Hi, Guest
05-25-2005, 12:24 AM
First off, glad to see you got the new car :D
Now to business. I'd harbour a guess that the new headunits still don't have RCA-outs in the back as well as a "remote" wire or auto-on wire. You'll need both for a correct amp / speaker / sub connection. This means you'll need a new headunit, and you'll need a new wiring harness / adapter (double-DIN methinks on the 05. Paul?).
As for the steering wheel controls, you'll probably find that everything is plumbed into the Focus wiring harness with no differentiation between power / speakers / other wiring, so your best bet is to go with a remote-controlled deck.
Alternatively, you could always mount the deck on an angle facing towards you (hard to do, but nice when done right) as an alternative.
Now to business. I'd harbour a guess that the new headunits still don't have RCA-outs in the back as well as a "remote" wire or auto-on wire. You'll need both for a correct amp / speaker / sub connection. This means you'll need a new headunit, and you'll need a new wiring harness / adapter (double-DIN methinks on the 05. Paul?).
As for the steering wheel controls, you'll probably find that everything is plumbed into the Focus wiring harness with no differentiation between power / speakers / other wiring, so your best bet is to go with a remote-controlled deck.
Alternatively, you could always mount the deck on an angle facing towards you (hard to do, but nice when done right) as an alternative.
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.