need some help with my c4
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Drifting
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From: long island NY
need some help with my c4 amp choice and placement.
i have a pioneer head unit in my c4 [ph86unit ]cerwin vega 6 1/2 in the doors and
6x9 in the rears and tweeters on the pillers. what 4 channel amp would you guys recomend i guess 40 to 50 or 60 watts per channel. just looking for more volume. this car is not a daily driver its a show and drag race car.
also can i fit the amp in 1 of the rear compartments.
ps i want a good amp at a good price. i checked with crutchfield and they are try to sell me a mtx. for 199.00 38.7 watts per channel. i know there is a lot to choose from but i need to be steered in the right direction.
thanks for any help in advance
mitch
speednut2@aol.com :cheers: :auto: :steering:
[Modified by MITCH, 11:49 AM 1/7/2004]
[Modified by MITCH, 6:55 AM 1/8/2004]
6x9 in the rears and tweeters on the pillers. what 4 channel amp would you guys recomend i guess 40 to 50 or 60 watts per channel. just looking for more volume. this car is not a daily driver its a show and drag race car.
also can i fit the amp in 1 of the rear compartments.
ps i want a good amp at a good price. i checked with crutchfield and they are try to sell me a mtx. for 199.00 38.7 watts per channel. i know there is a lot to choose from but i need to be steered in the right direction.
thanks for any help in advance
mitch
speednut2@aol.com :cheers: :auto: :steering:
[Modified by MITCH, 11:49 AM 1/7/2004]
[Modified by MITCH, 6:55 AM 1/8/2004]
Melting Slicks
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Re: need some help with my c4 amp choice (MITCH)
MTX are good amps, but are too expensive at Crutchfield. Try eBay.
Be aware they make more power than they advertise. The Thunder 404 is a good choice for what you describe. It will make 50 watts x 4 channels at the very minimum.
[Modified by leolufse, 11:53 AM 1/7/2004]
Be aware they make more power than they advertise. The Thunder 404 is a good choice for what you describe. It will make 50 watts x 4 channels at the very minimum.
[Modified by leolufse, 11:53 AM 1/7/2004]
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Drifting
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From: long island NY
Re: need some help with my c4 amp choice (leolufse)
is there any other amps that you can recommend. anybody with a c4 have any picture of a installed amp. whats the best place to put it.
thanks for any help in advance
mitch :cheers:
thanks for any help in advance
mitch :cheers:
Drifting
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From: Medina OH
Re: need some help with my c4 amp choice and placement. (MITCH)
Mitch -- I went with a combo of MTX (for the sub) and Alpine (main) in my C4. Just the other weekend, I completed the construction/intsall of the amp rack. I took them off the rear wall and made a base floor to run the wiring under. Then mounted the amps and components to it, then made a cover. I have photos of the finished project at the bottom of my web page.
Pioneer 7200H stereo/CD player, MTX amp for sub, Alpine V-12 amp for main speakers, Polk 5 1/4 satellite door speaker, Polk DX9 (6x9) rear speakers, Polk 10 inch sub mounted in storage compartment, Street wires and fuse box, Monster cables, MTX Capacitor, Radio Shack 12V cooling fans with by-pass switch.
If you need build up photos, let me know and I will be more than happy to send them to you.
http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/corvette
[Modified by 85 Stalker, 7:24 AM 1/9/2004]
Pioneer 7200H stereo/CD player, MTX amp for sub, Alpine V-12 amp for main speakers, Polk 5 1/4 satellite door speaker, Polk DX9 (6x9) rear speakers, Polk 10 inch sub mounted in storage compartment, Street wires and fuse box, Monster cables, MTX Capacitor, Radio Shack 12V cooling fans with by-pass switch.
If you need build up photos, let me know and I will be more than happy to send them to you.
http://www.angelfire.com/theforce/corvette
[Modified by 85 Stalker, 7:24 AM 1/9/2004]
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Drifting
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Re: need some help with my c4 amp choice and placement. (85 Stalker)
ron its 2:56 here and i don't get the photos yet . my email just to double check is speednut2@aol.com
thanks mitch
thanks mitch
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Drifting
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Re: need some help with my c4 amp choice and placement. (85 Stalker)
ron thanks for the pictures it looks great . i think for now i will install my amp on the back of the hatch area. how did you attach your old amp set up to the back wall.
mitch :cheers:
mitch :cheers:
Drifting
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From: Medina OH
Re: need some help with my c4 amp choice and placement. (MITCH)
When the amps were on the back wall I had some 1/2" plywood as a mounting bracket. I've seen some people mount directly over the carpet without additional backing, but that is risky, especialy when using a long mounting screww. The gas tank is pretty close. :D
I've seen quite a few post in the forum with people who mounted their amps in the same fashion.
I've seen quite a few post in the forum with people who mounted their amps in the same fashion.
Burning Brakes
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Re: need some help with my c4 amp choice and placement. (85 Stalker)