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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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Got the car back today and the amp rack is done. I have to say the quality of work was outstanding. the amp rack was a lot better then the one i was originally making I'm happy with 90% of the install but there are a couple issues that i have to bring up with them but i'm sure they'll be resolved (a couple were my fault )

I made some good ground with the dash though, that is still my baby and You guys are going to see some things not usually done in a typical install.


here are the pics so far, no night picks yet but it looks pretty cool. I swapped out the fan for a blue led fan and the tubes glow orange...great combo imho.

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tc sounds tc-9 subwoofer:

raw components (two Phaze/butler td1500's pushing 75wpc @ 8 ohms):

dac 122 s/n ratio, 192/24 bit, balanced outputs:

active x-over:

sub amp (zapco ref. 500wrms @ 2 ohms):



that's it. oh yeah, the carpet looks a bit off in the pictures but it's very close in real life.

I'll post some pictures of the dash piece as soon as possible... once quick question. what do you guys feel is a better look, recessed or flush mounted screen?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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Looking great Scott. Can't wait to see some nightime pics!

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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Looks great!

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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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Congrats Scott, looks great!
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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thanks, i think i'm going to actually make some covers speaker grill cloth covers for the sub and the x-over
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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That'll look nice. Now how about those night pics?
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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Very impressive, and with little loss in cargo space to boot.

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also, here are some teasers of what the dash has instore for it:






the "cup holder" is no longer but it's not going to just be a blank spot, i have something in store for it

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looks great Scott! holy DIN plugs!
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Looks awesome. Its what I expect to see in a vette intall... high end and not too flashy. Great work.
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
the "cup holder" is no longer but it's not going to just be a blank spot, i have something in store for it
You have me very curios.

Looks great so far.
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Scott... looking great! That is a very clean install in the trunk. I am with everyone else though...can't wait to see the night pictures. The modded dash is looking cool. You've got me curious as to what you are going to do with the old cup holder.
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Originally Posted by leolufse
Looks awesome. Its what I expect to see in a vette intall... high end and not too flashy. Great work.
thanks...that is exactly what i was going for.

well...just to give you a hint...it's not going to be a 'track ball'

thanks for the compliments.

i'm going to make some grill cloth covers for the x-over and the subwoofer grill. i think it'll finish it off nicely
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very cool
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Way cool Scott!
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Originally Posted by leolufse
Looks awesome. Its what I expect to see in a vette intall... high end and not too flashy. Great work.
Very nice and CLEAN install...
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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i just noticed i didn't push down the facade before i took the picture. the amps actually peak out by the same height on each side...woops
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Looks nice bro, well planned out. Curious about the many slots and openings in the dash piece ... hurry up and finish your end slacker!

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Originally Posted by scott_fx
well...just to give you a hint...it's not going to be a 'track ball'
Ahh.. touchpad.. great idea integrating it like that!
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Ahh.. touchpad.. great idea integrating it like that!
a swing and a miss :-)
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