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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

I NEED HELP PLEASE

How can I secure the sub box from up and down movement?

I was thinking of using a D shaped bolt through pull handle D shaped bolt through stainless steel pull handles - Pull Handles - e-Hardware door handles & furniture
on the bottom and then a ratchet strap going through it. Attaching the ratchet and strap to be accessible is my problem.

I had another idea to use the locking mechanism found on boots and bonnets of cars, this could be released via a cable as with the boot or bonnet, like this.
http://www.skjagtech.co.uk/images/x300-x308-boot-lock/test1.JPG
http://www.skjagtech.co.uk/images/x300-x308-boot-lock/test2.JPG

I plan on using the original wheel clamp, by drilling a hole through the plywood, to hold it in place and then attach the mechanisms to the plywood held in place by the wheel clamp.

I was thinking I could move the sub back to give easier access to the spare wheel and therefore negate the need to remove the false top but as it is, the slot port is loaded about 4 inches from the back of the boot.
The reason for this is I was thinking I could remake the plywood base and instead of cutting out the circle I would only cut two thirds of the circle out, so the cut out part can be held in place with the spare wheel clamp.
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Admin · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject:

Hi

For the alcantara, the way it is done on the Maserati on edges is to use 2 pieces, with (I think) the edges stitched together.

As to securing it in the boot, think I would be tempted to make brackets which bolt to the bumper mounts.

All the best

Keith
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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

Hi Keith,
can you elaborate on the brackets from the bumper mounts? I don't understand how i can attach them to the bottom of the sub with the amps where they are and how to release and attach it.

Are you refering to the sub box or the door cards for the stitching?

I have never done upholstery and with regards to the door cards, i was thinking of cutting off the black vinyl and replacing it with alcantera, like this

I would like the same type of double stiching in the seats, like this

I was thinking of stitching through the alcantera and foam backing onto something like card before sticking this to the door card.
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Admin · Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:32 am Post subject:

Hi

Would think you could make a bracket to bolt to the bumper mounts inside the boot to help secure the stuff mounted in the boot. You could make it any shape you need.

As to Alcantara, I was referring to when covering squarish things where there is a fairly sharp edge. For the door cars I would just suggest using a glue on the back to hold it in place.

All the best

Keith
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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

Thanks again Keith for your comments, I am still not sure what you mean. The only thing that needs to be secured is the sub box and I cant figure out how you mean it can be secured form the bumper mounts Smile

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Admin · Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 6:00 pm Post subject:

Hi

The bumper mounts protrude into the boot a couple of inches and bolt on with some large bolts. What I mean is secure any extra brackets in the boot using these bumper mounting bolts.

All the best

Keith
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black_mofo_withmuscle · Alfa Arna Joined: 14 Jun 2010 Posts: 8

Hows the ICE going son? pumping like no other dutch trucker

BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

Going a different route now bud.
Turning my car into a lightweight beast so I will be ditching the sub in favor of a 3 way setup up front with 7 or 8"
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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

continues here
https://www.alfaowner.com/threads/33-i-c-e.214655/page-6#post-3535094

I fitted and upgraded my system into my red 33
As it is now
https://www.alfaowner.com/threads/33-i-c-e.214655/page-14#post-17791904
https://www.alfaowner.com/threads/33-i-c-e.214655/page-14#post-17796072
https://www.alfaowner.com/threads/33-i-c-e.214655/page-15#post-17800848

Much more practical, I can get to the spare wheel!

Im trying to EQ but not having much luck, Using REW (Room EQ Wizard) with a mic and a laptop, so just using the auto tune from the DSP.
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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

I'm in the process of making a floating amp rack, using 15mm frosted acrylic, edge lit by LED's, under the amps with 12mm square bar underneath, welded to uprights.

I am also trying to get some of these
https://www.hyte.pro/product/m525.html
open end.
They will be soldered to the tweeters in the pods and connect to the mating side on the a pillar underneath the magnet for holding the tweeter pod, If they made them with stronger magnets I could have used them as the mounting of the pods, with a bit of rubber to stop them rotating.
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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

continues here
https://www.alfaowner.com/threads/33-i-c-e.214655/page-16#post-17889938
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33bits · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:07 pm Post subject: Ice

Regarding Alanâ€™s massive stereo install, I have to admit Iâ€™m not one for big stereo systems myself, and when Alan asked me to witness his when I met up with him recently I was quite prepared to be unimpressed with massive base that was going to hurt my ears, but I was hugely pleasantly surprised and genuinely impressed. What Alan has managed to do is in my humble opinion, completely redesign how the car speaker works, I was sitting in the driver seat. And I was well aware exactly where the speakers are in that car, but yet the sound seemed to emanate from the centre of the cabin, its second nature to look towards where the sound is coming from, and I kept looking into the middle of the car, but there is no speaker there, so I donâ€™t quite understand how Alan has managed to make the sound move like that, Iâ€™ve never witnessed that before. It was very crisp sound, and not at all â€œbase thumpingâ€ which I was expecting, it was perfect sound clarity and all of Alans description of the complicated install once is witness completely makes sense, also bear in mind that it isnâ€™t even finished yet, the result is incredible.
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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

Always good to hear peoples opinions

It is not finished means;
the doors aren't treated with sound deadening
the eq tuning isn't the best
should be running of a LFP battery
sub enclosure not correct size
interior surfaces not treated for reflections

noise from running engine and exhaust is not ideal either
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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

alfa 33 bespoke parts ONLY for sale, NOTHING ELSE, as car is being sold.
door cards (need re upholstering)
door sheet metal
speaker rings, for 6.5" 5.25" 4.5"
ashtray for audiotec fischer urc.3 & 4 switches
boot false floor
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