Club Car DS voltage reducer and mini amp install

[Divebmbr48]

Well, I finally started on my cart. Installed a five panel mirror and of course the dealer sold me a bracket I didn't need and it didn't come with self taping screws...Ok enough venting.

I searched on this site forever and couldn't really tell were people were mounting reducers and amps on DS's. So I am going at it on my own. I have only just started, still trying to track down a fuse box I want to use, and decide if I want to keep the 6.5" speakers that came with my Amp kit or pick up a pair of Polk Audio 5.25" speakers.

I started with a trip to Lowe's to see if an idea would hit me, and you know what?, it did...I found a Galvanized 16G piece or steal that is used for framing houses. So that is the mounting plate. I removed all the batteries to find some corrosion on the left side battery holder, not too bad though.

The first pic is looking from the front to the back with batteries removed.

second pic I installed the plate in order to figure out where to mount the reducer and amp. I hope it stays dry enough back there.

third pic, I removed the plate and installed both the amp and reducer. I will mount the fuse box in between once I find one. I really wanted one with negative groung but may forego that and just ground everything back to the battery. If anyone can chime in on either I'd appreciate it.

All the wires are soldered and shrink wrapped so I think that will help with any moister. My only concern is the RCA cable for the 3.5mm jack. I need to add an extension so the connectors will be under the cart.

Thanks for checking out my first MOD. I'll update as I finish it up.