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    Avic-D3 / Sub / Amp / Speakers / XM Install

    For those of you who don't know, I was the lucky 2nd place winner in the Power Adder Raffle held for MVV. The prize I won was the Avic-D3 from Pioneer. It is a double-din head unit that is an all-in-one Audio/Video and Navigation Unit (You can Google it for all the info) I couldn't put this unit in without upgrading the speakers from stock and adding a 10" sub and power amp. One problem though, I was not nearly knowledgable enough to pull off the install. So, I contacted the one and only Rich (magindat) With 20 years experience, including numerous Marauders and Avic units, I knew he was the one to call. I had spoke to him several times prior, and met him once at the Tower Shops in Davie. So, we set a date (this past weekend) and I drove up to Vero B!tch (about 3.5 hrs, not bad) We got started bright and early Saturday morning about 8:30 am or so. He had already picked up the materials to build the custom sub box, and got started on that. Meanwhile I began to strip my car of everything that was in the way. Emptied out the trunk, including the carpet / liner so that all that was left was the bare metal. I unbolted and unplugged the cd changer (yes, its for sale and I'll post that later) Rich had some Colex (not sure on spelling) spray that he used to coat certain strategic spots in the trunk that are thin. continued.............

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    I continued to remove the back seats and third brake light and the rear deck and the two pillar posts. Then the speakers are easy to get to, so I took out the old ones and cut the plug and rewired the plug for the new pioneer premier speakers (TS-D801P - 260 watt 2-way, purchased from John's Stereo) which was very simple to do. After that, I was able to remove the stock sub/amp combo (also for sale) by removing 4 bolts on top of the rear deck lid. Meanwhile, Rich was continuing the box assembly. It is just shy of a cubic foot, and airtight thanks to gorilla glue. It was then covered in grey carpet to match the trunk, and done seamlessly by Rich. CAUTION: When using a propellant of any type, including compressor powered glue gun, make sure to not overspray past the carpet Then the hole was cut in the bottom for the connections, connections were made, sealed with black silicone. Then the power amp was attached to the sub box, and connected.
    continued...................

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    Then we ran the wires up the sides of the car, including rca on the drivers side and the ground and power on the passenger side. There is already a channel built in for running wires under the door sill panels, apparently used for police applications. Put the trunk back together and put sub and amp into place and wired them up. There are several grounding screws throughout the car, but we used the one right behind the passenger side rear seat, at lower back level. You can tighten up all the slack from the wires in the back with zip-ties. Another police-related advantage we have is the metal support behind the rear seat have a plethora of mounting holes that we used to drill several screws through to the back of the sub box to keep it in place. continued...................

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    Rich began to work on prepping the Avic D3's wiring harness for installation. I proceeded to put the back end of the car back together. Oh yeah, as a final 'RICH' touch on the sub, a small piece of Diamond Plate was attached to the box holding two red LEDs that he wired off of the trunk light, which is blocked now anyways. Then we attacked the dashboard and removed several panels. Removed the radio, a/c and the 300A clock. I ran the antenna wires for the XM and the navigation. I placed the antennas on the front of the dash passenger side by the windshield, and ran the wires up under the glove box. Rich when to town with his handheld dash molester. THE AVIC D3 DOES NOT FIT IN OUR STOCK SETUP WITHOUT MODIFICATION. He had to remove material in the back and on the sides in order to accomodate the D3(Kids, please get your parent's permission before doing this step) He used a small sawzall type tool to cut out the extraneous material. continued................

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    The XM module was able to fit underneath the a/c control, quite perfectly actually. The angle that the a/c module screws in actually secures the xm module in place. The optional iPod cable connects to the D3 and runs through into the glove box. All other appropriate connections and bypasses were made, and with a few adjustments, the D3 slid and locked in. Did a quick system check, powered on, everything good so far. Turned back off. Ran the Power through the factory grommet on the passenger side, cut it and fused it, and hooked it up to the battery. Then, the last step was front speakers that went in with no incident. There are posts about front door panel removal available with a search of the forums. Then, power up and test her out. Rich had a 'tuning' mp3 cd that he likes using to set all the parameters from bass boost to sub-sonic filter to the EQ. Then

    Then dinner time.

    All in all I had a blast and learned so much about my car and stereo thingies. Rich and his GF were great hosts at their nice house there in Vero B!tch. Chicken Nuggets, sandwiches, soda, beer, what else could I have asked for? I can not stress enough how knowledgable Rich is about all things car audio. He knows all the scientological formulationaries behind the great sound he produces. Even he was surprised by the sound I'm getting. OK pics to follow................

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    audioinstall 002 (Small).jpg
    Naked Trunk with spray

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    Rear seats removed

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    Close up of Cascade spray on outer trunk walls

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    Box assembly

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    Pioneer Premier mounted
    Last edited by arejayesss; 08-28-2007 at 06:36 AM. Reason: Clarification of product name Cascade, not Colex

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    audioinstall 019 (Small).jpg
    Removing the stock Sub / Amp Combo

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    Sub Box

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    Completed Sub Box w/ amp

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    Diamond Plate LEDs

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    Rich going to town

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    audioinstall 027 (Small).jpg
    No Dissasemble! Johnny #5 is alive!!

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    XM Module being tucked away under the a/c

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    So Pretty!!!!!!!!

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    OK I'm done now!! Let me just say that this did not turn out to be a step by step tutorial for the process. While I did do alot of the work, Rich was the one who knew what was going on. I could of gotten tons more pictures, but I wanted to get down and dirty!! If you have any technical questions or concerns, both Rich (magindat) and John Kuhn are the seasoned veterans here. And John has excellent prices through this forum and I highly recommend you buy from him. Sorry this post was so long, but I could of made it longer with more details, so don't complain.

    P.S. I will follow this up with some reviews of the new components when I have had a chance to play with them all!!

    Thanks again John and Rich.

    rjs

    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    I'd like to see the trunk finished if you have a pic. I want to do away with the OEM sub/amp as well.
    03 Marauder- 300B, non heated seats, T/C, no CD changer
    03 Marauder- 300A, Eaton Swapped, SOLD

    03 Marauder- 300A, 5544 of 7839 in 03, Trilogy #24, SOLD
    04 Marauder- 300B, SB with LF interior, 208k miles and still ticking SOLD

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drewstang View Post
    I'd like to see the trunk finished if you have a pic. I want to do away with the OEM sub/amp as well.

    Ask and you shall receive....
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    2003 300A BLACK DD
    Sequence # 4569 of 7839

    Silver Inserts / K&N CAI / Drilled - Slotted Rotors
    DR Xcal2/Under drive pulleys (thank Rich)/180 T-stat
    EMP water pump / Denso irridiums (thanx Rich)
    Diamond Plate Radiator Cover and Air Dam, made by and broken in by magindat.
    Custom Embroidered SB Head Rests (Thanx Rich & Rex)
    Running with no mufflers, makes me sound fast!!

    Upgraded Sound System (John's Stereo)
    -Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ XM & iPod
    -Pioneer Premier Speakers
    -MTX TC3001 Amp
    -MTX 10" Sub w/ Custom Box and LEDs (magindat)
    adopted 6/12/07 - 20,956 Miles
    SOLD 2/23/13 - 73,286
    Contemplating a battery handle delete

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    I hereby nominate this thread to be stickified!

    Awesome work man!!! A nice OEM looking speaker grill on that MTX and you would think it came that way!


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    Clarification

    The sound deadening material is called CASCADE. It is a spray on material which is MUCH easier to work with than dynamat and is a little cheaper by the square foot of coverage. A mere 1/32 of an inch is all that's required to deaden most panels.

    If you've never used it before, mask EVERYTHING. It is heavy and highly pressurized and rebounds like crazy.
    Magindat: (majin-dat) Imagine That.
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    Dayum, I'm good!!!





    Superb write up Ryan. It was a fun weekend and we are glad you enjoyed it. Let me know when you are ready for the PT install!!!
    Magindat: (majin-dat) Imagine That.
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    Lemonade - living with Fruit Punch - in Blackmobile's Garage...
    FIT Procharger Kit #31 - 3.7 pulley - 9 PSI
    World's first BLOW THRU ProCharged Marauder - Reinhart Tuned

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    Quote Originally Posted by OneBADLsE View Post
    I hereby nominate this thread to be stickified!
    Ryan, get those speaker color codes up and I'll do the harness right behind you. Then this SHOULD be stickified!!!
    Magindat: (majin-dat) Imagine That.
    2013 Ford Taurus SHO

    Lemonade - living with Fruit Punch - in Blackmobile's Garage...
    FIT Procharger Kit #31 - 3.7 pulley - 9 PSI
    World's first BLOW THRU ProCharged Marauder - Reinhart Tuned

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