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

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    To John...

    John did an EXCELLENT job of putting together an install kit which included EVERY connection, wire and crimp end I'd need. This was hand selected stuff, not off-the-shelf! I only had to supply crimp caps and a few parts of my own to do it 'my way'. For those buying a system from John, you couldn't get a more thorough treatment and you WON'T be left scrounging for parts. I've had the SAME experience TWICE with John's supplies.

    We are lucky to have him as a vendor and friend.
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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.
    I have retained the measurements for this box. I will gladly make you one in any stage of completion. It could be cut wood, assembled wood, carpeted, fully loaded, whatever, and then ship it to you. This size will accommodate most quality 10" woofers on the market. PM me.

    Further, I have a way to get the stock radio to play an after-market amp.
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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 arejayesss View Post
    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.
    Contrary to my doubts based on my 10 year old opinion of MTX, I have trusted John twice and put MTX into Marauders. I'm now a believer in today's MTX products and I now know that in addition to my being VERY impressed, John will stand behind the warranty.
    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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    Nice thread here! You guys did a great job on Ryans car! It takes a lot of time to do these jobs right. By the way where are the Pork Rinds at Rich!
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnkuhn View Post
    Nice thread here! You guys did a great job on Ryans car! It takes a lot of time to do these jobs right. By the way where are the Pork Rinds at Rich!
    .

    I count 39 man-hrs between the two of us including gathering materials, coaching, the drive back and forth, and cleaning up after.

    7 Ryan: drive
    2 Ryan: Order, receive, pack components
    2 Rich: gather material and precut wood
    12 Ryan: Saturday work and learn
    12 Rich: Saturday work and coach
    4 -(2 each) Sunday clean up
    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 magindat View Post
    The sound deadening material is called CASCADE.

    I don't know where I got Colex from There was so much put into my head this weekend that it is spewing out random words! I will post those wire colors this evening when I get home, Rich. By the way, Why don't they just make them black for negative and red for positive? There must be a good reason for their color combinations, because Ford would never do anything that made no sense

    2003 300A BLACK DD
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    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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    We sell the sound deadner here. It does work nice.
    [SIGPIC]

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    Could you post (or PM me) a shot of the corner where the CD changer was taken out? Did you replace the liner in that area? I want to take mine out but am concerned that the liner has holes in it for the changer and that it will look like crap once it take it out.
    2003 300A Black Mercury Marauder 4334 of 7839
    Trilogy #150 installed by Carfixer & Tallboy 4/21/2007
    (brute's garage)


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    Quote Originally Posted by BruteForce View Post
    Could you post (or PM me) a shot of the corner where the CD changer was taken out? Did you replace the liner in that area? I want to take mine out but am concerned that the liner has holes in it for the changer and that it will look like crap once it take it out.
    Yeah, when I get home this evening I will take a pic for you. It doesn't look too bad, but it doesn't look too good either. If you can find a trunk liner from a car without the changer option, it should fit into place nicely I'm assuming. I am going to see if I can make something to cover the hole with some scraps from the sub box. My other thought was to make some type of 'bin' or compartment to hold my jumper cables and any other things I like to keep in my trunk. That might be my best option. But I will post the pic later.......

    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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    Quote Originally Posted by arejayesss View Post
    I don't know where I got Colex from There was so much put into my head this weekend that it is spewing out random words! I will post those wire colors this evening when I get home, Rich. By the way, Why don't they just make them black for negative and red for positive? There must be a good reason for their color combinations, because Ford would never do anything that made no sense
    Because there's four of 'em at the dash and that means 8 wires to distinguish, not to mention the sub signal and turn on wires and the changer control and return wires. Ford HAS been good about keeping the same color combo across models and through the years.
    Magindat: (majin-dat) Imagine That.
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    and the magic is revealed....



    14 is the speed sensor and 18 is the signal from the steering wheel remote.

    The rest are color coded to match your radio harness if you purchase an adapter harness.

    For all AVIC models... DO NOT connect any illumination (orange or orange/white) wires. AVICs have an automatic light sensor built in.
    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

    #1649
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    What kind of wood is that box made of??? It does not look like MDF, it looks like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rvaldez1 View Post
    What kind of wood is that box made of??? It does not look like MDF, it looks like.
    3/4" 13 ply furniture grade. MDF would work, but rigidity is key to a box this small. Density is very close to MDF with 13 ply. This material is TWICE the cost of MDF.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by BruteForce View Post
    Could you post (or PM me) a shot of the corner where the CD changer was taken out? Did you replace the liner in that area? I want to take mine out but am concerned that the liner has holes in it for the changer and that it will look like crap once it take it out.
    cdchangerhole 001 (Small).jpg

    cdchangerhole 002 (Small).jpg

    cdchangerhole 003 (Small).jpg

    cdchangerhole 004 (Small).jpg

    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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    Thanks for the pics. Looks pretty good. I've decided to fill mine with a Pioneer 6 disc changer. Minor fab work on the brackets and it should fit right in.
    2003 300A Black Mercury Marauder 4334 of 7839
    Trilogy #150 installed by Carfixer & Tallboy 4/21/2007
    (brute's garage)


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