I got a start on the sub installation tonight.
I removed the OEM wiring from both boxes and starting making the new harness (so to speak) for the inside of the box.
The connectors I bought from Jaycar required the holes in the sub boxes to be modified slightly. You'll notice for some reason the OEM electrical connectors are significantly different between sides.
Driver side
Passenger Side
After a little cutting and filing the new connectors sit inside the original holes, I'll just need to glue the connectors in once I'm happy with it all.
Driver Side
Passenger Side
The Polk Audio MW5530 woofers installed into the sub housing with zero modifications required which makes it a much simpler upgrade compared to the Tang Bands.
The last pic shows how much room is there for the upgraded wiring and the larger connector.
Initial thoughts on performance are hopeful. You're never going to be popping windscreens out with 5 1/4 inch subs but these little things seem to perform very well for their size. I still need to make more adjustments at the amp but it's actually left me thinking I won't bother with the drivers side for now and just see how this goes. I think I'll be better off spending my time and money trying to lower the cabin noise, that also leaves me retaining the OEM storage box on the drivers side which is perfect for the targa bags.
post edited by IMR22C - 2017/07/12 01:17:40