2013 Taurus SHO Subwoofer Install

[polskifacet]

Just wanted to post up my system took me a while to design something that's fully removable when I need the trunk yet doesn't move around on some tight turns.

• JL 1000/1 Amp
• Eclipse (Now TCSounds) 12" Sub
• Custom ported box tuned to woofer
• Box painted to car's paint code
• 4 gauge wiring
• Cat 5e for preamp runs to under steering wheel
• Pre-amp level knob
• Ratched strap mounting system
• Custom birch plywood trunk bottom carpeted
• DC Disconnect

Would like to make note of the fact that tapping into the pre-amp wires results in full level pre-outs. Radio volume knobs doesn't change the level of the pre-outs.

 

[Dxlnt1]

For space considerations is exactly why I had my subs custom made. Only thing I will be doing next is changing boxes to house 12" sub, and adding a speaker grill to protect cone.

 

[SHOdded]

Interesting use of network cabling   Brings back old-timey memories of DIY speaker cables!  Power was run from the engine compartment through the firewall plug?

 

[polskifacet]

Interesting use of network cabling   Brings back old-timey memories of DIY speaker cables!  Power was run from the engine compartment through the firewall plug?

No i drilled a hole in the firewall with a unibit and put a firewall cable bushing in.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

Where would one procure this bushing?

 

[polskifacet]

Where would one procure this bushing?

https://goo.gl/dNF5mg

 

[dfwsho]

Interesting use of network cabling   Brings back old-timey memories of DIY speaker cables!  Power was run from the engine compartment through the firewall plug?

No i drilled a hole in the firewall with a unibit and put a firewall cable bushing in.

What route did you take once through the firewall.  Trying to figure out how to power back to the trunk.

Thanks.

 

[A 01 Badger]

Interesting use of network cabling   Brings back old-timey memories of DIY speaker cables!  Power was run from the engine compartment through the firewall plug?

No i drilled a hole in the firewall with a unibit and put a firewall cable bushing in.

What route did you take once through the firewall.  Trying to figure out how to power back to the trunk.

Thanks.

I'm with dfwSHO.  I have entire system installed and ready to go, but I can't really find a good way through the firewall.  I have read countless posts on this and haven't really found anything I'd consider acceptable or where the pics/descriptions actually gave me a decent enough idea where to poke through. 

Love the box painted to match.  I also went with the quick disconnect plugs in the trunk so I could remove the box when needed.

 

[ZSHO]

Did you see my post on the wire pass thru thread.  Z    http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5329.0.html . Hope this helps any. 

 

[A 01 Badger]

Did you see my post on the wire pass thru thread.  Z    http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5329.0.html . Hope this helps any.

I did not see this one before.  Wish I would have.  I already ran the wire along the driverside.  Now I wonder if I should just redo it for find a way through the driver side firewall.

 

[ZSHO]

Did you see my post on the wire pass thru thread.  Z    http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,5329.0.html . Hope this helps any.

I did not see this one before.  Wish I would have.  I already ran the wire along the driverside.  Now I wonder if I should just redo it for find a way through the driver side firewall.

I guess thats really your call,i'm somewhat ocd especially when it comes down to my car,lol  best of luck .  Z

 

[polskifacet]

I used the huge grommet that is on the drivers side under the vents toward the bottom of the windshield. I just carefully cut an X in the existing grommet and put the wire through, siliconed it after so its water tight again. Fairly simple just tedious.

 

[glock-coma]

I used the huge grommet that is on the drivers side under the vents toward the bottom of the windshield. I just carefully cut an X in the existing grommet and put the wire through, siliconed it after so its water tight again. Fairly simple just tedious.

i believe this is where Lanson installed his without issue.