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Bryan2230 · 03-13-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by calmaro

Can you still remove the floor mat and access the "spare tire" if needed without removing the sub? I could see this becoming a problem if you are stick on the side of the road w/o a wrench.

I forgot to put the fuse in the sub line, but i had everything already put in the car. I was able to flip the carpet up, take off the spare tire cover, and insert the fuse. It wasn't bad. The carpet kept flipping back down though. The carpet is only like 1/8 thick, so its not a problem, just a pain.

Onereign · 03-19-2010, 12:55 PM

The actual instruction manual was scanned in and linked in this thread somewhere. Not a hard install at all, provided you don't have custom trunk mats.

Bryan2230 · 03-19-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caravan

can i find complete in instructor online..? can any body tell about that..

Instruction scans:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=45

That is just the English instructions. If you need another language (French or Spanish) i got the whole packet, I can scan in a different language.

PQ · 03-20-2010, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onereign

I just wanna know how it sounds man lol. I'm waiting on your feedback to pull the trigger.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrienne

I just wanna know how it sounds man lol. I'm waiting on your feedback to pull the trigger.

nalinc23 · 03-20-2010, 09:39 AM

I'm sure I probably missed this earlier in the thread but is this enclosure powered?

Bryan2230 · 03-20-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nalinc23

I'm sure I probably missed this earlier in the thread but is this enclosure powered?

yes, 200W amp.

sel07 · 03-23-2010, 10:29 AM

Does any one in the Austin,TX area have a Camaro with the GM subs already installed in it? I am really torn between going with the GM package, or just building my own sub and amp combo.. I would like to hear how it sounds with the GM package before I decide.

Moriartii · 03-23-2010, 10:49 AM

I do not. I plan on putting in a non factory enclosure because as I said in another post you can to a lot better either for the same money or for less money. Plus I think the factory sub looks like an addon after thought.

Ps where you located?

Cheers
K

sel07 · 03-23-2010, 11:13 AM

Sorry, didnt realize that wasnt on my profile. Im in Austin. My only concern with going with non factory was tapping into the wiring.(and keeping all the other factory audio) Not sure why, I did it with a sub on a mustang we use to own, ( maybe I care more about this car)

Racer-X · 03-23-2010, 11:23 AM

you can easily tap into the factory low level signal running to the factory amp with a pair of RCA's solder in your leads in (we always use the front inputs but either will work the same.)

rico-2SS · 03-23-2010, 11:30 AM

The factory sub upgrade took up too much room for my liking - did a 1000 watt Kenwood amp and 2 12" mtx and all the wiring and custom boxes for under 500 - it went in supper easy. (1 sub in each back corner of the trunk

I just redid my boxes so I am saving the showing for the Fest in GA or I would post pics. I will after
Bottom line it was an easy install like everyone said and no the radio does not lock up. Not for me anyway.
But here is a pic of the amp up and out of the way.

Moriartii · 03-23-2010, 11:34 AM

You can do as IAS suggests or wait a couple weeks until Steve at ******** gets the connector in and then plug and play. That is what I am doing.

12" ICON sub
125.2 SDA amp
******** enclosure
Total: $696

Install kit
Connector to factory harness
Total: maybe $200 depends on the cost of the connector and where I source my amp kit.

So for maybe $896 (the $506 is actual cost with shipping) I get a monster 12" woofer with min 400wrms amp (closer to 500wrms) in a nicer enclosurer that is almost double the factory mtx for not too much more money.

Comparison like that the MTX does not seem the way to go.
Cheers
K

sel07 · 03-23-2010, 11:51 AM

I found the ******** site lastweek.. I was really leaning towards that box he makes... I emailed him last night about a connector. looks like you got a handle on that already.. Guess I can hold on that project and move to exhaust first. good call on no comparison 12s vs. the mtx 10s.

bobby35ny · 04-12-2010, 06:17 PM

I'm try to get some clarification because I want to do a sub/amp combo.
I noticed in the scanned instructions that the rear speakers are being tapped into.

Is this MTX system taking the BASS away from the stock speakers so they act more like components?
-bobby

03-19-2010, 12:55 PM	#86
Onereign Detailing Addict Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 CGM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 135	The actual instruction manual was scanned in and linked in this thread somewhere. Not a hard install at all, provided you don't have custom trunk mats. __________________ 2SS/RS, CGM, LS3, Polished Wheels, Sunroof

03-20-2010, 09:39 AM	#89
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	I'm sure I probably missed this earlier in the thread but is this enclosure powered? __________________ '10 2SS/RS 6MT, Silver Ice Metallic/Black, CAI Inc Intake, Magnaflow 3'' Catback Exhaust 16483, Llumar 35% Tint, Headlight Armor 20% for Fog/Side/Tail Light Lenses

03-23-2010, 10:29 AM	#91
sel07 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TX Posts: 10	Factory or not Factory? Does any one in the Austin,TX area have a Camaro with the GM subs already installed in it? I am really torn between going with the GM package, or just building my own sub and amp combo.. I would like to hear how it sounds with the GM package before I decide.

03-23-2010, 11:23 AM	#94
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	you can easily tap into the factory low level signal running to the factory amp with a pair of RCA's solder in your leads in (we always use the front inputs but either will work the same.) __________________ Bryan I Make Cars Sound Good. Enchantment Editions Arc Audio Competition Team Image Dynamics Elite Sound Performance Team Team Stinger

03-23-2010, 11:30 AM	#95
rico-2SS Thx TZD. Drives: 2010 Supercharged Custom Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,100 View My Garage	The factory sub upgrade took up too much room for my liking - did a 1000 watt Kenwood amp and 2 12" mtx and all the wiring and custom boxes for under 500 - it went in supper easy. (1 sub in each back corner of the trunk I just redid my boxes so I am saving the showing for the Fest in GA or I would post pics. I will after Bottom line it was an easy install like everyone said and no the radio does not lock up. Not for me anyway. But here is a pic of the amp up and out of the way. Attached Images

03-23-2010, 10:49 AM	#92
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	I do not. I plan on putting in a non factory enclosure because as I said in another post you can to a lot better either for the same money or for less money. Plus I think the factory sub looks like an addon after thought. Ps where you located? Cheers K

03-23-2010, 11:13 AM	#93
sel07 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TX Posts: 10	Sorry, didnt realize that wasnt on my profile. Im in Austin. My only concern with going with non factory was tapping into the wiring.(and keeping all the other factory audio) Not sure why, I did it with a sub on a mustang we use to own, ( maybe I care more about this car)

03-23-2010, 11:34 AM	#96
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	You can do as IAS suggests or wait a couple weeks until Steve at ****** gets the connector in and then plug and play. That is what I am doing. 12" ICON sub 125.2 SDA amp ****** enclosure Total: $696 Install kit Connector to factory harness Total: maybe $200 depends on the cost of the connector and where I source my amp kit. So for maybe $896 (the $506 is actual cost with shipping) I get a monster 12" woofer with min 400wrms amp (closer to 500wrms) in a nicer enclosurer that is almost double the factory mtx for not too much more money. Comparison like that the MTX does not seem the way to go. Cheers K

03-23-2010, 11:51 AM	#97
sel07 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TX Posts: 10	I found the ******** site lastweek.. I was really leaning towards that box he makes... I emailed him last night about a connector. looks like you got a handle on that already.. Guess I can hold on that project and move to exhaust first. good call on no comparison 12s vs. the mtx 10s.

04-12-2010, 06:17 PM	#98
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,023	I'm try to get some clarification because I want to do a sub/amp combo. I noticed in the scanned instructions that the rear speakers are being tapped into. Is this MTX system taking the BASS away from the stock speakers so they act more like components? -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

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