97EB503
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- Portland, OR
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '97 Eddie Bauer
What up everybody. Im doing a new sub and amp job on a 97 eddie bauer, which already has a factory 6.5" sub and 85x1 amp, and im trying to figure out all the little things that need attention in the process.
Ive got a 6 ohm JL 10w3 dual coil sub and an mtx 251D amp that came with a factory test certificate rating it at 197 watts at 2 ohms with 12.5 volts [although i might be stepping up to a 311D, depending if i can work the circuit city guy right]. I made a ported box exactly to the dimensions recommended by JL and im in the process of upholstering it with tan vinyl, same as the interior of my ride.
As far as hooking up the amp, i was trying to get a wiring diagram for the stock headunit and unhook the factory sub amp from there, but i was reading a post that suggested wiring off of one of the rear speakers for the line in on the new amp so I think ill give that a try. I havent figured out how to do the power wires for the amp, im thinking just buy some wire and run them through the car. Using the wires for the existing amp wuold require a lot of work so im trying not to go that route.
Also along with the new bass, i want to hook up my ipod to the head unit somehow so i dont have to keep burning 12 song audio cds. My only idea so far is to splice into the cd changer line with a headphone cord somewhere from the center console so i can plug in the ipod. But i have this feeling ive tried running two sources into one input before and it didnt work, anyone have any ideas?
Im trying to keep this project to a tight budget; i got a good deal on the parts but ive spent a decent amount on the box for good wood and upholstry materials [because its got to be flossy
] and im trying to make the install as cheap and painless as possible, although they usually dont coincide. Also i really cant alter anything in the Any suggestions or stuff ive overlooked that people want to offer is well appreciated. oh yea, anybody know where i can get a wiring diagram? Anyone know if polyfill really enhances bass in a ported box? I think thats about it but hit me up with any ideas. peace.
Ive got a 6 ohm JL 10w3 dual coil sub and an mtx 251D amp that came with a factory test certificate rating it at 197 watts at 2 ohms with 12.5 volts [although i might be stepping up to a 311D, depending if i can work the circuit city guy right]. I made a ported box exactly to the dimensions recommended by JL and im in the process of upholstering it with tan vinyl, same as the interior of my ride.
As far as hooking up the amp, i was trying to get a wiring diagram for the stock headunit and unhook the factory sub amp from there, but i was reading a post that suggested wiring off of one of the rear speakers for the line in on the new amp so I think ill give that a try. I havent figured out how to do the power wires for the amp, im thinking just buy some wire and run them through the car. Using the wires for the existing amp wuold require a lot of work so im trying not to go that route.
Also along with the new bass, i want to hook up my ipod to the head unit somehow so i dont have to keep burning 12 song audio cds. My only idea so far is to splice into the cd changer line with a headphone cord somewhere from the center console so i can plug in the ipod. But i have this feeling ive tried running two sources into one input before and it didnt work, anyone have any ideas?
Im trying to keep this project to a tight budget; i got a good deal on the parts but ive spent a decent amount on the box for good wood and upholstry materials [because its got to be flossy
] and im trying to make the install as cheap and painless as possible, although they usually dont coincide. Also i really cant alter anything in the Any suggestions or stuff ive overlooked that people want to offer is well appreciated. oh yea, anybody know where i can get a wiring diagram? Anyone know if polyfill really enhances bass in a ported box? I think thats about it but hit me up with any ideas. peace.
