Door speaker recommendations?

[KevinH1990]

I decided to use the OEM CD-Changer bracket that I bought from Jon/78F350. The bracket could easily accommodate a much larger amp.





Here's the model I'm using.



My original plan was to follow Stl-986's suggestion and power the rear and dash speaker from my Pioneer head unit. However, I am now planning to purchase a separate 4-channel amp and use it to replace the 6-channel Haes. Here's the model I'm considering:

https://mbquart.com/shop/mobile/mobile-amplifiers/fa1-400-4-formula-400-watt-amplifier/

In retrospect, I should have planned ahead which would have allowed me to install both amps at the same time.

Controlling the woofers in the doors from the subwoofer connections on the head unit has made a noticeable improvement in the bass response and made the sound more spacious.

I will be experimenting with setting the gain control on the amp and the equalizer and sub controls on the head unit for a few days while I attempt to optimize the sound. I also need to figure out how to anchor the top of the bracket to the bulkhead that separates the frunk from the battery compartment. My original plan to use drywall anchors didn't work.

[Stl-986]

Originally Posted by KevinH1990

I also need to figure out how to anchor the top of the bracket to the bulkhead that separates the frunk from the battery compartment. My original plan to use drywall anchors didn't work.

What? Dont understand this (and never use something made to be used in a house in a car. lol).

[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by Stl-986

What? Dont understand this (and never use something made to be used in a house in a car. lol).

Definitely not one of my better ideas.

If the CD-player bracket is attached to the bulkhead like the Hase amp, it looks like the OEM technology uses a piece of rubber with a hole in the middle to receive a fastener. The rubber piece has a groove in the middle of its outside edge. The two outer lips are larger than the opening in the sheet metal and the rubber piece is wedged into place.



I may have trouble hunting down the OEM part and will need to develop another option. The bottom of the CD-Player bracket has a large tab that inserts into a slot in the frunk floor. You can see it at the bottom of this photo:



That holds it fairly securely especially since the amp is small and mounted low. I may not need the upper fasteners.

[dghii]

[QUOTE=KevinH1990;647206]Definitely not one of my better ideas.

If the CD-player bracket is attached to the bulkhead like the Hase amp, it looks like the OEM technology uses a piece of rubber with a hole in the middle to receive a fastener. The rubber piece has a groove in the middle of its outside edge. The two outer lips are larger than the opening in the sheet metal and the rubber piece is wedged into place.



I may have trouble hunting down the OEM part and will need to develop another option. The bottom of the CD-Player bracket has a large tab that inserts into a slot in the frunk floor. You can see it at the bottom of this photo:



That holds it fairly securely especially since the amp is small and mounted low. I may not need the upper fasteners.[/QUOTE/]

The rubber pieces that secure the bracket to the bulkhead are called 'well nuts'. They are available at most decent hardware stores.

[KevinH1990]

Originally Posted by dghii

The rubber pieces that secure the bracket to the bulkhead are called 'well nuts'. They are available at most decent hardware stores.

Thanks - Now I will know exactly what to request at the hardware store.

I hope that no one objects to me working out the details of my projects on the forum. I think I start with 70-80 percent of the knowledge I need to complete a job and it seems like someone on the board always comes through with the remaining information.