Boosted Falcon

Thought I'd put up a build thread of my Boot install, its been an on going saga not having the time (or brains) to do it, but finally have got some motive now that I have some time off..
1996 Ford Fairlane Mock FBT
Alpine Type S Subwoofers 2x 300Watt RMS 15"
Alpine Amp V12 Monoblock
Alpine AmpV 12 4 Channel
Pioneer Tv Tuner
Pioneer Audio/Video Processor
Pioneer Cd Stacker
Pioneer DVD Stacker
Pioneer 7" Flip out Dvd Screen
Pioneer 6" + Splits at the front (250Watt)
Pioneer 6" + Splits at the Rear (250Watt)

Materials Used:
-12mm MDF for amp side walls and false floor
-16mm MDF for sub box
-25mm, 32mm, 38mm Particle Board Coutnersunk Screws
-2.5M of Velcro
-Selly's Adhesive glue
-PVC Glue
-White Vinyl
-Charcol Grey Carpet
(^all from Bunnings)
-2 Black Iight Neon 12" (Repco)
-2 Computer Fans (Internet)
-Wires and Switches for lights (Repco)

Still have to buy
12mm for the Amp cutouts and rear of sub box Toughened Glass (Ready Glass)

Jigsaw
Powersaw
Screw Driver
Drill
Scissors
Are all your best friend!

Step 1. As my sound system was previously sitting in the boot nailed to some wood with wires hanging all over the place, I started to plan out drawings on where the equipment should be mounted, after that taking out the equipment and rewiring wires to specific areas of the boot.


Step2. Cutting out cardboard templates is a MUST when it comes to measurements and accuracy as a guide, this is basically what I want it to look like.

Step3. Starting off with the foundation I measured up the false floor, cutting it to size and shape. Also having a trap door to access the Tyre. Then cutting out the carpet to fit the false floor (using Adhesive and Staple Gun to do so).







Step4. AFter the completion of the false floor, it was time to start on the Amp pits (mounts), first on the RHS for the Mono block. I've decided to go along with having them up on the sides of the boot, then enclosed into a box (with a glass window). Also there are a fan in each amp board to cool the amp (as its enclosed), as well as BLUE and Black light LEDS and Neons (respectivly).
There are 6 Pieces of separate wood in total for this process, starting off with;
-The mount for the amp to be bolted on,
-The top Lid to cover the amp (and hinge when boot is closed)
-The Side wall (with the glass cover as a window)
-Two pieces of 12mm MDF strips to be bolted down to the false floor and underneath the Amp LID with velcro stuck to them (to hold the amp cover rather than bolting it in for each access)
- 1 piece of wood screwed to the underneath of the amp lid and amp mount to stablise the top of the boot lid to the car.
- Additional pieces of wood were used as a filler to bolt the amp mount to the side of the car (using the second skin metal of the car)




Step5. Once all the wood for the amp pits was cut out, I then routed a 3 holes into the amp mount area where 1 fan would be screwed in, along with holes for access of wires. Then all was pieces of wood was carpeted + vinyl.





Step6. I found the black lights are NOT bright enough, only emit a small amount of light, so i have used them as well as a conjunction of BLUE LEDS to give a better effect, these where mounted on the sides and underneath the amp pit.


This is all...for now.

Inspiration

how much it all cost ya, i might do it on my car.

Yeah good inspiration keeps ya outta trouble,
-$80 For the Wood
-$20 Screws
-$50 Adhesive
-$30 Carpet
-$20 Vinyl
-Toughend Glass (looking aroudn $150 - $200)
-$70 Neons + LEDs
-$20 PVC glue
-$20 Velcro

+$30 for other bits n pieces, wires, fuses, and so forth

so your looking aroud $500 all up, but these prices are all a rough estimate,....then you'll have to go out n buy some tools (theres always something you don't have:P, unless your a chippy )

i might just do the building of it and actually put neons etc etc in after, plus i got tools and half of that equipment already.

Yeah, thats what im doing, i havn't installed any of the neons LED's yet, want to get the foundation of it first, then put the tinsel in:)

Cant you get bigger computer fans?
That one doesnt look all that powerful, and they're bloody noisy

thats looking sweet as, would love to do something like this someday instead of the shitty autobarn box thats in there now....

Looks like its coming along nicely

looks good so far ash
how long do ya rekon until its all finished

abcisfun wrote:Cant you get bigger computer fans?
That one doesnt look all that powerful, and they're bloody noisy

Bigger?!?! These are 12cm pretty big for normal 12v fans (used for computers), and these are dead silent, can't hear the motor at all. I'd recommened them for anyone who wants to push a bit of airflow.

UNEZED wrote:looks good so far ash
how long do ya rekon until its all finished

Cheers mate, heard ur were over at kevs today?,
I hope to get it finsihed within 2 weeks, its just getting the glass cut up for size thats gonna be the biggest time waster.

Awsome should look the goods when its all done
yer i was at kevs just gettin my rear springs changed so i can get rwc 2moro and clear this bloody defect mate

Hybrid34 wrote:Yeah good inspiration keeps ya outta trouble,
-$80 For the Wood
-$20 Screws
-$50 Adhesive
-$30 Carpet
-$20 Vinyl
-Toughend Glass (looking aroudn $150 - $200)
-$70 Neons + LEDs
-$20 PVC glue
-$20 Velcro

+$30 for other bits n pieces, wires, fuses, and so forth

so your looking aroud $500 all up, but these prices are all a rough estimate,....then you'll have to go out n buy some tools (theres always something you don't have:P, unless your a chippy )

Anyone after toughened glass in Brisbane for something like this, let me know and i will get it cheaper than anywhere else, sorry i cant help you guys in VIC with it though

comming along nicely mate, anticipating finished product

Just wondering if u have any progress pics or anything ??? I want to do this to my car id do a couple of things differently but the one thing i really like that u have done is put the false floor in so u still have your spear wheel and all..

Robertsbrock wrote:Just wondering if u have any progress pics or anything ??? I want to do this to my car id do a couple of things differently but the one thing i really like that u have done is put the false floor in so u still have your spear wheel and all..

Those are most of hte pics, i hav ea few more, kind of the same, I've just installed the lights on the RHS amp panel, looks insane (very bright), will post up tomorrow..
Not only do i have access to the spare wheel, but i can take out the amp walls (as they are velcroed on) if i need to access the amp etc.
If theres anything you'd like to know i'll try help you as to I have done,
cheers
- ASh

Your doing a good job with it. Keep the pics coming.

Update Picture:
Finally got the lights in, I've decided to scrap blue neons as they won't emit enough light + their really fragile. As well as not having 5mm LED Lights as they still won't be bright enough, only have a 50Degree spread angle,
So I've gone with the Strip LED 120 Degree angle, these are mean little things as they are VERY VERY bright, have a huge angle, can be cut up to any size and very flexible, BUT you pay for them big time.
This is the RHS Amp corner complete (apart from Sanding the frame, glassing it and carpeting it, which will be done when I order the glass).
The lights consist of
-3 LEDS on the LHS of the amp
-6 LEDS on the top of the Amp
-3 LEDS behind the fan

Cheers
- Ash

That looks F'n choice !! It would look alot better if the fan was sprayed grey i reacon but thats just being picky .. But yeah i like it

good work mate,

looks nice, simple and neat. good job.

Looks vah nice mate! The fans are a great idea, one of the main reasons for electronics like that shitting them selfs is because all the heat can't be dissipated quick enough!

Quick question, why are you using glass, what about polycarb or perspex?

Yeah wouldnt perspex cost stuff all compared to glass ??

I'd never use perspex, I've heard from alot of guys, they scratch really easy, and after some time get that stained snowy look, as well as their not that strong and with heavy bass you MIGHT get vibration noise as they flex.
yeah their alot cheaper than glass, but i look at it this way, its a once off thing, thick toughend glass is deff the way to go

Yeah I like the idea of the Grey sprayed fan...might do that acutally (for finishing touches)

cheers
- Ash

when r u making room 4 the subs?

I was wondering the other day why would u have the white material on the board and shit, and then realised with the blue light it would reflect. Looks good

saw it last night looks pretty fukn sick!!

top work maaiteeee

Cheers guys, yeah white vinyl is the way to go , Im doing it for the sub box as well, will update tomorrow
Ay Shane, Im putting the sub box inbetween the rear seats and back of the boot (if you know what i mean), trying to get as much boot space as possible.

- ASh

thats a sweet looking install you have happening, dont forget the finished pics!

sick as bro, cants wait to c it finished

Update:
Started the LHS Amp, Dvd Stacker and CD stacker mounts.
Didn't do alot today, just the base, side wall and a stand for the Stackers to sit up on.



Cheers
- Ash

This is getting better, i wanna see more pics, i havent seen a custom install like this before but im looking forward to seeing the end product

Update:
Started to do the amp mount today on the RHS, first of all leveled up and evened out the side walls for the dvdstackers.
Then Measured where to put the Amp, and its angle, cut out a mount, then some blocks to hold it in place (along with a support beam at the back.
Drilled out some holes for the cables to go through and vinyl ed it out in white
Cheers
- Ash

this is going to look so friggen good, keep it up dude

Dump3D wrote:this is going to look so friggen good, keep it up dude

almost as good as the bowl of rice under you car

looking good mate

Any updates mate i havent checkked it out for a lil while..

looking sweet mate

any updates??

The Wires for the amp and shit like that alone would cost a shit load , i went to price out some speaker wire and amp pack and all that and the wanks around here were hittin me up for about 130 or so ..

Robertsbrock wrote:The Wires for the amp and shit like that alone would cost a shit load , i went to price out some speaker wire and amp pack and all that and the wanks around here were hittin me up for about 130 or so ..

umm..where did that come from?, anyways when it comes to audio never skimp out, get yourself a good set of leads, power cables n RCA's im sur emany would agree


Sorry guys I havn't been doing anyting to it latley. havn't had the time, I hope to do some thursday night, just a bit stuck with the RHS Lid for the amps n stackers, im finding it hard to cut it to exact shape (boot hindge is making it difficult), hope to get some updates very soon,
Cheers
- Ash

I was just saying that all the wires in your whole boot install woulda cost shit loads ,, thats all.