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06-05-2008, 12:06 PM
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Ride: VR commodore v6 3.8
Join Date: Jan 2008
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how do I secure sub in the boot
Hey,
I recently hooked up my 12" sony (crap i know but free) sub and a bridged 2 channel amp. The sub is in the boot in a large ported enclosure with the amp mounted on top, the problem is, i don't know how I'm meant to secure the box down without damaging the fuel tank underneath? I really need to do something cause that heavy fu**er in the back sliding around doesn't seem safe lol. So how has every1 else secured their sub? Cheers guys.
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06-05-2008, 12:11 PM
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Ride: VL PROJECT
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: QLD
Posts: 3,361
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Have you considered a heap of velcro? Not ideal I know but it's a temporary solution.
Apart from that you could always put some brackets on the box and then strap it to the side of the boot.
That's if you don't want to drill.
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06-05-2008, 01:08 PM
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Ride: 1990 vn , 1993 vr bt1 , 1982 vh
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mundaring
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haha i use to use stolen milk crates and bits of wood to jam it in.
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06-05-2008, 01:27 PM
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Ride: New VQ getting colour, YZ250F 04' & Vr Daily.
Join Date: May 2006
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Heavy duty velcro is fine, i have 2 large strips (probably 80cm x 10cm) holding a box with 2 type R's in it which doesn't exactly make for the lightest box and i have never had a problem with movement...ever. When i smashed my old car it almost rolled...when i checked the boot the box hadn't moved at all!!!
Also, lots of car audio places use it as it's simple, cheap and effective.
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06-05-2008, 02:46 PM
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Ride: VR commodore v6 3.8
Join Date: Jan 2008
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thanks, i never thought velcro would hold it but if it holds 2, itll hold mine. where would i get decent velcro? im assuming velcro dots from big w wont cut it lol. cheers for the replys
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06-05-2008, 02:58 PM
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Ride: VT Berlina
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,270
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Most hardware stores sell velcro by the meter off a roll.
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06-05-2008, 07:11 PM
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omg thats the funky sh1t
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Ride: VSII Exec, VL Exec
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sunny QLD
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isnt it illegal to not have them secured to the floor? my sub and box arent secured but weighs about 40kgs....never moved once
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08-05-2008, 02:39 AM
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Ride: VX CoMmOdOrE S2
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Oz
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Same, i have 2 x sony in box, weighs a s..t load, never moves, never strapped or anything to boot.
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08-05-2008, 10:13 AM
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Carbon Neutral -> DO IT!
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Ride: VP 5-SPD / 24-SPD Racer Hybrid
Join Date: May 2005
Location: .....in the Valley
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Defectable item, must be secured!
Properly?
Take sub out of box, drill hole in bottom, drill hole in boot floor, bolt box to floor using bolt and washers then put sub back in. It aint going anywhere!
Velco is a cheaper option! Not as effective.
aZk.
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08-05-2008, 10:47 AM
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Irony is a cool word
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Ride: Series 2 VX Executive wagon
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Central Coast, NSW
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In my old sedan I used bungee cords to strap it against the driver's side back corner. I used some foam to keep it the distance away so the sub could actually move.
In my wagon, I have some MDF lining the entire boot floor (for sliding drums in and out easily) and have a cut-out for the sub, with the amp bolted on brackets quite neatly behind the sub  I was very proud of myself when I did it  .
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08-05-2008, 11:41 AM
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Ride: VT V8 Calais
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azkwazere
Defectable item, must be secured!
Properly?
Take sub out of box, drill hole in bottom, drill hole in boot floor, bolt box to floor using bolt and washers then put sub back in. It aint going anywhere!
Velco is a cheaper option! Not as effective.
aZk.
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Does that mean I have to secure anything I have in the boot(esky, tools ect). This seams rather stupid to me. How is the sub gunna come through the seat into the cabin in an accident? Velcro may be cheaper but it still is not going to hold the sub in a crash.
50LTRv8
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08-05-2008, 12:21 PM
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Carbon Neutral -> DO IT!
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Ride: VP 5-SPD / 24-SPD Racer Hybrid
Join Date: May 2005
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Dont ask me, i didnt make the rules up!
All i know is you can be done for having unsecured heavy loads. So yes, it would include eskys etc.
Dont ask me how its a hazard in the boot but appharently it is and i was just pointing out the issue.
...youd be surprised what velcro can hold up. The idea is, if you try and slide velco together(then apart) you physically cant, however if you pull the strips apart by tearing them away then you can quite easily.
Depends on how much and the size of the velcro... im confident it can hold alot of weight in a forward moving motion.
aZk.
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11-05-2008, 03:48 PM
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Ride: New VQ getting colour, YZ250F 04' & Vr Daily.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 50LTRv8
Does that mean I have to secure anything I have in the boot(esky, tools ect). This seams rather stupid to me. How is the sub gunna come through the seat into the cabin in an accident? Velcro may be cheaper but it still is not going to hold the sub in a crash.
50LTRv8
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Please refer to my first post, if you saw the photos of my car that were on here after the accident you would have a different view on that  . The velcro that is used is called 'rock strap', it's an industrial grade/strength.
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11-05-2008, 04:47 PM
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