Hey guys been thinking of getting around to completing a boot install and want something similar to the image below. Just wondering if anyone happens to have plans to build these off, if not i guess ill have to measure and DIY it myself. Thanks


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Looks nice & neat :thumbsup:


*Edit: Pays to read the text rather than just look at the pictures lol
Better make that...
Good luck with the install. :thumbsup:

When I added subs & amps to the old TS Wagon, it took all my $$$ just to get the wiring etc done - no $$$ left for custom installs :doubt:

Different subs need different boxes, Amps have Different sizes and Depths, and I'm pretty sure anyone with with a custom floor, made a template from cardboard ( taped together helps )..
There's no real measurements as such, its all very much custom.....

Its a oneoff thing, good luck with the install though....

This is my basic install to give you some ideas
Nothing much to it really lol

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa139/Mr_Roberto_Photos/IMG_0008a.jpg

Looks like im doing it DIY haha. Thanks guys

currently putting together the pieces myself for a similar setup, although with 3 kids the subs are just going to be in a prefab box that I can take out when we need the space.

Nice to see someone copying my design lol.
Being a cabinet maker by trade so having access to all the equipment made it easier to do the install.
Tho you can do this in your backyard without problems.
For the floor I used the floor carpet as a template and measured out where the spare tyre roughly sits to cut the trap door.
What you need to remember is that if you make it the same size as the floor carpet you will not get it in the boot.
So you will have to work out roughly where your sub box and amp panels will sit to give you an idea on where you can cut excess material off to make the thing fit in your boot.
Then using cardboard as templates when doing your amp panels so you get the shape right just behind the tail lights.

Nice to see someone copying my design lol.
Being a cabinet maker by trade so having access to all the equipment made it easier to do the install.
Tho you can do this in your backyard without problems.
For the floor I used the floor carpet as a template and measured out where the spare tyre roughly sits to cut the trap door.
What you need to remember is that if you make it the same size as the floor carpet you will not get it in the boot.
So you will have to work out roughly where your sub box and amp panels will sit to give you an idea on where you can cut excess material off to make the thing fit in your boot.
Then using cardboard as templates when doing your amp panels so you get the shape right just behind the tail lights.

How did you mount the side panels and the panels around the boot hinges?

Most side panels will be a press fit, I know the few ive made have been.

This was my 2nd boot install I did on the Magna, dont think I can find photos of my 1st.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad217/peaandham_bucket/541567_3590707376843_1548146476_33134192_561600479 _n.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/peaandham_bucket/media/541567_3590707376843_1548146476_33134192_561600479 _n.jpg.html)

My 3rd and partly current.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad217/peaandham_bucket/IMG_5598.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/peaandham_bucket/media/IMG_5598.jpg.html)
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad217/peaandham_bucket/IMG_4767.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/peaandham_bucket/media/IMG_4767.jpg.html)
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad217/peaandham_bucket/IMG_3874.jpg (http://s937.photobucket.com/user/peaandham_bucket/media/IMG_3874.jpg.html)

The idea with the curve side panels it to get the larger part to sit flush with the molding of the boot on the top and bottom, and still go far enough to sit snug again the edge of the amp. As for the curve you do what they call kerfing, so slit the timber about 3/4's of the way to get the curve, and then to sit flush against the box you just put a piece of MDF strip on the box so when the kerf panel sits up against it the front of said panel and the sub box are at the same level. If the tolerances are tight enough it will all be a press fit and stay there.

How did you mount the side panels and the panels around the boot hinges?

I made them all up as one piece so it would be easier to mount them.
Due to the design they managed to sit upright with ease.
To secure them I just screwed into them through the sub box which also held the front trim piece in place.
My last side panel had brackets that screwed into the metal floor which the boor trim covered, tho in this case wont be good for what you wanna do.
I also cut small lengths of mdf so they had something to rest against when I pushed them into place.

Thanks for all the info guys, will post pictures once I get around to completing it.