Post by: Thumper on July 14, 2008, 14:24:15
First of all, this is a little different, and the inside of my little beast is rather dirty. (Yes, I live out in the bush and haven't had time to clean the inside, yet)
First pic, remove the plastic trim from the drivers side lower panel. (Pull directly up. Easy)
(http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2991/10047481ba9.jpg)
Second picture, remove the plastic panel rear drivers side passenger side lower panel. (Again, pull directly up. Easy)
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/4777/10047491sn2.jpg)
Next, pull the plastic liner that covers the pillar behind the drivers seat belt. (Pulls directly towards the inside of the vehicle)
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/706/10047501ry9.jpg)
WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
ANYTHING that has bright YELLOW tape wrapped around it, or is a bright YELLOW electrical cable. DO NOT touch or cut! These are for the SRS system (Air bag sensors and seat belt pre-tensioners)
Ok, with the warning out of the way, find the twisted pair of electrical cables. (On the diesel, drivers side, rear door they will be colour coded red and blue. Red being +, blue being -)
(http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4852/10047521gu1.jpg)
I tapped into it with simple crimp terminals.
(http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/5977/10047651eo7.jpg)
Picture of the speaker in the rear door (For those who are interested)
(http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/8886/10047561ir5.jpg)
Next picture shows the strapping I used for securing the 12" sub box into the back of the i30, without needing to drill, cut or modify anything. (Also allows for a quick, easy and undetectable removal.) Cost $4.99
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/262/10047581di2.jpg)
12" Kenwood sub and box.
(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/910/10047601sq5.jpg)
Tie down points used. (Two child seat anchorage points were used.)
(http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8735/10047591as4.jpg)
Drivers side secured.
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/2183/10047641um2.jpg)
Passenger side secured. (Note ratchet for tightening strap and removing)
(http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/4606/10047631sp4.jpg)
Overview of the securing strap and sub.
(http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4562/10047621ok8.jpg)
The strap actually works very well. Once in, I can not move the sub, no matter what until I release the ratchet.
Next, just install an amp the normal way and use a high level to low level converter (Speaker to line level converter) The amp I used (Pioneer) monoblock already has line level AND speaker inputs.
Enjoy. :D
Post by: i30manUK on July 14, 2008, 16:30:03
Are you keeping the stock speakers?
Post by: Hemmi on July 14, 2008, 16:31:48
id sure like one woofer.
Post by: Dazzler on July 14, 2008, 23:38:54
Post by: tzwientjuh on July 16, 2008, 18:12:20
Post by: d33n on July 22, 2008, 14:26:32
Post by: peterlee on July 25, 2008, 00:19:44
Post by: Dazzler on July 25, 2008, 21:56:30
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/i30%20club/Woofer2.jpg)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/i30%20club/Speaker.jpg)
Post by: Shambles on July 25, 2008, 21:57:48
Post by: ouri30 on July 26, 2008, 01:01:15
Bob
Post by: Thumper on July 26, 2008, 11:40:51
Post by: peterlee on July 26, 2008, 16:01:39
Quote from: "Thumper"
How do you get the spare wheel out?
I think the spare wheel should be taken out already. The spare wheel well is used by the subwoofer.
Post by: toxxic on August 19, 2008, 11:13:11
I used some velcro to hold my sub down, just get the "hard" side and stick it over on itself, it sticks perfectly to the floor and felt on the sub.
Post by: toxxic on August 19, 2008, 11:18:05
Quote from: "d33n"
which part of the firewall do you guys 'poke' to run the power wire from the battery to your amp?
I didnt go through the firewall, I went through the passenger front quarter, if you pull the indicator out you can get a coathanger up through the gap near the battery, and there is a grommet in the passenger footwell (l/h side) to you can get through.
Post by: awj2005 on August 27, 2008, 12:50:40
cheers ash
Post by: DTY01 on September 25, 2008, 11:15:27
Post by: awj2005 on October 08, 2008, 15:15:14
cheers
ash
Post by: chylld on January 07, 2009, 04:44:18
Quote from: d33nwhich part of the firewall do you guys 'poke' to run the power wire from the battery to your amp?
I didnt go through the firewall, I went through the passenger front quarter, if you pull the indicator out you can get a coathanger up through the gap near the battery, and there is a grommet in the passenger footwell (l/h side) to you can get through.
you don't happen to have any pics of this do you? having some difficulty trying to follow by words alone...
Post by: Th0e on January 29, 2009, 17:16:30
But still, im not sure where to go with the powercable..
Post by: KKOM on February 12, 2009, 10:33:33
I hope someone can help me...
So let's say I eant to hookup an amp. for sub and for he signal I use the HI-PASS way (by "stealling" signal from 1 of fitted speakers) and I am OK from signal then I take power from the battery all way back to the amp.
But what about the remote opening cable?....The factory unit did has tha way to connect?...