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2010SSRSM6 · 02-02-2012, 01:28 PM

It never ends. Once you get through this process, you're going to hear someone with a Bit 1 or MS-8 and want that, then better speakers and amps.......

Its a never ending expensive "hobby".

If you are looking for total coverage of your trunk, 50' is not enough. Doing the trunk and doors (total coverage) will need about 130 sq'. I did total coverage on my trunk and used all but 1 sheet out of a 100 sq' pack.

The front door speaker mounts are not required if you can cut your factory speakers out of the plastic spacer and make your own mount. It is MUCH easier to use ********s pods. You will need them for the rear too.

Front wire harness is not required, but it helps keep distortion out of the sound. No chance of a bad solder joint that way.

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 02-05-2012, 11:33 AM

TTT

Another question,

I plan on using some cooling fans (currently have 3) to keep air circulating through my amp rack once it's put together. However I keep seeing differences between having the fans "push" the air across the amps or "pull" the air in. Which works best in keeping the amps cool, since I'm going to be pumping approx 1500W?

Or would it possibly be best to have 2 fans push and 2 fans pull?

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 02-08-2012, 08:36 PM

Its like Christmas all over again!!!

Johng57 · 02-08-2012, 11:42 PM

I guess now I'll be able to hear you coming before I can see you coming...

camarograna2 · 02-09-2012, 12:23 AM

I'm not doing a fan at all. Where is your amp rack?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue10CamaroSS

TTT

Another question,

I plan on using some cooling fans (currently have 3) to keep air circulating through my amp rack once it's put together. However I keep seeing differences between having the fans "push" the air across the amps or "pull" the air in. Which works best in keeping the amps cool, since I'm going to be pumping approx 1500W?

Or would it possibly be best to have 2 fans push and 2 fans pull?

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 02-09-2012, 12:27 AM

Amp rack will be in the trunk behind the speaker box

SSlim · 02-15-2012, 07:58 PM

So are you guys running front and rear speakers from the amp to the radio harness instead of trying to route through the doors?

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 02-15-2012, 08:29 PM

The X2 harness from ******** allows you to use the already existing wires in the car for your deck and door speakers. I'll just cut off the stock connectors, add new ones for the aftermarket speakers and good to go

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 03-04-2012, 12:02 AM

I'm thinking this set up for my power wire should be fine but if someone can chime in, please do so:

Run a 2 gauge power wire to this distribution block:

Then using 4 gauge power wire with 200A fuse to my 1000W amp on one output and an 8 gauge power wire with 150A fuse to my 600W amp on the other (these fuse sizes are based on manufacturers specs)

Then for ground run a 4 gauge and 8 gauge ground wire from the amps to this block:

With a final 2 gauge ground wire to the battery (since battery is in the trunk)

I was using the info from this page as a guide: Recommended Power and Ground Cable Sizes & Speaker Wire Size and Length

=Stephens= · 03-04-2012, 01:33 AM

Your gauge looks good.

Myyu · 03-04-2012, 04:35 AM

This will be very interesting.

Genious · 03-04-2012, 09:30 AM

Dont forget the Ground loop insulator.

Blue17CamaroZL1 · 04-16-2012, 06:04 PM

Almost done

darkrider01 · 04-17-2012, 02:38 PM

Well.....

First, let me complement you on your excellent taste in equipment

How did you wire your subs? I'm guessing your birth sheet showed around 1200W at 4 ohm, and 1700+ at 2 ohm? Aren't you worried about overpowering those 12's? Pushing 1000+ watts into a sub with 600W RMS is......risky.

02-02-2012, 01:28 PM	#15
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	It never ends. Once you get through this process, you're going to hear someone with a Bit 1 or MS-8 and want that, then better speakers and amps....... Its a never ending expensive "hobby". If you are looking for total coverage of your trunk, 50' is not enough. Doing the trunk and doors (total coverage) will need about 130 sq'. I did total coverage on my trunk and used all but 1 sheet out of a 100 sq' pack. The front door speaker mounts are not required if you can cut your factory speakers out of the plastic spacer and make your own mount. It is MUCH easier to use ********s pods. You will need them for the rear too. Front wire harness is not required, but it helps keep distortion out of the sound. No chance of a bad solder joint that way. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

02-05-2012, 11:33 AM	#16
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02-08-2012, 08:36 PM	#17
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02-08-2012, 11:42 PM	#18
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02-09-2012, 12:27 AM	#20
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	Amp rack will be in the trunk behind the speaker box __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

02-15-2012, 07:58 PM	#21
SSlim Drives: 2011 Cyber Grey 1SS/RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Needville TX Posts: 228	So are you guys running front and rear speakers from the amp to the radio harness instead of trying to route through the doors?

02-15-2012, 08:29 PM	#22
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	The X2 harness from ******** allows you to use the already existing wires in the car for your deck and door speakers. I'll just cut off the stock connectors, add new ones for the aftermarket speakers and good to go __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

03-04-2012, 12:02 AM	#23
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	I'm thinking this set up for my power wire should be fine but if someone can chime in, please do so: Run a 2 gauge power wire to this distribution block: Then using 4 gauge power wire with 200A fuse to my 1000W amp on one output and an 8 gauge power wire with 150A fuse to my 600W amp on the other (these fuse sizes are based on manufacturers specs) Then for ground run a 4 gauge and 8 gauge ground wire from the amps to this block: With a final 2 gauge ground wire to the battery (since battery is in the trunk) I was using the info from this page as a guide: Recommended Power and Ground Cable Sizes & Speaker Wire Size and Length __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

03-04-2012, 01:33 AM	#24
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Your gauge looks good.

03-04-2012, 04:35 AM	#25
Myyu Drives: 2012 1LT IBM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buford, Georgia Posts: 101	This will be very interesting.

03-04-2012, 09:30 AM	#26
Genious Army EOD Tech Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort in the Hood, Texas Posts: 698	Dont forget the Ground loop insulator. __________________

04-16-2012, 06:04 PM	#27
Blue17CamaroZL1 650HP soon to come Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sayreville, New Jersey Posts: 2,882 View My Garage	Almost done __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue Metallic A10, PDR, NAV, Premium floor mats

04-17-2012, 02:38 PM	#28
darkrider01 Aural Assault Vehicle Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2015 Sierra Denali Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 792	Well..... First, let me complement you on your excellent taste in equipment How did you wire your subs? I'm guessing your birth sheet showed around 1200W at 4 ohm, and 1700+ at 2 ohm? Aren't you worried about overpowering those 12's? Pushing 1000+ watts into a sub with 600W RMS is......risky. __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Exterior Mods * Black Phantom Grille * 22" T.I.S. 537MS wheels w/ Nitto INVO rubber * OEM body kit Suspension Mods * BC Racing Coilovers * Lakewood Strut Tower Brace Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Mosconi 6to8v8 w/ RCD * Pioneer AVH-X7500BT * Scosche Dash Kit * 2 - Mosconi AS200.4 * 2 - JL Audio 13W6v2 * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Mosconi Gladen One 240.2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

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