amp location C4
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Safety Car
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From: Jennings LA
Safety Car
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From: VA
New install, and only garage-tested, so I can't say for a fact that it doesn't, but it has about 0.5 ft^3 of air around it and an 8x10 or so hole for air movement. If you are putting it in that location then by definition it is a small amp, so if it needs more air than that, it must be a really crappy amp.
I have slight concerns about the one in the storage compartment since that is a mostly closed space (especially on a trip when it will be full of crap), but no concern about the one in the speaker cavity.
My amps get at most slightly warm in usage. But then, I'm not a 17 year old trying to **** off the world.
I have slight concerns about the one in the storage compartment since that is a mostly closed space (especially on a trip when it will be full of crap), but no concern about the one in the speaker cavity.
My amps get at most slightly warm in usage. But then, I'm not a 17 year old trying to **** off the world.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Mustang Oklahoma
I'll try to post pictures of my install tonight. I built a false floor using a 1x4 frame, mounted the amp and crossovers to that, and covered it up with the factory carpet. Installed 2-8" subs in the stock locations, 5-1/4" components up front with a new deck and iPod control, and I'm good to go.
I did put several holes in the frame I built to vent the amp, but I'm probably going to go back in and add a pull and push fan to move air. Not because the amp is overheating or cutting out, but based on suggestions from those that are more knowledgeable on the subject here.
I spent about a week on the install. It's entirely hidden, and you wouldn't know there was anything back there if it weren't for the fact that the rear deck is a little higher than normal, and only a die-hard Corvette fanatic will notice that I think.
The people that have ridden with me have no clue what's in the car until something with some bass hits. Then they give me this look and then scan the back of the car to look for subs.
I did put several holes in the frame I built to vent the amp, but I'm probably going to go back in and add a pull and push fan to move air. Not because the amp is overheating or cutting out, but based on suggestions from those that are more knowledgeable on the subject here.
I spent about a week on the install. It's entirely hidden, and you wouldn't know there was anything back there if it weren't for the fact that the rear deck is a little higher than normal, and only a die-hard Corvette fanatic will notice that I think.
The people that have ridden with me have no clue what's in the car until something with some bass hits. Then they give me this look and then scan the back of the car to look for subs.
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2005
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From: Jennings LA
I'll try to post pictures of my install tonight. I built a false floor using a 1x4 frame, mounted the amp and crossovers to that, and covered it up with the factory carpet. Installed 2-8" subs in the stock locations, 5-1/4" components up front with a new deck and iPod control, and I'm good to go.
I did put several holes in the frame I built to vent the amp, but I'm probably going to go back in and add a pull and push fan to move air. Not because the amp is overheating or cutting out, but based on suggestions from those that are more knowledgeable on the subject here.
I spent about a week on the install. It's entirely hidden, and you wouldn't know there was anything back there if it weren't for the fact that the rear deck is a little higher than normal, and only a die-hard Corvette fanatic will notice that I think.
The people that have ridden with me have no clue what's in the car until something with some bass hits. Then they give me this look and then scan the back of the car to look for subs.
I did put several holes in the frame I built to vent the amp, but I'm probably going to go back in and add a pull and push fan to move air. Not because the amp is overheating or cutting out, but based on suggestions from those that are more knowledgeable on the subject here.
I spent about a week on the install. It's entirely hidden, and you wouldn't know there was anything back there if it weren't for the fact that the rear deck is a little higher than normal, and only a die-hard Corvette fanatic will notice that I think.
The people that have ridden with me have no clue what's in the car until something with some bass hits. Then they give me this look and then scan the back of the car to look for subs.
pics would be nice
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Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Here are some pictures of mine (not complete yet)
I need to make an amp cover, but it will look stealth when done.
http://vettextc.jiminees.com/progress/
I need to make an amp cover, but it will look stealth when done.
http://vettextc.jiminees.com/progress/
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Yep I did that too on a few iterations in my vette, never got around to making a cover though and the 2 amps I have now would have been a very TIGHT squeeze. but it can be done
