Do you want a pretty trunk? E3010 amp rack and floor kit

[StereoInstaller1]

Over the past couple years I have gotten many requests to make something to fully finish the trunk, something that will drop jaws and steal the show, while maintaining adequate space for "stuff" and keeping spare tire access.

Part of the issue is that these things have to fit perfectly, part is they have to be easy to install, and of course, they have to be affordable (this is R3V, right?)

Let me show you what we have been working on: the E3010 (AKA "Luke Box") amp rack and floor kit.

This is a very poor representation of how this thing looks, it is just baller.



The rack will have room enough for most amps, LEDs that turn on when you open the trunk, your choice of black or grey carpet (other choices on request) and will come with a plexiglass window...and yes, they are FAN COOLED!

Sorry for the shitty pics. The thing is just sexy as hell and the fit is perfect.







This is just a prototype here, but they should be ready to ship early next week. This is going to make a show-quality install super simple, just shove a woofer in the box, mount an amp, run wires and screw it down...easy stuff!

As far as the floor kit, I do not have pricing just yet, but there will need to be discussion about it...it makes a damn sexy look, but will be stupid hard to ship. I just might ship you a template and proper carpet so you can make your own, or at least give you the option.

What do you guys think?

Thanks!
Luke

[StereoInstaller1]

Quick note: just tried this on the early model, it does NOT fit, so we will be offering different versions for both. If I can get my hands on an M3 I will offer that as well.

[StereoInstaller1]

NO replies at all?

WTF, R3V, this is gonna be hot!

[KenC]

What are you looking at as far as a final cost on them?

[StereoInstaller1]

Not sure just yet, Ken. Have to add materials, labor, etc...you know how I work.

BTW, how is the outdoor sub doing?

[Nick325is]

I wish this was around before I got one of your earlier boxes. I really love the look of my current install but would really like to upgrade to this.

Subscribed for updates!

[StereoInstaller1]

Nick, if you have a 10" box and it is in a late model E30, it fits.

The trunk floor kit is optional.

As I said above, the rack does NOT fit early cars, but we will be making one that does.

If you have a 12", we will be making one that fits that, too...as well as the E34, the E36, the E46...this design of rack is going to be something we produce for all applications, sooner or later.

[darrenforeal]

nice job as always luke

[Zasz]

Looks good, afraid of price.

[StereoInstaller1]

Thanks, bud! I have got to get the final stuff figured out for the fans and the lighting.

Anyone think the lights should be other than white? I have a 30" strip of about 5K white LEDs that fit and are fairly cheap...

[StereoInstaller1]

BTW, am hoping to be able to ship these for about $150, trunk carpet "kit" being a template and enough carpet to do the floor should be about $50...so if you wanted all black trunk you would need to spray all your existing panels with black vinyl paint, grab a 1/2 sheet of 1/4" masonite or MDF and a can of spray glue.

So, lets take a second and figure this out. We have $200ish for the box, $200ish for trunk kit, a couple cans of paint and glue, a $140 5 channel amp and a $34 woofer...world class sound AND looks for well under $750.

No local shop can even come close to that price. I bet they would flip if they saw it, even more if they heard it!

[Van Westervelt]

Looking good hoss. Whats the difference from early to late that makes them not fit?

[QUiKSR20]

When put into perspective like that.. Thats a great price ( and im sure looks and sounds ) that blows away tons of other setups.! Cant wait to see this done.

[AndrewBird]

Not sure how much you get LED's for, but this place is cheap:

http://www.oznium.com/

Also, is the amp rack separate from the box itself? Or is it all one piece?

[StereoInstaller1]

Curt, the early model trunks have different shape inner trunk liners...we are talking about an inch here, a half inch there...but it looks shitty in an early. Of course, the early model rack will fit perfectly...but won't fit at all in a late model. The late trunk is slightly narrower in a few spots.

How this works is the amp rack has a 1/4" back plate, which will be covered in vinyl (black is default, dozens of colors/fabric choices available) so after you run your wires into the rack, simply screw the amp in place, through the amp rack and into the box.

This means that the window is removable. It will be simple 1/4" plexi, and easily replaceable. It will be a simple press fit, so you will put it in after the amp install is all finished.

I am making holes on each side for multiple wiring configurations. The fans are going to be on the bottom, and should provide enough cooling for just about anything. The top of the rack, behind the cover panel, is open except for a couple of braces.

This thing should be super simple and very classy. The LED strips are going to have enough wire to allow connection to the trunk switch, so running it into the trunk lid should be pretty simple, while the fans will be pre-wired to a relay that will turn them on when your system is powered up.