Question: Trash fiberglass??

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

If you haven't seen my project, here's a link: Project: Taurus Log

I'm getting annoyed with my fiberglass amp rack... Partly because fiberglassing is no fun, partly because I'm wishy-washy about mounting my amp on my trunk lid.

I have a 1500D coming in within a week, so I'll have to make room for the 1500D even if I go with the fiberglass amp rack on my trunk lid.

So, I have a question:

Do I...

1) Trash my fiberglass amp rack and do a false floor.

-or-

2) Keep my fiberglass amp rack and find room for my 1500D elsewhere.

Any other input would be helpful and greatly appreciated! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[joeldirt 10+ year member]

why would you trash it? it looks like it is coming out nice?

 

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

I'm just not liking the idea of having one of my amps on my trunk lid and the other one elsewhere. I don't really like the idea of having one on my trunk lid at all anymore.

What if I slam the trunk lid too hard?

What if there's a lot of rattle?

I don't know. Thats why I need your guys' opinions!

 

[Buckshot 10+ year member]

As long as the rack is secured to the lid, and the amp to the rack, then I don't see where you'll have a problem. Keep in mind that you have somewhat delicate electronics on that lid when you close it, and you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[THUNDERBIRD 10+ year member]

you could keep the one on the lid and do a false floor for the other.

 

[Buckshot 10+ year member]

I think you should put the most cosmeticaly appealing amp on the trunk lid, then hide the other.

 

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

I think you should put the most cosmeticaly appealing amp on the trunk lid, then hide the other.

Thats the thing, the 1500D won't fit in the amp rack in the trunk lid... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[InhumanAcura 5,000+ posts]

i voted to trash it, no offense though //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

try something w/ more charecter, less "squarish"

 

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

Thats the kinda criticism/ideas I need, thanks Inhuman!

 

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

Paul suggested to me that I make a false floor for both amps, and attatch the false floor to my spare tire cover... I thought it was an excellent idea.

Any more input?

 

[nametaken 10+ year member]

Well, i voted trash, just because i woudlnt feel to comfortable mounting it on the trunk lid. I like false floors though.

BUT, if your close to fnishing or finished why not give it a shot, at least try(if your close). I dont mean finished as paint/carpet/vinyll wise but finished as in workable. See if it rattles or if you liek the look, post pics //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[fo0manchu 10+ year member]

Put a lcd monitor in there!!//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif pimp my ride style.. haha j/k

I would trash it.. just my opinion though. What if your trunk lid doesn't stay up, becasue its too heavy?? and what if you have something in your trunk and you forget about the clearance and then close your trunk, ruining your setup??

 

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

Allright, as of now, I have the amp rack bondo'd and sanded w/ 60 grit. I'll mount it with some screws and take some pics. See how I like it.

I'll post the pics tonight sometime.

 

[Insomniac119 10+ year member]

I voted to keep it. You don't have to put the amps in it, you could put something else like an equalizer.

 

[PRIVATEpastry 10+ year member]

Well I just washed and waxed my car... So I'm out of energy right now. I may/may not get those pics posted tonight.

I still need input, though!