So, i 've got an amplified subwoofer and the kickwell connection speaker splice loom from Mike. Can i connect the sub to the 12v socket in the trunk or i 'll have any problems?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuIPDXnMCeY

did it..

 

WOW! that's a tight fit

 

YouTube link not working. Looks awesome.

 

Nice, is that just a powered subwoofer? Im looking for more bass out of my stock system. It looks like this is the way to go.

 

youtube link fixed.
Yeah, its amplified.

 

Nice looking installation. Tell us more about it. Did it just slip in after purchase and hookup? Speaker level inputs and 12V from the accessory port?

 

Well i purchased the 2nd gen kickwell connection speaker splice from newministuff.com.
Its plug n play to the X9931 connector and has right and left channels (cable).
A line towards the battery, remote amp turn on at the boot's cig lighter and ground anywhere at the car... Easy fit.

 

Well it depends on what that ligher/socket is rated for. At max power (200W) it could be pulling 14.2A (P=I*E, 200=I*14V, I=14.2A) or there abouts...

Not sure I'd do it...

 

That's a good point - I looked at the small-gauge wiring going to the socket and decided I wouldn't ever use it to supply any high-drain electronics, especially since the battery is in the trunk anyway. If the options were either using the socket or running a long wire from the trunk to under the hood, then I might be tempted to give the socket a try. At worst, you'll blow the socket fuse and then you'll know you have to try something else.

 

It's an R56 (battery in front), but I agree that it would be better to run a separate power line.

 

Thanks for clarifying that point - I didn't know whether all of the R56 cars had the battery in the front, or if it depended on model, like the first-gen cars.

 

I have a separate line from the battery. I used the boots cig lighter for the amp turn on..