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<blockquote data-quote="keep_hope_alive" data-source="post: 8308821" data-attributes="member: 576029"><p>amp rack is 3/4" MDF because I wanted to add rigidity and density to the rear deck to counteract the drum head effect that the large, thin factory deck has.</p><p></p><p>i started with a basic shape then modified it as needed to fit in the rear deck</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140703_221000_682.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>i decided i wanted sides on the rack to not only hide the equipment from trunk views but to provide mounting points for the beauty panel</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140704_122102_398.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>the ultra caps posed a challenge because it choked the space for wiring and a fuse block</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140704_122016_304.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>so i chose to offset them</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140706_112253_215.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>the amp ground will connect at the cap ground (where two empty ring terminals are shown). a 1/0 ground will continue from the cap to a suitable location. 1/0 power wire (sized for voltage drop, not current) will connect at the fuse block. 4 awg will run to the amp. The fuse holder uses MAXI fuses, both will be 100A.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140706_112307_247.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>some test fits showed the trunk lid supports in conflict, so i had to do some trimming to clear them. i also painted the rack because i avoid bare wood. i haven't decided how i want to cover this. the beauty panel will match the factory colors with vinyl and will have windows for the amp, caps (with plexi), and fuses. i have 3/4" spacers for the amp that not only help with cooling but provide a path for speaker wires. security screws are used where necessary.</p><p></p><p>passenger side with rack mounted (viewed from inside cabin with rear seat down) - RCA's and speaker wires will be here.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/AccordTrunkAmp009.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>driver side - power and ground will be here.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/AccordTrunkAmp010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>view from outside trunk</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/AccordTrunkAmp012.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keep_hope_alive, post: 8308821, member: 576029"] amp rack is 3/4" MDF because I wanted to add rigidity and density to the rear deck to counteract the drum head effect that the large, thin factory deck has. i started with a basic shape then modified it as needed to fit in the rear deck [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140703_221000_682.jpg[/IMG] i decided i wanted sides on the rack to not only hide the equipment from trunk views but to provide mounting points for the beauty panel [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140704_122102_398.jpg[/IMG] the ultra caps posed a challenge because it choked the space for wiring and a fuse block [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140704_122016_304.jpg[/IMG] so i chose to offset them [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140706_112253_215.jpg[/IMG] the amp ground will connect at the cap ground (where two empty ring terminals are shown). a 1/0 ground will continue from the cap to a suitable location. 1/0 power wire (sized for voltage drop, not current) will connect at the fuse block. 4 awg will run to the amp. The fuse holder uses MAXI fuses, both will be 100A. [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/IMG_20140706_112307_247.jpg[/IMG] some test fits showed the trunk lid supports in conflict, so i had to do some trimming to clear them. i also painted the rack because i avoid bare wood. i haven't decided how i want to cover this. the beauty panel will match the factory colors with vinyl and will have windows for the amp, caps (with plexi), and fuses. i have 3/4" spacers for the amp that not only help with cooling but provide a path for speaker wires. security screws are used where necessary. passenger side with rack mounted (viewed from inside cabin with rear seat down) - RCA's and speaker wires will be here. [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/AccordTrunkAmp009.jpg[/IMG] driver side - power and ground will be here. [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/AccordTrunkAmp010.jpg[/IMG] view from outside trunk [IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e128/phat_funky_beats/2014%20Accord%20Sport/AccordTrunkAmp012.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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