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Old 03-05-14, 11:30 AM
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i just bought a 12 inch powered sub and want to install myself because i do not trust anyone with my car. Any DIY posts or suggestions from people who have installed these in their car would help. Do i have to remove anything major like my NAV unit? Any input would help me out.
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Anything???

Could use the help.
Old 03-05-14, 05:48 PM
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there are a couple threads here that go into pretty good detail, basically you just need to run power to the back, get a hi/lo converter and tap into the factory amp wiring which is in the trunk on the passenger side, i would probably remove the factory sub in the rear deck.
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started to wire my is it's kinda a pain but didn't help it's 18 degrees outside right now so I'm holding off but this video helped me check it out
good luck
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Thanks for the information.
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you don't need to remove the radio or nav. Amp is the back. If u didn't find the RCA output wires, let me know. i will take a pic of my setup and post it here.
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GS has different setup than IS. You are not going to find that subwoofer connection in IS350 back ceiling(Pioneer system). You gotta get the connection from Factory Amp.
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agreed.. everything can be tapped into the factory amp... from remote wires to rcas
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I had time to drop off at my local stereo shop. They did work on my last vehicle and I was impressed. I was going to try it myself because I enjoy doing the work on my car. I only had to pay $40 for the install and very happy with the bass I have now. I will have to tweak the settings a bit for my taste though. If anyone is wanting to add some good bass this is what I got. Bought it from amazon for $188.00 shipped. Rockford Fosgate punch P300-12 with 8 gauge wire. I'll post pics tomorrow when I clean up the car.
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Don't buy square boxes bro. There is a guy who make custom box for IS. They fit perfect and you will have good bass and more space in the trunk. I will upload pics tmw and also for RCA connections.
I bought Pioneer GM-D9601 2400 Watt Mono with PIONEER TS-W3002D4 Champion Series PRO 12" 3500W.
I don't need remote wire for this amp. RCA connection turns on and off the amp. setup is pretty easy.

I have same enclosure with 1 sub hole.
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Here is mine.

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[QUOTE=jasonr;8420265]Here is mine.



Nice and good song as well.
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Nothing fancy but will work for me.
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Here is the remote for the sub. For now I velcro it to the carpet for easy access.
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Here is where 2IS owners post their custom installs. Mine is at the bottom of page 31.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...our-setup.html


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