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  1. 03-03-2006, 11:24 AM #1
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    i have a problem with my system in my vt..

    im running a kenwood mp3 headunit
    kicker 6x9's
    pioneer 6" in the front doors
    1x500w xplod amp powering all the speakers
    1xextreme monoblock amp running my sub
    1xJL audio 12"

    the problem is when i have the system cranked up it lasts about 20 mins before all the speakers cut out and the sub is only working...

    could this be because my xplod amp is mounted on the roof of my boot and is overheating?

    or is it my rca's are screwed?.....plz help
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  2. 03-03-2006, 12:18 PM #2
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    try relocating ur amp, see if that helps
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  3. 03-03-2006, 12:53 PM #3
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    From your description, i'd say the amp is overheating, especially if it is mounted upside down.
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  4. 03-03-2006, 01:22 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by StoneX
    From your description, i'd say the amp is overheating, especially if it is mounted upside down.
    I didnt think it would matter if it was upside down or not?? Does it?
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  5. 03-03-2006, 01:53 PM #5
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    Yeah, it does. The board is on the bottom of the amp because heat rises... If it is upside down all the heat goes up to the board and will cause it to overheat more quickly. Also, the heat is meant to radiate upwards off the heat sink, if it's upside down the heat radiates up back into the amp.

    Most amp instructions say not to mount upside down or in the engine bay to excessive heat.
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  6. 03-03-2006, 02:45 PM #6
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    thanks for the help ill move the amp and see what happens..
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  7. 03-03-2006, 06:09 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by StoneX
    Most amp instructions say not to mount upside down or in the engine bay to excessive heat.
    Okay, upside down I can understand, but how many people would actually consider mounting an amp in an engine bay?
    Gravity is proof that nature keeps getting us down.
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  8. 03-03-2006, 06:20 PM #8
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  9. 03-03-2006, 06:32 PM #9
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    If it's overheating, means your actually under powering all your speakers and hits hitting temperature cut off...

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    well if it isnt mr i only have temp bans. how long you intending on staying this time hozy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HoZy
    If it's overheating, means your actually under powering all your speakers and hits hitting temperature cut off...

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    sorry, Mat. But there is a reason why you spray paint cars and not install car audio...and there is a reason I don't spray paint cars....You just found it.
    You put you left foot in, your put your right foot in , you take your left foot out and you slide it all about!
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    ^^^OUCH...that's a burn!
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    oh c'mon, it wasn't that harsh! Was it? It wasn't supposed to be...but then again. Since giving up the smokes, my normal arrogant and rude self seems to be shining through more and more
    You put you left foot in, your put your right foot in , you take your left foot out and you slide it all about!
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  13. 05-03-2006, 12:07 PM #13
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    yeah im wither the others here, overheating for sure
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