adding factroy sub and amp

[ivan spielfogel]

I am think about adding the factory amp and sub. I have the pioneer 6 disk player installed. The 16 pin connector is currently plugged in to the radio. There is a port for the 8 pin connector that would go back to the amp and sub. This connector which is called c2188b in the ford electrical wiring book. The other end terminates at passanger right side kick panel. The connector on the kick panel side is a C210 14 pin connector. This cable and or connectosr are not present in my XLT. I have tried contacting Cruthfields for the connectors, but no luck. Does anyone have a source for these connectors. the C210 male connector is part of 1L5T18B86414CP0 cable that plugs to the Amp. This cable is available from Ford, but at a high price. I believe the connector to the radio is made by Amp.

 

[Jacob Dryer]

Do you already have the factory amp/sub?



If not have you checked into adding aftermarket equipment? It will sound better be less hassle and more than likely be cheaper.



(Not that I'm trying to sell you a box just making sure you have looked into all you options)

 

[Ryan betts]

i would also consider buying aftermarket!! the factory equip will sound like crap when compared to the aftermarket amps/subs!

 

[David Griffith 2]

I have the factory sub and amp and I can barely hear it. Some may say different but I'm used to a "system", and I'm trying to upgrade very soon. Keep an eye out, my Factory sub and Amp will be on the swap n sell shortly...

 

[ivan spielfogel]

Thanks guys for all the feed back. I am not looking for a system that rocks both the inside and out of the car. I was planing on changing the factory speakers, adding some tweaters to the front doors and a little base with the sub woofer. I was also trying to keep everything looking a close to factory as possible. You all are probably correct, the more I check into trying to find the Ford parts to up grade, the more I think aftermarket will be my choice. Some member once wrote that his dealer woulld not install upgrade, i am begining to understand.

 

[Raul Avila]

Ivan, I had tried to do the same thing & then someone turned me on to an 8" self amplified Bazooka. Circuit City sells them. I am wery happy with the sound, the installation was very easy & you may want to hold of on the aftermarket door speakers until after you install it. you will be surprised. There are 2 models available, a 30w and a 100 watt. both are the same size. I got the 100 watt and the gain is barely turned up but the bass is very clean. good lick , Raul