does anyone make sub box legs with spikes

[fatboyracing 10+ year member]

can I buy some type of spikes to keep a box from moving

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[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

You can buy spikes for home speakers and make them work...

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

Bolt the box down. Nothing like a box flying at you if you get into an accident...with spikes.

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

try that odd rubber/plastic crap in the kitchen section that they use to line drawers so stuff stays in place. comes inn a roll and its cheap

 

[iamamp3pimp 5,000+ posts]

Bolt the box down. Nothing like a box flying at you if you get into an accident...with spikes.

perm holes in the car?

screw that

 

[Safe_Cracker 10+ year member]

perm holes in the car?
screw that

Spiked legs will not work in a car not to mention it will cause nasty vibes, more vibration through box panels compared to a HT box! Go to Home depot and get some 5" " L " barckets and appropriate screws. Be sure to use wood screws for the side that screws into box and metal for the side that screws into the car. The holes that would be made are minimal and can be filled with sealant later if your so worried about it but it will never move on you! Polo..

 

[Spud2388 10+ year member]

or, depending on how your box in positioned, u can get some of that thick metal wire and appropriate crimping clamps and hook the wire around your rear seat brackets and then hook the other ends to the box. Maybe with an eye bolt or something.

 

[BassBallin]

get L brackets no spikes, you dont want them turning into flying spikes if you crash

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Worst. Idea. Ever.

 

[NewToTheGrounds 10+ year member]

x32141234 with the L brackets or is it really a V bracket that fell over ...im so confused with life

 

[thch 10+ year member]

a simple and effective way to do all of this is to make a floor structure. if you have access to MDF, foil, posterboard, a jigsaw, and screws, you will be fine:

step1 -- use aluminum foil to make a mold of your trunk. the foil can be shaped to fit the trunk. this should be as close as possible for best results.

step2 -- transfer shape to a piece of posterboard (large white paper). you will need multiple pieces. this will allow you to test the shape and confirm it fits.

step3 -- divide the posterboard mold in half (driver side / passenger side). each half will be cut from MDF.

step4 -- transfer each half to MDF and cut. place pieces in car. note any wiggle room. wiggle room is ok. (oh, and if you wanted your spare, you should leave a cutout for that!)

step5 -- these halves will be secured to each other by connecting a piece of wood overtop.

step6 -- place the amp/subs on flat pieces that will secure to this false frame.

and you can be creative from there. its a simple way to partially secure your setup. adding carpeting or spacers can remove any wiggle. you can also build a 2 level amp rack so the amps can sit under a layer of MDF, allowing you to place items above the amps to reclaim storage space.