Substage install in new car with NAV

[slapperz 10+ year member]

So i got a 06 Lexus SUV and it has the navigation dash with everything being controlled from right there and i was wondering if any1 knew how had any tips or anything that could help me on my install for this car?

all im trying to install atm is my amp and 2 12's but i heard i needed a switch for the amp? and i didnt even have to hook it up to the dash. but then wouldnt that mean i cant control the bass lvl from the dash?? any help is greatly apreciated thanks

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[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

you need a factory integration piece. there are a lot to choose from

pacific accessory corporation will have a number of interfaces, including aux inputs and amplifier outputs with remote turn-on.

or you could get a factory integration piece that allows for tuning, MTX, Rockford Fosgate, Audio Control, JL Audio, Alpine, etc. all have integration and some factory EQ compensation.

One of the better options is the JL Audio Cleansweep with the remote sub level control.

 

[slapperz 10+ year member]

So i took a look at JL cleansweep and there seems to be more than one kind? which would be best and how neccessary is it to have one?

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

there is the CL441-DSP - that is the main piece. the others are additional pieces for more flexibility. JL decided to let you buy only what you need instead of putting all of it into one chassis. you need this at a minimum if you decided to go the JL route.

I recommend reading the owner's manual and installation manual before you buy so you totally understand what it does and how to connect it. that way you can compare against the other options to choose the one that's right for you.

if you have a factory amplifier and each speaker has it's own amp channel, the CL-SSI will sum those channels.

if you want additional inputs, the CL-SES can add them

if you want remote sub level control the CL-RLC will give that to you

 

[SuperJay 10+ year member]

The easiest way to add your sub and amp are to use a TRUNK-LOC from PAC, as KHA recommended. This will be connected to the factory sub, leaving control of the aftermarket sub on the radio, as it is now.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

^that's also much cheaper than the JL option.

 

[robertoyoung08 10+ year member]

The easiest way to add your sub and amp are to use a TRUNK-LOC from PAC, as KHA recommended. This will be connected to the factory sub, leaving control of the aftermarket sub on the radio, as it is now.

yep best way. thats how i did it with my lexus with nav... controlled bass from the factory nav/radio still. now i went with an mtx req. its great also. was only 100 bucks too