Boot install progress thread

[Rmyers]

I've taken the initiative of starting my new boot install while the rest of my car is getting it's final touches before it's ready for spraying. Many designs have been thought up and suggested, but a final decision was made with an equal compromise on asthetic looks, simplicity of the design and overall functionality.

Step 1: Mounting the batteries...
The idea of placing the batteries in the origional fuel tank location has been scrapped. Basically, i still want to run twin exhausts, and the only way was to find a different location for the batteries.

Hence, my solution (or rather my mates solution).






Although it may not look like it, it was a VERY tight squeeze to get the batteries in. The stands have also been strengthened with L brackets and bolted securely to the car. These batteries weigh over 20kg each so i'm not taking any risks. The batteries are yet to be secured into place, but this is a simple task of bolting it to the back wall of the boot. I will also be making battery boxes for them which will be sealed and externally vented though the origional fuel pump access hole.

Hears a quick diagram that'll help explain it...


You will also notice the amp rack that has been dummied in place, but more on those when they a closer to completion.

Comments, critisisms???

[Polyal]

nah looks sweet!

Whats the eta on the project?

[Rmyers]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Whats the eta on the project?

The car or the install??

The car - NFI

The install - Shouldn't be too long. Difference between this and the rest of the car is that i don't haveto rely on anybody to do anything for me, which is why the car is taking forever. I've learnt by now not to give an ETA on anything that i do. I "hope" to get it done in about 2-3 weeks tho, so just apply the rule of three (ie 6-9weeks) :P

[Jet-Star]

And what exactly is this going to have in the boot? A whole pile of audio gear? Sorry I just don't really understand what your building.

[Rmyers]

Originally Posted by Jesse06

And what exactly is this going to have in the boot? A whole pile of audio gear? Sorry I just don't really understand what your building.

Sorry i just assumed that boot install registerd to everyone as audio gear :P

What needs to go in...

2 10 inch subs
4 amps (2 of which are shown in the first pic)
2 batteries
1 capacitor
1 battery isolator
all built around a gas tank
and will also be still functional as a boot ;)

[Tiga_EL]

^^ LOL ^^ sorry i dont know either whats going to be going in there.. What ya got ( as in sound equipment wise)? Cant wait to see this thing once its all done. should look schmick.
Edit: Beat me to it. out:

[-jjM-]

looks prity tight steve, lookin good mate

will you be mounting speakers to the parcelshelf or tank in the way

prity good idea on the batteries, i like that good stuff

[cArSiK]

looks good mate , one thing however. Will those batteries last on their side like that?

[Jet-Star]

How come your going for four Amps? 2 nice mono blocks is enough to power dual voice coil 10's easy, and surely you only need a 4 channel for speakers....Whats the 4th amp going to be for?

[EF_Frmnt]

they are dry cell batteries.. can be mounted anywhere.. upside down sideways etc

[Rmyers]

Carsik - As EF Frmnt said, they can be installed however you like.

Jesse06 - Hehe, their is only one monoblock powering the subs ;). I have a 2 channel and a 4 channel to run the front splits. They are 3 way's and will be run fully active off these amps, the 2 channel running the woofers, and the 4 channel will be running the mids and tweeters. The last amp is being used to run the back speakers. While an amp is not necessary for rear fill, in my case it was the only way i could run them as my HU does not have an internal amplifier (plus it makes the boot install look a little more even)

Two amps are being installed into a false floor as the first picture shows, while their will be two more amps running along either side of the boot. The subs will be mounted side by side in the spare wheel well incase you weren't sure.

I suppose i haven't posted anything about this in a while so i'll list what gear is being used...

Alpine CDA-7998r HU
Focal 165w3 focal utopia splits (front stage)
Morel supremo tweeters (will be purchased shortly)
Hertz Hcx 165 co-axils (rear fill)
2 x 10 inch hertz HX subs
2 x Audison Lrx 2.500 2 channel amps (for front woofers and rear fill)
1 x Audison Lrx 4.300 (for front mids and tweets)
1 x Audison Lrx 1.400 monoblock (subs, duh)
2 x Optima yellow tops
1.5 farad stinger capacitor

[XRated]

Looking good Steve. Mmm Audison.

But I didn't think Optima batteries (and similar) needed external venting? And are two of them really necessary?

Keep us posted.

[galapogos01]

i like where you've fitted the optimas, given me a good idea

must be tight between them and the hinges!

[BOOSTDEF]

ill start one of these things when ive got the kws i want... Thanks for showing us how to do it.

Will you be fibreglassing the finish or just ply and carpet? I eagerly await some progress :P:P

[ilsautomotive]

That's a neat plan Steven, I look forward to seeing this.

[AmmoJammo]

arent those sealed batteries, that don't vent gasses when charging, so you don't need venting pipes, or even boxes around the batteries... just make sure they are mounted properly

[Rmyers]

They wont normally vent gas, but there is a safety mechanism on them that alows gas to escape if there is ever an internal fault. You can see the two grey vents on top of the battery. In the eyes of the law, you haveto completely seal and vent the battery, no matter what type. (well according to vic roads anyway)

BOOSTEDEF - The finish will be done in black vinyl with woodgrain highlights...

[Kenaz]

Looking good Steve,

I can't wait to see the finished product!

[Professor Farnsworth]

Nice work, and after adding all that gear to it you may have to rethink the power mods to the car itself, going to be adding a fair bit of weight in there ;p

[agony]

Originally Posted by Rmyers

The batteries are yet to be secured into place, but this is a simple task of bolting it to the back wall of the boot. I will also be making battery boxes for them which will be sealed and externally vented though the origional fuel pump access hole.

Hears a quick diagram that'll help explain it...


Comments!!

Mate this is really good thinking to use original venting tubes Well Done!!

[ned]

Another person putting the subs in the spare tyre well... I like it! Can't wait to see the results.

[Aaron_EF8]

Looks really good Steve, can't wait to see the finished result.

Have you thought about converting to BA Falcon boot hinges while you're at it? It doen't look very hard to do (Compared to some of the things you've done to the car), and the hinges don't go into the actual boot space at all.

[niko]

i like the fact that you have 2 spare yellow tops

cant wait to see finished product.

[Rmyers]

Originally Posted by Aaron_EF8

Have you thought about converting to BA Falcon boot hinges while you're at it? It doen't look very hard to do (Compared to some of the things you've done to the car), and the hinges don't go into the actual boot space at all.

My boot struts are fubar, so i will be looking for replacements soon. Might haveto look into putting BA ones in.

[XR Martin]

Youd want them sealed up anyway, theres always a chance of a gas leak, and a loose terminal can and will spark, which is the last thing you'll want.

[LUXO_8]

looking great steve,

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Youd want them sealed up anyway, theres always a chance of a gas leak, and a loose terminal can and will spark, which is the last thing you'll want.

At least there'd be plenty of 'BOOM' ..

[efgiar]

lookin good, got any more updates?

[InitialD]

Very interesting steve, very interesting.

My question is? Where is the TFT and PS2? :P

[EA2BA]

Originally Posted by Rmyers

My boot struts are fubar, so i will be looking for replacements soon. Might haveto look into putting BA ones in.

I would be very interested to do this as well.