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Old 12-10-06, 09:16 AM
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Default Amp and Sub on Factory HU?

I have a 99 GS 300 with the premium sound. Not the Nakamichi, but the premium sound package (pretty sure Pioneer makes them?). Anyways, I want to run 1 12in sub and an amp, but I love the factory HU and cd changer so I don't want to get rid of it. I have the sub and amp picked out, and I was talking to my friend and he said something about the factory HU probably won't have all the outputs I need to hook the amp and sub up. Truth? Do I need to get a new HU in order to enjoy a bit more bass?
Old 12-10-06, 11:21 AM
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My friend was running an amp and sub off his stock head unit on a IS300 and it sounded good. I think they make units plugs inline with your car harness and factory head unit.
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you will just need a rca converter to tap into the factory amp...
Old 12-11-06, 06:20 AM
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Yup I did that. I used an LLC and connected that to the stock sub out wires. Then connected the amp to the LLC, and the rest is history. Sounds good.
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Would I be able to add an amp and sub using the above mentioned hook up/parts and still run the sock amp and sub at the same time.
I just want more bass to the GS and I have an extra Fosgate amp and MTX sub.

BTW I have the Nac system.
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Yea you should still be able to run the stock amp. I took out my stock sub, added a 1000W RF amp and an Alchamy free air sub. Much better than stock, and I am no where close to full power on the amp.
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I don't want to use the stock amp OR sub. I plan on getting a 12in Memphis Mojo dual 2 ohm sub, and the Hifonics BCi 1206D amplifier.
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Great, than get an LLC, and put your stuff in.
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post up some pics when you get this sorted out, i'm interested to see how it turns out.
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