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Discussion in '308/328' started by Scottc, Jun 19, 2011.

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  1. Scottc

    Scottc Karting

    Jan 15, 2006
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    Scott Coverley
    #1 Scottc, Jun 19, 2011
    I am trying to install a power amp behind the kick plate...it will not fit inside the spare tire. To make more room can I remove the ECUs if my CATs are removed?
     
  2. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

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    #2 Iain, Jun 19, 2011
    Buy a smnaller power amp? I've just put one mounted on a board inside my spare wheel & it fits with space to spare.....
     
  3. Scottc

    Scottc Karting

    Jan 15, 2006
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    Scott Coverley
    #3 Scottc, Jun 19, 2011
    That did occur to me but the Alpine which is an early 80s variety came with a power amp and the head unit has a din plug which makes connecting it to a newer one problematic. I guess I could try and find a Din/RCA converter but if removing the ECUs will work I just assume use the one I have
     
  4. DWPC

    DWPC Formula Junior

    Mar 10, 2011
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    Dennis
    #4 DWPC, Jun 19, 2011
    +1

    IMO, messing with the ECUs is a poor trade-off for more dB, especially in a high ambient 308. Emission regs change. 308 buyers are a national market. If you permanently affect ECU usability, even inadvertently, the car's value may take a major hit. My amp; though not very large, is in the rear bay, over the ECU.
     
  5. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

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    #5 Iain, Jun 19, 2011
    Last edited: Jun 19, 2011
    There are plenty of amps that will work of speaker level inputs as well.....

    If you were prepared to change the HU to a more modern Alpine you could also look at a thing called a KTP 445 powerpack. I have one in my 328, its brilliant for what it is.
     

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