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chopper · 07-29-2011, 09:07 PM

Who here has replaced their factory sub? What sub did u use to replace it and how do u like the sound?

chopper · 07-30-2011, 06:00 AM

Anybody

Nucorman · 07-30-2011, 06:07 AM

Boston 12" with the Boston amp, sounds great

chopper · 07-30-2011, 09:03 AM

Is the sub u used to replace it a free air sub?

chopper · 08-05-2011, 08:42 PM

Replaced the factory amp w steves kit works great... only problem I had was with the fa tory sub I tried a jl w 3 that sounded like crap... a kenwood sounded bad... I just ordered a boston g3 should be in Tuesday im gonna try that and if it sounds bad ill try one of the jl marine subs

Steve@Subthump · 08-05-2011, 09:20 PM

I did. Here is mine. We also offer it a smaller compact version as well. Sounds amazing.

Gibroni · 08-05-2011, 09:22 PM

Can someone post pics of the factory sub?

chopper · 08-05-2011, 09:27 PM

Steve went to the website didont see the larger size box that fits the w7 id definitely be interested all the rest of the stuff worked great thanks again... will the larger side stealthbox be available for.purchase on ur website soon?

ctinatx · 08-05-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibroni

Can someone post pics of the factory sub?

Check out this thread for pics from Steve
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144841

thorr · 08-05-2011, 11:06 PM

Today I found out that the JL Marine sub grill will come off, so it will make it a little bit shorter. That is what I am planning to get, so if you try it, please let me know what you think! It will be awhile before I get mine because I am still at 3100 status on my order (TPW 8/15). If the JL Marine sub doesn't work, probably nothing will except what Steve posted above.

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 08-05-2011, 11:08 PM

I want to add an amp and sub to mine but I heard Steve at ******** isn't making those harnesses anymore

:upset:

chopper · 08-06-2011, 09:07 AM

Good to know thorr, ill let you know how the jl marine sub works, I tried a kenwood marine sub that supposedly can be ran free air or small enclosure and surprisingly the factory sub sounded better than a lot of subs cause its rated free air with the qts...Nucorman has a G3 sub in his car and he said it sounds great in the factory enclosure thats what i plan on putting in on Tuesday as soon as it arrives... my next project is to get one of steves stealth enclosures and throw a jl w7 in it, and hope steve finds a way to put some bigger component speakers in the rear of the car without having to cut the panels larger... I was very surprised how replacing the factory amp really makes a huge difference, glad i bought steves FARK kit before he ran out, Steve makes good products, all the ******** stuff i ordered works great, the mounts steve makes for the front speakers work great i ran some jl c3's and they sound very clean... I highly recommend the xd 700/5 channel amp to power everything im just curious if all the subs sounded crappy in the factory location cause i have 300 watts running to them?

CooG · 08-06-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

I want to add an amp and sub to mine but I heard Steve at ******** isn't making those harnesses anymore

:upset:

I think Steve is just out of them.... it's a no brainer to keep making them!

Right Steve!

thorr · 08-06-2011, 03:36 PM

Good to know about the G3. Are you planning to try the JL also and pick your favorite between the two?

Also, the XD700/5 is 300 Watts at 2 ohms, but 180 Watts at 4 ohms. It seems to be a great match for the JL Marine sub. The G3 is rated at 4 ohms and handles 375 Watts, so it may be underpowered. Are you going with the single or dual?

For the fronts, did you replace the tweeters as well? How did they fit?

07-29-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
chopper Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: moving camaro to las vegas nevada Posts: 87	Who here has replaced their factory sub Who here has replaced their factory sub? What sub did u use to replace it and how do u like the sound?

08-05-2011, 09:20 PM	#6
Steve@Subthump Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS IOM Vert Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,096	I did. Here is mine. We also offer it a smaller compact version as well. Sounds amazing. Attached Images

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07-30-2011, 06:00 AM	#2
chopper Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: moving camaro to las vegas nevada Posts: 87	Anybody

07-30-2011, 06:07 AM	#3
Nucorman nucorman Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madison AL Posts: 40 View My Garage	Boston 12" with the Boston amp, sounds great

07-30-2011, 09:03 AM	#4
chopper Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: moving camaro to las vegas nevada Posts: 87	Is the sub u used to replace it a free air sub?

08-05-2011, 08:42 PM	#5
chopper Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: moving camaro to las vegas nevada Posts: 87	Replaced the factory amp w steves kit works great... only problem I had was with the fa tory sub I tried a jl w 3 that sounded like crap... a kenwood sounded bad... I just ordered a boston g3 should be in Tuesday im gonna try that and if it sounds bad ill try one of the jl marine subs

08-05-2011, 09:22 PM	#7
Gibroni Drives: '12 IOM LT 'vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NEPA Posts: 646	Can someone post pics of the factory sub?

08-05-2011, 09:27 PM	#8
chopper Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: moving camaro to las vegas nevada Posts: 87	Steve went to the website didont see the larger size box that fits the w7 id definitely be interested all the rest of the stuff worked great thanks again... will the larger side stealthbox be available for.purchase on ur website soon?

08-05-2011, 11:06 PM	#10
thorr Drives: 2003 Impala LS (Camaro Engine, lol) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 92	Today I found out that the JL Marine sub grill will come off, so it will make it a little bit shorter. That is what I am planning to get, so if you try it, please let me know what you think! It will be awhile before I get mine because I am still at 3100 status on my order (TPW 8/15). If the JL Marine sub doesn't work, probably nothing will except what Steve posted above.

08-06-2011, 09:07 AM	#12
chopper Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: moving camaro to las vegas nevada Posts: 87	Good to know thorr, ill let you know how the jl marine sub works, I tried a kenwood marine sub that supposedly can be ran free air or small enclosure and surprisingly the factory sub sounded better than a lot of subs cause its rated free air with the qts...Nucorman has a G3 sub in his car and he said it sounds great in the factory enclosure thats what i plan on putting in on Tuesday as soon as it arrives... my next project is to get one of steves stealth enclosures and throw a jl w7 in it, and hope steve finds a way to put some bigger component speakers in the rear of the car without having to cut the panels larger... I was very surprised how replacing the factory amp really makes a huge difference, glad i bought steves FARK kit before he ran out, Steve makes good products, all the ******** stuff i ordered works great, the mounts steve makes for the front speakers work great i ran some jl c3's and they sound very clean... I highly recommend the xd 700/5 channel amp to power everything im just curious if all the subs sounded crappy in the factory location cause i have 300 watts running to them?

08-06-2011, 03:36 PM	#14
thorr Drives: 2003 Impala LS (Camaro Engine, lol) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 92	Good to know about the G3. Are you planning to try the JL also and pick your favorite between the two? Also, the XD700/5 is 300 Watts at 2 ohms, but 180 Watts at 4 ohms. It seems to be a great match for the JL Marine sub. The G3 is rated at 4 ohms and handles 375 Watts, so it may be underpowered. Are you going with the single or dual? For the fronts, did you replace the tweeters as well? How did they fit?