Audio and Electronics Discuss in-car entertainment systems, audio and video systems, car alarms and other electronics topics.

1/2 or 3/4 inch screws for amps

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 15, 2001 | 03:23 PM
  #1  
tony
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Howdy all:

I have just finished installing a 3/4" piece of MDF on the seatback of my 96 Maxima. I have two MTX amps to mount along with distribution blocks. Do I need to use 1/2" or 3/4" wood screes. I am thinking that because they have to go through the feet of the amps and blocks I should be able to use the 3/4"?? But I want to check first because I do not want to screw it up. If the suggestion is to go with 1/2" are they strong enough to hold amps up against the seatback without falling off.

As always I appreciate any feedback you can offer.

Best regards,

tony
Old Apr 15, 2001 | 03:53 PM
  #2  
Micah95GLE's Avatar
Donating Maxima.org Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,931
Either one will work. Try holding the 3/4" screw next to the edge of the MDF and see how far it will stick up. It shouldn't be much, but you could use a washer or two if you need to.
Old Apr 15, 2001 | 09:32 PM
  #3  
Matt93SE's Avatar
STFU n00b!
iTrader: (44)
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 18,087
From: Houston
usually the 3/4" screws will hold fine, but I actually recommend drilling through to the other side, then mounting them with longer machine screws and t-nuts.
Cost is considerably more, but it's very secure and looks great compared to something fastened together with black drywall screws!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Miket2006
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
4
Mar 1, 2021 03:55 AM
chisam14
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
1
Nov 6, 2018 08:56 PM
doctorpullit
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
25
Mar 29, 2016 11:08 AM
sliptap
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
2
Sep 30, 2015 05:57 AM
Redfox
New Member Introductions
1
Sep 28, 2015 10:41 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:38 PM.