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vegaracer1 01-31-2017 03:35 AM

Mags 3.7 Upgrade
 
I am planning to replace the wiring inside my 3.7 with mil spec silver coated double insulated wiring.At the same time I will replace the Aluminium spade connectors used at the various contacts. I plan to use silver Cardas binding posts and silver coated fuse holders. I might upgrade the crossover components too depending on what I find in there. Pictures to follow.

Mikado463 01-31-2017 10:34 AM

cool ........... look forward to your pics

cma29 01-31-2017 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado463 (Post 829589)
cool ........... look forward to your pics

+1 :lurk:

mgard 02-01-2017 05:06 PM

Wow, you have more guts than I do! I had the factory update to 3.7i done and got really wild and changed the stock jumpers.... :D Can't wait to see your pictures and hear the improvements.

~Mike

John49 02-01-2017 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vegaracer1 (Post 829567)
I am planning to replace the wiring inside my 3.7 with mil spec silver coated double insulated wiring.At the same time I will replace the Aluminium spade connectors used at the various contacts. I plan to use silver Cardas binding posts and silver coated fuse holders. I might upgrade the crossover components too depending on what I find in there. Pictures to follow.



Be interested to know what brand, spec and values the capacitors used are.

vegaracer1 02-02-2017 02:36 AM

I will be digging in this Saturday.

vegaracer1 02-04-2017 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by John49 (Post 829826)
Be interested to know what brand, spec and values the capacitors used are.

I will try and identify the components and values used.I have to determine if I can upgrade with my limited knowledge of crossover design. Non-existing knowledge actually.[emoji5]

vegaracer1 02-04-2017 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mgard (Post 829825)
Wow, you have more guts than I do! I had the factory update to 3.7i done and got really wild and changed the stock jumpers.... :D Can't wait to see your pictures and hear the improvements.

~Mike

How would you rate the upgrade? I had the money set aside 3 time for this and all 3 times life happened.

mgard 02-04-2017 06:02 PM

My 3.7i are sounding really good right now. What I recall that impressed me the most was it tamed down the high frequencies. I always felt that is was just a little too bright. The upgrade took that out and gave the music more warmth. I just love listening to Alison Krauss and Union Station. Her voice sounds so good. As I remember it helped the bass too. I will admit I run two JL subwoofers which adds a lot. Would I do it again, yes.

~Mike

vegaracer1 02-05-2017 05:52 AM

Thanks for the info Mike. Do you use the resistor's since the upgrade.I am considering eliminating them.


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