Upgrading rear subwoofer
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Upgrading rear subwoofer
I searched through the general audio section and it seems everything is geared for the later models.
I have a Focal 8" subwoofer. I want to upgrade the amplifier from Bose to a 3rd party unit. I am sure its been done but can anybody link me towards a topic that has covered this? Or give any insight?
I have a Focal 8" subwoofer. I want to upgrade the amplifier from Bose to a 3rd party unit. I am sure its been done but can anybody link me towards a topic that has covered this? Or give any insight?
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That's some good info.
I've been thinking about replacing the stock sub with something that'll put out some lower frequencies, as I'm used to 2 15's.... LOL.
I've been thinking about replacing the stock sub with something that'll put out some lower frequencies, as I'm used to 2 15's.... LOL.
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its pretty simple. the usual running of the power and ground wire to the amp. there's an unused grommet above the gas pedal - that's sorta in the middle of the firewall. you gotta remove a pre-cut insulation to get to it. run the power wire up the driver's side since the OEM amp signal is on the passenger's side
then pull the backseats, and you'll find the stock sub amp behind the passenger rear seat. There's a brown shielded cover with two wires in it, coming from the door into the amp - that's the sub signal +/- coming from the front. The orange wire at the amp is the remote turn-on. Although the signal is pre-amp, I had a problem with it from the BOSE equalizer, so I used the hi-level inputs rather than RCAs as lo-level. So you may need a LOC.
then pull the backseats, and you'll find the stock sub amp behind the passenger rear seat. There's a brown shielded cover with two wires in it, coming from the door into the amp - that's the sub signal +/- coming from the front. The orange wire at the amp is the remote turn-on. Although the signal is pre-amp, I had a problem with it from the BOSE equalizer, so I used the hi-level inputs rather than RCAs as lo-level. So you may need a LOC.
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What your problem is?
The Kicker RMB-8 is no longer available... any new subs that anyone knows to use that can use the same instructions??? How is the C-8 working for ya, L's TL???
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Any thing thats free air, under 9" in dia and has a very shallow (under 3") mounting depth
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What your problem is?
^^ Yeah, I kinda figured that.. but was hoping that someone that was more current could provide a brand or model that has a proven record with it... I hate being the guinea pig (but usually am)....
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I too am actually looking to upgrad my stock sub to something a bit better but keep the thing in the stock location.
If anybody could provide a make or model for a good sub that would fit in the stock location, then that would be great. I'm not looking for anything powerful, just something that is better than the stock sub, maybe something I could get like 300 watts out of, and btw I already have an amp installed for the stock sub.
If anybody could provide a make or model for a good sub that would fit in the stock location, then that would be great. I'm not looking for anything powerful, just something that is better than the stock sub, maybe something I could get like 300 watts out of, and btw I already have an amp installed for the stock sub.
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looks like the rmb-8 was replaced with a similar speaker the ssmb-8
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...64SSMB8&tp=111
A little more than I am looking to spend on the factory stereo, but someone else might be interested.
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http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...64SSMB8&tp=111
A little more than I am looking to spend on the factory stereo, but someone else might be interested.
-Tim
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Originally Posted by Tim67580
looks like the rmb-8 was replaced with a similar speaker the ssmb-8
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...64SSMB8&tp=111
A little more than I am looking to spend on the factory stereo, but someone else might be interested.
-Tim
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...64SSMB8&tp=111
A little more than I am looking to spend on the factory stereo, but someone else might be interested.
-Tim
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The only reason we can't install a deeper sub in the stock location is because the torsion bars are in the way, right? Would it be possible to remove the torsion bars and install shocks like on the hood?
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I've actually wanted to upgrade my 8 inch sub but there is a metal bar (flat) with two small rods connecting to the trunk hinges clipped to it...i removed the clip letting the bars hang and i tried to pop off the bar but it seems to be in there very well...ive decided to cut the bar out of the trunk to fit a deeper sub and leave the rods hanging....they have been disconnected from the bar for some time and the trunk seems to open the same way without any issues....ill try to put pictures on soon to better explain what i am attempting to do..
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Originally Posted by dunlax072
The only reason we can't install a deeper sub in the stock location is because the torsion bars are in the way, right? Would it be possible to remove the torsion bars and install shocks like on the hood?
Yes, see this thread. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104226
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Originally Posted by dunlax072
The only reason we can't install a deeper sub in the stock location is because the torsion bars are in the way, right? Would it be possible to remove the torsion bars and install shocks like on the hood?
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Originally Posted by Mister_TL
I've actually wanted to upgrade my 8 inch sub but there is a metal bar (flat) with two small rods connecting to the trunk hinges clipped to it...i removed the clip letting the bars hang and i tried to pop off the bar but it seems to be in there very well...ive decided to cut the bar out of the trunk to fit a deeper sub and leave the rods hanging....they have been disconnected from the bar for some time and the trunk seems to open the same way without any issues....ill try to put pictures on soon to better explain what i am attempting to do..
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Originally Posted by Mister_TL
I've actually wanted to upgrade my 8 inch sub but there is a metal bar (flat) with two small rods connecting to the trunk hinges clipped to it...i removed the clip letting the bars hang and i tried to pop off the bar but it seems to be in there very well...ive decided to cut the bar out of the trunk to fit a deeper sub and leave the rods hanging....they have been disconnected from the bar for some time and the trunk seems to open the same way without any issues....ill try to put pictures on soon to better explain what i am attempting to do..
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Originally Posted by MikePA
There's no way the trunk lid is the same with the torsion bars disconnected. The lid wont stay up and it wont pop up when it's opened.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Yes, see this thread. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104226
Based on the discussion here, it sounds like it might not be worth the risk to pull the torsion bars out...
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