Hi folks,

Im wanting to do a boot display with my current setup but i need som ideas. I'll have a false floor at the front so i can still have easy access to the spare, but the rest ill need help on. i want to stick to using mdf, but i do have piece of clear perspex around 30x30cm in size to use. it will most probably be all covered in black vinyl, the same as the sub box and i would like to still be able to see the amp (probably use perspex here)

If any1 has any suggestion or tips how to go about this please let me know as i need all the help i can get, or if uve go pictures of other similar magna boot installs(esp. tr/ts), id like to see them as well.

Thanks, Big Paul

you should be placing that fuse from your battery in your engine bay.. Less chance of a fire if something goes wrong..

I hope that isnt the only fuse you've got on that wire above your amp. Is your amp's positive wire fused near the battery???

Hope so, otherwise if that shorts out somewhere b/w your boot and your battery, eg through firewall etc, you could start a fire.

If you mount amps etc behind perspex you'll want a way to cool them.
12 volt PC fans come in handy and are easy to install. You can install tow for a push/pull effect. U can get ones with neons in them, or u can use ur own neons.
Buy high powered leds for lighting, i recommend.

Or an ICE LED setup maybe.

If you want to have embossed logos, use a mouse pad, cut out the shape you want then use vinyl etc to cover the lot.

Heaps of options... All upto how much effort you want to put in. And how much damage you wanna do to ur boot.
MOunt ur false floor up a bit so u can run wires underneath.
Use a piano (i think they're called this) hinge.
Maybe an electric lift or pneumatic arm to hold it up.

:cool:

I'm surprised you didn't do one of your famous artistic mock-ups, s_tim_ulate! ;)

I'm actually looking at doing something similar with my boot, as soon as I get time :(

Sorry, I haven't got much constructive to say except go for it and post lots of pics.

With mine I plan to re-upholster as much of the boot as possible to the extent of building 'false walls' and stuff all the way around, covering the whole lot in vinyl or whatever.

yer, ok :cry: . umm, will install another fuse next to battery 2morrow :redface: now, back on track.
For what ive considered, a 12v blue ricey fan will be used to cool the fan yes, and the suggestion of using led's is a good 1, might look into it

Maybe an electric lift or pneumatic arm to hold it up.


u could go to the wreckers and find those gas lifter things like the ones for bonnets or something, but they would be rather hard to operate i'd imagine. u could also make a air compressor thingo, but i think they're very expensive. Just be cheap and use ur hand.

i guess u could put your amp, sort of sunken into the false floor, with the perspex over it. Just remember cooling is important. its also cool if u have, like a neon and fans etc.

another thing u could do with the perspex is cut it out to say magna, or a mitsubishi symbol, and stick it on mdf and put a neon behind it, so u get a 'glowing' MAGNA, or mitsubishi logo. Its important that u make the perspex sort of frosty looking if u do so tho...

soz cthulhu I charge by the hour now... :)

Big Paul - Soz I had this awesome site which had the cheapest brightest LED's like 50 cents or something. They cost heaps over here. I love the look of LED's in perspex, very easy effect to achieve. Drill into the ends of the perspex and place a few in there.

Then you can use a router to engrave whatever you want in.

If you dont have all the equipment, or a steady hand, you can get it doen professionally.
Don't forget glass is cheap and strong and can be good for installs, although harder to engrave etc.

Peace

Tim

whats this site that u talk of s_tim_ulate?

Sorry i forgot the end of the sentence... I lost the site. I'll let you know if I find it again... Theres heaps on the net, just google it. Most are American.

order big bags off ebay for cheap from hong kong n stuff for bright LED's

dont go ricey blue fans, i can think of anything worse

u can etch ur perspex with a dremel (or similar tool) and drill edge of perspec and hotglue a few LED's in place to light it up

cnat wait til i got money for my setup, guna do my own custom install with lotsa mirrow plexi :)

well, i started 2day, its gonna have the clear perspex around the amp, /////ALPINE cut out of the front panel and perspex inserted with a neon behind, side panel, and false floor.

So far made is:
Front panel (has alpine cut out, still need to cut out circles for subs)
Left side panel is cut, with whole made for perspex
Perspex is ready to be placed in
Right side panel is cut

Next step:
Covering which is what i need opinions on, black vinyl or carpet? im liking the vinyl better as i believe it will give it a more stylish look and feel.

Vinyl needs more attention to detail on the mounting surface, you'll have to sand a lot etc, make sure you remove any imperfections as these will show up. Carpet on the other hand is easy and looks stock.

Much of a muchness.

I'd go the vinyl if ur willing to put in the effort.

Get some pics up of ur progress

Peace

Tim

I havent got many pics of progress but heres a couple.

Few more progress pics

well, its nearly done, just gotta wait till the new year to get a cold cathode, and i still gotta make the false floor

Good stuff.. Looks great!

thanks
the capet is just sat in there atm. i will attend 2 amp cooling in the very near future, but it doesnt seem 2 get very hot as is

Sweet, give it a hard run, as long as it doesnt get too hot you wont have any problems

yer, its quality gear (alpine), so it shouldnt b too bad.
oh, the other side opposite the amp is blank atm, but will have either a capacitor or a fire xtiguisher on it.

yer make sure u get a fire extinguisher in the car either way... they come in very handy... The difference b/w an amp on fire and a car on fire lol

the angle the alpine is on is pretty ghetto but apart from that looks sweet.

the angle the alpine is on is pretty ghetto but apart from that looks sweet.
thats just because of how the carpet is sitting

Why don't you put some diffuser in behind the alpine logo. Like frosted perspex, you can just sand a sheet of perspex lightly if you cant find anything. I hate the look of neons when you can see them directly. Would look much better and would give the logo a better consistency.

Why don't you put some diffuser in behind the alpine logo. Like frosted perspex, you can just sand a sheet of perspex lightly if you cant find anything. I hate the look of neons when you can see them directly. Would look much better and would give the logo a better consistency.

i have sandpaper, but i dont quiet understand what u mean by a 'diffuser', i get the effect ur trying 2 say, but whats and example of a diffuser"?

i have sandpaper, but i dont quiet understand what u mean by a 'diffuser', i get the effect ur trying 2 say, but whats and example of a diffuser"?

Just lightly sand the perspex so it gives a sort of 'milky' feel to it, so when u put a neon behind it, u won't see the bright glare of the neon, but hopefully a nice even glow from the alpine logo.

btw, nice install, i'm in the middle of doing/planning mine....getting started is an issue for me :P

A diffuser is just plastic stuff that goes over fluro lights. Look in your kitchen. Its a textured plastic usually... Has the same effect...

saw the latest setup 2nite looks great in the flesh would look tops once the floors done
good work :thumbsup:.....bout time too :P

saw the latest setup 2nite looks great in the flesh would look tops once the floors done
good work :thumbsup:.....bout time too :P

:D thanks

now with a fire extinguisher and another fuse under the bonnet. Still awaiting ccfl, and still got 2 make false floor.........................eventually

mate of mine has the same fuse holder as you. but he has red rubber rings instead of blue.

you're about the onlly person i've seen use that split cabling stuff for the power cable! lol, most ppl i guess, like to show off their bright red cables...but meh.

boot install is coming along great!!! how much are fire extinguisher?s

1.$10 fuse holder :D it holds a fuse, i dont need 2 pay $40

2. never know what a burgler may look for under ur bonnet, keeps it kinda hidden.

3. Thanks

4. Fire extinguishers seem 2 b free these days when u visit ur dads place, he just gives them out. Plus, couldnt find a blue 1 and the chrome 1 was way 2 expensive cause it was a race use 1.

like mine? just installed last week

PhAt! :badgrin:
Mmm 0 gauge
Mmm ANL

PhAt! :badgrin:
Mmm 0 gauge
Mmm ANL

gimme your fuse holder!

no, get those mega, huge arsed fuses and like, a 200 dollar stinger fuse holder :nuts:

you're about the onlly person i've seen use that split cabling stuff for the power cable! lol, most ppl i guess, like to show off their bright red cables...but meh.

i put it over my amp cabling under to bonnet, thought it might at least protect the cable from something.... and hides the cable. makes evrything black - just like the rest of the hoses in the bay :)

Hey dude, looking good however if it was me i wouldn't have the fire thingo ( cbf spellig it ) in to boot unless you have a nother in the cabin. The reason for this is what happens if the fire starts in the boot, you open the boot lid to get the thingo and flames will jump out at you gasping for new o2. My sugestion would be under the passanger seat at the front.

Good idea! We got the stock fire extinguisher set up like that (front seat) in my mums 380-sec. You can get nice brackets that hold them there, and they're not in the way at all

ok ppl, i need ur help. im onto the floor now but, what 2 cover it in is my major delema. I have the wood sitting in as the floor, but, i dont know what 2 use.

My thoughts:
1. Vinyl - Will rip and wear
2. Fabric/Material - Cheap, may rip if pulled tight
3. Rubber matting (like the stuff used around pools) - Sh!t that stuffs expensive, and much like vinyl, will wear and mark easily.

4. Spray wood black and put a clear coat on top - my favourite so far

So, any thoughts? im stumped :nuts:

Perspex and carpet?
Some expensive wool carpet with a really thick low pile?
Blue Fluff (ghey ;))

I'd like the look of black or dark grey carpet. Not dodgy mitsu style carpet, some real upmarket stuff.
Get it cut to size then get the edges trimmed with leather...

Dont get vinyl etc on the floor, will turn to sh!t in a few weeks.


Peace

Tim

Blue Fluff (ghey ;))



Waits upon eeks cry........................... :bowrofl:

Perspex and carpet?
Some expensive wool carpet with a really thick low pile?
Blue Fluff (ghey ;))

I'd like the look of black or dark grey carpet. Not dodgy mitsu style carpet, some real upmarket stuff.
Get it cut to size then get the edges trimmed with leather...

Dont get vinyl etc on the floor, will turn to sh!t in a few weeks.


Peace

Tim

:stoopid:

nearly done :D

lookin schmick brudda <i hate that wrd... nahh, seriously looks good mate

Waits upon eeks cry........................... :bowrofl:

obviously u think its funny :rant:

I am crying indeed. I went down to my local spotlight yesterday, and they didn't have any of my blue fluff anymore!!!! they have this fluff which is slightly lighter and not as fluff...what am i going to do! what am i going to do!!! :cry: :cry:

Oh, btw, nice boot install...what did u do the floor in? wood covered in black paint and clear coat? vynil?

hey, how much would u expect to pay for vynil anyways?

obviously u think its funny :rant:

I am crying indeed. I went down to my local spotlight yesterday, and they didn't have any of my blue fluff anymore!!!! they have this fluff which is slightly lighter and not as fluff...what am i going to do! what am i going to do!!! :cry: :cry:

Oh, btw, nice boot install...what did u do the floor in? wood covered in black paint and clear coat? vynil?

hey, how much would u expect to pay for vynil anyways?


floor is just painted in black paint atm, until i can find sum thin black carpet or another suitable alternative. vinyl is around $20-$30/metre, try clark rubber, thats where i got mine from.

Dont forget some sub protection mate. Not tacky grilles though. Buy a chrome towel rack and put that across it. CAA style

Looks good.

Used to use a modified dog-guard for protecting my subs when I had all the stuff in a sedan.

Not too sure what to use now in a wagon.....

Dont forget some sub protection mate. Not tacky grilles though. Buy a chrome towel rack and put that across it. CAA style

Looks good.

ROFL :bowrofl:

It looks surprisingly good tho :shock: ....or it did on whoever's install it was (polk audio sub and glass sub box surface)

Crome towel racks? where'd you get those from? does anyone have pictures i need sub protection big time.

Oh by the way, mad assed install, makes me wanna start figiting with my car now

Crome towel racks? where'd you get those from? does anyone have pictures i need sub protection big time.

Oh by the way, mad assed install, makes me wanna start figiting with my car now

Go to your local bunnings, or bathroom fixtures store and pick the best looking towel rack :)

One of Shiny's old school installs.
I think eventually Im gonna do this to the magna too (Towel Rack that is.. Not Momo/Audison) when I get my bass sorted out.. But by then everyone will have it... Especially seeing I just put it up here.. Eh well :)

Kicker grilles are around $60. They are awesome!
A decent rail will cost you around $80, but still got many options.

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL97/467659/1715113/36953768.jpg
I'll think up something else by then maybe...
Good way to protect ur cone is just to mount it inverted...

Peace

Tim

cool well done :cool:

nice to see some hard work pay off

how does it sound??? no rattles

One of Shiny's old school installs.
I think eventually Im gonna do this to the magna too (Towel Rack that is.. Not Momo/Audison) when I get my bass sorted out.. But by then everyone will have it... Especially seeing I just put it up here.. Eh well :)

Kicker grilles are around $60. They are awesome!
A decent rail will cost you around $80, but still got many options.

http://pic5.picturetrail.com/VOL97/467659/1715113/36953768.jpg
I'll think up something else by then maybe...
Good way to protect ur cone is just to mount it inverted...

Peace

Tim

them CAA guys are such freaks...yeah, i wanna mount mine inverterd for that reason also.

Think about the advantages of having a towel rack in you boot! You could hang your chamios there, and keep it handy for wiping your ccar, you could hang a wet towel and use the sub to air it out, or it can be used to hang various items you don't need in the car.

The possibilities are endless! :cool:

nearly done :D

That's looking good dude, but doesn't it just make you cry when people go and post up those shiny, glassy, multi billion dollar professional jobs?!

That's looking good dude, but doesn't it just make you cry when people go and post up those shiny, glassy, multi billion dollar professional jobs?!

It's funny how people spend so much money and still use a towel rack to protect their subs hahaha.

That's looking good dude, but doesn't it just make you cry when people go and post up those shiny, glassy, multi billion dollar professional jobs?!

no, cause i built this with my hands and considering im 17 im pretty wrapped, plus, its barly cost me anything 2 do. but yes, i am jelous of theres, ill get up 2 that standard 1 day, 1 day.

cool well done :cool:

nice to see some hard work pay off

how does it sound??? no rattles

sounds awsome, but i think the break light on the parcel shelf maybe vibrating when the big big booms come and is hitting the glass.
might go buy me a couple of towel racks now.... :D

soooo, u guys do reckon i should put a towel rack over the front? and if so, u reckon 1 in the centre? or 2, 1 at the top and 1 at the bottom?

any other smart, stylish and sexy ideas shall be considered as well

Get two towel racks, top and bottom ;)

mkay, ur the boss :D

Kicker grille... Or towel rack. me thinks.


doesn't it just make you cry when people go and post up those shiny, glassy, multi billion dollar professional jobs?!
Soz didn't mean to show any comparisons... Was just showing the towel rack... Looks great Paul.

Peace

Tim

Soz didn't mean to show any comparisons... Was just showing the towel rack...

I like seeing the pro setups.. gives me some more ideas for what I want to do with my own boot. I know I haven't got a snowball's chance in hell of making something that looks as slick with my first go, but it's fun looking at what might be ;)

setup looks nice as man


how did u get the walls to stand up ?
im thinkin of doing the same in my boot, but am unsure of how they will stand up.

setup looks nice as man


how did u get the walls to stand up ?
im thinkin of doing the same in my boot, but am unsure of how they will stand up.

hopes and dreams, thats what they stand up on. na, their just the perfect size that they wedge in, although, putting some L bracekts behind probab;y wouldnt hurt

do you think by putting L brackets on the front of the panels , joining all 3 up would do the trick ? maybe 2 or 3 on the sides, holding onto the middle panel ?
im a bit shady on the idea of drilling the L brackets into the car thats all

yes, im not keen on drilling holes into/thru the body and this is y i havent got brackets in, but what u have said should work as well.

Use a good glue (like the stuff they stick bodykits/skirts on with) to fix the brackets to the bodywork.

Then silicon around the panel as well to seal it up nice and tight!

do you think by putting L brackets on the front of the panels , joining all 3 up would do the trick ? maybe 2 or 3 on the sides, holding onto the middle panel ?
im a bit shady on the idea of drilling the L brackets into the car thats all

If you've got a form fitting, stable false floor, bolting brackets onto it would be the go. Take out the standard carpet boot floor and use it as a template. That way you'll end up with a false floor that fits exactly and won't move anywhere - a perfect base for securing uprights to.

yep
that idea with the carpet is what i was going to do.

i dunno weather to rice up the boot, or go the plain look ?

just to let u know, wedging panels in doesnt work when u start having heaps of bass and driving around lol.. learnt from experience..
dont have a pic at the moment, but i had panels wedged in then they moved due to bass/driving and i had the boot open, didnt notice they had moved, closed the boot and snapped one of the boards :bowrofl:

so u really do need a better way of holding them in, unless ur not as unlucky as me :rant:

and going for rice or plain,
i went for plain in my gf's car, same coloured carpet, theres a board which goes from the back of each wheel arch across the boot, and it just looks like the boots smaller and looks stock, but now i think im gonna take it all out and go for the rice look lol

You can afford to go nuts, just be wary when u open it up in carparks...
Other than that people can't see it so don't know the bounty that awaits inside...

Yeah I'd definetly secure everything in your boot. If not the bass, then the speed bumps. Mind you I'm one to preach... My gear is just thrown in atm... A real mess...

You can afford to go nuts, just be wary when u open it up in carparks...
Other than that people can't see it so don't know the bounty that awaits inside...

Yeah I'd definetly secure everything in your boot. If not the bass, then the speed bumps. Mind you I'm one to preach... My gear is just thrown in atm... A real mess...

hehe, mine's all screwed onto a masonite board atm..go around a corner fast enuf and the board will slide.

ever fear your dodgey fork terminals would slip out an somehow short out.. :doubt:

as for carparks..when i still had subs, i turned my system right down like, a few mins before i got to where i wanted to go. then again, there are the cockheads in their '82 civics, 4" coaxials and xplod 12", driving around with both windows down pumping it nice and loud....hell, i'd break into his car and stab his speaker cones for the hell of it :nuts: I wouldn't do anything like that lol

im gonna get started this weekend on my boot

ill start with a fat ass false floor, to which i wil have a hinged opening so i can easily access the spare !

im gonna get started this weekend on my boot

ill start with a fat ass false floor, to which i wil have a hinged opening so i can easily access the spare !

how would you hinge it such that u can't see the hinges anymore? can't exactly vynil it..u might get away with carpet..

Dammit! My other car is getting crushed as we speak. So now the Magna can't be out of action for any extended period of time. Boot install will be harder than anticipated.

I'm the same with my stereo, anywhere I'm gonna park I turn it off, just not worth advertising it.

Glue down blocks of wood to screw onto. Then you can make it nice n level too. And hide ur wires. Hinge should be easy to hide... Use a big piano hinge I think they're called.

doesnt matter if u can se the hindge

ill get some nice chrome ones, with a nice chrome latch at the front of the boot to lock it down.

ill screw them down ontop of the carpet.


mite have to use the idea of the towl racks, but ill do it with more class !! haha

well, as far as this boot display is gonna go, its done. Towel racks are now in, have 2 take them out 2morow 2 put silicon on end joints 2 glue them proparly as the rattle atm.

Has been a long, but fun experience. Ive learnt a lot in the process, and now have the knowledge 2 build it better next time but as this is my 1st attempt, im pretty happy with my work. I only intend on having the car till the end of the year so it shall do for now.


Peace out ppl

P.S. - Any1 interested in purchasing an Alpine boot display including subs and amp? :badgrin: cause im for a challenge 2 start again :D fits perfect in a 2nd gen :cool:

haha, go team paul! put the racks further apart...

i started building my sub box today :confused:


oh, and u just disappeared off msn.

Looks the goods...

Ooh I just had a thought... Maybe on the next install put 5 little racks at 45 degree angles across the front of the subs...

/////

K I shotgun that one ;)

Peace

Tim

thanks guys.

Yes eek, i dissapeared from msn, i didnt relise u were on till i went 2 sign out, but im sure ur blue fluff would of kept u comfortable. :bowrofl:

Thats a good idea tim :cool:

Oh, and i am gonna have an on going new boot install 2 do through out the year so im gonna need ideas. :D

Thats a good idea tim :cool:

Oh, and i am gonna have an on going new boot install 2 do through out the year so im gonna need ideas. :D
I should just keep my mouth shut... ;)

I got 5 months to finish up my boot/audio. Hopefully will be all done by then.

I should just keep my mouth shut... ;)

I got 5 months to finish up my boot/audio. Hopefully will be all done by then.

ill be kind and let u have first dibs on that idea. Whats the deadline for? autosalon?

No Autosalon with my stealthy install, they'll look at it and laugh at the stockness.
Back to uni 2nd semester... to finish up my degree... Means I'll be driving everyday.
Just working full time atm so catching public transport into the city means I can afford to have the car out of action whilst I'm constructing.

All that hard work now being sold
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15104

Hopefully it'll go to a good home

You know the same will happen on the next install. Heaps of work and no time to appreciate it before you want to start something else.

What are your ideas for the next install Team Paul?

Peace

Tim

Very true tim, but its time for bigger and better things (even though im downsizing car wise).

What i have planned for my next install? :badgrin: its a secret, well, i dont know what it will be component wise, but boot display, ive got my ideas :badgrin: after all, i still gotta beat eek :P

Peace out,
Team Paul

Very true tim, but its time for bigger and better things (even though im downsizing car wise).

What i have planned for my next install? :badgrin: its a secret, well, i dont know what it will be component wise, but boot display, ive got my ideas :badgrin: after all, i still gotta beat eek :P

Peace out,
Team Paul

i know your secret....and have MSN logs to prove :badgrin: :badgrin:

U can't beat me! ever! Though..i might be tempted to build another enclosure, maybe bandpass or ported, and see what numbers i can pull in an spl drag...my monoblock does have more of a SQ orientation than just plain raw power.

you can't keep your secret forever!

Yeah yeah will both of you finish up so I know how far I have to go to out do you???

Yeah yeah will both of you finish up so I know how far I have to go to out do you???

well...for a start, you could begin installing the stuff and clean out your room! lol i still have a long way to go, and uni's starting next week :cry: :rant:

I got like 7 headunits here...

I wanna phat system with just headunits...

Ooh wait even more headunits... lol

I got like 7 headunits here...

I wanna phat system with just headunits...

Ooh wait even more headunits... lol


wouldn't want your house broken into now would you!

I swear u got issues with breaking in and stealing my car/house

All my headunits in here are stock ones... And a few oldies...

Nothing u'd want to drag out...

But I think I might set one up in a big mouse trap just in case

I swear u got issues with breaking in and stealing my car/house

All my headunits in here are stock ones... And a few oldies...

Nothing u'd want to drag out...

But I think I might set one up in a big mouse trap just in case

please, don't put any cosmetic products, maccas, kfc, money or car audio equipment on the mouse trap.

Well...who could resist a house full of car audio goodies! :D

i know your secret....and have MSN logs to prove :badgrin: :badgrin:

U can't beat me! ever! Though..i might be tempted to build another enclosure, maybe bandpass or ported, and see what numbers i can pull in an spl drag...my monoblock does have more of a SQ orientation than just plain raw power.

you can't keep your secret forever!

spl? magna? :doubt: i think u would be better going for sql

i dont mind that u know my secret, just as long so u dont steal it, thats why im not putting it up, i wanna b original :P

spl? magna? :doubt: i think u would be better going for sql

i dont mind that u know my secret, just as long so u dont steal it, thats why im not putting it up, i wanna b original :P

wonder who has the loudest magna atm...asylum with his 4 subs and 1kwrms? :confused: a few other people are driving around with professioinally done boot installs as well...

Nah, i think i've gotten off to a bad start for SQ....so meh. Atm, im sort of in between, best of both worlds lol

SPL is too common. And too painful for me. I'm going the sq route. Maybe look into ambient tweets if I upgrade my current ones.

Lets all do a sq off :) I'll make some AP enclosures...

With my current crappy pioneer sub you would all beat me in a db drag. Tinsel lead busted on my other sub and im too lazy to get out the soldering iron.

I wanna know secrets!!!

;)

SPL is too common. And too painful for me. I'm going the sq route. Maybe look into ambient tweets if I upgrade my current ones.

Lets all do a sq off :) I'll make some AP enclosures...

With my current crappy pioneer sub you would all beat me in a db drag. Tinsel lead busted on my other sub and im too lazy to get out the soldering iron.

I wanna know secrets!!!

;)

its so common coz its not as hard to perfect as SQ...grab a sub, a few amps, and get the box right :nuts: 140db+ here we go!...well, both are expensive, and just as difficult in the end, but it depeends on how far you really want to take it