Erick C's 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Items installed:
- Farenheit TID-831NRB
- 2010 Chevy Camaro Factory Integration Adapter
- 2 x Kenwood Typhoon 10 wired in 2 OHm Series
- Sound Ordnance M-1350 350W x 1 Mono Amplifier
- Sound Ordnance Bass Bunker (Model BB102-75S) 2 x 10" Sub Cabinet
Installation Description
After getting my package in from Crutchfield, I popped opent the boxes (with MUCH excitement) and fished out the wiring harnesses. The 2010 Camaro Adapter has an interface harness that plugs into the car's wiring so no cutting was involved (YAY!). I wired the Farenheit TID-831NRB's harness to it, fitted all the wires and boxes into the dash, mounted the system and installed the Adapters faceplate.
Q&A Section
Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?
The factory system, being nice, was limited in my opinion. I prefer multiple sources of entertainment while driving, and find a DVD system INVALUABLE on long trips. Something HAD to be done! The only downside is that I lost the steering wheel controls (no biggie there for me).
What's the first thing you show people about your installation?
The way the 2010 Camaro Mounting Adapter looks factory installed. This thing is a life saver, as without it, I couldnt upgrade. That and the sound... even with an entry level head unit, its AWESOME!!!
Why did you choose these products?
Price, plain and simple. The Farenheit system is a stepping stone for me, as I am eventually going to go to a dual din format video navigation system. The Subs and box I already owned, and the amp was priced right for my application needs.
What was the most difficult part of the installation?
Fitting all of the wires and boxes (1 for the Mounting interface, 1 for the head unit - the amp is an external piece) into the space given. The saving grace of it all is that there is a "shelf" above the stereo mounting area, and both boxes and most of the LONG harness wires (after bundling and wrapping them) fit up there. The factory wiring harness was the toughie though, as its rather bulky.
What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?
My next step is to replace the factory speakers, and then the Farenheit (MONTHS from now.. gotta save my pennies) head unit. Since Ill be losing the Amp that came with the Farenheit unit, Ill be looking into a decent 4 channel amp as well. Im planning on the VIBE BlackDeath QB69 6x9's for the rear deck, and Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1730P 6-1/2 for the fronts with a Kenwood Excelon XR-4S driving all 4.
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Meet Robert Ferency-Viars
Eating up the highway with clarity and volume — a champion of car audio.
During my first few years at Crutchfield, I served as one of our Advisors, helping our customers choose new audio components for their homes and cars. Eventually, I moved to the writing team and spent a decade researching new products and getting even more hands-on with car audio gear.
I've performed many car and home audio installations over the years, some of them even on my own cars. As the editor of Crutchfield's car audio web articles, I couldn't ask for a cooler job. We listen to music and play with car audio gear every day!
Like most of us here, I've always been into music. I installed my first car stereo system before the family car was even mine. In college, I helped friends and roommates install their car stereos and set up the stereos in their apartments. I was a volunteer DJ for the local community radio station for a few years (playing late night metal and Sunday morning bluegrass & alt-country). That's where I also first learned a little bit about sound mixers.
These days, I serve my community by volunteering with the Boys Scouts of America. I also love playing board games & RPGs, spending time with my family, and installing new audio systems for my friends.
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