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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Hello everyone. I just got a 2003 Z06. Im coming from a 2000 Camaro and would like to install my Kenwood HU in the new car. Crutchfield says the Dash kit and wiring harness from the Camaro will fit on the vette. I was doing some searching and someone reccomended a harness from soundgate? because of the vette's bose system. Also, I read a few posts about having to tap another wire for the 12v ignition source.

What do I need to do a simple Head Unit install? No speakers or amps or anything.. just the HU. Where will I need to tap into for the 12v ignition power?

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12 volt ignition power can be had in the passenger footwell or the ignition harness. Soundgate is needed to keep the factory subs working.

Read the C5 FAQ
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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ahh ok.. I didnt see the post at first in the FAQ.

$100 harness.. arrg
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yeah i kno 100 bucks to keep stock subs otherwise u dont need it
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Hmm ok.. So with the normal harness, I should get the mid's/hi's still?

I have a JL 10w3v2 sub sitting around. Im wondering if I should just put that 100 bucks towards a JL 300/2 amp and put that in the car for my bass
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thats what i would do haha, the normal harness will get you everything except the stock 8" subs in the door... you dont necesarily need to buy a jl amp either for your sub
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