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BumbleBeeSS2009 · 09-27-2011, 10:06 AM

Thanks Zach!! I really appreciate that coming from you - Car might be up that way soon for a Catch Can...

BumbleBeeSS2009 · 09-29-2011, 07:28 AM

TTT

FijiKid · 09-29-2011, 12:43 PM

Two words: BAD A$$!
Great Job!!!

ToddB · 09-29-2011, 01:04 PM

Did you put in a high output alternator.I upgraded my convertible with 2 subs; componet speakers and 3 amps.one 4ch 150 watt ch and 2 1200 watt mono amps.Going to put in a 270 amp dc power alternator over the winter.

BumbleBeeSS2009 · 09-29-2011, 01:08 PM

No alternator upgrade, I didnt even do the big three...

I'm only running a JL 500.1 and 300.4 so Im not really pushing that much power... the lights dont dim unless the gains on the amp are turned WAAY up - right now the gains are set at about 50-75% on the 300.4 and only about 30% on the 500.1

I'm not looking to blow out any windows lol, Im just looking for cleaner sound at higher volumes...

With your set up and 2500+ watts I would probably do the big three plus an alternator upgrade and maybe even think about a yellow top or kinetik

BumbleBeeSS2009 · 09-29-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FijiKid

Two words: BAD A$$!
Great Job!!!

Thanks fiji

Zach@ExtremePerformance · 09-29-2011, 01:59 PM

Ideally, with the radio at around 75% output, you want the amps to be at clipping on a 0dB tone (you can use a voltmeter and measure output voltage, adjusting to the value specified in the JL manuals for the impedance you have hooked up; use an O scope and look for clipping ) or play a good musical track and listen for audible clipping. The gains specify where your volume knob is when the amp reaches full power.
Beefing up the wiring, and an alternator upgrade is a very good idea with much higher power systems, but additional batteries on a daily driver is usually NOT a good long term solution. Just adds strain to the alternator.

medicineman · 09-29-2011, 03:22 PM

so i'm curious how long it took you to dismantle, lay out the matting, and put back together?

BumbleBeeSS2009 · 09-29-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach@ExtremePerformance

Ideally, with the radio at around 75% output, you want the amps to be at clipping on a 0dB tone (you can use a voltmeter and measure output voltage, adjusting to the value specified in the JL manuals for the impedance you have hooked up; use an O scope and look for clipping ) or play a good musical track and listen for audible clipping. The gains specify where your volume knob is when the amp reaches full power.
Beefing up the wiring, and an alternator upgrade is a very good idea with much higher power systems, but additional batteries on a daily driver is usually NOT a good long term solution. Just adds strain to the alternator.

Zach...

I really wish I understood this better..... Are you going to pony wars by any chance? I would really like to pick your brain if your going

BumbleBeeSS2009 · 09-29-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by medicineman

so i'm curious how long it took you to dismantle, lay out the matting, and put back together?

The whole build took roughly 3 weeks, working mainly on the weekends and a little each night... Breakdown was done in about 3-4 hours by myself... Matting took a solid 2-4 days.. Did the cabin 1 day, trunk another, doors another...

Reinstall of the rug, panels and seats took around 4.hours by myself...

BumbleBeeSS2009 · 10-05-2011, 02:40 PM

dmullen · 01-08-2012, 04:33 PM

Beautiful work man...very nice!

FNG · 01-09-2012, 01:42 AM

very nice... with all of that sound deadening material in there I'll bet it's an extremely quiet ride with the system turned off.

Dznts · 01-09-2012, 05:50 PM

its BEAUTIFUL

09-27-2011, 10:06 AM	#29
BumbleBeeSS2009 Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wellington FL Posts: 1,597	Thanks Zach!! I really appreciate that coming from you - Car might be up that way soon for a Catch Can... __________________ #52325 Delivered 11/07/2009

09-29-2011, 07:28 AM	#30
BumbleBeeSS2009 Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wellington FL Posts: 1,597	TTT __________________ #52325 Delivered 11/07/2009

09-29-2011, 12:43 PM	#31
FijiKid Drives: Cyber Grey Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SJ CA Posts: 429 View My Garage	Two words: BAD A$$! Great Job!!! __________________ Borla "S"type Cat Back / Hotchkis TVA2 Suspension Kit / Rotofab Intake / Tinted Windows / Headlight Armor Tailight Smoke / P13 DRLs w Harness / De-badged / Satin Black Power Coated Stock Wheels / Gloss Black Calipers / EPCO Custom Knob. ...

09-29-2011, 01:08 PM	#33
BumbleBeeSS2009 Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wellington FL Posts: 1,597	No alternator upgrade, I didnt even do the big three... I'm only running a JL 500.1 and 300.4 so Im not really pushing that much power... the lights dont dim unless the gains on the amp are turned WAAY up - right now the gains are set at about 50-75% on the 300.4 and only about 30% on the 500.1 I'm not looking to blow out any windows lol, Im just looking for cleaner sound at higher volumes... With your set up and 2500+ watts I would probably do the big three plus an alternator upgrade and maybe even think about a yellow top or kinetik __________________ #52325 Delivered 11/07/2009

10-05-2011, 02:40 PM	#39
BumbleBeeSS2009 Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wellington FL Posts: 1,597	__________________ #52325 Delivered 11/07/2009

09-29-2011, 01:04 PM	#32
ToddB Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Supercharged Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WI Cert Welder Navy NSSN Posts: 1,157	Did you put in a high output alternator.I upgraded my convertible with 2 subs; componet speakers and 3 amps.one 4ch 150 watt ch and 2 1200 watt mono amps.Going to put in a 270 amp dc power alternator over the winter.

09-29-2011, 01:59 PM	#35
Zach@ExtremePerformance Drives: not a Camaro :( Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Palm City, Fl Posts: 207	Ideally, with the radio at around 75% output, you want the amps to be at clipping on a 0dB tone (you can use a voltmeter and measure output voltage, adjusting to the value specified in the JL manuals for the impedance you have hooked up; use an O scope and look for clipping ) or play a good musical track and listen for audible clipping. The gains specify where your volume knob is when the amp reaches full power. Beefing up the wiring, and an alternator upgrade is a very good idea with much higher power systems, but additional batteries on a daily driver is usually NOT a good long term solution. Just adds strain to the alternator.

09-29-2011, 03:22 PM	#36
medicineman Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 10	so i'm curious how long it took you to dismantle, lay out the matting, and put back together?

01-08-2012, 04:33 PM	#40
dmullen Drives: 2011 RS Camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Flowood, MS Posts: 146	Beautiful work man...very nice!

01-09-2012, 01:42 AM	#41
FNG Tampa Bay Camaros Drives: Rally Yellow 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 658 View My Garage	very nice... with all of that sound deadening material in there I'll bet it's an extremely quiet ride with the system turned off. __________________ My '12 ZL1 \| old build \| Tampa Bay Camaros

01-09-2012, 05:50 PM	#42
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	its BEAUTIFUL

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