Looking for advice on electronics placement
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5th Gear
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Looking for advice on electronics placement
Hi, New to the site and have owned 3 Vettes across the years.
My latest is a 1996 C-4.
I have an ambitious projects list. I would like to install a new stereo system (removing an AC Delco) , an after market alarm system and a camera system.
Since available space is severely limited on the C-4 does any one here have any suggestions on hidden spaces around the car to place electronics such as these? Besides the obvious console or rear tray compartment that is, as I would like to keep as much of those storage spaces available for use.
Do any other spaces even exist?
jd
My latest is a 1996 C-4.
I have an ambitious projects list. I would like to install a new stereo system (removing an AC Delco) , an after market alarm system and a camera system.
Since available space is severely limited on the C-4 does any one here have any suggestions on hidden spaces around the car to place electronics such as these? Besides the obvious console or rear tray compartment that is, as I would like to keep as much of those storage spaces available for use.
Do any other spaces even exist?
jd
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Really, you have to be smart with size and placement. My alarm is inside the under dash area, I used the rear cargo bucket for my amp and some other things I carry. The camera wasn't an issue, it too barely any space.
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My car came cut for a double din already, but it's my understanding there is a plastic piece you cut to get enough depth. I have a lot of stuff in my dash, it all fits with some massaging.
I was talking about the cubby behind the passenger seat. I couldn't fit anything under the seats because I have them all the way down on the ground for height reasons.
I was talking about the cubby behind the passenger seat. I couldn't fit anything under the seats because I have them all the way down on the ground for height reasons.
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Thanks Fauee, Great advice! I was hoping someone would say that about the space behind the stereo..
.Any other members out there with additional info would be appreciated.
Its nice to be able to draw on the information from all the experienced members out there!
Thanks!
jd96
.Any other members out there with additional info would be appreciated.
Its nice to be able to draw on the information from all the experienced members out there!
Thanks!
jd96
