STi....stereo simple question...
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STi....stereo simple question...
I picked up my new STi last night. I have a whoopin' 146 miles....
I asked the dealer if the car was at least pre-wired for a stereo and they told me it wasn't....that just did not sound right. Can someone please confirm? I cannot imagine Subaru not running wires to the doors....thanks!
Angel
I asked the dealer if the car was at least pre-wired for a stereo and they told me it wasn't....that just did not sound right. Can someone please confirm? I cannot imagine Subaru not running wires to the doors....thanks!
Angel
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one more ?
do I need to buy a "install kit" for the dash, like in other cars? Do they already make it for our cars? Or can a WRX one work?
Also, what size speakers fit on the front and back...I noticed there are spots for tweeters on the doors...are those prewired as well? What size are they? Thanks!
An
Also, what size speakers fit on the front and back...I noticed there are spots for tweeters on the doors...are those prewired as well? What size are they? Thanks!
An
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No install kit needed for the mechanical installation, just make sure whatever unit you buy is made for an "ISO-DIN" type of installation. The unit will attach directly to the brackets that are now in the car. For the electrical part you need an adapter harness that will plug into the vehicle harness and connect to the harness that comes with your radio, so you can do a plug-in install without cutting any wires. The Subaru harness adapters are available from car stereo places both in stores and online.
As for the speakers, the doors are prewired for the OEM speakers, if you get better aftermarket ones (recommended) there are also adapters for those connectors to attach to your speakers so you don't have to cut the OE connectors off. Subaru does NOT provide the mounting clips for the speakers though, if you didn't order the car with speakers installed you'll have to get those from the dealer or store. They are small white plastic clips with screw holes, that pop into the square holes in the door around the speaker openings. There are 3 per door.
The front doors can accomodate up to 6-1/2" speakers, but only with adapters/spacers. Subaru includes the spacers with their "upgraded" speakers but doesn't sell them separately so you'll have to get them elsewhere or make your own.
As for the speakers, the doors are prewired for the OEM speakers, if you get better aftermarket ones (recommended) there are also adapters for those connectors to attach to your speakers so you don't have to cut the OE connectors off. Subaru does NOT provide the mounting clips for the speakers though, if you didn't order the car with speakers installed you'll have to get those from the dealer or store. They are small white plastic clips with screw holes, that pop into the square holes in the door around the speaker openings. There are 3 per door.
The front doors can accomodate up to 6-1/2" speakers, but only with adapters/spacers. Subaru includes the spacers with their "upgraded" speakers but doesn't sell them separately so you'll have to get them elsewhere or make your own.
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