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Out of stock at the minute I'll keep an eye out though thanks. Need an idea of where mount my amp - I'm reluctant to just mount it on the enclosure. Thinking may cut a sheet of MDF to fit over the right wheel arch and carpet it and mount it on that.

When mounting an amplifier in a vertical position on any surface but most likely carpeted MDF;

The carpet can insulate the rear of the amplifier reducing its cooling efficiency.

I recommend purchasing some aluminium bushes available on eBay,

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Fit them like a washer between the amplifier and the panel,

They will create a cavity between both surfaces allowing the amplifier 360 degree's of ventilation,

Alternatively use four plastic drinks bottle caps ;) proper Blue Peter style

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See my guide for creating a carpeted cavity panel:

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/63695-guide-fitting-custom-amp-sub-enclosure-mk2-mk25-focus-2005-2011/

Fitting this panel also prevents the custom sub enclosure from moving around without attaching anything to the body of the car atall,

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I think I'm going to build the panel looks tidy and very functional. Great job on the install

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I think I'm going to build the panel looks tidy and very functional. Great job on the install

Thanks Joe,

Ive got some brand new AutoLeads black carpet left over from my install,

Its still in bag from Halfords ill get a meassurement on it,

If any use to you ill let it go for the cost of shipping,

May save you purchasing a full roll yourself Its measuring 735mm x 1035mm

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It would be of help I would be very appreciative - I'm going to build a mounting point of some description for my amp so will be put to use. Just had a right nightmare! Spark plugs we're sitting in water and one of them snapped off when I was un doing them. All sorted after 4 hours of messing so didn't get round to re locating wiring. Just to top it off the fella off Gumtree that said he was gonna come didn't turn up.

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Joe

i've created a mount for my amp to sit on the r/h side (drivers side) in the boot as i plan to add an additional amp (main amp) and keep the vibe set us as back up as i plan to add another 12" sub in the boot. your welcome to come along and have a look at it.

i made it after reading this thread:

http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/ipb/index.php/topic/370110-ford-focus-install-for-the-mrs-system-build/

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It would be of help I would be very appreciative - I'm going to build a mounting point of some description for my amp so will be put to use. Just had a right nightmare! Spark plugs we're sitting in water and one of them snapped off when I was un doing them. All sorted after 4 hours of messing so didn't get round to re locating wiring. Just to top it off the fella off Gumtree that said he was gonna come didn't turn up.

Im guessing you have a 1.6 Petrol engine?

Your washer jet seals on the bonnet are allowing rain water to pass through,

Its resting on your engine rocker cover and filling up the area surrounding your spark plugs mate,

Get yourself some clear silicone from local DIY store and fill under the washer jets on the bonnet to prevent this happening.

Also pm me your address and ill get the carpet shipped out to you tomorrow via standard mail,

Send 6 euro OR $104.73 Mexican Peso's via paypal to leonard.woods@live.ie

To cover shipping,

Cheers.

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Im guessing you have a 1.6 Petrol engine?

Your washer jet seals on the bonnet are allowing rain water to pass through,

Its resting on your engine rocker cover and filling up the area surrounding your spark plugs mate,

Get yourself some clear silicone from local DIY store and fill under the washer jets on the bonnet to prevent this happening.

Also pm me your address and ill get the carpet shipped out to you tomorrow via standard mail,

Send 6 euro via paypal to leonard.woods@live.ie

To cover shipping,

Cheers.

As an alternate to silicone, get some "mist" type washer jets for £15 which provide better coverage and include a rubber seal :) that's what I had to do

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Joe

i've created a mount for my amp to sit on the r/h side (drivers side) in the boot as i plan to add an additional amp (main amp) and keep the vibe set us as back up as i plan to add another 12" sub in the boot. your welcome to come along and have a look at it.

i made it after reading this thread:

http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/ipb/index.php/topic/370110-ford-focus-install-for-the-mrs-system-build/

WoW!! Somebody got a John Adams "Real-Power-Workshop" from Santa when they were a kid man that's some tidy workmanship for sure,

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Although it would contribute to quite a bit of rear end weight making it steer like an elephant on corners,

Saying that though the guy doesn't seem to weight conscious when carrying a full size spare wheel,

Ive ditched mine in exchange for a Mk1 focus RS polystyrene tyre well filler and AA membership :)

Save it on fuel and handling.

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Sorry for the late replys lads didn't get email notification through.

I'll get some silicone on the washer jets now I've got some more spark plugs and cleaned it all out thanks for the suggestion.

I've build a mounting point for the right side of the boot (of a fashion) mounted the amp on it and drilled holes for the wires to poke through. It looks nice and neat and will be just the job when i tidy the corners up and carpet it. I've got to say the right side of that boot does look amazing.

The sub and enclosure is in and the 2 main point I have to raise are

It sounds absolutely incredible compared to my 12" sub

After hearing a sealed enclosure with the JL sub I can honestly say I will never go back to ported enclosures

Cheers for all your help on the subject guys been very helpful I'll be sure to upload some final pictures when she's all done next on the agenda:

Carpet amp mounting point

Fit a LED panel in the gap between the wood and amp provided by the spaces for a glow behind the amp

Mount a MDF sheet on the underside of the parcel shelf and thinking about getting a design painted on

In the future some better components and some sound deadening

It's all coming together

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Sorry for the late replys lads didn't get email notification through.

I'll get some silicone on the washer jets now I've got some more spark plugs and cleaned it all out thanks for the suggestion.

I've build a mounting point for the right side of the boot (of a fashion) mounted the amp on it and drilled holes for the wires to poke through. It looks nice and neat and will be just the job when i tidy the corners up and carpet it. I've got to say the right side of that boot does look amazing.

The sub and enclosure is in and the 2 main point I have to raise are

It sounds absolutely incredible compared to my 12" sub

After hearing a sealed enclosure with the JL sub I can honestly say I will never go back to ported enclosures

Cheers for all your help on the subject guys been very helpful I'll be sure to upload some final pictures when she's all done next on the agenda:

Carpet amp mounting point

Fit a LED panel in the gap between the wood and amp provided by the spaces for a glow behind the amp

Mount a MDF sheet on the underside of the parcel shelf and thinking about getting a design painted on

In the future some better components and some sound deadening

It's all coming together

For some reason since the last forum update; all email notifications are going in to the junk mail folder :rolleyes:

The planning and building are most enjoyable,

I had a 15" ported sub in a previous install and i too agree the bass in much tighter in an enclosed box,

Heres my previous build :lol:

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If you get time you should really consider starting a build thread on here mate,

Join photobucket website and upload your images for free then link them to posts,

Also do you want the carpet mentoned above or is it any use to you as i need to get rid either way?

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For some reason since the last forum update; all email notifications are going in to the junk mail folder :rolleyes:

The planning and building are most enjoyable,

I had a 15" ported sub in a previous install and i too agree the bass in much tighter in an enclosed box,

Heres my previous build :lol:

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If you get time you should really consider starting a build thread on here mate,

Join photobucket website and upload your images for free then link them to posts,

Also do you want the carpet mentoned above or is it any use to you as i need to get rid either way?

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Ive sent you a pm about the carpet

I have considered starting a build thread but with work and the little on at the minute don't know if I have enough time to document everything as well as doing it! I'll do my best to share as much as I can though.

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Don't suppose you have any tips to drown out rattles as much as possible?

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Sound deadening with something like Silent Coat would help.

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Great to hear you like the JL Audio sub and enclosure combination. It's a big difference I reckon from your 12" subwoofer. I was in a similar situation and I still smile everytime the new sub kicks in. Enjoy :)

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It is a massive inprovment and sounds great. I'm just getting a few rattles and it's really annoying when the sub sounds so good. I'm going to see if I can try and eliminate some today if not get some more clips and some sound deadening. Trouble is with this car thing is you do one thing and find something else that needs doing!

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It is a massive inprovment and sounds great. I'm just getting a few rattles and it's really annoying when the sub sounds so good. I'm going to see if I can try and eliminate some today if not get some more clips and some sound deadening. Trouble is with this car thing is you do one thing and find something else that needs doing!

I would describe it as much the same as: "urinating on a blazing Forest Fire" when trying to keep everything at bay

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It's coming together with the amp enclosure carpeted and the leds behind it for the glow, 2 questions though..

Have you got a link the the aliminium bushes

Will the live on the boot light provide enough power for 2 led plate boot lights?

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It's coming together with the amp enclosure carpeted and the leds behind it for the glow, 2 questions though..

Have you got a link the the aliminium bushes

Will the live on the boot light provide enough power for 2 led plate boot lights?

Here's link to M6 size:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281711284298

Choose depth and quantity prior to purchase.

The boot light power will power the strips no problem at all mate,

Led's are fixed polarity though,

Meaning they only work when positive is connected to positive and negative to negative,

This only matters when wiring them in because if wired opposite they just wont light up that's all.

If this happens; swap cables over.

See my additional boot light guide here: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/27165-guide-to-fitting-additional-boot-light-in-ford-focus-mk2-and-mk25/?&pid=146083#entry146083

I'll ship that carpet out in the morning aswell cheers :)

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Here's link to M6 size:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281711284298

Choose depth and quantity prior to purchase.

The boot light power will power the strips no problem at all mate,

Led's are fixed polarity though,

Meaning they only work when positive is connected to positive and negative to negative,

This only matters when wiring them in because if wired opposite they just wont light up that's all.

If this happens; swap cables over.

See my additional boot light guide here: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/27165-guide-to-fitting-additional-boot-light-in-ford-focus-mk2-and-mk25/?&pid=146083#entry146083

I'll ship that carpet out in the morning aswell cheers :)

Cheers Lenny

Everything's ordered and on the way, hopefully should all be here for the weekend. I'll get it all done and upload some pics of the finished product

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Cheers Lenny

Everything's ordered and on the way, hopefully should all be here for the weekend. I'll get it all done and upload some pics of the finished product

Sweet :)

Look forward to pictures mate.

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Cheers Lenny

Everything's ordered and on the way, hopefully should all be here for the weekend. I'll get it all done and upload some pics of the finished product

Dont forget to purchase some spray on glue for applying the carpet,

Also its better if you paint the mdf with somthing first and let it dry prior to spraying on the glue it helps it bond better.

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Got some spray on glue and the mounting point has been sprayed. Thanks for he advice.

Don't suppose you would reccomend upgrading component Speakers or sound dreading first to improve the quality of sound? I want to hear the mid bass a bit more...

Also struggling to eliminate these rattles, seems every time I sort one another seems to appear...

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Got some spray on glue and the mounting point has been sprayed. Thanks for he advice.

Don't suppose you would reccomend upgrading component speakers or sound dreading first to improve the quality of sound? I want to hear the mid bass a bit more...

Also struggling to eliminate these rattles, seems every time I sort one another seems to appear...

I've read before that the Mk2 focus suffered from dash and panel rattles but ford put additional padding in to the mk2.5 to prevent these,

So unfortunately i cant relate to this particular issue mate,

I upgrade my front and rear Speakers to JL Audio C3 650 at the same time as fitting the sub and two amps,

All purchased at lowest price from www.soundevo.co.uk

The four components are fed from a JL Audio XD400/4v2 mounted on the removable panel.

I gathered up the parts across seven months then took a few days to strip the car and install,

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I didn't bother with sound deadening materials in the end,

I had planned to use Dynamat and some materials from shush.ie

However i just fitted some DEi Boom 6.5" speaker baffles in to the doors prior to fitting the Speakers,

Helps keep sound inside the car.

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I would recommend upgrading the components as funds allow,

No point upgrading them twice.

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Definatly want a good set of comps eventually I think I might stick wil JL cause of how good the sub sounds. Short term plan of action!:

Carpet amp mount

Install leds for glow behind amp

New parcel shelf, (cut 6x9 holes in - don't ask)

New clips for door cards to eliminate rattles

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