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Old 26-02-2010, 12:53 PM
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Default Installing amp & sub , anything to be aware of?

Hi guys
I am about to fit an amp and sub set up and although I have done this before in a standard car I am cautious about doing this in the WRX because of the keypad/alarms system.
Do I have to do anything different?
Do I have a timeslot to have the battery disconnected?
Anything to look out for?
Any special places to put the cables?

Sorry for all the questions but don't want to get this wrong!

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Old 26-02-2010, 03:13 PM
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PM bumpstop, he'ed be the man to ask.

When down at Alberts in Morley the guys were telling me stories of people whom have set off the airbags whilst undertaking DIY installs 'Trust me when I say, this is a very expensive accident, and if you're not 120% confident and sure in what you're doing, its best to pay the little money required to get it professionally done'.
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When down at Alberts in Morley the guys were telling me stories of people whom have set off the airbags whilst undertaking DIY installs 'Trust me when I say, this is a very expensive accident, and if you're not 120% confident and sure in what you're doing, its best to pay the little money required to get it professionally done'.
I've seen many weird and wonderful things people have done with DIY installs.

Theoretically doing an amp install in a WRX is reasonably straightforward. They aren't a difficult car to pull apart, have easy to access grommets in the firewall for getting power cable in to the amp. Fairly good clearance under seats for amps etc.

Just bear in mind that install mistakes can damage the car and/or the equipment and the repairs may cost many times what you might save doing it yourself. And don't forget, you may not even get the greatest potential out of your equipment even if it may seem to be working. Phase problems, engine noise etc can also be unforseen problems you may end up facing.
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