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Old 10-16-2011, 05:39 PM
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I got out of the car audio stuff about 10 yrs ago but I got the sub, box, amp and wiring for under $150. After a little bit of work for the install I'm happy w/ what I got.

 
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Old 10-16-2011, 10:56 PM
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nice deal for $150. Not my choice of equipment, but its hard to argue with the price. How did you secure the enclosure to the vehicle?
 
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Old 10-17-2011, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bobditts
nice deal for $150. Not my choice of equipment, but its hard to argue with the price. How did you secure the enclosure to the vehicle?
Right now it is now secured b/c we have moving to do. My wife said I could put it in there if I made it so it could come out when we need the space.
 
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Old 10-17-2011, 07:52 PM
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Please, secure it some way. You can set something up for easy removal, but don't let the sub flow free.
 
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Old 10-17-2011, 09:09 PM
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How would you guys recommend I secure it?
 
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Old 10-17-2011, 10:54 PM
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For securing, I've done a few things, L brackets with screws just into the carpet/padding, worked fine with 4 brackets each with 2 coarse thread screws.

New and improved securing (also anti-theft) is I basically bolted it down through the floor. I put two bolts through the bottom sticking up, tightened nuts on them, then lowered the box onto them (through holes I predrilled) and then put more nuts/washers inside the box. Secured extraordinarily tight.

Also, not a bad buy there. I have the same amplifier, love it for my dual 12" Pioneers. I've heard mixed things about Sony Xplode, but I have a HU by them and it works like a charm.
 
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Old 10-17-2011, 11:12 PM
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In my Tbird I just put a slim piece of mdf under the carpet, then put the carpet back, sat the box on top and drilled screws in through the box through the carpet/padding, and into the mdf board on bottom, it does not move at all.
 
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I just strapped mine down to the anchor points with cargo straps. Nice and solid, and quick to remove.
 
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I just strapped mine down to the anchor points with cargo straps. Nice and solid, and quick to remove.
as a temporary solution, this would be the best option. Ultimately what you dont want is for your enclosure to become a missile of death should you get in to an accident. It can, and will decapitate
 
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Old 10-18-2011, 10:44 PM
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That's some food for thought...
 


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