Basslink X Installed

scottee · August 17, 2004, 11:38

I installed a new Basslink X this weekend. Its VERY VERY cool, I didnt know when I bought it, but it has 2 10" subs built into it (i thought it was just the 1), plus a remote controll for the bass, which I have fitted under the head unit, so I can lower/turn off the bass at the front, without fiddling with the headunit

One problem, my stupid jap headunit didnt have a remote lead to power on the Basslinks amp. What I have done to get around it is to bridge the PWR and remote, and put a switch inbetween so I can turn it off when the car is not being used, a bit of a pain in the bum, but it works as a temp fix.

Anyone have any ideas on how to get it to turn off and on on its own, i'm thinking if I can find the ignition lead that goes into the block connector to the headunit and run that as a remote, it would do the trick, but im not sure which one it is.

Any ideas?

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Anonymous · August 17, 2004, 11:54

How about using the fag lighter? I'm pretty sure they only work on most cars when the ignition is on...

Presumably the Roadster has a fag lighter - I can't remember since I test drove one over a month ago!

MRMike · August 17, 2004, 13:33

Quote from: "scottee"I installed a new Basslink X this weekend. Its VERY VERY cool, I didnt know when I bought it, but it has 2 10" subs built into it (i thought it was just the 1), plus a remote controll for the bass, which I have fitted under the head unit, so I can lower/turn off the bass at the front, without fiddling with the headunit

One problem, my stupid jap headunit didnt have a remote lead to power on the Basslinks amp. What I have done to get around it is to bridge the PWR and remote, and put a switch inbetween so I can turn it off when the car is not being used, a bit of a pain in the bum, but it works as a temp fix.

Anyone have any ideas on how to get it to turn off and on on its own, i'm thinking if I can find the ignition lead that goes into the block connector to the headunit and run that as a remote, it would do the trick, but im not sure which one it is.

Any ideas?

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I didn't connect mine with the RCA's, instead I used the speaker cables. I talked about this a while ago..hang on a sec

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scottee · August 17, 2004, 18:01

Thanks guys. I ended up using the Lighter socket power cable, working like a dream.

Anonymous · August 18, 2004, 09:43

Excellent s8)

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Anonymous · August 18, 2004, 13:05

have u just mounted it in the rear bins without altering the storage doors???if so whats it sound like??

scottee · September 2, 2004, 18:52

Sorry I took so long to reply.

Yes its just in the rear bins, it would fit with its normal mountings, So i had to not use them, and mount it using a bungee... and it doesnt budge

as per: m http://homepage.ntlworld.com/my_mr2/basslink.jpg m

The sound is fine, when its very VERY loud, there is a little rasping from the door, but I never have it THAT high, nothing a bit of dynamat wouldnt fix s;)

s;)

Anonymous · September 2, 2004, 18:59

you can put the top 2 brackets on once the unit is in.it gives it a bit more stability when u close the door and stops the unit moving about.

scottee · September 2, 2004, 20:49

I couldnt get them on

Anonymous · September 9, 2004, 15:04

hi

might need some help from you guys here. i have just bought
one of these and found out that the door doesn't close with the
plastic bits in (same as the pic shown).
The only way i got it fitted was to take the plastic surroundings off
which doesn't look too good.
any one use a different way of fitting this nicely?

thanks
andy

Anonymous · September 9, 2004, 18:32

put the unit in first the put the top grey bits on afterwards,its a bit of a squeeze but they do go on.

Anonymous · September 9, 2004, 22:55

mine still moves about a little bit, especially when the top is up as its not pressing down on the sub. sometimes makes the locker door vibrate s:x :x s:x

Anonymous · September 9, 2004, 23:24

i actually put the bottom leg on and put it in so it stand up, since there is a bolt going upward, which took some space.

does fitting the gray legs on the top helps? there is nothing to lean against
with and there is a flap going downwards which might damage.

i had the plastic bits removed and it seems to have a little rattle when
i drive abit faster.

anyone had other feedbacks?

uktotty · August 10, 2007, 10:34

Does anyone have a picutre of one of these fitted?
I cant close the door on mine

Anonymous · August 12, 2007, 17:41

you have to take out the side plastic piece for it to sit better.also fit it with the roof up and use the 2 canvas straps to secure it in and stop it moving about. cant get any pics at the mo but if u wanna post some i might be able to see where it not sitting properly.

uktotty · August 12, 2007, 22:50

Cheers John, removing the plastic bit made it fit in nice, will attach it, and wire it soon.

Anonymous · August 13, 2007, 20:09

no probs.you can put the plastic back in as long as u dont mind cutting it to accomodate the corner of the unit.
hope u like the extra noise. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

uktotty · September 3, 2007, 10:06

All installed and very loud!!
Whole car vibrates when the roof is up tho, will work on that bit next.

Anonymous · September 3, 2007, 22:01

buy some window weather seal from b&q or wilkinsons (the stuff that keeps out drafts) and line the edges of the storage bins where the doors rest and that will sort out the storage bin door vibration.

Draggon · September 3, 2007, 22:37

Tempted to get one of these....can someone post pics if possible ?

Also...are the rear bins the best place to put them?

I am gueesing they are the only place to put it.

uktotty · September 3, 2007, 22:45

As you said, not the best place but the only place.
Good idea about the window seal will give that a go, cheers

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