Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3864998)

Simple with an aftermarket hu.
1) #8 red wire to battery for main power (fuse protected)
2) #8 ground wire attached to chassis.
3) RCA cable from sub output on hu to either one of the two rca plugs on sub
4) Blue wire to remote turn on wire on head unit.
5)Done

Originally Posted by NVSTR (Post 3881102)

Thinking about picking up this subwoofer. Do you have any pics installed? The instagram link doesnt work. Also, where did you attach the ground?

Thanks,
Justin

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3881105)

Here's a picture. I used a #8 for the ground and grounded it to the chassis in the trunk area.

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3881105)

Here's a picture. I used a #8 for the ground and grounded it to the chassis in the trunk area.

Originally Posted by NVSTR (Post 3881669)

I bought an amp wiring kit. Anything else you suggest?

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3881674)

Are you hooking it up to an aftermarket hu?

Originally Posted by NVSTR (Post 3881678)

I am guessing its considered aftermarket. Its a Pioneer 4100NEX. It came with my car (I bought my Z used).

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3881693)

It's aftermarket. That's an easy install. Just do what I mentioned in the my post you first responded to.

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3881693)

It's aftermarket. That's an easy install. Just do what I mentioned in the my post you first responded to.

Originally Posted by NVSTR (Post 3883284)

Just wanted to follow up. Got it all installed. Was my first foray into car audio. Definitely a learning experience, but feel way more comfortable with future audio upgrades.

Besides that, you were 100% right. Is the perfect OEM replacement for the Bose subwoofer and sounds MUCH MUCH better. Its how the car should have come. :tup:

Thanks again.

-Justin

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3883285)

Glad it worked out and you're happy with it BUT:
:worthless:
:rofl2:

Originally Posted by NVSTR (Post 3883286)

Me getting everything back in place:

https://i.imgur.com/xlMZKg8.jpg

Also made a YouTube video of me sorting out the install in case anyone else wanted to make this a project for themselves with no experience. Was a good learning experience. I can say I know just about every piece of trim, wiring route, and grommet on the Z now (since I didnt know exactly how to approach this to begin with) lol :tup:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3883290)

Looks good! What's the Youtube link?

Originally Posted by NVSTR (Post 3883291)

Im a stupid small channel, but I post mods that I do to my Z as well as general updates. I also gave you a shout-out for the idea (hope you don't mind). :tup:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3883292)

I already found it and just got through watching it. Very well made video. Thanks for the shout out.

Originally Posted by CRiZO (Post 3883329)

Here's what I did with my remote. I'll eventually grab a rubber grommet for the hole. It had to be large enough to run the phone jack end of the cable through. Fits perfectly and doesn't move around.

https://i.imgur.com/rWIRW5s.jpg?1

Originally Posted by CRiZO (Post 3883329)

Here's what I did with my remote. I'll eventually grab a rubber grommet for the hole. It had to be large enough to run the phone jack end of the cable through. Fits perfectly and doesn't move around.

https://i.imgur.com/rWIRW5s.jpg?1

Originally Posted by Crab (Post 3857369)

Just to let those know.. I installed this sub in a base 2018 Z which has the smaller (‘doughnut’) spare. I had the whole system installed by local shop. The sub sits perfectly flat if you place it in. I have a small bump as the local shop put a wing nut on top of the bolt holding it down( so easy to remove if I need to access spare). If I trim the foam underneath the cardboard liner, it should be pretty flat. No rattle at all. Huge difference in the bass fill. I don’t use the remote. Had them adjust the remote so that I just adjust the Bass with the 1400NEX head unit. Used Focal PS165V1 components for mid and tweeter. Small external focal amp. All fit well and hidden behind dash. Ran in Network mode, but the local shop still used the crossovers.

Head unit has a glossy capacitive screen so a bit of glare, but have had it for a few weeks and don’t notice any problem viewing (but granted a bit of glare at times.) However, nice reactive screen.

Sub will rattle the rear view mirror easily.. all the Bass I need, although I’m not one to play it so you hear me 2 blocks over. That being said, I still need to ‘feel’ the bass.

Originally Posted by BCZ_14 (Post 3940878)

Some really great information in this thread.. My Z has the factory Bose w/ Nav so I bought this sub in the dark hoping to get some help once installation time came.

A local audio shop quoted me something like $430 plus parts to install it which seemed extremely high to me. Now I think I'm just going to try to tackle the install myself. My thought at the moment is to complete the install up to the point of connecting the sub to the factory nav unit, then take it to a pro to finish the job. Does this sound like a crazy idea or is there a simpler way to finish it up myself? :tup:

Originally Posted by Uxi (Post 3967046)

Did you give it a shot? Back to wanting this again.

Originally Posted by Cyber (Post 3967048)

I installed the sub a few months ago. I've been happy with it. Did you have any specific questions about installation? I have the bose audio and the workshop 12 brainiac tablet running all my audio.

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