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JHZR2 · #43 02-27-2004, 10:58 PM

Finished the installation!

Started by wiring the speakers up. I was originally intending to leave the sub in the trunk, so I had full cabin space. But alas, as everyone has said, bass just doesnt get through the w123 trunk.
I wired the on/off to the antenna switch, and the power to the antenna constant, and tried turning it on and off at various situations, speeds, types of music. Besides on very bass heavy music, with the car off or at idle, there was no notiucable difference, and even in those situations, it was hard to tell if it was actually noticable or if it was my imagination.

So I decided to put it in the left rear footwell. I figure its sitting on the carpeting, and it wont really go anywhere, so I dont even have to drill holes. I left enough slack so that I could sit it in the middle of the rear seat if I had 4 passengers, or even pull it up on the rear parcel shelf if needs be

I decided that instead of stripping the antenna harness, I just attached the power right up to the battery. For the switched power, I got a $6 illuminated switch and wired it into the system from the wire I have for my CB and spare power outlet. Ground does go to the antenna grounding screw in the trunk, as that seemed the closest/most convenient.

All the wires hide nicely under the seats/carpets, and the sound from the rear footwell is really good. The kenwood unit puts out just enough bass to make a noticable improvement to the music, but it isnt sloppy or unclear. Its a great unit, wouldnt need it any bigger.

So Im happy. So long as I dont get any shorts or electrical problems.

Thanks for all the help!

JMH