ecko508

I recently Installed an aftermarket Subwoofer in my TSX Tech. It wasnt to difficult using a LOC off of the rear subwoofer wires. I drilled a hole in the firewall to get the power wire through because i dont believe in running it through a rubber grommet running the wire along drivers side was easy. Also ran a remote wire from my amp to the drop down cubby on the left of the steering wheel, drilled a small hole and bought a nice switch at a local hardward store and mounted it inside. I chose to use a switch because sometimes i dont like all the bass like at 6 am when im driving to work lol so it gives me the flexibility to turn it on and off when i want. I bought a 2000w Power Acoustik Amp and 2 12" kicker Comp VR 2-ohm subs in a sealed box. I would never buy any other subwoofer besides kicker there warrant service is great and they make the best sub on the market and relatively inexpensive. Also i installed a 2 Farad capacitor just to help with the stress an aftermarket system can put on a cars Alternator and electrical system, easy to install with a cheap test light to charge it. System is ridiculously loud and i couldnt be happier. I love being able to control the subwoofer from the head-unit which is the reason i chose to run the LOC of the rear sub. Ill post some pictures some are horrible but you get the idea i hadnt completely zip tied and cleaned up all the wiring lol also dont mind the jumper cables in the trunk my GF's car had an issue that day.

KillerG

looks pretty fresh dawg, i bet i could chat up mad bitches with that shit in my badonk

ed_423

where did ur trunk go?

haha but nice sound system.

ecko508

ya not much trunk space but when i need it i just take the box out. It is nice to listen to with all the windows down sunroof open on a 85 degree day not that weve had any yet up here but it did hit 65

KillerG

hey if you did this all by yourself i am very impressed! i am moving to boston next year and could use a new friend haha

ed_423

^potential rapist.

KillerG

im gonna need your address, facebook, and favorite variety of lube

ecko508

HAHA, ya i did it all myself. Ive installed alot of systems for friends, family and myself over the years. And im not exactly looking for a new friend especially someone from new york lol (redsox fan). But i could always charge you to put in a system and that could be beneficial for me

KillerG

okay...no new friends

ecko508

Anyone in the mass area that needs help with a system install let me know!

skyline8610

hey very nice set up. im looking into gettin a 2011 tsx tech but iv been reading thats its very difficult and expensive to add a audio system in it. looks like u got it figured out. id def b willing to pay and even give a hand with my install.

ecko508

Where do you live?

skyline8610

ny but i love road trips and my best freind loves going to fenway

09ACURATSX

Word on the street is that JL Audio's 12W7 sounds more like two 12's..... Comes with a price tag, but apparently it's the shit. Just saying, that's what I heard. Lol

Flipster23

iTrader: (15)

nice setup

ecko508

Kicker is the best subwoofer and doesn't cost to much. Let me know if you wanna do a setup I have a good connection for car audio

TSXKid2010

Do you have the tech or not?

And KillerG, REJEEECTEDDDDD.

ecko508

Yes I have the tech

ejongjin

Great!

mercman

ecko508
Where exactly did you drill the firewall? I have been looking for a spot and can’t find one.
Jeff

Benepal

nice set up bro can you please post the pictures so we all can see where you connected the wires thanks

ecko508

Take pictures of what wires? where i drilled into the firewall? i just went under the dash and removed the padding under the steering column where theres a precut flap.

mercman

I found a spot just over the gas pedal where there is an existing hole with a plug on the engine bay side. I poked the plug out from the inside with my finger and then I used a chassis punch to enlarge the engine bay side to 7/8 for my 4ga water proof gourmet. The inside opening is larger than the engine side. I have a nice tight seal and it was a breeze to run the wire down the driver’s side after that. I did not use a drill since I had no room in the engine bay and I didn’t want metal all over the gas pedal unit.


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ecko508

i drilled a hole where u can see that opening on the far left side of your picture in the middle

HACCORD

Dude How are you connected the amplifier? Where and how to connect the amplifier? I can not understand ...

2012TSXSECBP

ya if you can show a few pics of the setup of how you used the LOC to tap into the factory amp that would be great

WyrmBagg

Can any body answer the above two questions? I have searched the forums and google quite a bit and can't find pictures showing how to tap LOC into existing subwoofer. A guide showing how to run a power wire from the battery would be awesome too.

Any help is appreciated as I'm a new TSX owner.

Thank you!

BlackNsexy2010

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=Ms8

Pics and all on how to run the power.. What are you installing?

WyrmBagg

BlackNsexy thank you very much!! I am installing the amp and sub that I'm bringing over from my other car. They pair together well. The amp is a SoundOrdinance and the sub is a JL Audio 10" sealed box that I both got from Crutchfield.

I will study your write up very well before doing anything to my new baby.

Thanks again!

BlackNsexy2010

Call me justin .. And you're welcome.. Keep us updated and let me know if you have any questions