MKS Stereo upgrades?

[Lanson]

First thing I hate is ripping a new car apart or messing around with wires,learned the hard way,from past experiences a bazooka bass tube is the way to go,its a tube that has a built in amp and speaker built in one,it comes in 8 or 10 inch and it will blow your socks off,and best part its portable, just disconnect the neg and positive wire.

I LOVE tearing into a fresh car, literally it is like Christmas for me.  But that's one reason I build for others and try to help fellow forum members, family, friends, etc. 

Re the Bazooka tube...I bet my own Flex I can create a better sub system in less space.  Anyone want to take that bet?  Brands like Bazooka make OK stuff, but there's too much bean counting and compromise.  But if anybody likes cylindrical sub enclosures, I have a few Sonotube designs that may pique your interest.

[Woody]

Wow.  Thanks for all the information already Lanson.  I hope I can be the person to start digging into the car and show folks what is there.  Unfortunately time is tight around here.  I could see myself ripping all the trim out of the trunk and starting there.  Would that provide much improvement?  I'm sure it would provide some insight into wiring.  I already pulled back the left side trim and found, like the Taurus, that is where the amp is mounted.  Also, thinking of a stealth install, noted that there are similar spaces on the right and other areas in the trunk where one could mount an aftermarket amp for a sub.

Ironically, the other car in my garage is a 2011 Flex.  So it's interesting following your build.  I will likely never do anything with that car though.  It's my wife's daily driver now, and we plan to keep it after it's paid off to transport the troupes around.

[Lanson]

Wow.  Thanks for all the information already Lanson.  I hope I can be the person to start digging into the car and show folks what is there.  Unfortunately time is tight around here.  I could see myself ripping all the trim out of the trunk and starting there.  Would that provide much improvement?  I'm sure it would provide some insight into wiring.  I already pulled back the left side trim and found, like the Taurus, that is where the amp is mounted.  Also, thinking of a stealth install, noted that there are similar spaces on the right and other areas in the trunk where one could mount an aftermarket amp for a sub.

Ironically, the other car in my garage is a 2011 Flex.  So it's interesting following your build.  I will likely never do anything with that car though.  It's my wife's daily driver now, and we plan to keep it after it's paid off to transport the troupes around.

When you're tearing into there, you might as well do it while installing deadening/sealing material.  It will make better use of the time, and you'll get a benefit at the same time. 

[Scott4957]

I'm dragging this post out of the basement as I had the same request as the OP. Lanson sounded like he had some great ideas for replacing the stock sub in the stock location with something better performing. I love the THX II system but would just like a bit of extra bass. No issues with doing some fabrication on my end to fit the right sub as well as adding an amp if the stock output is not enough. Lanson seems to be on another level when it comes to choosing the right hardware and when and where to do the sound deadening.

Thanks,
Scott

[SHOdded]

PM Lanson with questions, if he does not respond on this forum.   He's still active over on fordflex.net if you needed another contact point.  Finally, Mike (EcoPowerParts) will likely know how to get in touch with him.