Installing a System in the Vette...
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Drifting
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Installing a System in the Vette...
I am going to install a system in the Vette... I already have all the componets as I had bought this system for my truck. But then I found my Vette so... lol
I have 2 15inch Kicker Solo-Baric speakers, I think I can fit these in the back of the coupe and still have space for the top as well. They dont need much air space. That along with 2 Hifonics 1000W Class D amps...
The only thing I'm thinkin is doing this I'm probably going to add close to a 100lbs of weight to the car... I dont really wanna add to much weight but at the same time I want the system to slump! Do you guys think 100lbs would be all that bad for overall performace???
I have 2 15inch Kicker Solo-Baric speakers, I think I can fit these in the back of the coupe and still have space for the top as well. They dont need much air space. That along with 2 Hifonics 1000W Class D amps...
The only thing I'm thinkin is doing this I'm probably going to add close to a 100lbs of weight to the car... I dont really wanna add to much weight but at the same time I want the system to slump! Do you guys think 100lbs would be all that bad for overall performace???
Burning Brakes
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From: Knoxville TN
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (AP)
You are going to be putting a lot of demand on the electrical system with those high current draw amps.that may not be such a wise idea on a car that is highly computerized and has a very sensetive electrical system.I would do some research before committing.It may not be a problem,but I have found it better to err on the cautious side when dealing with c5's.
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Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
You probably need to add a BIGASS stiffening cap and change your battey to a Yellow Top Optima. Make sure that you use a good solid ground and a HUGE power wire direct from battey. I wouldn't worry much about the electronics after that. You will notice that the lights and gauges may tend to dim out under heavy load though. Oh yeah...one more thing....EARPLUGS and a spare back window to replace this one when you pop it out!! Most people wouldn't install 1*15" and you have 2? :smash:
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Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
Should cost you about 1/10 in the 1/4 mile per hundred or so I've always been told. But unless your strictly a track guy you won't mind to much. :D
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Drifting
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Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Straightpipes 1HD)
Yeah thanks for the tips. I know about the power n stuff... I think I might swap the stock mids and hi's after all. I have the MB Quart Q series right now so I might just run with those...
About the back window are you serious?
About the back window are you serious?
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Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
HI Brandon, under Forums, General Corvette Topics, there is a section called Audio/Electronics, do some searches in that section, that should be able to help.
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Instructor
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From: Montreal Quebec
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
With 2*15" and 2K watts? I would think about that, I blew one out in a 944 Turbo S with less than that...course that was at full pin....but was less than 2K watts.
Burning Brakes
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From: Newport News VA
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
I'm running an 800W Punch amp with a 1 farad cap and Optima Red Top, no power problems except for an occasional "charge system fault" or blown alternator :D
I had a custom box made for 3 10" RF HE2 subs which sits behind the seats and the amp sits in the large center compartment in the back (had a hole cut in the cover and a screen put in so the amp wont overheat), and the targa still fits in the back.
I had a custom box made for 3 10" RF HE2 subs which sits behind the seats and the amp sits in the large center compartment in the back (had a hole cut in the cover and a screen put in so the amp wont overheat), and the targa still fits in the back.
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From: McDonough GA
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (vmspionage)
Wow, I like bass but two 15's seem crazy. To each his own though. In that small of an interior volume, (1) 15" may be enough for you. Give it a try.
I have (1) 10" which is pretty darn loud. It's bad enough where a ton of stuff rattles and my whole rear end is sound deadened. Darn rattles..
I have (1) 10" which is pretty darn loud. It's bad enough where a ton of stuff rattles and my whole rear end is sound deadened. Darn rattles..
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Drifting
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Slee_Stack)
hehe well the system was for my truck. Since I got the Vette though I'm gonna sell the truck and install the system in the Vette.
I was thinkin 1 15 myself but of course my friends say 2.. Peer pressure! :lol:
I was thinkin 1 15 myself but of course my friends say 2.. Peer pressure! :lol:
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From: Pataskala OH
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
I was going to run 2 15'' on my vert but there just was not enough square footage. I went with 2 10's and 1 15" instead. It ended up sounding better anyway after switching the bass range to blend...
I am planning on switching to fibreglass in mid summer 2003.
I am planning on switching to fibreglass in mid summer 2003.
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Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (zZArAZz)
How do you know it sounded better than 2 15s if you never hooked it up?... :lol:
Sounds like you have a coo system anyway. What kinda subs and amps you runnin? Any pics of the box?
I was thinkin about Fiberglass myself. My one friend says he can do it, but it dosent sound like he is too experiance... Humm...
Sounds like you have a coo system anyway. What kinda subs and amps you runnin? Any pics of the box?
I was thinkin about Fiberglass myself. My one friend says he can do it, but it dosent sound like he is too experiance... Humm...
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Drifting
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From: Sacramento CA
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
hehe I have dial up and the pics didnt load right away... I see.. I didnt know kicker made a 10inch square solo-baric... Sure those arent 12s...
Racer
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From: Pataskala OH
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
My friend put 2 15's in his trunk. Mine sounded better to me....
He has his 15's covering the whole range .,. I seperated mine so the 15 hit the lower notes and the 10's hit the higher ones.
And I believe they are 10s I can go out and measure tomorrow if you want:)
He has his 15's covering the whole range .,. I seperated mine so the 15 hit the lower notes and the 10's hit the higher ones.
And I believe they are 10s I can go out and measure tomorrow if you want:)
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Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (zZArAZz)
He has a vert too them huh... Coo Coo...
Yeah if you could. Atleast the new model L7's only come in 8, 12, and 15.
Bet that poopie hits huh!!
I only have about 4 sq ft to work with myself as I want the targa to go in the back still. Trying to think how I can make all this work.. :lol:
Yeah if you could. Atleast the new model L7's only come in 8, 12, and 15.
Bet that poopie hits huh!!
I only have about 4 sq ft to work with myself as I want the targa to go in the back still. Trying to think how I can make all this work.. :lol:
Racer
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From: Pataskala OH
Re: Installing a System in the Vette... (Black_C5)
Well the specs on the 15"s are 1.5 sq foot. sounds like you have enough. The coupe has alot more space then the vert trunk thats for sure.
My side speakers are 8"s sorry about that.
I can find some pics of the boxes later. they are very well made.
My side speakers are 8"s sorry about that.
I can find some pics of the boxes later. they are very well made.