Upgrading the XLT base audio system / door panel removal - finished with lots of pics.

[artwrangler]

The LC2i can provide unmolested preamp signal to the Key so it can do its thing, and bass preamp to the Hideaway with the AccuBASS processing. The LC2i could also provide remote on for both Kicker devices, so I could consolidate that.

this is how i have mine set up, only i have the LC2i and the key mounted (along with distro blocks) on some ABS behind the seats. the hideaway’s under the back seat in the passenger side. i wanted everything to be easily accessible so i can tweak the settings if/when needed.

i ran the power cable from the battery earlier this evening; i’d been nervous about running it all the way to the back but it was super easy to slip it underneath the trim panels.

hoping to finish everything up tonight! really happy with how it’s coming together so far.

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[artwrangler]

just curious can i run the power from passenger side vs goin thru firewall to add the power or it needs to be directly to the battery? thinking bout the kicker subwoofer. thnks

the kicker sub needs power from the battery, or from a distro block connected to the battery. it’s actually REALLY easy to run the power cable through the firewall thanks to the well-placed grommet in the driver’s side footwell.

 

[artwrangler]

this is how i have mine set up, only i have the LC2i and the key mounted (along with distro blocks) on some ABS behind the seats.

so: 9-way speed wire from the stock harness to the LC2i, RCA from the main output jacks to the key, and bass output to the sub (via the kicker KISL RCA-to-speaker adapter). 9-way back out from the key to the stock harness speaker outs.

power to 3-way distribution block, which feeds the LC2i, key, and sub with inline fuses in between. ground for all three via a separate distribution block, attached to the bolt in the upper passenger-side corner behind the seats.

i think this makes sense! i’m figuring this all out as i go.

 

[Orb1T]

this is how i have mine set up, only i have the LC2i and the key mounted (along with distro blocks) on some ABS behind the seats. the hideaway’s under the back seat in the passenger side. i wanted everything to be easily accessible so i can tweak the settings if/when needed.

i ran the power cable from the battery earlier this evening; i’d been nervous about running it all the way to the back but it was super easy to slip it underneath the trim panels.

hoping to finish everything up tonight! really happy with how it’s coming together so far.

Did you install it in the middle under carpet or driver side door bottom panel the wirings?

 

[oljackfrost]

You know you can market these (hint hint).

Not if you don’t want to get into copyright issues with the manufacturer. Copyright theft could cost you tens of thousands of dollars.

 

[Red Ryder]

Not if you don’t want to get into copyright issues with the manufacturer. Copyright theft could cost you tens of thousands of dollars.

Perhaps. However, in this case it is actually "advertising" for a product installed in the vehicle, a compliment to the manufacturer. No different that a decal.
I don't see the manufacturer seeing this as anything other than flattery and complimentary.

The marketing part was tongue-in-cheek. I was hoping to get a set for me and offer compensation for time and materials.

Some of today's copyright laws are ridiculous, especially U.S. defense contractors licensing taxpayer-funded military vehicle likenesses to toy and model kit manufacturers.

 

[oljackfrost]

Perhaps. However, in this case it is actually "advertising" for a product installed in the vehicle, a compliment to the manufacturer. No different that a decal.
I don't see the manufacturer seeing this as anything other than flattery and complimentary.

The marketing part was tongue-in-cheek. I was hoping to get a set for me and offer compensation for time and materials.

Some of today's copyright laws are ridiculous, especially U.S. defense contractors licensing taxpayer-funded military vehicle likenesses to toy and model kit manufacturers.

The original poster is ok under "fair use" if he makes it just for himself. The minute you start making them for others you are in copyright violation. Companies protect their rights, they don't see it as free advertising, they see it as stealing. Whether the laws are ridiculous or not, they are still the law.

 

[Red Ryder]

The original poster is ok under "fair use" if he makes it just for himself. The minute you start making them for others you are in copyright violation. Companies protect their rights, they don't see it as free advertising, they see it as stealing. Whether the laws are ridiculous or not, they are still the law.

Yes sir, no intent to break any laws, just an oblique way to compliment the gentleman on his fine craftsmanship.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tongue-in-cheek

I may craft my own in CNC milled aluminum with an orange anodized finish.
And my apologies to all for the distraction. Back to the OP's topic of upgrading the Mavrick's audio.

 

[artwrangler]

Did you install it in the middle under carpet or driver side door bottom panel the wirings?

driver’s side door trim panel. i just tucked it up underneath.

 

[Red Ryder]

driver’s side door trim panel. i just tucked it up underneath.

Did you get the Key installed? How does it sound? If I recall correctly, you were amplifying front and rears rather than bi-amping?

 

[Orb1T]

Did you get the Key installed? How does it sound?

Here is my setup I’m very happy and satisfied on how it sounds. first I attached it in the rear and it was ok but I decided to install underneath the storage and my goodness a big difference. My total cost was around 250 bucks jbl clubman 6520 and sl pro 8 600 watts. Still in the process of cleaning up the wires Just gotta take care of my cuts and bruises pulling wires. it’s sounds really nice believe me the location it’s nicely centered at the storage under the seats. As you can see I tried the rear but end up moving it underneath . Best location.

 

[Evil2ltr]

Here is my setup I’m very happy and satisfied on how it sounds. first I attached it in the rear and it was ok but I decided to install underneath the storage and my goodness a big difference. My total cost was around 250 bucks jbl clubman 6520 and sl pro 8 600 watts. Still in the process of cleaning up the wires Just gotta take care of my cuts and bruises pulling wires. it’s sounds really nice believe me the location it’s nicely centered gives it a real thump.

Behind or under the seat?

I have a Skar Audio self powered 8sw that I am thinking about using in the Mav.

 

[Orb1T]

Behind or under the seat?

I have a Skar Audio self powered 8sw that I am thinking about using in the Mav.

Underneath big difference…..

 

[Orb1T]

Here is my setup I’m very happy and satisfied on how it sounds. first I attached it in the rear and it was ok but I decided to install underneath the storage and my goodness a big difference. My total cost was around 250 bucks jbl clubman 6520 and sl pro 8 600 watts. Still in the process of cleaning up the wires Just gotta take care of my cuts and bruises pulling wires. it’s sounds really nice believe me the location it’s nicely centered gives it a real thump.

even After fine tuning I end up relocating it under the seats. It’s sounds much better and nicely centered. Done worry about the two rubber grommets it seats all the way in the back it doesn’t touch the speakers. I used the driver side for the power wire and the remote and speakers passenger side.

 

[sarduyjorge]

Excellent post

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