Subwoofer Upgrade

[Chef jpd]

Im glad it worked out for you.
Since this post has been revived, I'll put back the pictures that were lost in the photobucket fiasco:

20170124_121128 by chefjpd, on Flickr

20170124_121226 by chefjpd, on Flickr

20161215_092540 by chefjpd, on Flickr

20161216_114942 by chefjpd, on Flickr

And the final mod:

20170411_152015 by chefjpd, on Flickr

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[BlownGP]

Might sound like a dumb question.

I see in this thread there's four wires for the sub.

With the new sub you got a positive and negative on each side.
Do two stock +/- wires go on side of the sub plugs and other two on other side?

Thanks

 

[Chef jpd]

Stock wiring is for a dual voice coil sub.
That means 2 + inputs and 2- inputs, one for each voice coil.
It should be labeled on the tabs on the speaker.
Usually positive and negative on each side.

 

[BlownGP]

Stock wiring is for a dual voice coil sub.
That means 2 + inputs and 2- inputs, one for each voice coil.
It should be labeled on the tabs on the speaker.
Usually positive and negative on each side.

I think I typed that wrong after reading it. lol
There is a + and - on each side of the sub.

This is the sub I got
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQTU434/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Chef jpd]

Yes, so if using the stock amp you will be doing a + and - on each side.
If using an aftermarket amp you will do channel 1 to one side and channel 2 to the other side.

 

[BlownGP]

Thanks man.

Now a really dumb question. How do you remove the stock sub. I took off the 6 screws and even pried it a little bit and it won't come out.
Do I have to take the whole box out?

 

[WOZ]

Thanks man.

Now a really dumb question. How do you remove the stock sub. I took off the 6 screws and even pried it a little bit and it won't come out.
Do I have to take the whole box out?

According to the very first post in this thread the box needs to come out to access a screw that holds the magnet in.

 

[BlownGP]

According to the very first post in this thread the box needs to come out to access a screw that holds the magnet in.

ahhh. That's why..

I read that but it never clicked.. ok cool.
Thanks

 

[WOZ]

ahhh. That's why..

I read that but it never clicked.. ok cool.
Thanks

no prob. hope that helps,

 

[BlownGP]

So WOW!!!!!!

Put the Pioneer sub in with some poly-fil and I actually have clean tight bass.

I had TWO 12s in my old car, so this little 8 won't knock pictures off the wall but it's a pretty big difference over stock.
Not bad for only $60!!!!

 

[MyFirst5.0]

so i have a box with a built in sub coming today. i have to run a power wire from the engine to the trunk, and i need to tap into the rear speaker wires to get it to work. before i call crutchfield, can someone tell me what wires i need to tap into? or what color the wires are?

 

[cmpink]

I posted this in the general forum, but it makes more sense here.

I have the 12 speaker shaker with the sub.
Decided the sub needed some help without getting crazy. Did a similar mod on my ST.
So,

Easy install, 3 torx screws at the bottom removes the faceplate, 3 more bolts and the sub is free.
Unplug harness, remove sub.
Remove the grill and unscrew the speaker.
There is one screw in the back holding the magnet. Remove that and the sub falls out.
It's a dual voice coil, so 4 wires.
Plug that hole on that back. I used that foamy 3m tape on both sides.
Purchase:
Rockford Fosgate Punch P3SD2-8
And RF P3S 8" grill
Amazon has both for around $110.

Drop that baby in, button it up and enjoy.


I had a request about the center speaker, so I figured I'd throw in the pic.
Its a Polk DB351, mounted from below the panel for tweeter clearance

Also a tweeter request, Kicker KTS25, removed the pillar, dremeled the stock mount and installed from the front. be SURE to use the supplied crossovers.

To bad they don't sell the Kicker KTS25 tweeters anymore, I will probably just go with similar Hertz DT 24.3 tweets. and the price for the sub and grill is now over $190. Damn that inflation. I'm probably going to do these to my car if i don't trade it for a new 2021 Mach 1.

 

[Gregs24]

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/b-o-10-sub-replacement-guide.148813/

I've started a new thread with my Sub replacement for the B&O system.

 

[Icdoo]

I too was very Disappointed with the Tweeter performance. A drastic improvement was made for five dollars when I shorted out the capacitor on the tweeter and installed a better capacitor on the supply wires feeding the tweeter. i can finally hear all the missing parts of the music, it is really worth it for $5

 

[BlownGP]

Wish I knew how to solder... Nice job

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