JL Audio Stealthbox for C7 coupe install
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JL Audio Stealthbox for C7 coupe install
Hello all,
I couldn't find specific details I'm after regarding the install of the a/n stealthbox, that is designed to partially drop down and fit into the little storage area at the drivers side, very rear of the coupe.
There is a little lid on the storage compartment that I need to remove, but it has a curved plastic arm that operates the open/closing of the lid. Being plastic I could just cut it off, but I don't want to lose functionality in case someone down the road wants to use it. Also, I'm a bit worried the bottom part might drop down into the car producing a rattle - especially once I get the sub working!
Anyone here removed that lid and can offer any insight please?
I couldn't find specific details I'm after regarding the install of the a/n stealthbox, that is designed to partially drop down and fit into the little storage area at the drivers side, very rear of the coupe.
There is a little lid on the storage compartment that I need to remove, but it has a curved plastic arm that operates the open/closing of the lid. Being plastic I could just cut it off, but I don't want to lose functionality in case someone down the road wants to use it. Also, I'm a bit worried the bottom part might drop down into the car producing a rattle - especially once I get the sub working!
Anyone here removed that lid and can offer any insight please?
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From the directions,
From the underside of the cargo floor, carefully unclip and remove the storage compartment door.
A couple pics with quick install directions,
http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mf...pdf?1474475402
From the underside of the cargo floor, carefully unclip and remove the storage compartment door.
A couple pics with quick install directions,
http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mf...pdf?1474475402
Last edited by TorchRedFred; Mar 30, 2019 at 10:59 AM.
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I did, but not myself - had a retired installer friend do it, including sound deadening. Thanks for your help - the sub kicks!....while still sounding musical. I’m hoping to live with the rest of the factory stuff because I already spent way too much replacing thirteen speakers, with processor, and amps in my suv, not to mention almost the same in the wife’s car.
Too easy to get carried away when you’re in the unfortunate position of knowing what good sound is - and wanting it everywhere!
Too easy to get carried away when you’re in the unfortunate position of knowing what good sound is - and wanting it everywhere!
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glad to hear that you like it. I'm close to pulling the trigger. What amp did you go with. My installer place is recommending the JL RD500/1. I'll have them rig the volume **** in the cig lighter.
He said to go without an LC2i initially...see how I like it.
We would remove the old sub and put the amp in there.
He said to go without an LC2i initially...see how I like it.
We would remove the old sub and put the amp in there.
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glad to hear that you like it. I'm close to pulling the trigger. What amp did you go with. My installer place is recommending the JL RD500/1. I'll have them rig the volume **** in the cig lighter.
He said to go without an LC2i initially...see how I like it.
We would remove the old sub and put the amp in there.
He said to go without an LC2i initially...see how I like it.
We would remove the old sub and put the amp in there.
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Drifting
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Hey Tony...I just had the stealth installed with a JL RD500/1. But they also put a HI/LO filter on from Wavetech. I feel like I'm missing a bunch of mid/low bass.
Awesome low end so far...but the gap in freq is gonna drive me nuts.
What's been your experience so far
Awesome low end so far...but the gap in freq is gonna drive me nuts.
What's been your experience so far
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What's nice is that with this sub, the roof on the coupe still fits over the sub and clips into place.
Hers a couple of pics. I have the aftermarket black Lloyd mats and I have to get it properly trimmed to fit with a nice edge on it, but I,m in a small town and that's been an issue.
Drifting
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I have the Lloyds mat too. So far it's been trimmed for the opening. I'll get it done nicely eventually.
Before the C7, I had a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I put an extra sub in that. Pioneer 10" shallow mount box (size of a briefcase) and about a 300w Fosgate amp. I was expecting similar freq range. I'm wondering if the HI/LO is removed and then increase the lowpass filter on the amp will have the sub play a greater range?
I'm probably gonna do the doors too. Saw a thread on the forum where a guy just did a plug-n-play of new subs and the 3.5s or whatever the little ones are.
My volume **** is installed in my cig lighter. They did a great job with that. I'll take pics when I get home again. Just left for 7 days....work.
Another issue....I can hear a lot of panel chatter now with the stronger sub. LOL. UGH...fix one issue, create another.
Before the C7, I had a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I put an extra sub in that. Pioneer 10" shallow mount box (size of a briefcase) and about a 300w Fosgate amp. I was expecting similar freq range. I'm wondering if the HI/LO is removed and then increase the lowpass filter on the amp will have the sub play a greater range?
I'm probably gonna do the doors too. Saw a thread on the forum where a guy just did a plug-n-play of new subs and the 3.5s or whatever the little ones are.
My volume **** is installed in my cig lighter. They did a great job with that. I'll take pics when I get home again. Just left for 7 days....work.
Another issue....I can hear a lot of panel chatter now with the stronger sub. LOL. UGH...fix one issue, create another.
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