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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 12:52 AM
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I am getting my tC next week, and I am wanting to install my sub and amp shortly after. I have the Rockford Punch p450.2 amp that comes with the little bass dial. Where would be a good spot to put this dial in my car? I don't have my car yet so I don't really have a good idea what my options are. Any help?
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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You will have better luck with this here.
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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In the tC there is a cubby hole infront of the shifter below the HVAC, its a perfect spot for it.

Have fun with the new ride!!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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sorry bout postin here :/ forgot I was still in regional forums
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No worries, you will get some good ideas in here.
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick06tC
In the tC there is a cubby hole infront of the shifter below the HVAC, its a perfect spot for it.

Have fun with the new ride!!
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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but yah, my last car had a little cubby hole down by the shifter that i put it in. It still has a strip a velcro on the bottom of the dial
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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cubbyhole is great....

but u can also velcro it below the steering wheel to the side....out of the way of the knee air bags...
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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i actually kinda like that piece. but yah, i saw some other guy on here somewhere with the same dial as mine velcroed by the steering wheel. i actually dig that setup alot. well thanks for all your helpp
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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I drilled one of my empty blank panel switches (where the fog light switch goes) and mounted it there. Looked almost factory when I was done with it
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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dang, I didn't think about that. I'll look into maybe doing that. does it look pretty decent?
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Chino509
dang, I didn't think about that. I'll look into maybe doing that. does it look pretty decent?
it was easy to do, and looked really good!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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I put it facing up in the middle arm rest
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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would it be too much to ask for some pics? I'm not a total "noob" at this, but I just want to see what some of your guys' setup looks like.
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i ran mine so that the wire can only be seen for about 4 inches and it goes to the right of the steering wheel....by my right knee...i used some double sided tape to make it stick and it looks really good. make sure theres no oil wherever you put it haha
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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I would think in the center armrest would be the cleanest install, right where the ipod connect is. How often will you mess with the setting on the bass **** would depend on your install area. I have an old piece of equipment that had a similar **** "The Epicenter" I actually set it below the dash out of sight but where I could get to it if I needed to adjust.
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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I mess with it a bit, depending on how much bass the song already has, or what kind of music i am listening to. I really like the idea of putting it in one of those panel switches or to the right of the wheel. any pics would be great guys. should be getting my car mon-wed.
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Just pop the filler panel out, drill a small hole, and trim to fit the bass ****.
Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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^^^ that's what I was talking about!!!
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I don't know how many times I've linked that pic. It's like 3 years old.



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