Building a custom parcel shelf.

[ScienceVR6]

G'day fellas, Got bored waiting for licence to re-validate itself, so i've decided to build a new parcel shelf for the VR6.

Enter, 16mm MDF sheet.

I know this sounds a bit thick, but this is a hardcore shelf.

Enter US Audio 554z Amplifer.

Putting it together yet?
Yep, the amp is built into the parcel shelf.

I'm tossing up between to other features, as i can't do both.

A: Speadster humps behind the rear headrests. bulit in fibreglass.

B: Two small windows that peer into the boot through the shelf, either end of the amplifier.

If i do the humps, it will be a white shelf. If i do the windows, it will be carpeted.

here it is un finnished.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/08/250807_1228-3.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/08/250807_1248-3.jpg

[phaeton]

I voted windows for some crazy reason j:

Truthfully whats a Speedster humps ??

[MattyT]

I hate to shoot down the idea, but your amp will get sunburnt :(

[ScienceVR6]

the amp will be fine. It loves heat. it used to live under the floor in the boot with no air flo, and the widow is tinted.

Included is a picture of speedster humps, they are the bits on the back of the car, behind the headrests.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/08/jag-3.jpg

[phaeton]

Oh I see now thanks for explanation ;)

[static1800]

Your setting yourself up for your car getting broken into by flashing that amp around.

[DubSteve]

Your setting yourself up for your car getting broken into by flashing that amp around.

Agreed unless its alarmed and garaged don't bother!

[BlackVr6ix]

16mm MDF is pretty crazy for a parcel shelf, bit of a waste weight wise. I have to agree with the above 2 posts and say, your asking for your car to be broken into.

Although if you really want to do it.... go with the speeder humps.

[joshyd-mk2gti]

i duno if your roof hatch will stay up if its supporting an amp and 16mm mdf, have you tried?

[MattyT]

the amp will be fine. It loves heat. it used to live under the floor in the boot with no air flo, and the widow is tinted.

I was more thinking along the lines of UV damage.

[ScienceVR6]

i duno if your roof hatch will stay up if its supporting an amp and 16mm mdf, have you tried?
It's not going to be lifted. it's too heavy. i used 16mm, couse i had it.

Don't worry about the theft factor, there is to be a cover for the amp.
Decided on the humps. Going to get some fibreglass so i can get them made. i'm going to trim them in black vinyl with the shelf in carpet.