2004 M35 [jdm Y50] aftermarket amp location

[EdwardReynolds]

Getting sounds installed soon, want to know if my amps will fit under the driver and front passenger seats.
Seems answer is no, I can't fit my hand under there at all.

Audio installer really wants them under those seats, I just want them mounted in the boot (trunk) since there's infinite space back there.

Anyone had experience trying to fit amps under those seats? I'm certain my speaker amp won't fit, way too long. Sub amp might fit in a pinch... Maybe.

[macgiver]

mac, one installation approach is when the seat is R & R'd because sliding in from the "outside" as you say, doesn't work , and if the amp can take the confinement( and not be MORE susceptible to overtemp), seat is DROPPED DOWN onto place. Another "possible" tactic is getting a little more headroom under seat by shimming seat up , say an inch maybe enough to FURTHER clear in the aforementioned method.By the way Fosgate has some (their high end) class AB , D for sub , made low-profile and with superior custom heatsinking, where reviews vouch for their COOL running and NOT going into thermal shutdown when really"pushed" ! A/C may keep underseat cool? But dual exhaust may heat floorboards? Trunk may be even hottest area ? Tip - get an amp with at leat 30% more power/headroom -than you think "they" think you think you need! And maybe stick a thermometer under seat , and in boot/trunk , wherever your considering sticking that amp.

[EdwardReynolds]

Not worried about thermals, just space and from your info it seems the answer is a nope no space under the seats.

Other then the fact I already have all the gear (this is a transplant of the sounds from my old car) I wouldn't recommend anyone running their gear on an over powered amp. I'm happy with the speakers and amps designed for each other

[macgiver]

mac,sounds like you have your bases covered , got your stuff -know what you want. I wonder what's behind THIS installer's preference , even insistence , in putting it under seats? Would be interesting to hear the logicbehind that "push" . Bet it's just more convenient/cheaper for them at the pricepoint & Labor you're quoted ? Less copper to run ,further under carpet and rocker panels maybe.

[EdBwoy]

I know we have members who have some intricate aftermarket systems. I think most amplifiers in my experience go to the trunk, under the floor carpet or somehow affixed to the subwoofer.

I added the platform name to your title since our US members might have gotten confused.

[EdwardReynolds]

I added the platform name to your title since our US members might have gotten confused.

You sure?...dont see anything changed.

[EdBwoy]

Good catch. I had the proposed correction open in one tab and got pulled into the nicoclub abyss in another tab.
All is handled now.