Sub and hidden amp install

[Mester320]

So I decided to put a system in the Tahoe as it is very hard to convince myself not to when I had a JL 10W3v3 and JL SlashV2 500/1 amp just laying around. I do not have detailed pics of everything as I am very bad at taking the pics when I am doing mods and installs. With that being said I do have some pics and would be more than happy to walk you through anything that you need.

Now for my install I wanted it to be as close to a stock look as possible without seeing any wires or amps or woofers. So I started by removing the center console (I will post a link of a walk through done by JL Audio). I will say this install is for people who are used to doing this type of thing and are knowledgeable in installing audio systems 4/5.

I used my JL 500/1 amp and hid it under the console where the stock bose sub was mounted.(Note: this is not a small amp and I still had more space.) The box that I purchased (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-to-201...subwoofer-Enclosure-Box-Console-/221236119840) mounts directly between the two power captains chairs. I must say that Rodney makes a quality box for the price and he is a great guy! one thing that is going to be crucial to your success is the AudioControl LCi2. This thing is going to write all the wrongs done by the Bose system.

I will post up some pics now and let the questions flow.. I am more than happy to walk you through the install. There are some things i am leaving out but i assume that they will come up as questions and i can answer from there rather than rambling.

 

[Mester320]

Console lifted and stock sub removed

Here is the cute little guy that Bose thought would be sufficient.

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[Mester320]

New box

New box w/ JL 10W3v3 installed

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[Mester320]

Amp in place

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[Mester320]

Box installed

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[Mester320]

I will post more pics when I get the chance. Lets hear the questions.

 

[Burbin]

On a modding rampage lol


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[Mester320]

Lol it is no longer an addiction but now a disease!!


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[Mester320]

LCi2 in center console storage for fine tuning sub or turning off on the fly. Very important in my opinion.

Can't even see with organizer in there

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[DwDrummer]

Will you take a pic of the stock sub wiring harness you tapped in for the LOC? Just wondering which wires I need to tap in for the signal. Where did you come through the fire wall for your power wire? Thanks!

 

[Mcopco]

Why the tape around where console was? Is it just for reference when mounting stuff so you know where your working within? I didn't tape but can see the lines in the carpeting. Hoping I didn't make a mistake there. About to drop a jl 900/5 in the same spot. Did you just screw the amp into the floor? Thanks and looks good man. If I didn't have hybrid and had captains in back would do exactly this.

 

[Boyntonx2]

Good write up.
looks great

 

[Mester320]

Mcopco, Yes the tape was just for a reference point. I mounted my amp to the plastic vent that runs through the center console with screws. May not be the best option but it is very secure and worked for me.

 

[Mester320]

Will you take a pic of the stock sub wiring harness you tapped in for the LOC? Just wondering which wires I need to tap in for the signal. Where did you come through the fire wall for your power wire? Thanks!

I do not have a picture of this which I regret because this was one of my questions before I started this mod. The stock Bose sub is a dual voice coil so it has 4 wires connected to it. When you take out the sub just take the wires of the subs terminals and test them for signal. I used the solid color wires not the striped. I connected the wires to my LC2i using crimp connectors and spare wire. I hope that this makes sense, if not just let me know and I can explain further. Maybe even pop out the cup holder if needed.

 

[Mcopco]

Mcopco, Yes the tape was just for a reference point. I mounted my amp to the plastic vent that runs through the center console with screws. May not be the best option but it is very secure and worked for me.

Thanks.
I just got mine in over the holiday weekend and haven't even secured it. It doesn't slide much but certainly not safe of I had to do some evasive maneuvers or was in an accident. The vent is a great idea I don't want to screw into the car really.

 

[dub02gpgt]

Just wondering about where & how you brought the power wire through the firewall. I really don't want to drill any holes in it.

Also, is there a write up on removing the center console?

I'm going to try & build a similar box & it seems like removing the console will at some point be helpful for wiring everything together.



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[JFox]

My 2010 has some sort of humming noise that is created when my subs come on. It apparently has been interacting with noise cancellation feature in the Denali package and it's a difficult fox from what I can tell. Anyone else run into this?