Alright, I finished my amp install yesterday, tested the system out, and it sounds KILLER!!!! I put everything back together, and on my way to work this morning, went to try the radio and -- ffffffffffftt -- no radio. I realized how stupid I was not to test the radio itself before I put the head unit back!! I was so concerned with getting the crossovers set right, etc., and I worked only with various CDs.

So, I obviously didn't reconnect the antenna properly, so my question is this: is it possible to reconnect it without taking the HU out again?

Here's a pic of the amp in place. I still have to fix the carpet at the edge near the door. You can see how I moved the air duct over a couple inches to make room for the amp.

 

Needs som ecable management love and loom.
There isn't any way to put the antenna back in without removing the radio. If you realy skinny maybe but I mean ethiopian skinny.

 

Good choice of amp. I have one and I am getting a 300/2 in a few weeks.

 

Thanks, yeah, I dig the amp! It really sounds good. I went for about an hour drive yesterday, had the tunes cranked, and it was barely warm when I was done. Heat management shouldn't be any issue.

And the compact size is great, as I was able to keep the duct by just moving it a bit.

I think I'm going to change the grounding point to the seat bolt nearest the door, so it will be as short as possible.

Well, on the antenna, I guess it's live & learn (first-timer woes)... I got the HU out and back in once without scratching anything, so I'm sure I can do it again. Should go much faster this time at least.