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Gen3 Head Unit and Speaker upgrades

PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:11 am
by Ironman
Can anyone point me towards a good set of instructions on how to swap the speakers and head unit on a gen3, i abused the search tool, but couldnt really find anything. Maybe im searching the wrong words :?

Thanks guys

Re: Gen3 Head Unit and Speaker upgrades

PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:42 am
by garbo41610
It's a pretty basic process depending on the speakers you want to install. Have you got a budget in mind??? Do you have an idea on the speakers you want??? Do some reading here http://www.fhrxstudios.com.au/ and you will get all the info you need on how to properly install speakers. One thing I will say is steer clear of Autobarn, Strathfield Car Radio, JB Hifi etc... They are all hacks.

Can't comment on the installation of a HU in a GenIII but it couldn't be that difficult. You may need to buy a fascia kit to install an aftermarket HU, and also look into buying a wiring harness from any car audio shop. Aerpro make really good wiring harnesses.

Re: Gen3 Head Unit and Speaker upgrades

PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:47 am
by garbo41610
Here is an install guide for WRX doors... It won't be too dissimilar to Lib doors. Subaru doors are a terrible environment for speakers.
http://www.rexnet.com.au/forum/index.ph ... opic=57803

Re: Gen3 Head Unit and Speaker upgrades

PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:12 am
by Ironman
Sweet. Thanks for the info mate.
I already have a single din head unit, cheap sub and amp (im not really after too much bass). All i need is a set of splits. I guess my budget is pretty low (~$150), so im trawling eBay looking for a used set or alpines or JL's.

Do you know of any Brick and mortar stores that would stock Sound deadener?

Re: Gen3 Head Unit and Speaker upgrades

PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:37 am
by garbo41610
fhrx studios FTW... They do free postage.