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    Default How To - VY Commodore Amp Install, with stock head unit.

    Hi guys.

    I have a VY Berlina (see my ride for pics).. And i wanted to run a sub using stock head unit. I needed to get a line level converter, if i wanted to keep stock HU. Is a mod worth doing my self, as it saved me spending $100..

    Now the main issue i had was location of mounting my amp. Its a Powervox 2900watt amp (ebay special, but has served me and mates well in the past), its 45cm x 25cm approx. So it is hard to find a suitable mounting spot, as i would of liked to mount on the back of rear seats, yet i needed to be able to fold the middle seat down and be able to put my skis threw it, so couldnt obstruct that area much

    So i decided on putting/mounting the amp upside down on the under side of the parcel shelf, YES i do know this is supposedly bad, yet i haven't heard/read any reports of it being a issue. The amp has 2 heat dispersers on each sides, running the full length, about 1-2cm deep. It also has heat dispersers on the top, 6 long parallel lines, about 5mm wide and deep.

    If a Full write up, 'How To', is wanted. Let me know and ill post it up in the best detail i can with pics.

    Cheers

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    Not picking again mate, but i really don't see any point in this thread??
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    Fair enough. I just thought old post this one to see if a write up was wanted, as when I was looking for info to do mine, there was not alot.
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    not alot? dude its been covered like 5 time that i know of...rca mod, search button mod
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    If thats case the mods can delete this thred.
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    hey where did you run the power cable through the firewall? having alot of trouble finding somewhere to run it through

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    Quote Originally Posted by cinahh.simone View Post
    hey where did you run the power cable through the firewall? having alot of trouble finding somewhere to run it through
    Hey dude,

    I ran it through the main grommet for the main wiring loom on the drivers side. Its just to the left of the brake booster. Dimond shape off memory.

    Hope that helps. If not, send me a pm and ill send a pic
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    gday mate, do you recon you could upload a photo? im trying to put it through but i cant find where you are talking about??

    Cheers!

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    clutch grommet if an auto..

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