The LazyAssGeek’s

This is a copy of the post Mike made on Corvette Forum describing the stereo installation we did on his Atomic Orange 2008 Corvette Coupe. Since I donated my time & blood to the cause I thought I’d give the post a more permanent home here.  Click the more link after the first few pics as there are TONS of pics in this and I didn’t want to kill the load time on my front page.

Yesterday I finally put the finishing touches on the new system in my 08 Corvette. Below is a list of componets I used and then multiple pictures of the install. I also took this oppertunity to install the insulation kit that I purchased from Exotic Corvettes.

1 Full Insulation Kit
1 Kenwood DNX6140 (Built in BT)
1 Kenwood KCA-XM100V (XM module)
1 Audiovox CNP2000 (XM Mini Tuner)
1 Kenwood KCA-IP301V (Ipod cable)
1 Male-Female USB cable (to use both USB and iPod)
2 Subthump C6 enclosures
1 Subthump amp rack
1 Subthump amp rack cover
2 Rockford Fosgate P3 Shallow Mount subwoofers
2 JL 250/1 Class D amps (Powering subs)
1 JL 300/4 amp (powering Mains)
1 Pioneer Premier TS-C720PRS (Mains)
1 set of Komoman adapter plates (sprayed black)
Various installation parts and wire from Darvex

We started by disassembling the interior.

Next came installing the insulation kit.

Next, we ran the power and ground and drilled a hole for the power line, installed a grommet and pushed the wire through.

Next we completed running the rest of the wiring and installed the HU.

Then it was time to put the interior back in and start wiring the gear.

After that we put the main speakers in place (sorry no pictures of that).
We placed the 6.3/4″ drivers where the subs used to be using the plates I spoke of above. We then mounted the tweets where the 3.5″ speakers were located. We decided to leave the cross overs in the hatch and ran an extra set of wires to each door. This way any adjustments can be made without removing the door.

Next I cleaned up the wiring and installed the amp rack cover.

The last install step was to paint the screens that will cover the vent hole and attach them. I decided to match my exterior color with the vent screens and used Atomic Orange spray paint with clear on top. The pictures make the screen look solid but the effect is much for subtle in person. It is also an outstanding match to my exterior color.

The system sounds great and everything works as expected except On-Star. The issue is a never did a volume check before closing up the dash and the On-Star volume is way too high at the moment. I need to remove the climate control module and lower the volume on the On-Star.

The only real issue post install besides the On Star is that we forgot to plug in one of the harnesses on the passenger seat so I wound up with an airbag light. 15 minutes at my buddy’s place and that was taken care of and the light cleared.

During the installation we would up breaking one of the pieces of trim behind the seat. We pulled where we were suppose to and it still broke. I got a new piece the next day. We also broke a few door pins getting the door panels off but again, I had replacements the next day. It also looks like we missed one of the hooks that hold the driver side panel on. We’ll pull that next weekend and re hang it.

The entire install took about 24 hours and that includes dissassembly and insulation instalation. The system sounds incredible and I’m very happy with the outcome.

Special thanks to my buddy Dan (The Komoman here) who worked with me during the whole install. Dan is an expert and pulling a C6 interior as he has done it many many times. He also worked with me on gear slection. I could not have done this installation without Dan’s help.:cheers:
-Mike

Oh, and my roof still fits in back just like it did before the stereo overhaul