Anyone try this

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Wired as 8 ohm (series) to replace the ML subwoofer 86160-0WD80? I have seen older LS threads mention this, but wanted to know if anyone did this for 2006-2009 IS250/350?

 

That's not gonna fit it would take a shallow mount sub. Do a search there are a few other threads about replacing it with aftermarket.

 

I have exhausted my search to find the right thread. Can u please give link to 06 IS350 ML sub aftermarket, I cant find it 😩
Thanks

 

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/maxxsonics-mb-quart-discus-8-dual-voice-coil-8-ohm-subwoofer-gray/9076303.p?skuId=9076303

 

I just did similar research and due to space limitations and the style of that sub, I did a whole different route.

Spent about $1000 total for a single 10, box, 680 RMS watt amp and DM-810 sound processor. My system sounds AMAZING now, so clean and balanced, where before the ML system reminded me of a muffled surround sound system lacking full range sound for music. It has bass now, clarty, and VOLUME. I used ~8 sq ft of Second Skin sound deadening (great stuff) I had left over to do some additional sound deadening. Not a single rattle or squeak in the whole car, so if any of that is suitable for your needs, I did it and was amazed how well it turned out without being invasive and altering a bunch of other things.

Food for thought, probably not an option for everyone but you sound frustrated trying to do an OEM upgrade.

 

spoon fed to you .. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tml?styleid=15

 

Ordered polk audio 8" (8 ohm capable)

Pulled up hard on top rear panel (screwdriver/pry) and pops right up, didnt have to remove back anything, just headrests... 4 10mm screws holding in woofer and wallah.

it DOES sit an inch too high rear mounted, face down for now, but hey its a start, and w headrests Back in, you dont see the slight cover ~
Going to get double sided weather stripping to put between bottom facing speaker and trunk metal, and figure way to fasten speaker down.

Things will change, just a start to replace fully blown stock.

 

This is the one I was looking at.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130TSS...-SW2002D2.html (only a 2-5/8 mounting depth)

 

Looks nice, but the dual 2 ohm will only get you down to 4 ohms.

Isnt stock sub 8 ohm, and people have problems damaging the ML amp driving to drive down to 4 ohms?