Sound System Upgrade Question

[J_Meh_Cray_D]

I'm not an intelligent aftermarket system guy, but I know one and get good pricing. My question is whether it will be easier to upgrade the B&O or the standard system? If both require NavTV, then I guess it's better to get the speaker locations from the B&O/

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[LostInArizona]

Factory speakers are almost never that good compared to aftermarket speakers. I will be replacing mine regardless, but I also didn't get the lux package so I'm not even getting the B&O. As a long time car audio enthusiast however I am 100% confident I can put something together that sounds 100 times better than either. Even just using the factory speaker level outputs and an LOC with a decent amp.

 

[HotdogThud]

did anyone ever figure out what the sizes of the speakers are in each slot, specifically, the ones down low in front of the door, and the rear cross-member ones?

I have a nice opportunity in that I'll be slowly converting the other car to track duty, which means I've got a full Dynaudio setup with matching amp that would probably fit nicely, assuming the speakers fit....

 

[EquusBronsis]

Guessing front kick panels..5.25” or 6.5” round. Rear pods 4”.

 

[Orange_Bronc]

What are the dashboard stock speakers rms’s and peaks and what are their ohms? Thanks

 

[Canonman11]

@flip Afternoon Flip,
Can you post the following drawing
Loadspace Trim Panel - 5-Door (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Wanting to know the proper removal procedure for the rear panels Left and Right.

Tim

 

[flip]

@flip Afternoon Flip,
Can you post the following drawing
Loadspace Trim Panel - 5-Door (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Wanting to know the proper removal procedure for the rear panels Left and Right.

Tim

I can tomorrow but it’s really easy. Remove load floor hold downs and tilt one side if the panel up, pull out. Remove prop rod cleat if soft top. Two small trim pieces behind roll bar in back where it disappears into the trim. These just pull out. Thin trim along back edge just pops off (friction clips).

Trim panels are not hard but require a little patience. Best if you have a trim panel popper but not required. I start in the back along right below where the prop rod cleat mounted. Gently pull out until you can get the panel tool in and gently start prying. There are a couple pin type clips that will eventually release. The others are a two piece that might separate, might not. Take your time and make sure you disconnect the proximity sensor on the left side and light, powerpoint on the right. Make sure to hook both back up when reassembling. Don’t ask me how I know this.

ETA: I didn’t break any clips or pins when I took them off the first time but will have my parts dept start stocking them. Better to have and not need, than need and not have.

 

[Canonman11]

I can tomorrow but it’s really easy. Remove load floor hold downs and tilt one side if the panel up, pull out. Remove prop rod cleat if soft top. Two small trim pieces behind roll bar in back where it disappears into the trim. These just pull out. Thin trim along back edge just pops off (friction clips).

Trim panels are not hard but require a little patience. Best if you have a trim panel popper but not required. I start in the back along right below where the prop rod cleat mounted. Gently pull out until you can get the panel tool in and gently start prying. There are a couple pin type clips that will eventually release. The others are a two piece that might separate, might not. Take your time and make sure you disconnect the proximity sensor on the left side and light, powerpoint on the right. Make sure to hook both back up when reassembling. Don’t ask me how I know this.

Thanks sir. It does sound easy if you can post tomorrow I will keep with the other drawings you have posted. Good references for down the road lots of upgrades happening. As soon as parts arrive.. lol Have a great night.

 

[flip]

Loadspace Trim Panel - 5-Door
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
   Refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

1. Remove the load compartment floor covering mat.

1. Release the clips and remove the loadspace scuff plate trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the load compartment floor covering tie down covers.

1. Remove the bolts and the load compartment floor covering tie downs.
   Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

1. Remove the load compartment floor covering.

1. Remove the rear cargo trim cover and gap hider.

Left hand side

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   1. Release the clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
2. 1. Disconnect the PATS rear antenna electrical connector.

Right hand side

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   1. Release the clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
2. 1. Disconnect the PATS rear antenna electrical connector.
3. 1. Disconnect the loadspace interior rear light electrical connector.
4. 1. Disconnect the power point electrical connector.

Installation

1. NOTE: If installing a new loadspace trim panel, transfer parts as necessary.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

[Canonman11]

Loadspace Trim Panel - 5-Door
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
   Refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
2. Remove the load compartment floor covering mat.

1. Release the clips and remove the loadspace scuff plate trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the load compartment floor covering tie down covers.

1. Remove the bolts and the load compartment floor covering tie downs.
   Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

1. Remove the load compartment floor covering.

1. Remove the rear cargo trim cover and gap hider.

Left hand side

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   1. Release the clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
2. 1. Disconnect the PATS rear antenna electrical connector.

Right hand side

1. NOTE: Seats removed for clarity.
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   1. Release the clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
2. 1. Disconnect the PATS rear antenna electrical connector.
3. 1. Disconnect the loadspace interior rear light electrical connector.
4. 1. Disconnect the power point electrical connector.

Installation

1. NOTE: If installing a new loadspace trim panel, transfer parts as necessary.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Thanks for posting Flip. Helps a lot.

Tim

 

[Topher]

OK, so I'm ordering the Lux and getting the B&O - Don't judge me.

I have a large powered JBL sub that's been sitting around and am thinking about installing it in my OBX (if it ever arrives). My thought is that I could tap off of the installed 8" sub speaker cables and parallel them to the new sub since it has speaker level inputs. I think that will work, however....

Thoughts?

 

[theweb]

OK, so I'm ordering the Lux and getting the B&O - Don't judge me.

I have a large powered JBL sub that's been sitting around and am thinking about installing it in my OBX (if it ever arrives). My thought is that I could tap off of the installed 8" sub speaker cables and parallel them to the new sub since it has speaker level inputs. I think that will work, however....

Thoughts?

That is the route I am going, but with an amp and sub box. I have both inputs to the amp, was going to use the factory sub as well. The upgraded system is really under powered.

 

[eduard4us]

Does anyone know if the kick panel locations are sealed or infinite baffle?

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