Stereo question -- wanna rip it all out!
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St. Jude Donor '09, '13
Stereo question -- wanna rip it all out!
Hi all:
Been viewing all the past threads on stereo install. My 92 (just acquired) had a loving performance enthusiast owner who did not care about the stereo. I want to rip out all the stock Bose speakers, amps, & deck. I'll start over w/ new speakers, rewire, & reuse Bose enclosures (blocking ports). Big key is the removal of the wiring under dash.
Anyone completely ripped out the old & started over & can guide me to a thread, book, etc. for Vettes on this?
Thanks!
JKK
Been viewing all the past threads on stereo install. My 92 (just acquired) had a loving performance enthusiast owner who did not care about the stereo. I want to rip out all the stock Bose speakers, amps, & deck. I'll start over w/ new speakers, rewire, & reuse Bose enclosures (blocking ports). Big key is the removal of the wiring under dash.
Anyone completely ripped out the old & started over & can guide me to a thread, book, etc. for Vettes on this?
Thanks!
JKK
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Don't do it!!!!
Try calling "Factory Car Stero Repair" I just had the old Bose repaired....it was pretty messed up...all they charged me was like $350 and I got the CD player refurbed and the amps and bose speakers rebuilt / repaired. It's a huge pain in the neck to get to that "box" which runs the whole system too...good luck! This site also has a removal instruction kit to purchase also...it's like $5 or something...
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i agree everything alpine is awsome i recommend alpine type s 8s subs as mids in the rear holes and use alpine type r tweets back there with the 8s to make a awsome midrange component set. then use the type r 6.5 component set in the doors. run all this with a alpine pdx4.150 its a very small and very power full 4channel. i recommend just geting the alpine head unit that fits you budget if you wanna do a sub i would go a type r 10 or a mtx 9500 10 you just dont need a 12 in a vette unless you want a huge system i had 2 alpine type r 12s... with big power and i couldnt keep the rear window on the seal ... plus it pushes the door windows out. hope my advice helps
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Go to the Audio section and read the C4 sticky. Everything you need to know is there, as are many experianced people to help you out and answer your questions. I replaced everything in my car last year w/ the help of the forum, and I could not be happier with the results.
Randy
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Great advice 
I am thinking of repacing mine too, factory cd player not working, and prob a good time to replace it other that fixing it, agree with after market having fewer problems, I work for a gm dealer and we send back the stock decks all the time for repair at least one a day it seems like, even working there, probally still cheaper to replace the deck with a aftermarket than fixing it.
I am thinking of repacing mine too, factory cd player not working, and prob a good time to replace it other that fixing it, agree with after market having fewer problems, I work for a gm dealer and we send back the stock decks all the time for repair at least one a day it seems like, even working there, probally still cheaper to replace the deck with a aftermarket than fixing it.
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St. Jude Donor '09, '13
new questions
Hello all,
Just spent the last hour reading the C4 stereo "sticky" & many old posts. Have done some amateur stereo install in past so not scared but:
1-still not clear on rear Bose speaker replacement size (have not pulled it out yet to check)...what size bolts in direct? When "pod" removed what is left?
2-Anyone have wiring harness adaptors for new aftermarket head units when the old Bose head & brain removed? This is the only part that really scares me.
Thanks in advance!
JKK
Just spent the last hour reading the C4 stereo "sticky" & many old posts. Have done some amateur stereo install in past so not scared but:
1-still not clear on rear Bose speaker replacement size (have not pulled it out yet to check)...what size bolts in direct? When "pod" removed what is left?
2-Anyone have wiring harness adaptors for new aftermarket head units when the old Bose head & brain removed? This is the only part that really scares me.
Thanks in advance!
JKK
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Hello all,
Just spent the last hour reading the C4 stereo "sticky" & many old posts. Have done some amateur stereo install in past so not scared but:
1-still not clear on rear Bose speaker replacement size (have not pulled it out yet to check)...what size bolts in direct? When "pod" removed what is left?
2-Anyone have wiring harness adaptors for new aftermarket head units when the old Bose head & brain removed? This is the only part that really scares me.
Thanks in advance!
JKK
Just spent the last hour reading the C4 stereo "sticky" & many old posts. Have done some amateur stereo install in past so not scared but:
1-still not clear on rear Bose speaker replacement size (have not pulled it out yet to check)...what size bolts in direct? When "pod" removed what is left?
2-Anyone have wiring harness adaptors for new aftermarket head units when the old Bose head & brain removed? This is the only part that really scares me.
Thanks in advance!
JKK
You do not need a wiring harness, just run three wires from your CDM (the brain of the Bose system) to your new head unit (power, ground, and antenna on/off). You will need an antenna extension, and a mounting bracket for the HU. Forum member Vrum Vrum makes a very nice setup, I'll post a picture on mine at the end
You need to pick a replacement system. This means you have to decide how much money you want to spend. You should be able to mount some nice 5 1/4" components up front, with some 6 1/2 in the back, OR you can replace the rear speakers w/ 8" subs. Then you will need an amp to drive them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ght=c4+install
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ght=c4+install
There are a couple of links to some C4 installs.
This is what a Vrum Vrum faceplate looks like, I painted mine to match the color of the dash, they come in black.
Hope this helps
Randy
BTW, feel free to PM me with any questions.
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St. Jude Donor '09, '13
Thanks all! I'm going to start procuring the components & then tackle it. At least my new Vette is a "pretty weekend day/night" driver only so I don't have to worry about having the car apart & not being done on a Sunday night!
I'm sure we'll talk again as this progresses!!
Thanks!!
JKK
I'm sure we'll talk again as this progresses!!
Thanks!!
JKK
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you have some great resorces already in this thread dc3plt has an amazing install there. don't put all our eggs in one alpine basket though. they make some decent stuff but you can find better stuff out there. don't get me wrong, alpine is a safe route but dont limit yourself.