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Old 09-11-2009 | 12:40 AM
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Car: 91 & 92 Z28 Vert
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Show your trunk pics?

Trying to get my trunk figured out if anyone has any pics or can lead the way to a good picture of convertible trunk setup, stock, custom, whatever.
Old 09-11-2009 | 12:47 AM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Did yours have molded carpet inserts on the sides? Starting in 91 GM went cheap and used molded carpet inserts in place of the modified plastic pieces that were used on the coupes. Pictures of mine won't help you because my 90 has the plastic trim pieces on the sides.

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Old 09-11-2009 | 01:16 AM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

I have the molded pieces out of a coupe if i want to go that way love to see your trunk or know the place to cut the plastic. thanks again
Old 09-12-2009 | 09:10 AM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

I am buying an 88 IROC vert. Is it possible to place an amp and 2 12" sub box in the convert.? In my other cars I have amps and subs but they are Hardtops and T Top cars. I want similar sound in my new vert.

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Old 09-21-2009 | 11:24 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

in for some pics.
Old 09-22-2009 | 09:55 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

maybe this will help you .. I posted this awhile back .. theres pics of the trunks in there .. the molded carpet type and the plastic type .

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/conv...fferences.html
Old 10-01-2009 | 10:34 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Here is mine. Two 10" Memphis Audio woofers, a nice 1000 watt Memphis Audio amp, custom enclosure for the woofers:


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Old 10-02-2009 | 02:45 AM
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Car: 92 25th Anniversary RS, 86 coupe
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Thanks Blue Zee. I currently have an 850 watt amp with two 12's in both of my regular Camaro's. My next question is do you think I will need a larger amp because I don't have the hatch in a convertible and essentially have a more conventional trunk in the convertible.

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Old 10-03-2009 | 06:55 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Great setup Zee! and the amp there doesn't affect putting the top down?
Old 10-03-2009 | 07:03 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Originally Posted by Niterider
Thanks Blue Zee. I currently have an 850 watt amp with two 12's in both of my regular Camaro's. My next question is do you think I will need a larger amp because I don't have the hatch in a convertible and essentially have a more conventional trunk in the convertible.
I'm not the best person to ask for audio advice. There's another section of the site dedicated to audio questions, I'd probably ask there. The extent of my knowledge is bigger amps = more power. But it's all in how good of a woofer you have. If you have a huge amp and a good SIZE woofer, it won't sound as good as a slightly smaller amp and a really high quality woofer. I am all for Memphis Audio. I've had these two subs in my car for 6 yrs now and they still sound brand new. Even with having a convertible that leaks pressure when you're having your SPL readings taken, I still punch out a 129 on the SPL test, which I think is pretty good for a basically low end, non-Pro Comp setup.
Originally Posted by ThePain
Great setup Zee! and the amp there doesn't affect putting the top down?
Thanks! The way I have the amp lets me fold the top down like normal. It doesn't affect it in any way at all. In fact the rear bow of the top slides in right behind the amp.
Old 10-04-2009 | 10:57 AM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Nice set-up BlueZee28! Makes my little tube feel a little inadequate.




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Old 10-04-2009 | 06:04 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

i was thinking of getting one of those bass tube is it internaly amplified? is it loud enough top down rear seat up on the highway
Old 10-04-2009 | 07:26 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

I really dislike that carpet. I've got it on my 92 vert. It looks cheap, and it's black...my interior is red
Old 10-04-2009 | 11:39 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Originally Posted by ThePain
I really dislike that carpet. I've got it on my 92 vert. It looks cheap, and it's black...my interior is red
To my understanding, all of the verts had the same trunk carpet regardless of interior color.
Old 10-06-2009 | 04:55 PM
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Car: 1991 Vert Z28
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Originally Posted by BlueZee28
To my understanding, all of the verts had the same trunk carpet regardless of interior color.
I recall on ebay I came across some tan colored carpeted pieces that cover the area around the hinges for the trunk but i dunno... All verts have black trunk carpet?
Old 10-07-2009 | 11:31 PM
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Re: Show your trunk pics?

Originally Posted by tomclayborn
i was thinking of getting one of those bass tube is it internaly amplified? is it loud enough top down rear seat up on the highway
Yes, it has an internal amp. While it won't pound rocks into dust, it does give back the base that seems to go missing in a vert when the top goes down. It is easily noticeable and definitely better than just the speakers in the stock locations (even after upgrading them as well).
Again, don't buy this type of subwoofer if your goal is to knock out your neighbours dentures.
It's also has a remotely operated level, phase, and crossover frqz . . .


Regarding the trunk carpet, I've never seen another one with anything but black. It's pretty much the standard carpet that's throughout the car.
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