07-17-2012, 01:27 AM | #1 |
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Non-BA aftermarket Amp and Sub Install?
I'm brand new to this whole audio scene and recently got two MTX Subs, and a Volfenhag Amp, and 1.5ohm Capacitor given to me. My brother said if I could pull it I could have it so I got them, along with all the wires. My main question I guess is, is it relatively easy (or even possible) to install this equipment in my Camaro? I drive a 2012 1LS with no audio upgrades, so I'm wondering if I can just drop these in and splice a couple wires? or do I need to buy "x, y, z" parts and harnesses or adapters. Any help or forwards to appropriate threads would be great. Thanks guys!
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07-17-2012, 10:12 AM | #2 |
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Well, hate to burst your bubble but with the Camaro's the climate controls and radio are all integrated together, so you need a dash kit. Alpine makes one, same with Scosche and Metra. Nobody likes the Metra, Alpine limits what units you can use (i think you need an alpine in dash to go with it) and Scosche seems to be the most popular and flexible. The GM adapter you need is integrated into these dash kits. Once you install the dash kits and head unit, you can install the stereo like anything else, just be aware of the space confines. Check out '********'
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07-17-2012, 02:48 PM | #3 |
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You don't need a new head unit. Hook the sub amp up to your rear speakers. If the amp has high-level input, you can hook up the rear speaker wires directly to the amp. If it has RCA in only, you will need a line-out converter (LOC) to take the speaker signal and turn it into RCA for the amp.
Run a power line with a fuse from the battery to the amp, and run another line from the amp to a ground. Run a turn-on lead from the rear 12 volt jack. Mount the speakers in a box, and run speaker wires from the amp to the box. You just need a subwoofer box, maybe a LOC, and a few hours. Most of the expense is in the amps and subs. I did this same type of install using the stock radio, and my subwoofer has zero problems. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album.php?albumid=10490
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07-17-2012, 02:54 PM | #4 |
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Hey BreakingBad, did you get the ID ctx65cs tweeters to fit into the stock pods? How do these speakers sound compared to stock?
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07-17-2012, 02:57 PM | #5 | |
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This is completely bad advice. This has nothing to do with installing an amp and subs. I too have a non-BA car (basic audio system) and I modified a PAC GM44 harness to use for my 5-channel amp install. Check out these threads: http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...1&postcount=16 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230255 |
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07-20-2012, 07:27 AM | #7 |
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Pac Harness works great
we have them instock as well http://shop.doubledmods.com/searchqu...ywords=aa+gm44 |
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08-28-2012, 07:39 PM | #9 |
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Heh, I found the wire, well actually the pin...INSIDE the radio! Yeah I tried adding a pin to the harness, but no luck, even with two dealerships trying to find the right size pin. Thanks for the help Jeepguy. Anyway, I opened up the radio (non-BA) and simply cut the harness post for pin 43, bent it back slightly and slid on one of the female terminals with wire already on it. I bought the female terminal at the dealership for $2.50. I ran the remote enable wire out the back of the radio, after putting a knot in before putting it through, so that no tension would be applied to the circuit board if it was yanked. The remote enable wire works like a charm. Anyway the post to cut is the second one in on the top row. You get to it by removing the heat plate, fan, and a bunch of screws. If anyone wants to do this, just PM me if youneed any more info.
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09-01-2012, 03:02 AM | #10 |
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I also added the remote wire to a relay (SPST 30 amp from radio shack) and that protects the remote wire from using too much draw and allows me to use it to turn on any number of devices when the radio comes on. I did this because I added some pc fans for air flow. My amp is nice and cool now always. I can also use it if I add a second amp just for the subs, right now I have 2 channels bridged for it.
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