Audio/Electronics Stereo System Installation Info, Amplifiers, Subwoofers, Radar Detectors, Police Scanners, and CB Radios for the Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Innova

New amp rack

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:53 AM
  #1  
SublimeZ's Avatar
SublimeZ
Thread Starter
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
Default New amp rack

Had this



but wanted something cleaner. So...tore everything out







some SDS Tiles and cotton batting





system wiring




Beauty board



has blue lights, but haven't been able to get a good pic
Reply
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 10:33 AM
  #2  
CraigE's Avatar
CraigE
Pro
Supporting Lifetime
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 615
Likes: 2
From: Los Angeles Ca.
Default

Very Nice Mr Z
Thanks for sharing.
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2010 | 01:53 AM
  #3  
mariofromnewyork's Avatar
mariofromnewyork
Late Model Domestics
Supporting Lifetime
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,548
Likes: 46
From: Virginia Beach VA
Default

I agree and one hell of a wiring job!
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2010 | 04:41 AM
  #4  
SublimeZ's Avatar
SublimeZ
Thread Starter
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
Default

Thanks guys!

Here it is lit. Sorry, best pic I could get...

Reply
Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:36 AM
  #5  
Gitusum's Avatar
Gitusum
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,460
Likes: 16
From: hamilton alabama
Default

nice and very nice amp choice

Rick
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:48 PM
  #6  
snoopdan's Avatar
snoopdan
Drifting
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,961
Likes: 2
From: Fort Knox
Default

why arc? there is so much better out there?!?!
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:58 PM
  #7  
SublimeZ's Avatar
SublimeZ
Thread Starter
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by snoopdan
why arc? there is so much better out there?!?!
I got $600 in 1800 clean watts. What's better for that money?

fwiw- I'll put my Arcs against anything, Tru, Sinfoni, Audison, etc...

Last edited by SublimeZ; Aug 8, 2010 at 10:16 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:59 PM
  #8  
SublimeZ's Avatar
SublimeZ
Thread Starter
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by Gitusum
nice and very nice amp choice

Rick
Thanks
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 03:13 AM
  #9  
MightyDuc's Avatar
MightyDuc
Pro
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: The Ham AL
Default

awesome install! very similar to what I'm hoping to build for my Z... but im curious how your subs are mounted... care to snap a pic or two from the other side? any concern over the amps overheating? thanks in advance!
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 09:45 PM
  #10  
SublimeZ's Avatar
SublimeZ
Thread Starter
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
Default

It's a single 15 in 1.5 cubes, sealed.





morel tweets





old mids, these were nak, current is ID oem's




HU is alpine cda9886 -processed by alpine pxa-h100 run full active
Reply
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:48 AM
  #11  
MightyDuc's Avatar
MightyDuc
Pro
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: The Ham AL
Default

looks sweet. a 15" in a Z06 ?!?!?! good lord... cannon to a knife fight, huh? love it
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:59 PM
  #12  
TheRadioFlyer's Avatar
TheRadioFlyer
Supporting Vendor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 8,541
Likes: 888
From: Republic of Texas
Default

Kudos on a creative and clean install.

Originally Posted by MightyDuc
looks sweet. a 15" in a Z06 ?!?!?! good lord... cannon to a knife fight, huh? love it
those tweeters are pretty huge as well.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:29 PM
  #13  
SublimeZ's Avatar
SublimeZ
Thread Starter
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by theradioflyer
Kudos on a creative and clean install.
Thanks

Originally Posted by theradioflyer

those tweeters are pretty huge as well.
if you close your eyes, they disappear
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:44 PM
  #14  
TheRadioFlyer's Avatar
TheRadioFlyer
Supporting Vendor
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 8,541
Likes: 888
From: Republic of Texas
Default

Originally Posted by SublimeZ
if you close your eyes, they disappear
that's no way to drive
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 01:17 AM
  #15  
SublimeZ's Avatar
SublimeZ
Thread Starter
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by theradioflyer
that's no way to drive
the passengers tend to agree with you...:o
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:25 AM
  #16  
PR1AWRet's Avatar
PR1AWRet
Racer
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 280
Likes: 0
From: San Diego/Imperial Beach Ca
Default

Nice work.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To New amp rack





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:54 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE