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Thapilot · 06-06-2014, 10:18 PM

Hey Guys,

Does the ******** fit ONLY if the carpet is cut? I really want to go this route but I'm having a hard time with cutting the carpet to get it to fit. BTW, my plan is to run a fosgate 12" P2 or 3, it seems like the JL requires additional space and more than I need. Currently I have two 10" kickers in a truck box that just happen to fit but it's not the cleanest look. I went with Infinity Kappa 6x9s (693.9i) on deck, they sound great but can be a bit strong, 6.5 (60.11cs) Kappas up front. I too have the rear deck rattles that I need to address. Running factory head, sound is nice and crisp with CDs but through my ipod it's hit and miss. Probably more the quality of the music on my ipod.

Thanks in advance for your help guys...Captain your write up is top notch!

Byron

Wuiquen · 06-07-2014, 02:15 AM

Cut the carpet in the trunk?? I don't think you have to. I don't have ******** but my box fit without cutting. I really would hate to cut anything..

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flyer08 · 06-07-2014, 08:24 AM

The carpet on the floor or on the sides? Even if you do any want to replace it later i read its around $35 new from gm

Thapilot · 06-07-2014, 11:26 AM

A few of the write-ups gave me the impression that the side carpet has to be cut, I didn't ready anything about cutting the floor carpet.

ZeuSS2011 · 06-07-2014, 11:36 AM

You need to cut the side carpet for the box to sit flush or you can remove it altogether but that leaves the stock amp exposed and it'll stick out like a sore thumb every time you access your trunk. Looks a lot cleaner if you just cut the carpet. You don't have to do anything to the carpet on the floor.

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Thapilot · 06-07-2014, 03:28 PM

Thanks Guys!

Wuiquen what box do you have, is it a side install like the ********?

Wuiquen · 06-07-2014, 07:30 PM

Oh my bad.. No I have regular box.. Sorry didn't really realize you were talking about side. Yeah I can see why u need to cut the side carpet then

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rwhxk3 · 06-22-2014, 09:35 AM

I'm about to do the install of a subwoofer myself. JL 12" w6v3 in ******** box. I have a JL xd400/4 right now. Was thinking about the JL xd700/5, but I'm not sure it will push enough power to my w6. Any help is appreciated. Also have the JL remote. Would the xd1000/5 v2 be better?

ZeuSS2011 · 06-22-2014, 09:53 AM

If you're set on going with another JL amp because of your JL remote, why not go with the XD600/1? Keep your XD400 and use it along with the XD600/1. That's half of what you'd be paying for the XD1000/5.

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rwhxk3 · 06-22-2014, 10:53 AM

How would I integrate that in with my current set up and the ******** fark kit? Using stock BA speakers still.

1LE Captain · 06-22-2014, 10:54 AM

Zeus has a good point. The smaller 700/5 won't have enough power to run the w6 properly IMHO.

ZeuSS2011 · 06-22-2014, 11:28 AM

Use the pre-outs from the XD400 to provide the signal to the XD600. I would set the filters to both your front and rear speakers to high on the XD400.

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Camaroshark · 06-22-2014, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyer08

The carpet on the floor or on the sides? Even if you do any want to replace it later i read its around $35 new from gm

Carpet on the side wall is the one that gets cut.

rwhxk3 · 06-22-2014, 12:24 PM

Thanks Zeus. Sorry for jacking the thread. Very informational and gives great ideas to improve the sound quality in our rides. Thanks Captain!

06-07-2014, 02:15 AM	#58
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	Cut the carpet in the trunk?? I don't think you have to. I don't have ******** but my box fit without cutting. I really would hate to cut anything.. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk __________________

06-07-2014, 07:30 PM	#63
Wuiquen Drives: 2018 Hot Red ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,599	Oh my bad.. No I have regular box.. Sorry didn't really realize you were talking about side. Yeah I can see why u need to cut the side carpet then Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk __________________

06-06-2014, 10:18 PM	#57
Thapilot Drives: 2010 2SS Black Twice Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 110	Hey Guys, Does the ******** fit ONLY if the carpet is cut? I really want to go this route but I'm having a hard time with cutting the carpet to get it to fit. BTW, my plan is to run a fosgate 12" P2 or 3, it seems like the JL requires additional space and more than I need. Currently I have two 10" kickers in a truck box that just happen to fit but it's not the cleanest look. I went with Infinity Kappa 6x9s (693.9i) on deck, they sound great but can be a bit strong, 6.5 (60.11cs) Kappas up front. I too have the rear deck rattles that I need to address. Running factory head, sound is nice and crisp with CDs but through my ipod it's hit and miss. Probably more the quality of the music on my ipod. Thanks in advance for your help guys...Captain your write up is top notch! Byron

06-07-2014, 08:24 AM	#59
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	The carpet on the floor or on the sides? Even if you do any want to replace it later i read its around $35 new from gm

06-07-2014, 11:26 AM	#60
Thapilot Drives: 2010 2SS Black Twice Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 110	A few of the write-ups gave me the impression that the side carpet has to be cut, I didn't ready anything about cutting the floor carpet.

06-07-2014, 11:36 AM	#61
ZeuSS2011 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS / Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 314 View My Garage	You need to cut the side carpet for the box to sit flush or you can remove it altogether but that leaves the stock amp exposed and it'll stick out like a sore thumb every time you access your trunk. Looks a lot cleaner if you just cut the carpet. You don't have to do anything to the carpet on the floor. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

06-07-2014, 03:28 PM	#62
Thapilot Drives: 2010 2SS Black Twice Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 110	Thanks Guys! Wuiquen what box do you have, is it a side install like the ********?

06-22-2014, 09:35 AM	#64
rwhxk3 S1N1STR Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,091 View My Garage	I'm about to do the install of a subwoofer myself. JL 12" w6v3 in ******** box. I have a JL xd400/4 right now. Was thinking about the JL xd700/5, but I'm not sure it will push enough power to my w6. Any help is appreciated. Also have the JL remote. Would the xd1000/5 v2 be better?

06-22-2014, 09:53 AM	#65
ZeuSS2011 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS / Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 314 View My Garage	If you're set on going with another JL amp because of your JL remote, why not go with the XD600/1? Keep your XD400 and use it along with the XD600/1. That's half of what you'd be paying for the XD1000/5. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

06-22-2014, 10:53 AM	#66
rwhxk3 S1N1STR Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,091 View My Garage	How would I integrate that in with my current set up and the ******** fark kit? Using stock BA speakers still.

06-22-2014, 10:54 AM	#67
1LE Captain Drives: 2014 Red Rock 2SS 1LE RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hudson Valley New York Posts: 246	Zeus has a good point. The smaller 700/5 won't have enough power to run the w6 properly IMHO.

06-22-2014, 11:28 AM	#68
ZeuSS2011 Drives: Black 2011 2SS/RS / Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 314 View My Garage	Use the pre-outs from the XD400 to provide the signal to the XD600. I would set the filters to both your front and rear speakers to high on the XD400. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

06-22-2014, 12:24 PM	#70
rwhxk3 S1N1STR Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,091 View My Garage	Thanks Zeus. Sorry for jacking the thread. Very informational and gives great ideas to improve the sound quality in our rides. Thanks Captain!