Finally replaced the Oem Amp
Apr 14, 2010, 05:34 PM
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Its really not that hard. One thing to remember is that the pins that plug into the amp are all the same. The colors on the wires may not match up (either the camera's color was off for the above pic or the wires are really not the same in all cars)... but the position on the plug is the same for what their functions are.
Oh... and buy power lines and crossovers ahead of time. Paying for them locally is a RIPOFF! Freakin places around here wanted $120 for a 4amp power line and i can get it online for $35
Oh... and buy power lines and crossovers ahead of time. Paying for them locally is a RIPOFF! Freakin places around here wanted $120 for a 4amp power line and i can get it online for $35
Apr 15, 2010, 07:37 AM
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Its really not that hard. One thing to remember is that the pins that plug into the amp are all the same. The colors on the wires may not match up (either the camera's color was off for the above pic or the wires are really not the same in all cars)... but the position on the plug is the same for what their functions are.
Oh... and buy power lines and crossovers ahead of time. Paying for them locally is a RIPOFF! Freakin places around here wanted $120 for a 4amp power line and i can get it online for $35
Oh... and buy power lines and crossovers ahead of time. Paying for them locally is a RIPOFF! Freakin places around here wanted $120 for a 4amp power line and i can get it online for $35
Quality Auto Sound charges $4/foot for 4ga cable. I got it for a lot less buying a kit online. Stinger wiring FTW!
Apr 15, 2010, 07:41 AM
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Went to one of them, called a couple others and they only would sell me the "kits" which were $120. Freakin ripoff... lol
Apr 18, 2010, 11:04 PM
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Has anyone else done this yet , and if so , any feedback...
ill have my car back in a month or so to tinker around and attempt this and rid the ghey RF amp .
I have a whole set of JL speakers and amp , however im gonna see what the stock RF speakers can do with more ompf/bigger amp feeding them .
ill have my car back in a month or so to tinker around and attempt this and rid the ghey RF amp .
I have a whole set of JL speakers and amp , however im gonna see what the stock RF speakers can do with more ompf/bigger amp feeding them .
Apr 19, 2010, 08:40 AM
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Has anyone else done this yet , and if so , any feedback...
ill have my car back in a month or so to tinker around and attempt this and rid the ghey RF amp .
I have a whole set of JL speakers and amp , however im gonna see what the stock RF speakers can do with more ompf/bigger amp feeding them .
ill have my car back in a month or so to tinker around and attempt this and rid the ghey RF amp .
I have a whole set of JL speakers and amp , however im gonna see what the stock RF speakers can do with more ompf/bigger amp feeding them .
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...rf-stereo.html
Apr 20, 2010, 05:11 AM
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This is an excellent write up. I may have to think about doing this sometime in the near future. I like the way the factory Navi looks and works but the sound just doesn't get loud enough especially when I have the windows down the highway.
Apr 22, 2010, 08:31 PM
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I am planning on possible adding the iPod cable plus a Rockford 360.2 dps to clean up the sound even more and give me some better sound options.
Apr 23, 2010, 06:56 AM
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Just changing out the amp makes a huge difference in sound quality. I have found that the base rockford equipment (aside from the sub) are actually pretty good when you send them some decent power.
I am planning on possible adding the iPod cable plus a Rockford 360.2 dps to clean up the sound even more and give me some better sound options.
I am planning on possible adding the iPod cable plus a Rockford 360.2 dps to clean up the sound even more and give me some better sound options.
Apr 27, 2010, 02:02 PM
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Finally did this last saturday and installed the PDX5. After tuning the amp some... damn it sounds SOOOOOO much better than stock. I definately need to fix the rear deck rattle soon though!
