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    I'm back! Audio system changes - component tweeter mounting suggestions anyone?

    It is certainly a possibility. My source right now is a USB drive. I like having the control in the head unit. I don't like having to fiddle with an external device in a vehicle. That said, I could certainly mitigate some of the audio issues by doing it this way. Regardless, I have to pull...
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    I'm back! Audio system changes - component tweeter mounting suggestions anyone?

    Yeah - I could have done that. I decided to use the factory Bose front boxes modded slightly to fit 5.25' coaxials in the front. Using a pair of 6.5" subs in the back (direct bold in to the original boxes). Sounds OK, but the head unit is the weak point for sure. Maybe if the EQ was a bit...
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    LED lighting options for later C4 (and probably earlier depending on the application)

    You have a C5 though, right? The wiring scheme is likely different than my C4. Without that shop manual not much I can tell you!
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    Anyone tried the GE Nighthawk LED headlights in the C4?

    Here's the write up taken from a review/how-to regarding installing Nighthawk LEDs in a C4. Unfortunately, I don't have the link to the original article. The second part of the Nighthawk LED installation on a C4 is a modification to the fog light wiring behind the right-hand side of the...
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    I'm back! Audio system changes - component tweeter mounting suggestions anyone?

    Quick follow-up on this. I installed the "subs" in the back today. I had to enlarge the holes in the factory boxes just slightly. I also added a bunch of sound deadening material in the boxes. They sound pretty decent. A little on the honky side, but I don't think that's the speakers - I...
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    LED lighting options for later C4 (and probably earlier depending on the application)

    I haven't actually gotten around to it yet. There's gotta be an existing chassis ground down there with the block of relays. I haven't noticed any issues with flickering. Does it happen when parked or while driving or both? Hard to notice while driving I guess.
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    I'm back! Audio system changes - component tweeter mounting suggestions anyone?

    Interesting idea. You don't find that the passenger seat blocks the right tweeter?
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    I'm back! Audio system changes - component tweeter mounting suggestions anyone?

    Hey all! Life's been getting in the way of toys the last few months, but I'm back! I don't have much on the agenda for the 'Vette this year, other than upgrading the brakes (just slotted & cross drilled rotors with ceramic pads) and messing with the audio system. I'm sure other little...
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    LED lighting options for later C4 (and probably earlier depending on the application)

    FYI - the LED replacements for the marker lights will also work for the licence plate lamps and I think the spare tire lamp.
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    LED lighting options for later C4 (and probably earlier depending on the application)

    No problem! Happy to help out. Incandescent bulbs will dim a bit over time but these weren't all that bright even in their day. I'd love to replace the cluster lights as I find those a little on the dull side. I'll definitely report on that once I get the correct sockets and find the time...
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    LED lighting options for later C4 (and probably earlier depending on the application)

    Here's a pic of how the LED bulbs look in the markers. Pardon the flare on the amber. The red in the rear is a better indication of brightness.
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    LED lighting options for later C4 (and probably earlier depending on the application)

    Hi folks, I decided to start a thread showing what I've come up with for LED replacement options for our cars. This will be a living thread. First, I found some decent wedge-style replacements for the amber & red side marker lights and the amber interior floods in the doors/mirror. They're a...
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    Starter wire routing?

    Found it. I suspect one of the previous owners replaced the starter and lost the cable bracket (seems to be a common theme with this car) near the starter so he just let it hang instead. If I can find some time to get the front end in the air I'll take care of it.
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    Starter wire routing?

    I do actually. I did dig through there and maybe just missed it. I have noticed things aren't always where you expect to find them in there. I'll have another look.
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