Did some custom stereo work....
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 5
From: Germantown, TN
Did some custom stereo work....
So a good friend (Randy-JaxEagle on here) sold me his old amp as he went a different direction with his new system. I already had a pioneer head unit on my car, so decided add a little "thump" (not a lot) & an i-pod adapter I've had for a year now & had never installed. I went with a 10' JL stealth sub box designed for C5's. I also wanted it to look factory, yet wanted it to stand out. Here is the finished product. Overall I am VERY HAPPY!! I used Rollin Sound which is a local shop here in Jacksonville, they did a GREAT job & highly recommend them.
Yes I did keep the CD changer, even though it is old technology, I have a ton of CD's....LOL. This set up also allows me to still store the targa top in place for those topless cruises!!
Here is a pic with the cover off of the JL 10' Stealth Sub Box
Yes I did keep the CD changer, even though it is old technology, I have a ton of CD's....LOL. This set up also allows me to still store the targa top in place for those topless cruises!!
Here is a pic with the cover off of the JL 10' Stealth Sub Box
Instructor
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 148
Likes: 0
So a good friend (Randy-JaxEagle on here) sold me his old amp as he went a different direction with his new system. I already had a pioneer head unit on my car, so decided add a little "thump" (not a lot) & an i-pod adapter I've had for a year now & had never installed. I went with a 10' JL stealth sub box designed for C5's. I also wanted it to look factory, yet wanted it to stand out. Here is the finished product. Overall I am VERY HAPPY!! I used Rollin Sound which is a local shop here in Jacksonville, they did a GREAT job & highly recommend them.
Hey,
Yes I did keep the CD changer, even though it is old technology, I have a ton of CD's....LOL. This set up also allows me to still store the targa top in place for those topless cruises!!
Here is a pic with the cover off of the JL 10' Stealth Sub Box
Hey,
Yes I did keep the CD changer, even though it is old technology, I have a ton of CD's....LOL. This set up also allows me to still store the targa top in place for those topless cruises!!
Here is a pic with the cover off of the JL 10' Stealth Sub Box
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 23,283
Likes: 906
From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Beautiful setup! 
AFA the CD's , I converted all of mine over to iPod albums using a free app I dl'ed and put them all on my iPhone. Since you now have the iPod hookup, you should consider this as the convenience factor is great - all your CD's at your fingertips at any time without having to fumble around with the changer a few CD's at a time. Very easy to do.
AFA the CD's , I converted all of mine over to iPod albums using a free app I dl'ed and put them all on my iPhone. Since you now have the iPod hookup, you should consider this as the convenience factor is great - all your CD's at your fingertips at any time without having to fumble around with the changer a few CD's at a time. Very easy to do.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,320
Likes: 24,777
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
The stereo work looks great - very nicely done by the shop. 
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 5
From: Germantown, TN
Looks really great and I'm sure you love the sound. Have a few questions for you as I want to do the same thing. And a JL Stealthbox is what is want to use. Did you keep your front Bose door speakers? (Yes, they still work very well, so I decided not to replace until they need replacement) You note that you already have a Pioneer head unit. Did you convert to 2 DIN? (No, it is an older flip out model that when closed only takes up 1 din) What power is your sub amp? (I got the amp from a friend, it is 1500 watts if I am not mistaken. Way more than I need, but that is what he had & I got a GREAT price on it) I can't tell from your pic. What is in the center of your re-designed trunk cover? (It's a black perforated mesh, this allows for the sound to vent) Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated. (I own an '02 vert) Thanks
Mike
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 5
From: Germantown, TN
Beautiful setup!
AFA the CD's , I converted all of mine over to iPod albums using a free app I dl'ed and put them all on my iPhone. Since you now have the iPod hookup, you should consider this as the convenience factor is great - all your CD's at your fingertips at any time without having to fumble around with the changer a few CD's at a time. Very easy to do.
AFA the CD's , I converted all of mine over to iPod albums using a free app I dl'ed and put them all on my iPhone. Since you now have the iPod hookup, you should consider this as the convenience factor is great - all your CD's at your fingertips at any time without having to fumble around with the changer a few CD's at a time. Very easy to do.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 5
From: Germantown, TN
No, the shop did. It is made of the same material as the OEM cover & they cut the whole in the middle, attached the mesh to it. Then they switched the hold down clips over. They basically used the OEM piece to get the dimensions correct.
Thanks to ALL for the kind words!!!
Thanks to ALL for the kind words!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,789
Likes: 3
From: Jacksonville FL
I've been away from the forum a bit. Busy with work and holidays so this is the first I saw your photos. That looks totally clean and very cool. Looks like it was factory installed. Who did the upholstery on the amp and changer housing? Nice job!
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 5
From: Germantown, TN
Mike
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,789
Likes: 3
From: Jacksonville FL
Hey Randyy, JB at Rollin Sound did all the work. We where going to do carpet at first, but could not secure the shale carpet with a pliable back which is what's needed to wrap the amp/changer soround. So JB decided on vinyl (headliner material). He was able to get an exact match & I actually think it looks higher end than the carper would have looked. The actual cover is abs wood if I'm not mistaken.
Mike
Mike