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2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
Well that's interesting, they were up ever since I posted it on the 9th. I don't know why they would of been moved? -
2014 Edge SEL Sub Install?
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/18995-2014-sel-aftermarket-subamp-install/ Here is a link to the install I just did. -
2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
Final product! This whole project took me about a week to complete. Because I was not constantly working on it and because all the cure time I had to wait for the epoxy and fibreglass. It turned out good, it does rattle some areas but not so bad. Sub sounds good but could sound better. I plan on building a custom wood enclosure to mount behind the trim and keep the sub in the existing location. If you have any questions please let me know! -
2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
I had a better line out converter on order, but it's still in the mail. So I had to make a late night run to Walmart and pick up this thing: A good mounting spot is between the passenger front and rear door. The only problem is that I was unable to tap into both rear speakers as the instructions suggest: There was a perfect spot to ground the LOC and after tapping into the RR speaker I had to run the RCA and Remote Turn on wires: Because this is a temporary LOC I only twisted the wires together and used electrical tape. It's ghetto but it works: Because it was hard to find a constant 12v wire for the remote turn on, I had to run a wire from the main power at the amp and connect it to the yellow wire at the LOC. I then ran the remote turn on wire back to the amp. The reason I did it this way was because the LOC has something interal that turns on/off the remote turn on. Even with a 12v constant going to it. If I just jumped the remote turn on straight off the main power, the amp would never turn off! -
2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
Next it was time to mount the sub in the trim panel, I created a template and cut it out: It fit fairly well. However, I did use a gasket sealant maker to ensure it was nice and airtight: I ran the speaker wire under the grey sound mating: -
2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
I chose to ground the amp to this pre-existing "bolt" under the storage bin: -
2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
Next on the list was to route the main power wire for the amp. I found a nice large grommet right behind the battery: It was easier to remove the battery and install the wire: This crappy picture is showing where the power wire came out, it was well above the brake peddle: Then I ran the wire under all the kick panels to the rear: -
2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
I used a plastic epoxy to secure the initial half of the box: Then I used fibreglass to patch the large hole, this was my first time working with it: After hardening for a couple days I used silicone to seal the holes: I then used a undercoating spray (Rocker Guard) to seal the rest and provide some sound proofing. The smell from the fibreglass was horrendous so this helped: -
2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
The sub was calling for an enclosure of .50 cubic feet minimum and the stock cubby hole measured only .30, so I had to modify it: -
2014 SEL Aftermarket Sub+Amp Install
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
I'll post the rest tomorrow. Gotta go! -
Okay so I asked about a week ago if it was possible to do an aftermarket sub and amp install on a model that didn't include a stock sub (Without SONY). I didn't have many replies, I only assume because it's quite the task to do an install without a factory sub being in place already. But I have done it:
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2014 Edge SEL Sub Install?
HotLights replied to HotLights's topic in Audio, Backup, Navigation & SYNC
I'm going to be putting up the install I did momentarily -
Following! I would also like to know the location of where to install the LOC. I just purchased the Scosche LOC90 with remote turn on built in and remote bass adjuster. I would like to know if it's easier and better to install up front (either under dash or right behind factory deck) or tap it somewhere near the rear speaker wires.
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Very nice! The sport looks real good. This is something I will consider in the future. Thanks!
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Haha yeah I did think about debadging it. Does anyone have any pics of their edge debadged?