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#176673 - 25/08/2003 01:05 Corvette C5 Installs
dang
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Registered: 07/08/2000
Posts: 18
Just got a '99 C5 and I want my empeg functionality. I've grown somewhat accustomed... :-) However, the stock head unit and 12-disc changer would be nice to keep around as well.

I did a search and saw one gentleman's heroic efforts to do the same - which involved heavy modifications to the AC controls... don't think I'm that brave with my new baby.

Any other C5 owners out there with some advice for me?

Thanks!

Dan
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Dan Gentry Empeg Mk II, 12GB Blue, #106 [email protected]

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#176674 - 25/08/2003 13:55 Re: Corvette C5 Installs [Re: dang]
JBjorgen
carpal tunnel

Registered: 19/01/2002
Posts: 3584
Loc: Columbus, OH
saw one gentleman's heroic efforts to do the same

pics here and here for posterity.
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#176675 - 25/08/2003 19:04 Re: Corvette C5 Installs [Re: JBjorgen]
dang
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Registered: 07/08/2000
Posts: 18
Many thanks.
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Dan Gentry Empeg Mk II, 12GB Blue, #106 [email protected]

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#176676 - 25/08/2003 20:52 Re: Corvette C5 Installs [Re: dang]
caseyse
member

Registered: 07/10/2000
Posts: 112
Loc: CA, USA
Thos pics look as if the individual placed the amp where the climate control is located (I have the duel control). I had attempted an install using a conversion adapter to the OEM head unit. I thought since each of the Bose speakers had their own built-in amp, I could get away with it. Well, they aren't powered enough as my empeg only put out a low volume level.

So, I decided to pay (through the nose) and have the stock head unit and my 12-disc changer (who needs it with the empeg) removed, and installed an MCC404M (4 channel) and a bridged MCC301M (2 channel) McIntosh amps (M=blue eyes), both on a removable platform behind the seats. Have 4 ADS 641is (I believe), two front and two in the rear, plus a sub in a glass box sunk into the large storage compartment. The two smaller side compartments store the crossovers, sharing space with my Penske shock nitrogen gas canisters. With both amps, I also needed to install a 5 farad capacitor to help the amps fire-up. Very clean sound. When running with the targa top off, I can crank full volume without any distortion I encode using EAC w. LAME at 256.

I do road race the car at Willow Springs' 2.5 mile track several times a year, so I remove the amps and woofer, which takes me about 45 minutes.

I currently have the car at a body shop for color matching a carbon fiber hood (saves 20 Lbs), but can post a couple of shots later this week if you like.

Sean

Found a couple of pictures...

www.droptail.com/svc/empeg.jpg

www.droptail.com/svc/amps.jpg

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