My Install - False Floor

unrealii
unrealii Posts: 268
edited January 2014 in Custom Fabrication
Background: I have very little experience in car audio & wood working, etc, but I think this has come out very impressive. I used to have an mtx 5400x amplifier running my entire car, but now I decided to go with an eclipse since my mtx broke. Here is a picture of how I used to have my mtx mounted at the top of my trunk.
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Prior car systems:
Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
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  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    This was a fairly nice setup as the amp was out of the way, but for the life of me, I could not get those wires to hide themselves. When the mtx went out, the eclipse was too big to go there. Had to go do the drawing board.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    This was a temporary location for my amp until I could figure out where to put it. This idea of a false floor really appealed to me. I decided to make it more permanent. However, in order to install this amp here, I would need to keep these issues in mind:
    • usability of trunk, I must be able to put stuff on top of it
    • must be able to use spare tire
    • must be firmly secured to prevent theft

    With a plan in my head, I started. I made a cardboard template of my spare tire well.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    After a decent fit, I transfered that cut to wood.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    I made the cut on the wood slightly larger than the cardboard so that I could cut notches in the wood to contour the unevenness of the sides of the well.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    Next, I measured and put railings on the side to protect the amp. Drilled holes for the plexiglass. Made one hole on each side for wire to go through.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    Using the trunk carpet as a template, I cut a piece of wood to fit the trunk. I made this cut about 2" larger in all directions so that I could have them overlap. I need to keep the trunk as flat as possible to maximize use as well as protect the wiring running underneath. This also makes it look nicer :)
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    Drilled holes in plexiglass and attached to amp/base assembly. I used a jig saw and a clean cut wood blade to cut the plexiglass to my size. Used two drill bits to make the holes. One to make a large base hole so that the head of the screw is flat. Second hole for the actual screw to go through to attach to base. Unfortunatly, I ended up pressing too hard while drilling on my 3rd to last hole and cracked it :mad: :mad: :mad:
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    I started measuring distances to keep the edges of the woodboard even. Finally, I screwed in some pieces of wood so that the board could rest against the amp/base and not slide around.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    ALL DONE!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

    I started this monday night, finished it wednesday afternoon. I still have to carpet all of those panels. Right now I just put the factory carpet on top of everything and covered it up. It looks very nice and clean now, so I am VERY tempted to leave it as is.

    Please note, I did fabricate a lock down to prevent theft. It is not pictured for obvious reasons.

    Any questions, post em:D
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Cool! How much for a new piece of plexi? I'd maybe add a cold cathode light and show that puppy off.
  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2005
    Very nice looking install, man. Has a very seamless and integrated kind of look. Congrats! The only thing I'd be worried about is that it doesn't appear to be getting a lot of ventilation. However, you've probably already checked that out.
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  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited July 2005
    I paid $30 for that sheet, but I had cut it nearly in half. The left over piece is slightly smaller than the other piece, but might work. I have a few other things I need to finish on my car before I get back to this. I am going to put a new plexiglass there, but this time, I will spend more time on it and put Eclipse, Polk & Image Dynamics etches in it. I was thinking of installing a cathode in there, but I'm feeling lazy now. I have a power distro box near the amp, so we're good to go with power.

    I thought about ventilation, but when I had it on the temporary setup with the carpet on top, it had no problems. If I run into problems, I'll make some holes in the plexiglass.

    Thanks for all the comments.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited July 2005
    looks good!! how do you like the sound over the mtx?
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited July 2005
    that's awesome dood.
    great jorb
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited July 2005
    Nice job. I have been thinking about redoing my trunk.
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  • Getty17331
    Getty17331 Posts: 26
    edited February 2006
    Nice job, How strong is the false trunk? Can you still fill up the trunk if needed? I assume that's why you made the false bottom to still be able to use the trunk.
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited March 2006
    yup, I've put suitcases, etc on top of it. So far so good. I would stand on it to see how tough it is if the plexiglass wasn't cracked.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • Getty17331
    Getty17331 Posts: 26
    edited March 2006
    Thanks guy, I think I'm gonna try something like that in my Scion Xb in the spring.
  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited March 2010
    Sorry for bumping old thread but i'm looking for ways to install PA600.1, PA200.4 and PA500.4 in addition to Polk Audio db1212 (pictured below)
    Would still like to keep my "rear seat fold" option and spare tire (but not a priority, might just get rid of the tire)

    Since PA500.4 is freaking huge looks like false floor is my best option. This thread just gave a few ideas to chew on.

    Any advise/ideas/hints u guys can give me??
    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited March 2010
    I'd say test fit everything. You've got a lot you're installing and you'll need to make sure everything fits before building. I made my templates out of cardboard which made it easier to cut the wood later on. Also, if you are looking for a false floor, you will also have to manage wires if you plan to have the ability to lift the amp assembly up to retrieve the spare tire.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited March 2010
    What wood should be used?
    I went to Lowes last night just to eyeball some mdf (among other small stuff)
    I knew it was on the heavy side but damn, not THAT heavy. A small piece of 3/4'' mdf shelve was probably heavier then my sub and the box it's in. I'm don't ever plan on racing in this car but don't want it to feel like there's always 3 passengers in it either.
    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
  • -dave-
    -dave- Posts: 11
    edited March 2010
    Looks good man! Nice install.
  • unrealii
    unrealii Posts: 268
    edited March 2010
    Thanks Dave!

    The amp is mounted on particle board (1/2" I think). The panels I made to raise the rest of the floor to match the height of the amp is 1/4" fiber wood or something.
    LSIm system on order =D

    Currently listening to innovation...

    Prior car systems:
    Nissan Maxima - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Eclipse PA5422, Eclipse PA5532, Polk SR 6500 (Front), Polk DB6510 (Rear), Image Dymanics IDQ10, active x-over setup
    Toyota MR2 - Eclipse CD5030, Eclipse HDR109 HD Receiver, Blaupunkt THA 555, Polk SR6500
  • Agent
    Agent Posts: 65
    edited March 2010
    nice
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  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited March 2010
    unrealii wrote: »
    I'd say test fit everything. You've got a lot you're installing and you'll need to make sure everything fits before building. I made my templates out of cardboard which made it easier to cut the wood later on. Also, if you are looking for a false floor, you will also have to manage wires if you plan to have the ability to lift the amp assembly up to retrieve the spare tire.

    Well, layed down some stuff to visualize what i'll look like. Boxes are abviously bigger then amps but with support beams and air space for ventilation and wires it looks about right.

    Here's what u see in the pic left to right bottom row:
    Rockford amp - PA500.4 - PA400.1

    Rockford is the same size as PA200.4 which will be in it's place
    PA500.4 stays
    PA400.1 is just a little smaller then PA600.1 which will go in there.

    I realized there's really not much space there to do what i wanted.
    Keep in mind i'd like to keep my spare, easy access to it and fold my rear seat so i could transport 10' 2x4s.

    Any ideas on what else i can do with all these amps and sub box???
    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
  • Installer4life
    Installer4life Posts: 256
    edited March 2010
    You might not need 3/4" MDF for the false floor. I use 1/2" as much as possible. If you need 3/4" wood then go with Birch plywood. Its half the weight or less and easy to work with. Doesn't make anywhere the amount of dust either. Of couse its more expensive but not too much.
  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited March 2010
    Vital wrote: »
    Well, layed down some stuff to visualize what i'll look like. Boxes are abviously bigger then amps but with support beams and air space for ventilation and wires it looks about right.

    Here's what u see in the pic left to right bottom row:
    Rockford amp - PA500.4 - PA400.1

    Rockford is the same size as PA200.4 which will be in it's place
    PA500.4 stays
    PA400.1 is just a little smaller then PA600.1 which will go in there.

    I realized there's really not much space there to do what i wanted.
    Keep in mind i'd like to keep my spare, easy access to it and fold my rear seat so i could transport 10' 2x4s.

    Any ideas on what else i can do with all these amps and sub box???

    Well, let's try uploadin pics one more time lol
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    2008 Nissan Altima
    Kenwood DNX 5140
    Arc Audio IDX and XEQ
    Polk Audio SR6500 active and SR124-dvc sealed
    Polk Audio PA500.4 and PA1200.1
  • custopper30
    custopper30 Posts: 252
    edited May 2013
    Very nice false floor. Work paid off!
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    Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
    Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
    Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
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  • jacks2start
    jacks2start Posts: 98
    edited January 2014