suggestions for mounting

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  1. Mad Mallard

    Mad Mallard the mad mallard

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    I'm trying to figure out a good place to mount a power inverter.

    basically it has 2 plugs on it, and one i'm running to a custom cut recepticle in the glovebox. I'll leave the other plug on it open for use.

    i'm trying to figure out where would be a good and easy-to-get-to place to mount it... ideas? suggestions?
     
  2. GTscoob

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    Under a seat? There's a good bit of space on top of the glovebox too if you pull it out. I've got my Alpine interface brain up there in my car.
     
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    Inside the glovebox would mean you need to have it open if you want to plug anything else in additionally. I would say mount it on the passenger front side of the center console (down by the passenger's left calf). This should be a decent spot because its a low impact zone and a low annoyance zone.
     
  4. Mad Mallard

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    well, its not ON the glovebox, its actually going to be on that panel to the right of the box, next to the door. I just said glove box to give a visual frame of reference for where i'm running wires...

    no i mean where do I mount the inverter itself
     
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    i don't think under the seat because eventually i'm going to have 2 audio amps...

    on top of the glovebox, hmm, i'll go take measurements...
     
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    No love for the side mount? Popular spot for CB radio mounts :dunno
     
  7. Mad Mallard

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    well, one i would like having a cool looking, clean power plug just sitting in the front panels. :p

    but also, i'd like to make sure the second plug on it is something that can be used from other spots in the car.

    Besides, where would i put my c/b? ;p
     
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    if you're not liking under the seat maybe in the passenger footwell somewhere hanging upside down?
     
  9. Mad Mallard

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    that would probably work, but i'd like it to be accessible from theback seat since i'm making a plug receptical up front already...

    hmm, this is tough. .... can anything fit under the rearbench?
     
  10. monk

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    that's where i'm putting mine, i'm tired of dragging it out from the trunk everytime i need it.

    should prob mount the fire extinguisher when i get a chance too now that i think about it.
    (whoops, end thread jack)
     
  11. RamblinWRX

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    not under the rear bench, but you could put it mounted to the back of the rear seat behind the carpet in the trunk
     

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