Started my audio upgrade

[cop on my back]

So before heading on a trip to SoCal from Canada, I decided I cannot have a shitty factory stereo. So here are my upgrades pics.

First was the amp wire, I mounted the fuse on the strut tower and got the power from one of the 3 positive terminals in the engine fuse panel. I ran the wire through the factory grommet inside the wheel well. The cool thing is there is a little nub there and if you cut if off it pretty much is a perfect fit and direct access into the car. I used some silicone to seal it after.

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[cop on my back]

I removed the interior in the back and installed a couple of JL audio 6.5 speakers in the back deck. Like others have done, I cut up the factory speakers and used them as an adapter for the speakers.

 

[cop on my back]

Then to the amp. I had an older Kenwood from years past in perfect condition so I mounted it to the box and ran the wires in the void space on the edge of the box for a clean look. The 10" JL subs were installed as well. Lastly, I mounted the box temporarily with a couple of aluminum pieces to secure it in place. I wanted to paint them black but the weather is the shits here so bare aluminum for now.

Pretty happy with it so far. This Summer I plan on upgrading the front speakers. Ready for the road trip now.

 

[hiccup]

So are you just pushing the new rears with an amp?

 

[cop on my back]

Just the subs, not the 6.5 in the rear deck

 

[NewTekBuzz]

Very clean looking, what sub box is that again? Did you have to remove the lower seat and quarter sides?

 

[mumbles]

Nice job... good idea before your road trip

 

[psylocibin]

Very clean looking, what sub box is that again? Did you have to remove the lower seat and quarter sides?

Looks like the box from Zenclosures, there's a pretty popular thread floating around the cosmetic customization section for them. About $120 of I'm not mistaken, fit pretty well from what most people are saying. They have single with amp mount and dual, front or rear facing.

 

[Clarkson]

Just wondering where did you buy these stuff? If you buy these local would you mind sharing the shops you buy from as I am new to town here.

 

[mumbles]

Just wondering where did you buy these stuff? If you buy these local would you mind sharing the shops you buy from as I am new to town here.

For the enclosure: http://www.zenclosures.com/

 

[Blackbeauty]

Just the subs, not the 6.5 in the rear deck

where did you access a remote turn on wire from?

 

[Stunna]

Do you have alot of bass with that box?

Then to the amp. I had an older Kenwood from years past in perfect condition so I mounted it to the box and ran the wires in the void space on the edge of the box for a clean look. The 10" JL subs were installed as well. Lastly, I mounted the box temporarily with a couple of aluminum pieces to secure it in place. I wanted to paint them black but the weather is the shits here so bare aluminum for now.

Pretty happy with it so far. This Summer I plan on upgrading the front speakers. Ready for the road trip now.

 

[nate154]

where did you access a remote turn on wire from?

I found this thread on a 2015 premium gt insall. Not sure if it will be the same for base gt. This is what he says:

So, if you remove the passenger side kick panel there is a harness at the very bottom with a big fat green wire. It's staring at you at the bottom of the kick panel. Maybe 8-10 gauge. Just test it. It's perfect ignition on 12v+, accessory on 12v+, and off 0v when you turn the car off.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/foru...peakers-subwoofer-install-done-heres-how.html

 

[mumbles]

I found this thread on a 2015 premium gt insall. Not sure if it will be the same for base gt. This is what he says:

So, if you remove the passenger side kick panel there is a harness at the very bottom with a big fat green wire. It's staring at you at the bottom of the kick panel. Maybe 8-10 gauge. Just test it. It's perfect ignition on 12v+, accessory on 12v+, and off 0v when you turn the car off.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/foru...peakers-subwoofer-install-done-heres-how.html

Good info! Not sure if it corresponds to the green wire, but I believe fuse 23 in the same fuse panel will also give you what you need and you'd need a fuse tap of course .

 

[vinnie_febs]

Just did an install last night. The easiest way to access 12v remote can be found in the back rear speaker harness. It is the blue/white wire. Works flawlessly. To the OP, don't forget to follow up with the front speakers install. I want to upgrade my fronts instead of the rears, interested to know what depth they can support

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