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incubus2432
GenIII
 
3/14/2001
00:03:39
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Hey all......just a couple stereo questions if anyone can help.....
I have an '01 CC with the Infinity system and while I was impressed with it at first, I am quickly becoming sick of it and am looking to upgrade. I have two 50x4 Alpine amps that will fit under the front seats and am looking to pick up a MTX sub enclosure for under the rear seats....my goal is to keep the factory head unit, install my amps (one for the front/rear speakers and one for the subs), and replace the front and rear speakers with something of a higher quality (not settled on brand or model yet). My questions are......
Is the amp under the right kick panel the only source of output power or is it a "booster" for the factory head unit?
Anyone know the factory wire color codes?
Any tips for removing the door panels or side panels in the rear?
I also want to hack up the factory harness as little as possible, any ideas on tapping in my amps?
I've done this kind of thing before, I'm just not too familiar with the Dodge setup and thought I would tap this site for any time saving knowledge.....thanks in advance for any assistance......any suggestions/theories are very welcome.
Brian Crisman
'01 Sport CC 4x4 4.7 3.55-LSD Auto Silver
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incubus2432
GenIII
3/14/2001
00:28:54
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Sorry...I forgot to ask......
I poked around for a few and I didn't see an obvious way to remove the stereo surround to get at the head unit itself.....Thanks again.
Brian Crisman
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matt
Mechanic
3/14/2001
02:33:38
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The bezel around the hole gauge cluster just pops off. It is held in place by grass hopper clips. then there is two 3/8 headed bolt holding the radio in. Dont have a wire chart to help with that other ?
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HondaVFR
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3/14/2001
18:45:57
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Brian,
Your best bet for installation guidance, including speaker removal and wire color codes, is Crutchfield. They are a long-time mail-order company for audio equipment with competitive prices (not always) and excellent customer service. When you order from them for a vehicle, they send a nice, color laserjet printout of removal and installation instructions. They also send a wiring harness if you've bought a replacement for your head unit. If you only buy speakers, they will still send you the instructions, and probably the wiring guide as well. If you buy nothing from them, hell, call them anyway and see what info they'll part with.
I like the MTX Thunderform as well, but I don't know how it sounds. It appeals to me simply from an integration point-of-view. I like how it fits under the seat out-of-sight. However, it is pricey compared to other simpler systems, and I'm not sure you're paying for anything but the gimmick.
Dan
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bobbyk
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3/14/2001
22:16:18
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im not sure on it i had one of my friends to do all my work but i changed out the head unit still using the door speakers except for the tweeters(they were the first to blow) and using a fosgate punch 360 on them and have 6 fosgate punch12 in the back with a power 800 pushing them. but the thing is i have a mtx thunderform for sale CHEAP. it sounds great it just wasent enough for me i have always been a big bass head.e-mail me if you are interested.
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incubus2432
GenIII
3/14/2001
23:50:14
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bobbyk
How much do you want for the thunderform....very interested.....would have emailed you but no email given. Email me off list if you like. Is it loaded or unloaded? What years does it fit (I know there is a different one for 2000/2001)? How much?
Thanks,
Brian
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y22man
GenIII
3/15/2001
15:00:31
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I got a question?
Where is the factory amp. I want it out of there!
Jay
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Stuart
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3/16/2001
00:12:33
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I've got a few questions to add to this list.
I like the factory head unit and Infinity sound system, but I think it needs the help of a sub, or two. So my questions are;
1. Is the factory head unit strong enough to drive an aftermarket amp that can drive the MTX thunderforms, or equal?
2. Does the factory head unit have the 'blue' lead wire that acts as an on/off switch for the amp?
BTW, my factory head unit is the CD/Cassette/AM/FM Stereo
Thanks
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incubus2432
GenIII
3/16/2001
01:03:36
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To answer a few questions....the amp is under the passenger kick panel. I'm not sure that it can be removed and have a functioning system. I am planning to just run my own amps and to answer the other question that was posted....I believe any amp that has line level inputs will work out just fine....I would just run them from the output side of the amp (I just have to get the wiring codes).
Brian Crisman
'01 CC Sport+ 4.7 Auto 4x4 3.55LSD
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Justin G
Unregistered
3/16/2001
06:57:12
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Just a note: The best price on the MTX Thunderforms that I was able to find for my 98 dakota was at WWW.NEXXON.COM and total is $279.00 shipped to my house!! More than $100 off of Crutchfield.com's price. And that is loaded with 2 10"subs. It's AWESOME! It took 2 weeks from order date until I received it. Any ??? about it let me know.
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y22man
GenIII
3/16/2001
10:21:52
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Yes the amp is under the passenger kick pannel. I found it and used the factory wireing for the spakers but just by-passed the amp. Thanks for all the help!
Jay
yehaw
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Jord
Dodge Dakota
7/14/2001
22:02:34
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I have a 1991 dodge shadow with an infinity 1 system. need to find out the colour codes for the speakers. Can anyone help? thanks
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kraw
Dodge Dakota
7/15/2001
01:07:15
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Go to wal mart and get one of the wiring kits, they should all be listed on the back.. if they are on the inside, just open it and look. That is what I do when I need to know the colors =]
krawdaddy.net
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Lance
Dodge Dakota
9/24/2001
05:26:16
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If anyone has the color codes for the factory amp
the 2 white connectors (something like 21 wires)
can you please email them to me or attach a file..
this is for the amp in the kick panel not the
radio head end unit
thanks
Lance
Lanceb@optonline.net
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Throttle
Dodge Dakota
9/25/2001
17:28:37
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For 2002 I got the CD player/changer (no casette deck) this is standard if you get the "Sport Plus Package" For 475.00 (MSRP) I got the Infinity Speaker option. Does anyone know if the external amp under the kick plate comes with the speakers? Thank You
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98SPRTV6
Dodge Dakota
9/25/2001
17:36:39
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Hey incubus2432 do you wanna sell the infinity system? If so how much? Shoot me an email when you decide!!
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