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      11-04-2013, 12:16 AM   #45
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this is awesome. Can't wait to see the final result.
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      11-05-2013, 03:43 PM   #46
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this is awesome. Can't wait to see the final result.
thanks, buttoning up the car this weekend
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      11-13-2013, 10:53 PM   #47
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Last night started on the wiring harness, not a good idea to work on a car when its freezing out ha.. But found what each pin does, will start wiring up the 360.3 this weekend, so close to being done!
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      11-21-2013, 02:59 PM   #48
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Its been sometime since I updated this thread, here is what I have been doing. I have been messing around with my friends 3D scanner and 3D printer to come up with a PNP solution. I know there is the Technic solution but I want to build my own and also I plan on running wires to the center channel.

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Won't show off the plug until I get it 100 percent.

Wiring up the 360.3 this weekend, and will update with data from testing stock amp and 360.3
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      11-23-2013, 07:35 PM   #49
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This is great!

Like you, audio was not on top priority mod list, but the Hifi system is just hard to deal with...

Keep us updated!
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      11-24-2013, 05:51 PM   #50
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This is great!

Like you, audio was not on top priority mod list, but the EPS system is just hard to deal with...

Keep us updated!
Fixed.
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      11-24-2013, 11:46 PM   #51
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I thought it was called hi-fi?

I don't have upgraded premium sound option
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      11-25-2013, 12:16 AM   #52
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I thought it was called hi-fi?

I don't have upgraded premium sound option
What I meant was that the HiFi is the easiest and cheapest OEM system to upgrade. There is nothing "hard" in there as it is fully analog (inputs/outputs).

The EPS in the other hand is complex and much more expensive to upgrade
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      12-10-2013, 03:06 PM   #53
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Any updates on this?
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      12-10-2013, 03:47 PM   #54
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sorry no, been really busy with work and been a bit sick. So haven't had to courage to get a space heater and heat up the garage. Will be completing it soon. Need to lol
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So this is for the non EPS? I thought even the non EPS system had 8 speakers? (2 Tweeters, 2 Door Speakers, 2 rear speakers and 2 subs under the seat?) BTW, does the housing come off of the tweeters to fit into the stock housing? What are the sound improvements of this, comparatively speaking?
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      01-01-2014, 12:50 PM   #56
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Tagged. Can't wait for updates.
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So this is for the non EPS? I thought even the non EPS system had 8 speakers? (2 Tweeters, 2 Door Speakers, 2 rear speakers and 2 subs under the seat?) BTW, does the housing come off of the tweeters to fit into the stock housing? What are the sound improvements of this, comparatively speaking?
this is non but works for all. I do have 2 tweeters, 2 door speaker and 2 rear. Currently they only come with 2 door speakers, 2 subwoofers and 2 tweeters. And they fit into the housing without any modifications.

My new years resolutions is to get a space heater and get that shit done
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      01-26-2014, 12:22 AM   #58
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Still no space heater?
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Still no space heater?
ha, that and been really busy with work, once it gets nicer I will get back to work. Have a ton of parts to put on
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ha, that and been really busy with work, once it gets nicer I will get back to work. Have a ton of parts to put on
So, so far you have been running this setup with the stock amp? I am def not trying to install a new amp yet as I have NO idea what it would entail as far as work, compatibility, and custom wiring/connecting that may have to be done. However, at the price point, I would LOVE LOVE to change out the POS stock speakers for these MB Quart ones.

Your input is much appreciated! I am looking for brighter music as the Decibel level is cool with me on the OEM base system, but its so muddy and lacks clarity…

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      02-10-2014, 11:07 AM   #61
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So, so far you have been running this setup with the stock amp? I am def not trying to install a new amp yet as I have NO idea what it would entail as far as work, compatibility, and custom wiring/connecting that may have to be done. However, at the price point, I would LOVE LOVE to change out the POS stock speakers for these MB Quart ones.

Your input is much appreciated! I am looking for brighter music as the Decibel level is cool with me on the OEM base system, but its so muddy and lacks clarity…

Thanks
Currently the car is running the upgraded speakers and stock amp. Because the car is wired up for speakers you can make connectors using stock wiring (you can find more info on here) It is a great upgrade but you can tell the difference between the stock speakers and the upgrade speakers. Currently looking at speakers to upgrade on the rear. I would highly recommend one day upgrading the amp
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Currently the car is running the upgraded speakers and stock amp. Because the car is wired up for speakers you can make connectors using stock wiring (you can find more info on here) It is a great upgrade but you can tell the difference between the stock speakers and the upgrade speakers. Currently looking at speakers to upgrade on the rear. I would highly recommend one day upgrading the amp
Okay great. I was honestly just going to have a nice shop do this install as I hate wiring and have never done it really (just watched my older brother do it and it looked like a PITA)…

Thats exciting to hear the speakers are a nice upgrade. It replaces the front 2-ways and the underseat speakers?? Looks GREAT!:thump:

PS: Do the speakers come with crossovers or are they plug and play? IF not, what handles the "crossover" job, the OEM amp?

I see you got the RM740 amp… is that what you are planning to run with the speakers? It looks like a 5 channel amp so IDK what your goals are with that… lmk please
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Okay great. I was honestly just going to have a nice shop do this install as I hate wiring and have never done it really (just watched my older brother do it and it looked like a PITA)…

Thats exciting to hear the speakers are a nice upgrade. It replaces the front 2-ways and the underseat speakers?? Looks GREAT!:thump:

PS: Do the speakers come with crossovers or are they plug and play? IF not, what handles the "crossover" job, the OEM amp?

I see you got the RM740 amp… is that what you are planning to run with the speakers? It looks like a 5 channel amp so IDK what your goals are with that… lmk please
Box says it comes with crossovers...



As far as adding an amp, it's easy-peasy with Technic's harness. Get his harness and an amp that can take balanced inputs and you are golden.
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Box says it comes with crossovers...



As far as adding an amp, it's easy-peasy with Technic's harness. Get his harness and an amp that can take balanced inputs and you are golden.
GREAT info! Thank you very much. Any way you/your source can hook me up on price for these parts? PM me if so
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MkPoto, do you know what size the rear deck speakers are and if MBQuart is making a speaker thatll drop in there?

I checked with Crutchfield.com and they are showing 4" as drop ins. I found the MB Quart ONX110 but I dont know the specs for them and if they will cross over correctly with the ones in the front AND if they will fit with the grille. They are extremely cheap compared to the front three ways but Im wanting to stay with the same manufacturer on the midbass/mids/highs. Also, trying to keep the stealth/factory look install. Eventually getting the sub setup going. Anyway, your thoughts on this?
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MkPoto, do you know what size the rear deck speakers are and if MBQuart is making a speaker thatll drop in there?

I checked with Crutchfield.com and they are showing 4" as drop ins. I found the MB Quart ONX110 but I dont know the specs for them and if they will cross over correctly with the ones in the front AND if they will fit with the grille. They are extremely cheap compared to the front three ways but Im wanting to stay with the same manufacturer on the midbass/mids/highs. Also, trying to keep the stealth/factory look install. Eventually getting the sub setup going. Anyway, your thoughts on this?
I will actually be meeting with MB Quart about the rears, I noticed during my install that the rears are starting to top out and I told them I want to do the full rear setup as well. They told me to come in and they would provide me with the best solution. I agree with sitting with the same company, and will have a update after my meeting with them
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