tcm_xB

I'm tired of looking through useless threads from a search result.

I'm trying to get ideas of where to mount a amp. I was thinking of mounting the amp to the bottom of the drivers seat and install a cooling fan as well. That way I wouldn't have to worry about anyone putting their dirty shoes on my equipment.

My second option is probably the rear cargo space to the right of the spare tire. I've seen a few pics of this kind of install.

I want the amp out of the way!

Thanks for any ideas

Toy_xbox

Maybe something like this?

First version I did...



Second upgraded version...

its_ikon

audioformz has a nice install for the amp.

pic is blurry, but i mounted the amp and cap on the floor in the xB and then a cover piece to go over it which raised the floor.

TheIcon

Under the seat would be a nice spot. I personally don't like it there but the reason I say it is a nice spot is because that is where the airconditioning vents shoots out so keeping it cool shouldn't be a problem at all.

humpty111

I had my 4ch plus a 3-way crossover and a 1/2 farad cap mounted in the well next to the spare tire under the cover. my enclosures are on top but mounted to hinges so that i can get to the spare if I have to.
with my tints you cant really see inside the enclosures are covered in black tweed.

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Flip_Magoo

Hey does the Xb have rca input/output i was just wondering this yesterday, I have a tc and figured the stock radio didnt have these outputs input.
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Max2k

You could raise the floor in the trunk a few inches and install some computer case fans in there.

No RCA outs on the scion radios, they're the same for all models.

humpty111

Do not go to a stereo shop to get your converter they will rob you. Instead goto Walmart they sell a Scoche which has been in business for like ever or at least as far as I could remember it also comes with very simple drawn out instructions so you could have 4-ch RCA's it sells for 17.95 and most places only sell a 2-ch one 24.95 trust me walmart was just by luck i went everywhere looking for one but apparently so was everybody else that weekend.

and about the fan thing and raising the floor in the xb the rear is raised already so I had the storage box removed and everything fit right under and honestly living in Florida we don't spend to much time in the car and when we do the a/c is always on so heat has not been an issue in fact most of the time you connect a fan it will create a whinning noise thru your speakers so I would reconsider.

I hope this helps.

the_saint

I don't know how feesible this is, but how about the ceiling? :? I would think that it would be out of sight to everybody outside the car?

Just a crazy thought.

tckurt

Honestly if you have the money go with the floor option thats what I wanted to do but I gotta save up for it but under the seat is where I have my amp and its perfect their... but its also in the tC

neckbonenick

did you see this?

scionspecialistvegas

The cleanest by far. Bill

tckurt

And the spare tire is still in there to?

neckbonenick

yup, under the stock cover both still reside.

leonDB

I really like this install!

squirrel

I sort of have a stealth install.

Audioformz enclosure w/ 10 inch Arc Audio woofer in the rear storage area, one 10 inch Arc Audio sub under each front seat built in custom enclosures, and the amps are where the spare tire used to go. I also have fibreglass kick panels and Ground Zero co-axials where the stock front door speakers were. All of this was performed by Chris Foster of Rockstar Customs. It nice, its clean, and its stealthy. I won't win any Db drag offs but that's not what I wanted. I just wanted something clean sounding.

The kids still have enuff room to fill it up w/ the their toys and junk.

its_ikon

here is what mine looks like when i daily drive



then right before a show i do this

TJandBOXCARWILLIE

??? I just learned something. Thanks! I had no idea that A/C vents were under there! I just went out to check! Neat! And then I went over to my Beetle, (which I have had for over two years), and checked that as well! And it has vents there too.

I feel like a fool, but it's good to know you can learn something new about your car from time to time.

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