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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Hey guys..

Let me start by saying I'm new to the forum and a new GS350F Lexus owner..

I think the ML sound system sounds great...but, I would like to add a little more bass to the over-all sound. Does anyone have suggestions on how to get this done without ripping apart the car.

Thanks for the help.

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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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The amp for the ML is in the trunk on the right side.
I tapped into that wiring harness to provide the Alpine Amp with the signal.
It was really easy running the power lead from the battery back to the trunk under the door sills.
You don't even have to take out the battery. The rubber grommet on the firewall is underneath and towards the fender, so there is access under the battery.
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Old Oct 29, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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what size speaker/amp did you go with?
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by thISguy350
what size speaker/amp did you go with?
Alpine SWR-12D2 and Alpine MRX-M110.
Also the Alpine RUX-**** Remote Bass Level Control **** which lets me dial in just the kick I need depending on the tune...
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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Did you run it off the two rear door speakers or the stock sub location for signal? Also did you disconnect the stock sub? I have an old zapco amp and alumapro bandpass box ive been contemplating on installing on the car.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 12:55 PM
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You want more bass?!?!? I think the sub sounds perfect, not too much bass, not look at me but just enough to get the lows...
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by puckhead85
You want more bass?!?!? I think the sub sounds perfect, not too much bass, not look at me but just enough to get the lows...
Bass is weak... I would turn down the bass on OEM and dial up the aftermarket sub.
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Old Oct 30, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
Did you run it off the two rear door speakers or the stock sub location for signal? Also did you disconnect the stock sub? I have an old zapco amp and alumapro bandpass box ive been contemplating on installing on the car.
The amp for the ML is in the trunk on the right side.
I tapped into that wiring harness to provide the Alpine Amp with the signal.
I did not disconnect the stock sub.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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Putting amp and subs sounds alot better but the gas cap rattle is killer
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GSTONY
Putting amp and subs sounds alot better but the gas cap rattle is killer
Ya I read that on one of the threads, BUT I have NO gas cap rattle at all!!!
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Can you post pics? I am getting mine done next weekend.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Putting amp and subs sounds alot better but the gas cap rattle is killer
LOL and so it goes on and on.
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Old Oct 31, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bobraynard
Ya I read that on one of the threads, BUT I have NO gas cap rattle at all!!!
Really so does that mean we have a recall on the gas cap cause mine sound like its war outside. Pretty embarrassing at the lights
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Old Dec 24, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bobraynard
Ya I read that on one of the threads, BUT I have NO gas cap rattle at all!!!
Do you still have no gas cap rattle??? I was scared to get mine done because of that??
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