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Old 03-22-06, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by tim817
Run the power wire on the convenient top located bolt on the positive side of the battery. Then punch the wire through the 4" rubber grommet behind the battery ( i had to remove the battery ). Then run the wire along the passenger door sills, the bottom rear seat.
On the remote wire, I use the red wire at the very end connector on the stock amp locate behind the trunk on the passenger side under the plastic peice at the right corner when you open the door.
This subwoofer has speaker level inputs so I didn't need the RCA converter. Just had to tap 2 of the wire from the speaker level inputs to the stock subs. They are Pink (+) and Sky Blue (-) .I had to remove the rear deck to get access to the stock subwoofer wire.
There's a remote sub level control that i mounted on the pic below.
are these complete instructions? i'm having mine put in this weekend and dont want any mistakes..so i figured i would print this out and bring it with me
Old 03-22-06, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CaThaFeR
are these complete instructions? i'm having mine put in this weekend and dont want any mistakes..so i figured i would print this out and bring it with me
Oh, i forgot to mention I put a fuse on the power wire coming from the battery before it goes through the firewall? The installer in your shop should know that anyway
Old 04-10-06, 04:00 AM
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Just FYI, Best Buy is selling these things now for $299.

I was going to have them install it as well, but the installer they had was a flaming idiot.
Old 04-10-06, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Zoinks
Just FYI, Best Buy is selling these things now for $299.

I was going to have them install it as well, but the installer they had was a flaming idiot.
you can get it new on ebay for less than $200 shipped, thats how i bought mine]
Old 04-10-06, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by CaThaFeR
you can get it new on ebay for less than $200 shipped, thats how i bought mine]
ditto. They're on ebay all day for $200 shipped.
Old 04-10-06, 09:06 AM
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Good looking install
Old 04-26-06, 03:52 PM
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is there much extra space? I'm considering the basslink II and it's about 1" bigger in all dimensions. I would like to mount it in the same position. Thanks
Old 04-26-06, 04:00 PM
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i put mine in the same spot.. there isnt much extra space. it really is a perfect fit.. i just stick the first ad kit on the side since it has velcro.. it might even slip under it but i think its tight..
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ah ok thanks
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wow what a nightmare. This was my first time and took me nearly 4 hours. Anyway, I t tapped the sub wires from the stock amp connectors, I used the pink and sky blue wires. For the remote I used the small orange wire, again tapped from the stock amp connectors. I haven't installed a fuse yet, can anyone recommend what amperage I might need?
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Originally Posted by linh811
wow what a nightmare. This was my first time and took me nearly 4 hours. Anyway, I t tapped the sub wires from the stock amp connectors, I used the pink and sky blue wires. For the remote I used the small orange wire, again tapped from the stock amp connectors. I haven't installed a fuse yet, can anyone recommend what amperage I might need?
Take pics and make a DIY guide
Old 05-03-06, 12:33 PM
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If there are any experts on this subject please help!!! No one has addressed how this sub will sound in the car if you have the ML audio. To tell you the truth the ML blows. The bass bottoms out when it is not even turned up half way. I dont wanna spend $$$$ on an all out system in my trunk. Will this basslink suffice? Thanks in advance.
Old 05-03-06, 05:15 PM
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the basslink is better than stock but will definitely not give you a back massage. I think the only way to get REAL bass is traditionally, with amp and box, or some kind of stealth install.
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Here is a new version of the basslink:

Basslink II:


Anyone tried it yet?
Old 05-08-06, 01:11 PM
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Looks great! Makes me wish I didn't have a golf addiction


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