How to install the GAS E3010 amp rack (warning: LOTS of pictures)

[Turf1600]

How do you like that amp? I have the same one going into my vert.

[rich4rdee]

dadfour:

i'm planning on installing my lukebox in the coming weeks. what are those boxes next to the amp? crossovers?

[Dadofour]

Nice, Dadofour. It is good to hear that you are pleased.

That Obcon sub is dual 4-ohm coils, right? So you've got the coils wired in parallel for a two-ohm load?

I don't recall having seen a HVAC panel with centigrade temperature markings before. Interesting.

Yeah I felt the same way. The car is new to me two months and my first E30 so i assumed it was the norm....

[dogsbark26]

Nice, Dadofour. It is good to hear that you are pleased.

That Obcon sub is dual 4-ohm coils, right? So you've got the coils wired in parallel for a two-ohm load?

I don't recall having seen a HVAC panel with centigrade temperature markings before. Interesting.

[Dadofour]

I finished installing a Lukebox and new version of the Amp Rack this weekend.

I am posting pictures. The sound and visuals are equally awesome.

Special Thanks to Luke (German Audio Specialties) and Levent (Guten Parts & Service) for all of their help and guidance in getting this from concept to reality.

If anyone in the Northeast (NJ local) is interested in hearing this, let me know and we can meet up at Levent's shop. I will be at Gutenfest in the spring with my car if you want to see and hear the setup.

Start



Initial re-wiring



Dash



Obcom Subwoofer wiring



Obcom Subwoofer wiring2



Trunk after wiring replaced and rerouted (street wire RCA and speaker wires)



Ski Pass cut



Speaker wires routed safely over the Lukebox from driver to passenger side



Lukebox and amp rack installed







Pioneer BT-64



In addition to the sound and looks, the fans in the rack produce an amazing amount of airflow over the amp. I have no concern about over heating on a hot summer day.

[StereoInstaller1]

A quick update and a bump: We now have a new design of amp rack.

The outside looks exactly the same, except is now a smooth panel that is much stronger and resistant to warpage.

However, they now require a fully upholstered box. For those who have a partially upholstered box, let us know, we can supply enough material to cover the back of your box, so when you are done it will look the same as this kit when installed:

[StereoInstaller1]

Very impressive work!
In the setup you showed, the two amps. Is one of the amps for the speakers?
Sorry I dunno anything about audio, but I can't live with a shitty setup.

Thanks! Yes, that setup is a 4 channel for the front and rear speakers and a mono amp to run the woofer. You can also run a 5 channel as outlined in the "$500 stereo" thread.

[cmeptb13]

Very impressive work!
In the setup you showed, the two amps. Is one of the amps for the speakers?
Sorry I dunno anything about audio, but I can't live with a shitty setup.

[Threehz]

looks pro, nothing like a clean install. Do you make speaker boxes? I currently have a kicker L7 12" and I'm not happy with the box I made, its ported and just under 3 cubic ft (if I remember correctly). Any experience with this? I have a rockford 2 channel 800rms powering it

Hahahahaha




Anyways. Luke does make boxes, or maybe it was said, "Luke makes THE E30 box(es)."

Also, hella sweet amp rack! I just finished mine but forgot to take pics before mounting the amps (excitement always gets the best of me)!

[assblaster]

looks pro, nothing like a clean install. Do you make speaker boxes? I currently have a kicker L7 12" and I'm not happy with the box I made, its ported and just under 3 cubic ft (if I remember correctly). Any experience with this? I have a rockford 2 channel 800rms powering it

[blunttech]

Luke Do I want one of these to go with my new box? Im just wondering if there is any advantage to shipping together? If youve shipped mine already no sweat

[StereoInstaller1]

can one access the spare tire with all this installed?

Yes, you can, adn the IE rear sway bar mounts are no worries either.

[CHIF8008]

can one access the spare tire with all this installed?

[homegrone30]

Cool I'm glad to hear that and no I havnt.

[StereoInstaller1]

Do you make sumthn smaller for the new JL digital amps? LOL

Yes, you can do a beast box, but it will actually take up more space. You could do your amps and passive crossovers, or an aftermarket crossover...

Luke, e36 trunk box without folding seats. Any plans to make something?

Yes, hoping to, likely about summer, hopefully something I can show at Bimmerfest

I need to remove the tar so I can but the box up to the seat but Ive already hooked up the sub and listened to it out of curiosity. And Luke I'm telling right now not another sub is ever going in any of my e30's without one of your boxes. This guy is the man and his product is second to none!

Right on, thanks! Yours should arrive shortly, you have your tracking number, correct?

Luke