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Droid6 · 06-22-2010, 09:25 PM

I just ordered the last items for my "budget" build . Building my sub box myself basically for free as I'm using leftover materials from a box I built for my wife's car. After Bing Cashback it all cost me just under $1100 dollars (even cheap isn't cheap). Pictures will definitely come and maybe a video of the install if I don't get too antsy and whip through the install.

This is what I went with:

Metra Dash Kit http://metradealer.com/api/vfg/view-product/id/99-3010S

Pioneer AVIC-X710BT http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ms/AVIC-X710BT

Pioneer TS-A1702C http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...neer/TS-A1702C

Pioneer TS-A6973R http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...neer/TS-A6973R

Pioneer GM-D7500M http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ries/GM-D7500M

Pioneer TS-W308D4 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Subwoofers/Champion/TS-W308D2|D4

Pioneer UD-G308 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...rilles/UD-G308

Pioneer CD-IU230V http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...iPod/CD-IU230V

Scosche e2 E400 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Michael_Js · 06-22-2010, 09:45 PM

Wow! Looks impressive! Good luck!

great list!

Topdown · 06-25-2010, 01:04 PM

list looks good... what are you using for an amp for your fronts?

I like the Pioneer gear, IMO they are one of, if not the only company, that makes a decent "whole system".

Droid6 · 06-25-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topdown

list looks good... what are you using for an amp for your fronts?

I like the Pioneer gear, IMO they are one of, if not the only company, that makes a decent "whole system".

I'm just going to amp the fronts with the deck, the Pioneer A series speakers do well without an external amplifier and it will save some space in my trunk. I'm just waiting for the sub and amp to get here and then I'm going to build my box and some custom spacers for the speakers. I should have it all together by next weekend.

Droid6 · 06-29-2010, 05:45 PM

It has begun! I updated my first post with a picture of my new 6.5's components and 6x9's utilizing the stock spacer.

Tigertrj · 07-01-2010, 02:57 PM

did u have to use a bypass kit for the front speakers, since they are connected to a amp

Droid6 · 07-01-2010, 03:00 PM

I don't have th BA system so there is no amp but the metra kit includes everything you need for the BA and non-BA system.

2010 SSRS · 07-01-2010, 04:48 PM

looking good

Droid6 · 07-01-2010, 10:32 PM

Just finished the install of everything but the sub and amp. I was going to make a how to video but it would have just been a bunch of me swearing. Installing the deck was a pain in the ass, but on the other hand besides the removal of the rear deck lid the speaker installation went pretty smooth. It feels weird having a good audio system in my car after living with the stock for so long.

Heliwrench · 07-02-2010, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droid6

Just finished the install of everything but the sub and amp. I was going to make a how to video but it would have just been a bunch of me swearing. Installing the deck was a pain in the ass, but on the other hand besides the removal of the rear deck lid the speaker installation went pretty smooth. It feels weird having a good audio system in my car after living with the stock for so long.

Pics?

Droid6 · 07-03-2010, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heliwrench

Pics?

I'm going to take some after I build my sub box.

vincewalthers · 08-23-2010, 07:41 PM

updated pics? It's been a month and a half lol

Droid6 · 08-24-2010, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincewalthers

updated pics? It's been a month and a half lol

Yeah I know, I suck. I will take some today for sure.

Droid6 · 08-28-2010, 12:09 PM

Finally took some pictures! I know I could have done a better job of concealing and tying up wires but it's not a show car and I never use the trunk.

06-22-2010, 09:25 PM	#1
Droid6 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 291	My "Budget" Build I just ordered the last items for my "budget" build . Building my sub box myself basically for free as I'm using leftover materials from a box I built for my wife's car. After Bing Cashback it all cost me just under $1100 dollars (even cheap isn't cheap). Pictures will definitely come and maybe a video of the install if I don't get too antsy and whip through the install. This is what I went with: Metra Dash Kit http://metradealer.com/api/vfg/view-product/id/99-3010S Pioneer AVIC-X710BT http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ms/AVIC-X710BT Pioneer TS-A1702C http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...neer/TS-A1702C Pioneer TS-A6973R http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...neer/TS-A6973R Pioneer GM-D7500M http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ries/GM-D7500M Pioneer TS-W308D4 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Subwoofers/Champion/TS-W308D2\|D4 Pioneer UD-G308 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...rilles/UD-G308 Pioneer CD-IU230V http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...iPod/CD-IU230V Scosche e2 E400 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT Attached Images Last edited by Droid6; 06-29-2010 at 08:04 PM.

06-22-2010, 09:45 PM	#2
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Wow! Looks impressive! Good luck! great list! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

06-25-2010, 01:04 PM	#3
Topdown The wait is over! Drives: 2010 Camaro, IOM, L99, Auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 1,081	list looks good... what are you using for an amp for your fronts? I like the Pioneer gear, IMO they are one of, if not the only company, that makes a decent "whole system". __________________ Ordered - 4/17/2010 Delivered - 5/29/2010 AlphaDamp CLD Mat - Get more Sound Deadening with less Sound Deadener

06-29-2010, 05:45 PM	#5
Droid6 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 291	It has begun! I updated my first post with a picture of my new 6.5's components and 6x9's utilizing the stock spacer. Last edited by Droid6; 06-29-2010 at 08:04 PM.

07-01-2010, 04:48 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	looking good __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-01-2010, 02:57 PM	#6
Tigertrj Drives: White Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Baton Rouge,La Posts: 109	did u have to use a bypass kit for the front speakers, since they are connected to a amp

07-01-2010, 03:00 PM	#7
Droid6 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 291	I don't have th BA system so there is no amp but the metra kit includes everything you need for the BA and non-BA system.

07-01-2010, 10:32 PM	#9
Droid6 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 291	Just finished the install of everything but the sub and amp. I was going to make a how to video but it would have just been a bunch of me swearing. Installing the deck was a pain in the ass, but on the other hand besides the removal of the rear deck lid the speaker installation went pretty smooth. It feels weird having a good audio system in my car after living with the stock for so long.

08-23-2010, 07:41 PM	#12
vincewalthers Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 480 View My Garage	updated pics? It's been a month and a half lol

08-28-2010, 12:09 PM	#14
Droid6 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 291	Finally took some pictures! I know I could have done a better job of concealing and tying up wires but it's not a show car and I never use the trunk. Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro LS: Eibach Pro-Plus Kit, K&N Aircharger, Flowmaster American Thunder, Pioneer Audio

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