AM

well i'd like to keep my spare tire so there goes that idea. Under the seat seems like the only option for me. but I think my amp is too big, when I take it out of my old car i'll test it out. But in the mean time if anyone has any other mounting ideas let me know.

Lethargic1 · 09-13-2005, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobydrew06

well i'd like to keep my spare tire so there goes that idea. Under the seat seems like the only option for me. but I think my amp is too big, when I take it out of my old car i'll test it out. But in the mean time if anyone has any other mounting ideas let me know.

I have my amps under the front seats. Actually, it's probably a larger area of space than you think. It should fit fine. You don't really have too many other options. You could build a fiberglass attachment to the back and bolt it on to that, but that's for people with a lot of time and creativity on their hands. I, like I said, put them under the front seats.

chewbakarox · 09-13-2005, 10:38 AM

scoobydrew - i think you'll be surprised at how much room there is under the front seats. i didn't think my 4-channel would fit either, but it did with no problem. good luck!

scoobydrew06 · 09-13-2005, 10:49 AM

hmm, i guess i'll try to fit that amp under the seats then, i was just assuming it wouldn't...but we all know that assuming makes an ASS(out of)U(and)ME. thanks for the help guys.

HiVoltg12 · 09-13-2005, 11:24 AM

Here's mine....yea I know the 2 channel is crooked, but there is a beefy support bar under there that I couldn't get the amp to sit flat on. There is still room to the right of the 2 channel for an iPod adapter in the future.

ein86 · 09-13-2005, 12:26 PM

i cant post a link right now (im at work

) but if you search for my thread that shows my speaker installation, i have pics of that same amp under my passenger seat. just enough room for it and you cant tell its there with the seat in a normal position..... or if someone else wants to copy the pics for me

BREWPUBEAVER · 09-13-2005, 01:49 PM

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778781

ein86 · 09-13-2005, 02:02 PM

y thank you

ShortBus · 09-13-2005, 02:12 PM

Mine are under the front seats as well, 3 years now and no problems.

karpieldisco · 09-26-2005, 09:41 PM

message jumped threads. Sorry

scoobydrew06 · 09-13-2005, 02:36 PM

well i guess brewpubeaver just proved me wrong about fitting under the front seats. Since you said it barely fits between the rails i guess i'll have to keep the seat in the car to install it.

ein86 · 09-13-2005, 02:43 PM

i had the seat out the entire time i was installing mine, just make sure you get the amp between the seat mounting holes. and you may have to trim the the rear inside seat bolt cover (the plastic thimg)...maybe not, i did with mine though

BrysImpreza · 09-13-2005, 02:42 PM

Mine is essentially the same as HighVolt, cept I had a custom 8" box under the passenger seat and an amp under the drivers seat.

i_dream_of_STI · 09-14-2005, 01:36 AM

I am also deciding where to install my amps.

Thinking about installing one amp on top of my spare tire and other amp bolted to my sub. A good weekend project.

BryanH · 09-14-2005, 08:20 AM

Amps fit great under the seats. Mine have been there for three years and the kods have never damaged them and people in the back seat have never had a problem with them.

i dream of sti...where is your sub box? If its not bolted down do you really want to add more weight to what could be a really large projectile?

Wrx/GVR4-Owner · 09-14-2005, 09:28 AM

I never liked putting them under the seats. Ive seen too many get messed up from spills and such. I put mine in the small storage area towards the front of the hatch. I ended up having to raise the height of the whole back hatch floor. I'm not 100% done yet but I will take some photos and post them later. When its done It will look 100% stock and give me full use of my hatch when I remove the sub box. I bought the wagon for a reason and didn't want to fill up the back with amps and subs and make it unuseable.

i_dream_of_STI · 09-14-2005, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanH

i dream of sti...where is your sub box? If its not bolted down do you really want to add more weight to what could be a really large projectile?

I was thinking of using some L brackets and bolt them to the chasis. make sure it doesn't fly anywhere. I could always try making a subwoofer in the spare tire. but will have issues where to put the amps. Still thinking about. Thanks for tip

-jason

HowieB · 09-14-2005, 01:48 PM

amps under the seats are about the only option, unless you want to spend the cash to custom stash them someplace else. i have the "in the spare" sub and it thumps just fine. i had to have the cover cut to let the base out, but i have a rubber cargo liner over that so i got my utility back. i plan to dynamat all the doors soon and upgrade the tweets in front. if i dont trade her in for the legacy gt spec b.

hjb

Narcist · 09-14-2005, 02:06 PM

^ditto

i_dream_of_STI · 09-26-2005, 12:09 AM

Just did quick install of my amps in my trunk.

I know it looks ghetto, but i ain't a pro at this. My biggest concern is proper cooling for the amps. Hopefully they will be ok.

comments welcomed.

BryanH · 09-26-2005, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i_dream_of_STI

Just did quick install of my amps in my trunk.

I know it looks ghetto, but i ain't a pro at this. My biggest concern is proper cooling for the amps. Hopefully they will be ok.

comments welcomed.

actually...just clean up the wiring and cover the board in some decent looking covering and it could look alright!

P03w · 09-28-2005, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i_dream_of_STI

Just did quick install of my amps in my trunk.

I know it looks ghetto, but i ain't a pro at this. My biggest concern is proper cooling for the amps. Hopefully they will be ok.

comments welcomed.

Awesome amps...I used to work for PG back in the good old days before they offshored the product to Asia...hang on to those ZX amps...they don't build 'em like that anymore.

And yeah, the TO-3P transistors need a lot of cool, fresh air.

regards,
P03w

09-13-2005, 12:16 AM	#1
scoobydrew06 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32951 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Park City, UT	Show me your wagon amp install. I want to put my 4 channel polk/momo amp into my new wagon that i just picked up. but I don't want it on the rear of the seats or on the floor. (I want to keep the versatility of the folding wagons seats to put cargo back there) I think it is too big to mount it under a front seat. SO, if anyone could give me location ideas i'd appreciate it.

09-14-2005, 01:48 PM	#21
HowieB Scooby Newbie Member#: 68571 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hampton, VA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon WR Pearl Blue	amps location amps under the seats are about the only option, unless you want to spend the cash to custom stash them someplace else. i have the "in the spare" sub and it thumps just fine. i had to have the cover cut to let the base out, but i have a rubber cargo liner over that so i got my utility back. i plan to dynamat all the doors soon and upgrade the tweets in front. if i dont trade her in for the legacy gt spec b. hjb

09-26-2005, 12:09 AM	#23
i_dream_of_STI Scooby Newbie Member#: 85530 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Beaverton, OR Vehicle: 05 Saab 9-2x Areo Arctic Silver	recent amp install Just did quick install of my amps in my trunk. I know it looks ghetto, but i ain't a pro at this. My biggest concern is proper cooling for the amps. Hopefully they will be ok. comments welcomed.

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fmowry Scooby Specialist Member#: 54604 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Severn, MD Vehicle: 2004 FXT Cayenne Red (sold)	Do you absolutely need the spare? I ditched the spare, carry a can of fixaflat, and have towing through my insurance company. Got two amps mounted in the spare tire well along with my Sirius tuner box and maybe eventually a music keg. Fixaflat should get me home with most any flat (nail, etc) except for a complete blowout. And nothing for thieves to see and steal. Frank

09-13-2005, 09:03 AM	#3
mvorchard Scooby Specialist Member#: 42540 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Vehicle: 2007 Forester XT Metallic Grey	Sounds like a very good idea to investigate during the summer - my summer, southern hemisphere - don't really know whether there is space for my big VGA 500.4, but who knows.... Nevertheless, take a look at my current installation: http://dot2day.com/car-fun Cheers, MO

09-13-2005, 10:05 AM	#4
scoobydrew06 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32951 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Park City, UT	well i'd like to keep my spare tire so there goes that idea. Under the seat seems like the only option for me. but I think my amp is too big, when I take it out of my old car i'll test it out. But in the mean time if anyone has any other mounting ideas let me know.

09-13-2005, 10:38 AM	#6
chewbakarox Scooby Specialist Member#: 25478 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: I fart 15 psi. Vehicle: 2003 WRX Sport Wagon PSM	scoobydrew - i think you'll be surprised at how much room there is under the front seats. i didn't think my 4-channel would fit either, but it did with no problem. good luck!

09-13-2005, 10:49 AM	#7
scoobydrew06 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32951 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Park City, UT	hmm, i guess i'll try to fit that amp under the seats then, i was just assuming it wouldn't...but we all know that assuming makes an ASS(out of)U(and)ME. thanks for the help guys.

09-13-2005, 11:24 AM	#8
HiVoltg12 Scooby Newbie Member#: 16880 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cedar Rapids, Ia Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon PSM	Here's mine....yea I know the 2 channel is crooked, but there is a beefy support bar under there that I couldn't get the amp to sit flat on. There is still room to the right of the 2 channel for an iPod adapter in the future.

09-13-2005, 12:26 PM	#9
ein86 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67817 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Spartanburg Vehicle: Masi Coltello, Void, DB Mission, Proper TTL	i cant post a link right now (im at work ) but if you search for my thread that shows my speaker installation, i have pics of that same amp under my passenger seat. just enough room for it and you cant tell its there with the seat in a normal position..... or if someone else wants to copy the pics for me

09-13-2005, 01:49 PM	#10
BREWPUBEAVER Scooby Guru Member#: 84547 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: PDX S-SE Vehicle: 06, Lafawnduh Fender rolling king	http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778781

09-13-2005, 02:02 PM	#11
ein86 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67817 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Spartanburg Vehicle: Masi Coltello, Void, DB Mission, Proper TTL	y thank you

09-13-2005, 02:12 PM	#12
ShortBus Scooby Newbie Member#: 38607 Join Date: Jun 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Austin Vehicle: 03 wrx wagon Sonic Yellow	Mine are under the front seats as well, 3 years now and no problems.

09-26-2005, 09:41 PM	#13
karpieldisco Scooby Newbie Member#: 95127 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Abingdon, MD Vehicle: 2005 WRX Wagon WR Blue	message jumped threads. Sorry

09-13-2005, 02:36 PM	#14
scoobydrew06 Scooby Specialist Member#: 32951 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Park City, UT	well i guess brewpubeaver just proved me wrong about fitting under the front seats. Since you said it barely fits between the rails i guess i'll have to keep the seat in the car to install it.

09-13-2005, 02:43 PM	#15
ein86 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67817 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Spartanburg Vehicle: Masi Coltello, Void, DB Mission, Proper TTL	i had the seat out the entire time i was installing mine, just make sure you get the amp between the seat mounting holes. and you may have to trim the the rear inside seat bolt cover (the plastic thimg)...maybe not, i did with mine though

09-13-2005, 02:42 PM	#16
BrysImpreza Scooby Guru Member#: 3102 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Northern, CT Vehicle: 2012 Sport Limited Ice Silver	Mine is essentially the same as HighVolt, cept I had a custom 8" box under the passenger seat and an amp under the drivers seat.

09-14-2005, 01:36 AM	#17
i_dream_of_STI Scooby Newbie Member#: 85530 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Beaverton, OR Vehicle: 05 Saab 9-2x Areo Arctic Silver	I am also deciding where to install my amps. Thinking about installing one amp on top of my spare tire and other amp bolted to my sub. A good weekend project.

09-14-2005, 08:20 AM	#18
BryanH Scooby Guru Member#: 993 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: nova	Amps fit great under the seats. Mine have been there for three years and the kods have never damaged them and people in the back seat have never had a problem with them. i dream of sti...where is your sub box? If its not bolted down do you really want to add more weight to what could be a really large projectile?

09-14-2005, 09:28 AM	#19
Wrx/GVR4-Owner Scooby Newbie Member#: 85706 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winchester Va. Vehicle: 2005 Wrx Wagon Blue	I never liked putting them under the seats. Ive seen too many get messed up from spills and such. I put mine in the small storage area towards the front of the hatch. I ended up having to raise the height of the whole back hatch floor. I'm not 100% done yet but I will take some photos and post them later. When its done It will look 100% stock and give me full use of my hatch when I remove the sub box. I bought the wagon for a reason and didn't want to fill up the back with amps and subs and make it unuseable.

09-14-2005, 02:06 PM	#22
Narcist * Banned * Member#: 95984 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Deeaago	^ditto