System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS
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System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS
Wanted to keep everyone up to date on the install. Here goes some more pictures. Ordered all the wires, fuse holders and distrobution blocks. Came in the mail just yesterday. Today me and my buddy installed the Dynamat in the whole back area. Tomorrow we will install it in the doors as well. Hopefully were only 2 weeks away from being done!! :cool:
Right now the box is being vinyled! woo hoo :lol:
Couple of pics to show how it will look in the car... There will be a lil more to the box then this though.... You'll have to wait n see!
More pics of it in the car
This is a pic from the inside with the hatch shut
This is after the interior was stripped down
Lil extra dynamat here n there... :)
Bling Bling! :lol:
Right now the box is being vinyled! woo hoo :lol:
Couple of pics to show how it will look in the car... There will be a lil more to the box then this though.... You'll have to wait n see!
More pics of it in the car
This is a pic from the inside with the hatch shut
This is after the interior was stripped down
Lil extra dynamat here n there... :)
Bling Bling! :lol:
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (ICULUKN-C5)
Nah there wont be any room for the targa.
When I was first designing the box with my friend we were going to build it that way it was my choice. Then after me and 3 other friends got together they helped me to decide just to make the box bigger and not worry about the targe. If I roll somewhere Ill just leave it at home. :)
When I was first designing the box with my friend we were going to build it that way it was my choice. Then after me and 3 other friends got together they helped me to decide just to make the box bigger and not worry about the targe. If I roll somewhere Ill just leave it at home. :)
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (The^Nomad)
Hello, Can you tell how much sq ft of dynamat it took do the trunk area? Thanks
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (DNAST1)
Nice L7s. They should hit hard as ***** in the Corvette. I assume your box uses the space that would otherwise be used for the cargo cubbys?
Too bad my car is wrecked and the $ i would otherwise spend for equipment is going to fix it :sad:
Too bad my car is wrecked and the $ i would otherwise spend for equipment is going to fix it :sad:
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (eRiCdWoNg)
eRiCdWoNg, That sucks about your car man... Nah the cubby's are not used the middle one will hold 1 optima battery and im replacing the front battery with an optima too (yellow tops).
The box is made out of MDF so that's why the cubbys wented used for air space.
DNAST1, I used less than one box of dynamat for the rear. 1 box of the Xtreme dynamat = 36sq ft. I think I had 2 sheets left over. Not sure how many sq ft each sheet is would have to check the box again but a rough guess would say I used approx 25sq ft of this stuff.
The box is made out of MDF so that's why the cubbys wented used for air space.
DNAST1, I used less than one box of dynamat for the rear. 1 box of the Xtreme dynamat = 36sq ft. I think I had 2 sheets left over. Not sure how many sq ft each sheet is would have to check the box again but a rough guess would say I used approx 25sq ft of this stuff.
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (Black_C5)
since you're going to run a dual batt setup, i'd go with a red top for the starter batt then a yellow top for the stereo :thumbs:
unless you bought them already...
unless you bought them already...
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (Metal_Wulf)
Yellow tops for both. They both will power the car and the system. One I dont think will be enough for the system.
The system wont be played with the car off so no need for an isolator. Good lookin out though
The system wont be played with the car off so no need for an isolator. Good lookin out though
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (Black_C5)
the whole purpose of the yellow tops is so you can play it with the car off... So if that's not the case why spend the exta money on 2 yellows at all? Interstate makes great batts that are a lot cheaper.
for that matter, running a dual batt is a waste all together...
[Modified by Metal_Wulf, 8:10 PM 3/1/2003]
for that matter, running a dual batt is a waste all together...
[Modified by Metal_Wulf, 8:10 PM 3/1/2003]
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (Metal_Wulf)
The yellow top is a deep cycle battery meant for high current draw. Not just to be ran with the car off.. I have called and spoken to optima on this matter.
Running 2 batteries is definetly NOT a waste. With this much system nearly 2000 watts if I had one battery everytime the bass hit the lights would dim. This takes a heavy load on a regular battery and will kill it shortly. Thus the need for a Yellow tops deep cycling. By adding a second battery the system will not fade out like that there will be more power and the bass wont drop off.
Trust me I have spend hours of my own time and have gotten knowledge from many people who know ALOT about systems.
It's definetly NOT a waste! :)
Running 2 batteries is definetly NOT a waste. With this much system nearly 2000 watts if I had one battery everytime the bass hit the lights would dim. This takes a heavy load on a regular battery and will kill it shortly. Thus the need for a Yellow tops deep cycling. By adding a second battery the system will not fade out like that there will be more power and the bass wont drop off.
Trust me I have spend hours of my own time and have gotten knowledge from many people who know ALOT about systems.
It's definetly NOT a waste! :)
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (Black_C5)
just trying to save ya some cash :thumbs:
I'll be runnnig over 2kw and i'm only using one yellow top, cause from all my experience/researching/etc., a second batt wouldn't be necessary.
:cheers:
oh... What alt will you be running?
[Modified by Metal_Wulf, 10:07 PM 3/1/2003]
I'll be runnnig over 2kw and i'm only using one yellow top, cause from all my experience/researching/etc., a second batt wouldn't be necessary.
:cheers:
oh... What alt will you be running?
[Modified by Metal_Wulf, 10:07 PM 3/1/2003]
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Re: System Install in C5 Part2... PICS PICS (Metal_Wulf)
:) No problem man... I want to ensure I have enough power. I dont want it to die out on me...
I'm using the stock alt but I think I will re-coil it later...
Another thing I might add more amps later still not sure... humm...
I'm using the stock alt but I think I will re-coil it later...
Another thing I might add more amps later still not sure... humm...