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Building a custom parcel shelf.

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  • Building a custom parcel shelf.

    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.

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    Speedster humps
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  • #2
    I voted windows for some crazy reason

    Truthfully whats a Speedster humps ??
    - Ben

    1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
    2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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    • #3
      I hate to shoot down the idea, but your amp will get sunburnt
      1996 Golf VR6 Colour Concept Green

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      • #4
        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.

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        • #5
          Oh I see now thanks for explanation
          - Ben

          1961 Karmann Ghia Coupé - 1993 Golf Cabriolet - 2006 Golf Comfortline 1.9L TDI
          2008 Jetta 2.0L FSI

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          • #6
            Your setting yourself up for your car getting broken into by flashing that amp around.
            76 MkI 3 door - daily drive/project - 1.8 5speed
            76 MkI 3 door swallowtail - 16v track car
            76 MkI 3 door "long term" project

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            • #7
              Originally posted by static1800 View Post
              Your setting yourself up for your car getting broken into by flashing that amp around.
              Agreed unless its alarmed and garaged don't bother!
              I'm soo euro even my missus is shaved...

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              • #8
                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.

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                • #9
                  i duno if your roof hatch will stay up if its supporting an amp and 16mm mdf, have you tried?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by ScienceVR6 View Post
                    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.
                    1996 Golf VR6 Colour Concept Green

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by joshyd-mk2gti View Post
                      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.

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