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| posted on October 11th, 2004 at 08:33 PM |
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Car stereo install
Is it safe to install my head unit into an aluminium box like those from jaycar?
like this
http://www1.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=HB5036&CATID=5&keywords=...
anyone?
[Edited on 11-10-2004 by Adam_C]
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| posted on October 11th, 2004 at 11:43 PM |
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i'd say kind of. It depends on the output of the system, some head units are putting out 45w a channel so thats a lot of heat. I know the alloy
disipates heat quite well but you may want to consider cooling. A nice little fan from an old laptop or similar or just some holes. For $10 buy it
try it, crank it up and measure the temp. good luck |
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| posted on October 12th, 2004 at 09:57 AM |
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what would be the idea of installing it inthe alloybox????
most 45wunits ussualllypump out like 15-20w the higher rating is a max power
anextreme amount of heat is created and d you woulddeffinantly need some sort of coolin fan blowing airof the heat sink on the back/ side of the
unit.
and even theni would be very cautious,
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| posted on October 12th, 2004 at 11:52 AM |
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wanting to install in something like this for security, hidden from view, i thought this may keep it free from dust and shit where i want to install
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| posted on October 12th, 2004 at 12:13 PM |
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Alot of VW people has installed head units in glove boxes, I would think this is worse than an alloy box. Have they had any probs with overheating?
Head units are also commonly mounted in the plastic dashboards of modern cars with no ventilation. I don't think an alloy box would be a problem.
If you are really worried, drill a few holes in the top and bottom to allow a bit of ventilation.
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| posted on October 12th, 2004 at 01:42 PM |
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glove boxes allow a bit more ventilation, still wouldbe wise to have some vent holes though,
where exactly areyou installing it????
a plastic dash has an awfully large amount of spce behind it, and it also has plenty of ventilation unlike inside a sealed box
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| posted on October 12th, 2004 at 01:56 PM |
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hmm.... will probly buy one cut in some vents top and bottom and install a computer fan to keep it all cool.....
then again maybe not hehe just ideas throwing around..
thanks
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| posted on October 12th, 2004 at 01:57 PM |
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where were you planning on installing it????
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| posted on October 12th, 2004 at 02:31 PM |
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under the dash somewhere, away from the view of people, same with my speakers
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| posted on October 14th, 2004 at 11:03 AM |
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I've got mine in a metal box in the back of my manx. dude who put it in has got wires coming out through the middle of the fibreglass. popping it
in the front dash i'd be worried about people nicking it. the lockable box kinda gives me a (false) sense of security....
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