HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) 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: Edited October 16, 2015 by HotLights 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 I'll post the rest tomorrow. Gotta go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onyxbfly Report post Posted October 9, 2015 Looking fwd to reading/ seeing the rest!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) 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: Edited October 16, 2015 by HotLights 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) 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: Edited October 16, 2015 by HotLights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) 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: Edited October 16, 2015 by HotLights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I chose to ground the amp to this pre-existing "bolt" under the storage bin: Edited October 16, 2015 by HotLights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) 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: Edited October 16, 2015 by HotLights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) 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! Edited October 16, 2015 by HotLights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) 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! Edited October 16, 2015 by HotLights 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onyxbfly Report post Posted October 15, 2015 I don't see any pictures. It may be me but I tried 3 different browsers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Report post Posted October 16, 2015 Looks like the pics have been moved ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 16, 2015 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted October 16, 2015 I've created an album: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/gallery/album/702-2014-sel-subamp-install/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onyxbfly Report post Posted October 24, 2015 I've created an album: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/gallery/album/702-2014-sel-subamp-install/ They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If sounds as half as good as it looks ,then it must sound impressive because it looks phenomenal!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotLights Report post Posted December 16, 2015 Just to clarify! My Edge did not come with the factory sub woofer and hence did not come with an enclosure. What was in place was a small cubby hole about 10"x10". That is what I modified to create an enclosure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russell Sundberg Report post Posted August 4, 2016 My only question is where did you get the sound source? Is there an rca plug on the stock radio? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onyxbfly Report post Posted February 26, 2017 How did you build the shelf for the amp? Any close ups of the shelf? Which line out converter did you go with and where did you ultimately place it? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
