Stereo Mod After Insulation Kit?
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Stereo Mod After Insulation Kit?
I am lining up an interior mod project for this winter and I was curious if the installation of a new DD head unit and rear subwoofer (vert trunk) is more difficult after a soundproof/insulation kit is installed? I'm trying to line up the order of the project based on the various components I'm installing and swapping out, however I also want to try and limit the amount of times I have to pull off trim, etc.
I'm planning to outsource the stereo installation, however I was planning to install my already purchased MadVette Sound Insulation system. If I install the sound insulation, will the stereo installer need to pull it up, or mod it in any way?
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I'm planning to outsource the stereo installation, however I was planning to install my already purchased MadVette Sound Insulation system. If I install the sound insulation, will the stereo installer need to pull it up, or mod it in any way?
Thanks!
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I took into consideration adding the sound deadening material when buildng the stealth boxes I offer there would be room for it with no issues
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No issues at all. I recently ripped out my interior, added sound deadening and the MadVette pre-cut insulation kit, and installed head unit, door speakers, and sub. No problems just running the wires over top of the insulation kit and under the stock carpet.
Although, one thing worth mentioning - it's best to not install the door insulation pieces until after the door speakers are wired and mounted. It might have to be trimmed just a little bit for optimal fit, and you'll want access to the inside of the door for vibration deadening.
You can check my install here if you want:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...ics-guide.html
Although, one thing worth mentioning - it's best to not install the door insulation pieces until after the door speakers are wired and mounted. It might have to be trimmed just a little bit for optimal fit, and you'll want access to the inside of the door for vibration deadening.
You can check my install here if you want:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...ics-guide.html
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No issues at all. I recently ripped out my interior, added sound deadening and the MadVette pre-cut insulation kit, and installed head unit, door speakers, and sub. No problems just running the wires over top of the insulation kit and under the stock carpet.
Although, one thing worth mentioning - it's best to not install the door insulation pieces until after the door speakers are wired and mounted. It might have to be trimmed just a little bit for optimal fit, and you'll want access to the inside of the door for vibration deadening.
You can check my install here if you want:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...ics-guide.html
Although, one thing worth mentioning - it's best to not install the door insulation pieces until after the door speakers are wired and mounted. It might have to be trimmed just a little bit for optimal fit, and you'll want access to the inside of the door for vibration deadening.
You can check my install here if you want:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/audi...ics-guide.html
Thanks for the information and link. I was thinking the same thing about the doors because the installer is swapping out speakers, etc. I was more concerned with any wiring over vs. under the insulation.
I want to perform the insulation installation myself because there are certain high noise areas I want to install some extra Dynomat film under the MadVette kit.
If I time this right, after I install the sound insulation, I might drive it over to the stereo installer with the bezel, console and door panels already off, eliminating the need to install and remove them twice.
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Good thinking; I was going to suggest the same. Once the interior is stripped, I think the driver's seat is really the only thing that needs to be reinstalled for the car to be driveable.
