April 5, 2006 - Here is my newest car. A "Yellow Jacket" 2005 Pontiac GTO with the 400hp LS2 (as found under the hood of C6 Corvettes), Tremec T-56 6-speed manual and OEM 18-wheels. It is only 1 of 76 made with this combination.
Mod List:
Corsa Performance Sport Catback Exhaust System
Tint - 5% Windows & Top Strip of Windshield / 50% Entire Windshield
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X990 Headunit
Kenwood KCA-IP500 iPod Interface/Controller
Kenwood KAC-7252 2-channel car amplifier
Kicker SSMB8 SS Series 8" Free-air Subs
AEM Brute Force CAI
Spoiler Delete
How it was Used: Corsa Performance Catback Exhaust System.
Features
# Straight-through, nonrestrictive design specifically tuned for the Pontiac GTO, increases exhaust flow.
# Flow bench-tested 99% gain in exhaust flow vs. stock system.
# All 304L stainless steel construction, crafted with pride and precision in the USA.
# 12% lighter weight than stock system.
# Patented* CORSA Reflective Sound Cancellation™ (RSC™) technology for superior sound.
# Dual rear exit with handcrafted single 4.0
Price Paid: 800
How it was Used: From its upgraded interior circuitry to its top-of-the-line digital-to-analog converter, it's clear that the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X990 CD player was built for high-performance. And with plenty of system connections, this stereo stands ready to meet all of your on-road entertainment needs.
The KDC-X990 offers MP3, WMA, and AAC playback, so you can enjoy the digital music that you've transferred to disc. Kenwood's
Price Paid: 400
How it was Used: Build your car audio system on a firm foundation of power — Kenwood power! Kenwood amplifiers are famous for their rugged, no-nonsense reliability and superior sound quality. Efficient MOSFET power supplies, a built-in cooling fan, and beefy internal components ensure an abundant supply of clean, crisp sound at a great dollar-to-watt value.
The KAC-7252 2-channel amplifier can bring on the bass with plenty of power to drive your subs or component speakers. Use the variable bass boost circuit to add a little extra thump. The bass boost can be controlled by the included wired bass remote, so you can fine tune the system right from the driver's seat!
Looking for the high-end details? The KAC-7252 is a great match for a pair of high-quality component speakers. The variable high- and low-pass filters (50-200 Hz) let you tailor the frequency output to the job at hand.
Speaker-level inputs allow you to hook this amp up to your factory stereo. If you're running multiple amps, the preamp outputs let you daisy-chain another amp, without running extra RCA cables. Gold-plated connectors guard against corrosion that can degrade signal quality over time.
Details:
two-channel car amplifier
170 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (250 watts x 2 at 2 ohms)
500 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)
high- and low-pass filters (50-200 Hz, 12 dB/octave high and 24 dB/octave low) per octave)
variable bass boost with wired remote (0-18 dB, 40-100 Hz)
MOSFET power supply
Tri-way capable (Tri-Way Crossover required)
CEA-2006 compliant
cooling fan
preamp- and speaker-level inputs
preamp outputs
fuse rating: 40A x 1
8-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
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Price Paid: 200
How it was Used: Looking for some extra low-end kick? Kicker's SS Series SSMB8 8
Price Paid: 200
How it was Used: You've filled your iPod with an impressive collection of music. Now you'll want to bring it along with you every time you're on the road. And Kenwood's KCA-iP500 control interface gives you a great way to do it.
The interface powers your iPod and connects it directly to your compatible Kenwood radio. You use your radio's controls to select songs from the iPod's playlists folders, and the information that usually comes up on the iPod screen shows up on your radio's display. You can then store your iPod neatly out of the way, and get to your favorite tracks without taking your eyes off the road. With the KCA-iP500, you'll even be able to play the tracks that you've purchased at the iTunes Music Store.
You'll get the best sound quality possible from this direct connection. And the adapter will even charge your iPod's battery, so your iPod will always be ready to walk around with you.
Details:
connects your iPod to a compatible Kenwood in-dash radio
provides power to the iPod
enables direct control of many iPod functions from your Kenwood radio
sends iPod display information to your radio
recharges your iPod's battery
includes necessary cables
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Price Paid: 75