How to mount Basslink??

[OneQuickGT1]

Well, I finally decided to splurge and buy myself a Basslink. I listen to one in my buddy's car for a few weeks and love it. Got it and a wire kit for 215 shipped to my door. Anyway, how has everybody mounted this thing? I mean, with supplied hardware or have you used some other method? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Brett

[Jeremy]

1. buy it dinner.
2. have a few drinks and some small talk.
3. when the mood feels right, invite the Basslink back to your place for a nitecap.
4. mount away...

:D

[OneQuickGT1]

ROTFLMAO......I appreciate that insightful little process.....Any other ideas. Jeremy, you must really be the study after seeing your tips on mounting :D

Brett

[Jeremy]

Sorry, I couldn't help it, the thread title just screamed "post something off topic here"... so I did.

Anyway, I think Peeps has a Basslink in his GA, you might want to PM him for some tips/pointers.

[OneQuickGT1]

Not a problem...I thought it was pretty damn funny. Thanks for the laugh!

[peeps]

http://webpages.charter.net/philippeeples/car_pics/basslink2.jpg

I just used sheet metal screws to mount it to the floor using the supplied hardware...

[SikMindz]

Ditto what he said. It may take you a few tries to get to the right spot where the metal doesn't overlap. It's a bitch to get through some areas.


And peeps will vouch for me....don't forget to put the fuse in the the power line!!:thumbs:

[peeps]

Originally posted by SikMindz
And peeps will vouch for me....don't forget to put the fuse in the the power line!!:thumbs: Yup! It will save you at least a half hour of foul language!

[Vintalage]

so drilling is involved? Hmmm. Well I got a 2002 GT with monsoon and thinking about getting a basslink soon. I like where you mounted it peeps, thats where I was thinking of mounting it. Can I have the basslink turn on and off from the monsoon's signal? Where would I get the power from?

[SikMindz]

Yes...use the same power line the Monsoon HU is using. Remember you don't want a constant power source or the Basslink will never turn off. I'd show you pics of mine but it looks exactly like peeps except my wires stickigng out are covered in yellow wire loom! :thumbs:

[OneQuickGT1]

Couple questions here.....Did you drill pilotholes first before putting the screws in? Also, I thought you didnt have to use a remote turn on, as the unit would automatically detect a signal? If this is not the case, could you just wire it directly to a switched fuse in the fusebox? Thanks for the help!

Brett

[SikMindz]

Hmm...it's been so long I forget. I'll have to check to see if mine is directly connected to the HU power source later today. As for drilling, I just got some metal deck screws I think and drilled straight through the carpet and everything after laying down the two base legs and chalking where the holes were supposed to go.

[OneQuickGT1]

Sorry, I'm not so bright today....Did you drill pilot holes, or did you just use self tapping screws? Thanks, and let me know about the power wire!

Brett

[SikMindz]

Ahh...:p Sorry 'bout the ambiguity. I used self tapping deck screws I think. The trick is to drill quickly- otherwise the carpet threads wind around the screw AND the sticky sound deadener stuff under the carpet gums it up and slows down the screw.

[peeps]

For the remote turn on lead, it is wire E10 in the the Monsoon amp harness which is located behind the carpet where I mounted my Basslink. It is dark green. Splice into that for your turn on lead. You will also find your speaker signals in the same harness...

For the speaker signal pinouts, read this thread....

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8051

[OneQuickGT1]

Thanks for the help...I went to the Inifinity website, and the instructions say you need not use the remote turn on if you are using speaker wire inputs. The unit will automatically turn on...Just a little FYI.

Brett

[peeps]

Originally posted by OneQuickGT1
Thanks for the help...I went to the Inifinity website, and the instructions say you need not use the remote turn on if you are using speaker wire inputs. The unit will automatically turn on...Just a little FYI.

Brett yeah, but i would rather depend on something that i know already works in the car for the monsoon amp.....

you will be splicing into the speaker wires anyways, so what is one more splice?

[OneQuickGT1]

I don't have the Monsoon, so any idea on what the wire color would be on my system?!?!

Thanks for all the input, Peeps!
BTL

[Vintalage]

Originally posted by OneQuickGT1
I don't have the Monsoon, so any idea on what the wire color would be on my system?!?!

Thanks for all the input, Peeps!
BTL

Since you have a '99, do you have the stock amp in the trunk? Pull down the carpet on the left side of the trunk. You should see a small unit with wires connected to it. If you see this, then you have the amp and rear dual-voice coil speakers. This amp is rated at 50 watts total.

I also learned from reading my 2002 Grand am Brochure that the monsoon amp puts out 240w total. The 2003 brochureI have or any official pontiac website doesn't mention this.

[Vintalage]

I don't get it. How many speakers are on the rear deck? I see from the Monsoon System Pinouts thread:

E4 LT BLU Right Rear Speaker Output (-)
E5 DK BLU Right Rear Speaker Output (+)
E6 BRN Left Rear Speaker Output (+)
E7 YEL Left Rear Speaker Output (-)

F4 PPL Left Rear Tweeter Speaker Output (-)
F5 RED Left Rear Tweeter Speaker Output (+)
F10 YEL Right Rear Tweeter Speaker Output (-)
F11 WHT Right Rear Tweeter Speaker Output (+)

F13 LT BLU/BLK Right Subwoofer Speaker Output (-)
F14 DK GRN Right Subwoofer Speaker Output (+)
F15 DK BLU/WHT Left Subwoofer Speaker Outlet (+)
F16 LT GRN/BLK Left Subwoofer Speaker Outlet (-)

So there are 3 speakers on the rear deck? For the basslink, I would have to tap into the subwoofer speaker output lead right? If I did this, would any bass go through the rear speakers anymore?

[peeps]

READ THE ENTIRE THREAD LINKED ABOVE....

[CappsCity]

For those that own a basslink...

How do you like it? Too quiet? Just Right? Too loud?

Also, does the Basslink come with the vertical mounting brackets like the Basslink X does?

[SikMindz]

I love the Basslink. It's very discreet, saves a lot of space and doesn't draw attention like the booming subs that you see every other car with. The bass is very clear inside the car and from outside you don't have the "look how loud my stereo is- come steal me!" thump. I mean if you push it it will but for normal use it's not extremely noticeable outside the car. The Basslink comes with brackets so you can mount it vertically (like in the picture) or horizontally.

Even though peeps didnt recommend it when I first bought mine I got a Basslink with the remote bass control unit. It's a little knob that you can use to directly control the sub as opposed to using your bass settings on your HU. I say get it- it helps when you're cruisin' and 5-0 rolls up next to you and you need to turn the bass down intermittently. :thumbs:

[el gordo loco]

I also agree... I'll be getting a basslink soon and will be looking to get the model WITH the optional remote.. I'm just curious as to why peeps recomended against the optional remote... I'd like to weigh out the pros and cons on each model. (I did a search didn't really finds what i was looking for.) thanks.

[peeps]

To be clear, I did not recommend against the optional remote level control, but just forgot to mention it to him. I ordered one at the same time I ordered my basslink, but didn't hook it up until about 3 months later. It is definately more convenient to use the remote level control. Also, you can better tune the response since you will likely want the bass down on your rear speakers, but up higher on the basslink....I have mine tuned so that I can keep my HU bass as high as possible (-2) without getting rear speaker distortion at high volumes while still having ample bass with the basslink....

[SikMindz]

Ahhh...my bad peeps. I thought when I ordered it you said that it wasn't a big deal and probably wasn't worth the extra money. Maybe it was someone else wtf . Ironically enough, I didn't order the Basslink with the remote bass control but the person sent the wrong Basslink setup to me...WITH the control free of charge! :thumbs:

[Tom2K2GAGT]

I agree with the above posts. The Basslink gives ya just enough Bass without going overboard and you can still save your trunk space ;)

Lata Tom

[X-ception]

yeah, I use the remote for mine also. Like mentioned above it can get pretty loud but you can turn the bass up and down from the driver seat if you opt for the remote.

I have mine mounted the same way as peeps. I like to put the small side of the back seat down sometimes just to really feel the bass. Every person that has seen my basslink couldnt believe how much sound it put out. Oh yeah, famous quote from one of my friends. "That thing is the size of a lil pee pee" lol


I dont have mine connected thru the cd player. I just used the supplied wires and tapped into the back 6x9's. then just get power & ground and your set.