Info: This is a quick DIY for fixing the problem with the stock sub...since the factory wired it up out of phase (backwards). This mod gives u better sound and better bass.
Total Time: 5-15 mins...but it really depends on how long it takes you to remove the wires and swap them...
Warning: Your bass will slap the crap outta your ear drums...proceed at your own risk.
Technical Explanation: by 03silvergt
Quote:
From the factory, the way the sub is wired... when the bass hits, the speaker(sub) actually moves towards the inside of the box. This causes the bass to seem as it is "pulling" away from your ears as opposed to the other speakers which are moving outwards and "pushing" the sound towards your ear. As long as all speakers are moving in the same direction, it will sound ok.
Note: (this mod did not work on one tib made in April 2003, we're still trying to figure out why)
Testimony: by BrandNew03Problem
Quote: ...I printed out the diy for rewiring my stock sub on tuesday morning and rewired my sub. Cruised around Tuesday with the astonishingly different bass that was being produced from my stock sub. Tuesday night at 3 a.m. someone busted the drivers side window on my tiburon and popped the latch for my trunk looking for an amp and subs, however the car alarm stopped them before they could get a look inside the trunk to actually see if there was anything back there... So in conclusion, if this doesn't change ur mind about the difference you will here if you rewire ur stock sub, then i don't know what will........
Required Tools:
- socket wrench
- very small flat head screwdriver (1.2 mm bit)
<like the one from an eye glass kit>
Procedure:
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* There are 4 bolts that need to be removed...start by removing the top 2 bolts. One is located on the strut tower cover and one is located just behind the tailight.
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* Carefully lift the trunk cover and remove the bottom 2 bolts.
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* Once all bolts are removed, fold-down your rear seats, then gently lift the trunk cover just enough to remove the sub...if u do it too rough, u can force the trunk cover to snap...
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* Once u have the sub out, just disconnect the connector by pressing the release mechanism...
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Next, remove the l_l_l shaped thingy from one side of the connector using the screwdriver.
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* Then use a flat head screwdriver to get inside the clip between the metal wire connector and the white plastic tab. Then lift the tab and have a friend tug on the wire. Then pull out the right set wires (1 black & 1 green) and swap them. Next, pull out the left set wires and swap them as well. The sound should then fall into place and the bass should start kicking once u install everything back inside your Tiburon. (don't forget to put the "E" thingy back in)
More on How to Remove the Wires
Quote:
....Look into the hole in the lower right hand corner where the metal clip is located. You should see a little plastic tab holding the metal plug in. If u pull on the cord u should observe plastic tab acting upon the metal plug....
- paraphrased from SuperWhiteTib's text
* Use a 1.2-1.3 mm bit screw driver or other sharp pointy metal object... Place this tool in the opening right under the metal plug.
* Once u place the tiny screw driver about half way into that opening, lift or push in the small white plastic tab that sticks out in there and presses up on the metal plug and prevents it from leaving the connector.
* As soon as the tab is lifted or "pushed in", have a friend try and slowly pull that particular wire out.
acknowledgements:
quitlife - the guy w/ the original idea that started the sub woofer fix craze!!
adrock2003 - technical stuff
Mr. Tibb - technical stuff
03silvergt - technical stuff
mines better - technical stuff
SuperWhiteTib - technical stuff
bri2003 - technical stuff
BrandNew03Problem - testimony
stevegel - DIY
ruthnj - DIY
the_tibulator - DIY
jcrm21 - DIY
Original topic:
http://www.newtiburon.com/yabbse/index.php?board=26;action=display;threadid=24082;start=0
Thanks to the original author: sick shift, brilliant DIY!
Total Time: 5-15 mins...but it really depends on how long it takes you to remove the wires and swap them...
Warning: Your bass will slap the crap outta your ear drums...proceed at your own risk.
Technical Explanation: by 03silvergt
Quote:
From the factory, the way the sub is wired... when the bass hits, the speaker(sub) actually moves towards the inside of the box. This causes the bass to seem as it is "pulling" away from your ears as opposed to the other speakers which are moving outwards and "pushing" the sound towards your ear. As long as all speakers are moving in the same direction, it will sound ok.
Note: (this mod did not work on one tib made in April 2003, we're still trying to figure out why)
Testimony: by BrandNew03Problem
Quote: ...I printed out the diy for rewiring my stock sub on tuesday morning and rewired my sub. Cruised around Tuesday with the astonishingly different bass that was being produced from my stock sub. Tuesday night at 3 a.m. someone busted the drivers side window on my tiburon and popped the latch for my trunk looking for an amp and subs, however the car alarm stopped them before they could get a look inside the trunk to actually see if there was anything back there... So in conclusion, if this doesn't change ur mind about the difference you will here if you rewire ur stock sub, then i don't know what will........
Required Tools:
- socket wrench
- very small flat head screwdriver (1.2 mm bit)
<like the one from an eye glass kit>
Procedure:
* There are 4 bolts that need to be removed...start by removing the top 2 bolts. One is located on the strut tower cover and one is located just behind the tailight.
* Carefully lift the trunk cover and remove the bottom 2 bolts.
* Once all bolts are removed, fold-down your rear seats, then gently lift the trunk cover just enough to remove the sub...if u do it too rough, u can force the trunk cover to snap...
* Once u have the sub out, just disconnect the connector by pressing the release mechanism...
Next, remove the l_l_l shaped thingy from one side of the connector using the screwdriver.
* Then use a flat head screwdriver to get inside the clip between the metal wire connector and the white plastic tab. Then lift the tab and have a friend tug on the wire. Then pull out the right set wires (1 black & 1 green) and swap them. Next, pull out the left set wires and swap them as well. The sound should then fall into place and the bass should start kicking once u install everything back inside your Tiburon. (don't forget to put the "E" thingy back in)
More on How to Remove the Wires
Quote:
....Look into the hole in the lower right hand corner where the metal clip is located. You should see a little plastic tab holding the metal plug in. If u pull on the cord u should observe plastic tab acting upon the metal plug....
- paraphrased from SuperWhiteTib's text
* Use a 1.2-1.3 mm bit screw driver or other sharp pointy metal object... Place this tool in the opening right under the metal plug.
* Once u place the tiny screw driver about half way into that opening, lift or push in the small white plastic tab that sticks out in there and presses up on the metal plug and prevents it from leaving the connector.
* As soon as the tab is lifted or "pushed in", have a friend try and slowly pull that particular wire out.
acknowledgements:
quitlife - the guy w/ the original idea that started the sub woofer fix craze!!
adrock2003 - technical stuff
Mr. Tibb - technical stuff
03silvergt - technical stuff
mines better - technical stuff
SuperWhiteTib - technical stuff
bri2003 - technical stuff
BrandNew03Problem - testimony
stevegel - DIY
ruthnj - DIY
the_tibulator - DIY
jcrm21 - DIY
Original topic:
http://www.newtiburon.com/yabbse/index.php?board=26;action=display;threadid=24082;start=0
Thanks to the original author: sick shift, brilliant DIY!
