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  1. SoftwareDrone

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    #1 SoftwareDrone, Jun 28, 2022
    The California is in dire need of a high quality subwoofer. I've been getting pounded with requests over the last few months to produce a subwoofer system with the same quality as my 360/430/458/488/F8/etc.

    Well, I've decided to do one better. I will be offering a powered subwoofer system. The enclosure will have a pocket in the back that houses a small, high end 200 Watt subwoofer amplifier. Additionally, the system will come with a custom made wiring harness that plugs into your stock amplifier that allows you to add the subwoofer amp to your existing system without cutting or modifying a single wire. I already have the harness designed for the California with the base stereo system and will hopefully have the hi-fi harness design completed in a couple of weeks. All you do is set the subwoofer into place, unplug your stock harness from your stock amp, plug your stock harness into my harness and, in turn, plug my harness into your amp, then plug the other end of my harness into the box (one plug). Attached is an image of the Auto CAD rendering of the enclosure design. The wood pieces for the first prototype are already being machined and should be here in a couple of days. Watch this thread for updates.

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    #2 gregwang, Jun 28, 2022
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    Totally awesome!:eek::eek:Can’t wait to rock this subwoofer in my California!Kudos Mike for building this much needed subwoofer for the Ferrari California!;):)​
     
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    #3 SoftwareDrone, Jul 1, 2022
    I'm at the airport, waiting to board a flight to Missouri to work on a Maserati. Here are some snapshots of the wood pieces that will make up the California subwoofer.
    The 458 Italia enclosure is my best sounding box (because it has the most airspace) and this box will have even more volume.

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    #4 gregwang, Jul 1, 2022
    Looks awesome! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Cheers!!!


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    #6 SoftwareDrone, Jul 7, 2022
    My plan was to complete the enclosure yesterday after work but I got distracted. Definitely this evening. It should be unit tested and ready for a test fitting by Friday.
     
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    #8 SoftwareDrone, Jul 10, 2022
    Sorry for the delay. The first prototype system is complete.
    I had to make a half inch shim to account for the raised areas on the floor. I will continue to make the shim piece separate and fasten it to the completed enclosure as it is much easier to manufacture.

    This setup couldn't be simpler. Unplug the car harness from the amp and put this harness between the two. Then plug two RCAs and one power plug into the amp and DONE. If you need to go on a trip and need the space, unplug the two plugs and lift the subwoofer out of the car.

    There will be an optional product which consists of only the amplifier and the harness for anyone who has their own subwoofer and just needs the power. I unit tested the sub and it sounds fantastic.
    I ordered a yard of two different shades of medium gray colored felt to see if I can match the California interior. The backup plan is to wrap the enclosure in black felt (like my 360 trunk glove box).
    These will be going up on my website for $1999.00 complete for the California with the base stereo, $2199.00 for the JBL Premium stereo cars (as the connectors for that amp are WAY expensive). PM me for special Ferrari Chat pricing.


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    #9 SoftwareDrone, Jul 11, 2022
    Forgive me as I should have been more clear.

    California T
    Base system: The harness shown above (the "add an amp" system) is for this setup.
    Hi-fi system: I am working on the add an amp system for the hi-fi setup but it is not yet complete.

    California (non T)
    Base system: This system has no amplifier so it would be better to add an amplifier capable of powering all of the speakers including the new subwoofer. I have this covered, including a 100% plug and play harness that plugs into the back of the NIT.
    Hi-fi system: This system has an amplifier so we can do the "add an amp" solution shown above except that the harness is different. I am close to having a solution for this setup.
     
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    #10 Joe_CT, Aug 5, 2022
    If anyone has done this for a California with the base system, I would appreciate any details and photos.
     
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    #11 bb2thdr, Aug 9, 2022
    Joe, the job is pretty easy. The only trick is running a cable to the trunk which isnt that tough.
     
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    #12 gregwang, Oct 21, 2022
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    Update: Finally had this Scuderia Audio custom designed and built subwoofer enclosure that houses the 8 inch JL Audio subwoofer and its own Mosconi atomo2 210 watt mini amp mounted in the back of this enclosure wrapped in Ferrari leather and red stitching to match my interior installed in my Ferrari California, and I couldn’t believe my ears how clean and clear this heart pounding yet not obnoxiously loud subwoofer sounded!Now the sound system in my Ferrari California rivals the sound system in my home theatre!

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    Kudos to Mike Niday for designing and building this much needed subwoofer enclosure for the Ferrari California and California T that sits tight and flush in the pass through slot between the back seat and the trunk that fits like a glove!!! ️

    https://scuderiaaudio.com/product/california-power/


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    #13 Sig. Roma, Oct 24, 2022
    Did I understand correctly, the amp sits just in front of the battery charge port? I checked my car, and I didn't see any factory installed amp in that area. Is there a way to know what factory radio came with the car?
     
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    Depending on your model, year, and if you have the HiFi option, you may not have an amp. I believe the Original Cali without the HiFi option does not have an amplifier. The Head unit is the amp.
     
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    #15 gregwang, Oct 24, 2022
    My Cali was not spec’d with the Hi-Fi option, and the factory head unit from a Chrysler has a small built in amp in it. And so it sounds like your Cali does not have the Hi-Fi option, because if it does there would be an amp attached to the bracket behind the battery tender charging port.

     
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    #16 SoftwareDrone, Oct 24, 2022
    FYI I'm working on a new subwoofer design that is identical to this one except the amplifier is not exposed. The amp will be mounted inside the enclosure. There will be one quick connect/disconnect harness that plugs into the side of the box.
     
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    #17 gregwang, Oct 24, 2022
    You’re absolutely correct Brother. My Audio Installer confirmed that for the Cali without the HiFi option there is a small pre-amp that’s built into the Factory head unit. And there is no amp mounted on the bracket behind the battery tender charging port in the trunk where the Hi-Fi amp is normally mounted had you purchased the HiFi option from Ferrari when the car was built.
     
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    #18 Sig. Roma, Oct 24, 2022
    When I looked at the mounting location in my car, there appeared to be a plug which was not connected to anything, and I think this must be a connection for the factory optioned hi fi system. And checked with the dealer, car did not have a high spec radio when it sold new.
     
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    Take a picture of the connector and let us see. It i possible because Ferrari apparently changed things on the fly when it came to their line production.
     
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    #20 Sig. Roma, Oct 25, 2022
    Here are two photos, not sure if the mounting bracket is shown. The plug on the second shot has the wires coming out the back and it seems to be taped to the bracket.
     

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    The plug on the second pic with the wires is for Canbus B. It is the terminal end resistor for that canbus line. Don't play with them otherwise you will see tons of errors on the airbags, parking sensors, possibly the hard top too. Green / White wire is Can B low, Black /white is Canbus B high.

    I repeat, Do not play with it unless you have experience snooping Canbus.
     
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    Thanks, I don't plan to touch anything.
     
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    #23 Sig. Roma, Oct 25, 2022
    Is this the bracket for mounting the amp and does it improve the factory standard sound?


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    Yes that bracket holds the amp and on the other side I believe it holds other ecu's. It has nothing to do with improving sound, just prevents anything from getting loose and causing damage.
     
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    #25 gregwang, Oct 25, 2022
    I’ve found the biggest night and day improvement of sound comes from replacing the 6 Factory speakers in the doors and rear panel with the 8 Focal component speakers that I bought from Scuderia Audio.

    https://scuderiaaudio.com/product/california-super-system-upgrade/

    And adding the 400 watt Mosconi Pico 6/8 DSP amplifier (Mounted on that bracket behind the battery tender charging port) to drive those 8 speakers just took the sound to a whole new level of awesome sound!️
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