The majority of my install
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The majority of my install
This is my first posting here. I just bought an 04 Bonneville a few weeks ago- a big upgrade from the 96 Windstar I had I could only tolerate the factory system for so long (about a week to be exact). So I threw in a Kenwood CD/MP3/WMA/AAC receiver, MTX Thunder 8000 6.5" components powered by a 100wx2 Lightning Audio amp. I need to add a sub, but I don't know if that will happen any time soon. I want to fiberglass a box into the corner of the trunk, but the weather in Iowa is getting too cold for that now. :(
Alright, now for some pics
http://picasaweb.google.com/sandnessizer/Bonneville
Hopefully everyone can view that. If not, here are a few of the pics.
Receiver
$100 GMOS-05
Cutting out plastic backing with a red-hot knife
Harness and homemade antenna adapter in place
Aux input hidden below ashtray
1/0 gauge wire- overkill much?
With a battery under the rear seat, I couldn't ask for a better ground location.
Amp rack
Running speaker wire to the front doors
That looks much better
Speaker and crossover in place
Finished product thus far
Let me know what you think. If you've got any other ideas for a sub box that would use minimal space, do tell.
Alright, now for some pics
http://picasaweb.google.com/sandnessizer/Bonneville
Hopefully everyone can view that. If not, here are a few of the pics.
Receiver
$100 GMOS-05
Cutting out plastic backing with a red-hot knife
Harness and homemade antenna adapter in place
Aux input hidden below ashtray
1/0 gauge wire- overkill much?
With a battery under the rear seat, I couldn't ask for a better ground location.
Amp rack
Running speaker wire to the front doors
That looks much better
Speaker and crossover in place
Finished product thus far
Let me know what you think. If you've got any other ideas for a sub box that would use minimal space, do tell.
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Thanks guys. That kit is a Metra 99-3301 that I picked up locally. Only downfall is that there is no provision to fasten it to the dash in the Bonneville, since the factory radio uses clips attached to the deck. So, as you saw in my pics, I used zip ties to secure it. They work really well.
Oh, and I uploaded my pics to a different host that should show up now.
Oh, and I uploaded my pics to a different host that should show up now.
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Originally Posted by Custom88
Good work! It is definately a trip installing a radio into a 2000+ Bonneville.