Question about installing subs - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bigwayne3000 · 04-20-2011, 11:40 PM

I'm looking to buy some subs from ******** soon. I have an LS so I will be getting their package which includes 2 Kicker 10" subs, amp, box, and wiring harness. Ive never installed a system before but have done basic stuff like changing out my speakers in my Explorer and other basic car jobs. How difficult is it to install a sub system? Does this come with instructions etc or is it more for someone who really knows what they're doing? Ever since I got this car the little things I do to it I want to do myself so that I can say I did it. Im just curious as to the challenge level this install would be.

I'm not looking to have deafening bass rattle ALL the time but would instead like to have a nice subtle kick to it when I drive and when needed really have it hit hard. I'm 25 so I'm not trying to go deaf by the time I'm 30 but I would still like to have the bass there when I need it but like I said not all the time.

live2well · 04-21-2011, 07:12 AM

What??? (little bad humor) sorry

justa25thTA · 04-21-2011, 07:40 AM

the hardest part will be making the connections to the existing wiring harness and the battery. I would definately go for it. How else do you learn?

Silver1lt · 04-21-2011, 08:42 AM

in the camaro it is very easy took me about an hour to run all my wires the way i wanted them... it took me longer to tune the amp to not be too much but also be there when i want it to be

bigwayne3000 · 04-21-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver1lt

in the camaro it is very easy took me about an hour to run all my wires the way i wanted them... it took me longer to tune the amp to not be too much but also be there when i want it to be

Have any tips? Does ******** provide any instructions with the kits? How about tuning the amp any tips on that to?? You seem to be more liek me in terms of not wanting the bass to be overwhelming but still be there when you want it.

XtremeHeartbeat · 04-21-2011, 09:17 AM

The ******** box and harness are awesome. I've done my fair share of systems in my days, but this is easily installed, even for a novice. The harness is plug and play into the factory amp, it gives you the RCA's and remote turn on leads. You have to run + & - from the battery, which is already in the trunk, to your amp. Any amp install kit sold at any stereo store or even walmart will give you all the cables and rcas you will need. Just dont forget to put a fuse or breaker on the + lead just past the battery connection and dont run anything with the radio on and you should be fine.

bigwayne3000 · 04-21-2011, 09:21 AM

I noticed you live in HC. Where at?! Im in Frenchtown.

XtremeHeartbeat · 04-21-2011, 09:45 AM

I live in High Bridge.

bigwayne3000 · 04-21-2011, 09:50 AM

I got a buddy there on East Main Street

Silver1lt · 04-21-2011, 10:00 AM

u have an LS correct? so thats a non ba setup what harness from ******** are you buying?

bigwayne3000 · 04-21-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver1lt

u have an LS correct? so thats a non ba setup what harness from ******** are you buying?

Well this is the link to the one Steve @******** said I'd need:

http://********.com/Chevrolet-GMC-Su...ckage-New.html

For some reason though, the link doesnt work today (I was just on this page last night) so I cant tell you which harness it is. Steve said this is the one I would need for a stock radio in a LS. Hopefully that link works at some point.

XtremeHeartbeat · 04-21-2011, 10:21 AM

I didnt think about that, but i would imagine if the standard radio has an amp, hat it would work the same way.

Silver1lt · 04-21-2011, 01:40 PM

http://********.com/Car-Audio-Produc...io-AAGM44.html

this?

Lbness · 04-21-2011, 01:44 PM

2 12's is ALOT for our Camaros a whole bunch
If you buy steves's plugs and boxes this is easiest sub install ever done
Just think that 2 12's is ALOT and I like to boom

04-20-2011, 11:40 PM	#1
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Question about installing subs I'm looking to buy some subs from ******** soon. I have an LS so I will be getting their package which includes 2 Kicker 10" subs, amp, box, and wiring harness. Ive never installed a system before but have done basic stuff like changing out my speakers in my Explorer and other basic car jobs. How difficult is it to install a sub system? Does this come with instructions etc or is it more for someone who really knows what they're doing? Ever since I got this car the little things I do to it I want to do myself so that I can say I did it. Im just curious as to the challenge level this install would be. I'm not looking to have deafening bass rattle ALL the time but would instead like to have a nice subtle kick to it when I drive and when needed really have it hit hard. I'm 25 so I'm not trying to go deaf by the time I'm 30 but I would still like to have the bass there when I need it but like I said not all the time.

04-21-2011, 07:12 AM	#2
live2well Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 688	What??? (little bad humor) sorry __________________ Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. BrianC. :flag2:

04-21-2011, 07:40 AM	#3
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	the hardest part will be making the connections to the existing wiring harness and the battery. I would definately go for it. How else do you learn? __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

04-21-2011, 08:42 AM	#4
Silver1lt Chevy Tech Drives: 2012 Equinox 2LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malden Ma Posts: 248 View My Garage	in the camaro it is very easy took me about an hour to run all my wires the way i wanted them... it took me longer to tune the amp to not be too much but also be there when i want it to be __________________ Rich Doherty Malden Ma 2010 Silver Camaro 1LT Black Stripes V6 6Speed K&N Intake Traded for a 2012 Equinox :( Family's growing

04-21-2011, 10:00 AM	#10
Silver1lt Chevy Tech Drives: 2012 Equinox 2LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malden Ma Posts: 248 View My Garage	u have an LS correct? so thats a non ba setup what harness from ****** are you buying? __________________ Rich Doherty Malden Ma 2010 Silver Camaro 1LT Black Stripes V6 6Speed K&N Intake Traded for a 2012 Equinox :( Family's growing**

04-21-2011, 09:17 AM	#6
XtremeHeartbeat "The MistreSS" Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Posts: 168	The ******** box and harness are awesome. I've done my fair share of systems in my days, but this is easily installed, even for a novice. The harness is plug and play into the factory amp, it gives you the RCA's and remote turn on leads. You have to run + & - from the battery, which is already in the trunk, to your amp. Any amp install kit sold at any stereo store or even walmart will give you all the cables and rcas you will need. Just dont forget to put a fuse or breaker on the + lead just past the battery connection and dont run anything with the radio on and you should be fine.

04-21-2011, 09:21 AM	#7
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	I noticed you live in HC. Where at?! Im in Frenchtown.

04-21-2011, 09:45 AM	#8
XtremeHeartbeat "The MistreSS" Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Posts: 168	I live in High Bridge.

04-21-2011, 09:50 AM	#9
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	I got a buddy there on East Main Street

04-21-2011, 10:21 AM	#12
XtremeHeartbeat "The MistreSS" Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Posts: 168	I didnt think about that, but i would imagine if the standard radio has an amp, hat it would work the same way.

04-21-2011, 01:40 PM	#13
Silver1lt Chevy Tech Drives: 2012 Equinox 2LT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Malden Ma Posts: 248 View My Garage	http://******.com/Car-Audio-Produc...io-AAGM44.html this? __________________ Rich Doherty Malden Ma 2010 Silver Camaro 1LT Black Stripes V6 6Speed K&N Intake Traded for a 2012 Equinox :( Family's growing**

04-21-2011, 01:44 PM	#14
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	2 12's is ALOT for our Camaros a whole bunch If you buy steves's plugs and boxes this is easiest sub install ever done Just think that 2 12's is ALOT and I like to boom __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

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