Aftermarket stereo & speakers in C3

[jackofalltrades]

I've been asked for some photos of my installation.

New photos here:

http://www.cnw.com/~hotrod/vette/VettePhotos.htm


I'm 5'8", 155lbs, so there's room for the amp behind the drivers seat. I could have installed it in one of the rear compartments. But why? There's no air flow there. Amp is California Profile A400 from Crutchfield. But I'm only using 200 watts in dual channel mode. Nothing behind the passenger seat so my tall friends can be somewhat comfortable. The speaker box is just at the size limit allowing T-top storage in back. JBL 6x9's and 10" Pioneer sub. Three compartments in the 1" particle board box filled with R19 insulation. 2" tweeters in the stock dash speaker locations. It doesn't thump like the rice burning tuners, but there's less than $600 total in some really good sounding tune electronics. I can still close the sun shade but not use the T-top tie downs.

-Steve

 

[78SilvAnniv]

Nice vette, Steve!

I wish my interior looked that good!
The box that you have is similar to what I was thinking of...however, I thought of having the box on top of the wheel humps and strapped to the t-top holders, but low enough to still use the shade. This way I could still utilize storage space under the speaker box, or attach the amp to the bottom of the speaker box.
Heidi

 

[jackofalltrades]

I've thought of adding end supports to my box to lift it enough for the tops to fit under. That would make it all work great. That small project is on the list but down on the priority. Oil cooler, remote filter and electric fan come next... My home project list is long enough.

-Steve

 

[Ganey]

More into Performance than car stereo.
Some Design Requirements:
Clean sound. Move all the air in the car, i.e. feel it. Fast to do.

Since the rear speakers need a box & home speakers are already designed in a box, this is a fast solution.
The disadvantage is that more power is required, easily solved w/ an amp.

Based on previous experience (one time ran 2 home speakers w/ 8" woofers in a car) & considering the small interior volume, decided 2 8s would do it- move all the air in the car, i.e. feel it.. Could not find any that would fit & then saw some new speakers that had just came out & special ordered them. They had w/ 2 long throw 4s (equil. to 2 8s) & a dome in each.
Later tweaked the rear speakers w/ Pioneer car componet dome tweeters. Also used my special wiring to speakers
Put a large amp. in the center rear compartment. If the amp got too hot in the center rear compartment, it could be mounted between the speakers. The removable rear speakers are mounted angled slightly on an Al. rod & used an Al. bar between to separate.

It worked- ROCKS !

Kenwood eXcelon mask CD. Rarely use it. The engine makes enough music for me.



PS Something you might want to consider is that in general car speakers like 6X9 are infinite baffle speakers & therefore are designed for a large box like the trunk (of a normal car).

 

[Bob_K]

My Stereo

Custom AutoSound USA-6 with changer. 500w 4 channel Kenwood amp. Pioneer 6x9's in back and Pioneer 4x6's in front. Incredible sound even with the tops off!

 

[Chiller]

I seem unable to view your picture of the rear deck area. What do I have to do ,to be able to view?
Chiller

 

[Bob Chadwick]

Chiller,

That picture was posted several software upgrades ago and I suspect it gone.

 

[Chiller]

Bob, Thank you for the quick response. I'm still learning how to use my computer and thought that maybe I was not doing something correct.
Chiller

 

[Bob Chadwick]

It's been a while but in the past when you posted a picture it was there forever. This unfortunately takes up space. The newer versions require you to manage your pictures, which, unfortunately can mean you have to delete some if you go over your size limitations. The way around this is to place them on the net and use the

insert image function.

In case no one has done so, welcome on board.