TO 1STMP3----Install is scheduled for the 16th...few last min. questions

[LazerBlueP5]

Hey 1stMP3, I got the install sceduled for this Thursday the 16th. I got a chance to talk to my installer about all the things I wanted to do.
For example about mounting the amps under the seat, he suggested putting the wood under the carpet to help secure it. As far as the box I'm still now sure how I'm going to secure it yet.

Now as you know the amps will be under the seats- using the C.A.P 5 as the distribution. My installer expressed concern regarding running wires from under one seat to another. He said there's a chance of picking up line noise running that low of guage wire like that. Is this true? He suggested doing an amp rack with everything on it...which would be great but the whole purpose of my install is not to lose the versitility of my hatchback. When I need to transport something I dont want to have to disconnect power wires...etc, from amps in the trunk to remove them. I'd rather only have the box there and bannana clips so I can simply unplug and lift out box when I want my trunk back for any particular reason.

About the doors. He said he'll try and mount the cross-overs outside the vapor barrier but if not they'll bag the cross-overs up tie them and use silicone. Ever hear of them doing it that way?!
Also about the vapor barrier, he said it's almost impossible to salvage it after it's removed. He said he'd plug the holes with dynamat. Is this sufficient?

 

[1sty]

Well I reused my barier so thats no problem, but dynamat will work bUt I'd rather the vapor barier.

I'm not sure about the waire thouhg. I don't think I fully understand the issue. To make it simple, I can't tink of any major problem with noise unless they are going to run the RCAs along next to the Power wires. If they are going to keep the RCAs direct to the amps under the carpet then there shoulidnt be a problem.

 

[LazerBlueP5]

Well the CAP5 and one amp would be under one seat (thats all that can fit) and the other amp under the other seat. Whatever wires that would have to connect the two would be run between them.

On a different subject I was checking the install directions for the CAP. It comes with two relays. A large and a small. These, both, obviously have to be installed with the cap. Will the large relay be safe mounted under an auto seat? And lastly where is the location of the small relay? Are you familiar with Alumapro cap installations?

 

[1sty]

Not intametly so the direction are your best info there.
The installers wil lbe aable to best locate the relays.

 

[LazerBlueP5]

I just checked- the large relay is too tall to fit under the seat. I mean it fits but it JUST fits ya know, which isn't good. I wonder if the relay has to be close to the cap itself.
I might have to shell out $700+ for a false floor to have all this installed properly. Then if I have a false floor I'm gonna want plexi, then neons...lol Jeez this is going to be expensive.

How much do you know about false floor installs? Can it be made in such a way it's astetically pleasing with the amps viewable thru plexi and the sub protected in such a way that I can still haul stuff if need be?! If you have the time I'd like to talk to you again on the phone before the car goes in thursday. Let me know if there is a line other than work I can reach you. Thanks again Craig!

 

[1sty]

I just checked- the large relay is too tall to fit under the seat. I mean it fits but it JUST fits ya know, which isn't good. I wonder if the relay has to be close to the cap itself.
I might have to shell out $700+ for a false floor to have all this installed properly. Then if I have a false floor I'm gonna want plexi, then neons...lol Jeez this is going to be expensive.

How much do you know about false floor installs? Can it be made in such a way it's astetically pleasing with the amps viewable thru plexi and the sub protected in such a way that I can still haul stuff if need be?! If you have the time I'd like to talk to you again on the phone before the car goes in thursday. Let me know if there is a line other than work I can reach you. Thanks again Craig!

I have made a few for myself. Definitly can be done.
Under the seats is definitly short on space. I would need all the component and the car infront of me to see if it was possible.
This was my first install.

it had my 4 8s on the left and the amp on the right.

 

[LazerBlueP5]

Nice. So with a false floor I can still haul cargo?

Also, can I call you outside of work, if you have a sec?

 

[1sty]

Let me see how tuesday shapes up. I'll post back tomarrow, but for Know I don't know.

 

[LazerBlueP5]

thanks.