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DougK
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3/15/2004
13:38:22
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 Subject: Aftermarket Head/Sub w/ Factory Speakers
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I just have a couple of real quick questions with installing an aftermarket deck and sub.
My truck is a 97 Dakota Club, it has the Infinity system, but no components in the doors (not sure if there is a difference between the 2)
I've been to two different installers locally, and they've told me 2 different things in regards to aftermarket decks. Dealer 1 said that I would need to buy a voltage regulator since the factory system already had an Amp, dealer 2 said I just had to connect the remote lead to the wiring harness. This site also seems to have implied that it is necessary to run a lead to the amp itself. Which is the case?
Is the amp connected via speaker level inputs or Coax/RCA?
Anyone have suggestions/opinions/whatever regarding the MTX thunderforms for this truck? Namely, would you suggest going with an unloaded box over a loaded/unpowered box over a loaded/powered box? (Gonna install the 12 out of my old car for the time being, just want to know what others thought)
How much room is BEHIND the backrest in the back? I'm wondering about the feasibility of installing an amp/amps behind the backrest. Just by the looks of it, it looks doable. (I would like to stash a Rockford 500.2 amp and a 1 farad cap back there, amp is appx 14x10x3 inches)
What size speakers are in the rear panels and doors? 6.5 in rear and 5.25 in front? Every source I check has a different listing, Crutchfield lists 6.75 for both.
Lastly, Has anyone dealt with running wiring to the truck box? Namely, I am eventually planning to install an in-dash DVD player which has a rear camera input (for reversing and whatnot) and would like to install said camera, as well as run an aux power jack to the back should I ever get a shell for the back. I'm wondering what the best route for running wires is.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide
DougK
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360
Dodge Dakota
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3/17/2004
00:18:03
| RE: Aftermarket Head/Sub w/ Factory Speakers
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you have 6.5 in the front and the rear of your truck...both dealers you went to are full of b/s...you don't need a voltage regulator...as for the other one, when I hooked up the remote lead, me cd wouldn't play, just the radio...so I unhooked it and it played just fine...when I put my 6.5's in thats when I hooked up that lead to my aftermarket amp and did away with the factory amp...as for the box, I got mine empty...that gave me more of an option on which subs I wanted, just remember, you only have 5 1/4 in. of mounting depth in that box which really limits your choices...but you can find some that sound good in there...as for the wiring question, I would run them along the frame to the back of the truck.
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DougK
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2004
00:56:36
| RE: Aftermarket Head/Sub w/ Factory Speakers
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Thanks for the reply, I got all my stuff from my car installed today, but shortly after getting it all running, my sub blew.....which is a bit odd because the configuration didn't change, not even the gain. Oh well, still under warranty so just hafta swap.
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360
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3/18/2004
14:41:17
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not a problem
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Jeff
Dodge Dakota
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3/18/2004
17:27:26
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the amped thunderform puts 100w to BOTH speakers, ie 50w each.
they can each handle 250w rms.
so you decide, want the preattached amp for 50w/speaker, or a separate amp for 250w+/speaker.
:)
i went with the mtx 801d amp. gives 400w (200w/each speaker). plenty for me. can't imagine not having the (optional) external bass control for the amp.
as for wiring to the bed, there are several little holes in the floor of the cab with their own little covers. just waiting to be cut to fit wires. use cable ties to secure the wires to the frame or whatever, looking out for heat and interference sources.
jeff
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DougK
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3/18/2004
17:35:32
| RE: Aftermarket Head/Sub w/ Factory Speakers
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OK, I have another question now. Is there anything special required to remove the seats? I am looking to remove the middle section to attach a mounting plate for a laptop. Seats just held by bolts? anything special to remove them?
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