Speaker upgrade kit installed on my TA

[Andi]

Bringing this thread back from the dead since I just bought a 14 TA and it could really use some better sound. Do we have a definitive answer on what needs to be purchased and how to get it to work together for the TA?

Also - did y'all see this thread for the ACR on the same subject?
http://driveviper.com/forums/threads...r-ACR-16/page2

Thanks,
Andi

[TexasTonka]

Bringing this thread back from the dead since I just bought a 14 TA and it could really use some better sound. Do we have a definitive answer on what needs to be purchased and how to get it to work together for the TA?

Also - did y'all see this thread for the ACR on the same subject?
http://driveviper.com/forums/threads...r-ACR-16/page2

Thanks,
Andi

I saw the ACR thread. Was going to tackle my TA2.0 this weekend or next. See if I can make it work in my TA2.0

[Andi]

I saw the ACR thread. Was going to tackle my TA2.0 this weekend or next. See if I can make it work in my TA2.0

Thanks; please keep us posted. I hate the stereo in my TA and would be really excited if a Plug and Play upgrade really did exist!!

[Batmobile]

I saw the ACR thread. Was going to tackle my TA2.0 this weekend or next. See if I can make it work in my TA2.0

Keep us updated I want to do the same thing

[Andi]

Any luck?

[TitanSnake]

pm 2doorrocket, he may be able to help, the issue is the original sales code in the ECM/BCM overrides any attempts to change the factory installed stereo. supposedly this has been fix though. either way, it requires a trip to the dealer to fully activate the system and update both the sales code and eq curve to activate the additional subs

[TexasTonka]

Taking car to dealer for flash next week. Will keep you updated.

[WillyPrep]

Cant wait to see if there is a resolution to this. I went with the 12 speakers in the ACR and would love an upgrade.

[TitanSnake]

Cant wait to see if there is a resolution to this. I went with the 12 speakers in the ACR and would love an upgrade.

the 2016's are all figured out thanks to 2doorrocket. Should be an easy upgrade. My 2016 went from 3 speaker to full 18.

[WillyPrep]

the 2016's are all figured out thanks to 2doorrocket. Should be an easy upgrade. My 2016 went from 3 speaker to full 18.

Cool. TItanSnake, should I still be picking up this kit? http://www.machaikonlineparts.com/oe-mopar/82213535

Did you have to upgrade the software?

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never mind, found the tread

[TitanSnake]

I went from the stock 3 speaker to 18. I think what you need are the 2 rear unity speakers and 2 subs to go from 12 to 18. Then of course you need the dealer to add the RCA code.

[1Koolasp 16ACR]

No, What You Will Need Is The 2 Rear Subs Behind The Seats, And The 2 Coaxiels On The Upper Doors , The 12 System Has The Rear Speakers, Remember That They Count A Coaxiel Speaker As 2 Speakers, What A Rip, But Thats The 18 Speaker Set Up.

[USCDOC]

Just upgraded the stereo to 18 speaker system in my TA, and it went flawlessly. Installed the 4 speakers myself (dash speaker is exactly the same so don't waist your time checking it b/c it's a pain in the access); I had Red Bluff Dodge use the scan tool to restore the vehicle configuration to activate it when it was in for the recalls. The upgrade kit comes with specific instructions that require the dealer to help you. It is a night and day difference. The sound is amazing. Easily the best $500 stereo upgrade I have ever spent. Highly recommended.

[TitanSnake]

No, What You Will Need Is The 2 Rear Subs Behind The Seats, And The 2 Coaxiels On The Upper Doors , The 12 System Has The Rear Speakers, Remember That They Count A Coaxiel Speaker As 2 Speakers, What A Rip, But Thats The 18 Speaker Set Up.

Gotcha. I couldn't remember which two unity speakers were missing on the 12. I knew it needed 2 subs though.

[Andi]

Just upgraded the stereo to 18 speaker system in my TA, and it went flawlessly. Installed the 4 speakers myself (dash speaker is exactly the same so don't waist your time checking it b/c it's a pain in the access); I had Red Bluff Dodge use the scan tool to restore the vehicle configuration to activate it when it was in for the recalls. The upgrade kit comes with specific instructions that require the dealer to help you. It is a night and day difference. The sound is amazing. Easily the best $500 stereo upgrade I have ever spent. Highly recommended.

Hi! Thanks for posting this. I have a TA too and can't wait to get my audio upgraded. I'm trying to figure out if I need to buy the kit or if it makes sense to buy just the four speakers you mentioned you used. (Did you happen to verify the part #s before you installed them? I believe they are 05035253AB for the bulkhead "subs" and 05035308AB for the upper door unity speakers.)

Also - did you need anything else from the kit other than the four speakers and the directions? Did you need to purchase anything outside of the kit (I read on this site that you need the 05035339AA buckets for under the "subs" and that these baffles are not included in the kit..?)

Finally - could you please post a picture of the instructions that came with this kit?

Thanks!
Cheers,
Andi

[Voice of Reason]

The kit is all my dealer needed when they did the install. I too read about those speaker 'cups' in another thread and my dealer didn't mention them. I wonder if that's only an issue with the 3 speaker ACR system? And I think someone priced out the speakers separately and it was more expensive than doing the full kit and keeping the extra center speaker as a spare.

I was reminded last Thursday driving the car just how much this kit improved the 12 speaker system. I use my iPhone via USB (not Bluetooth) and the base hits so hard you can feel it in your back. Combined with much improved highs from the new door tweeters this is by far the best sounding system I've had in any car. It's at the point now where it will mask exhaust noise, which is both good and bad.

By far the best bang for the buck mod I've done on my Viper!

[darbgnik]

I think I may have been the one that priced it all out. Although it was in CDN funds, the 2 door speakers, the 2 door grilles, and the 2 subs were more expensive to buy separately than the kit. The kit doesn't include the buckets however.

[Andi]

The kit is all my dealer needed when they did the install. I too read about those speaker 'cups' in another thread and my dealer didn't mention them. I wonder if that's only an issue with the 3 speaker ACR system? And I think someone priced out the speakers separately and it was more expensive than doing the full kit and keeping the extra center speaker as a spare.

I was reminded last Thursday driving the car just how much this kit improved the 12 speaker system. I use my iPhone via USB (not Bluetooth) and the base hits so hard you can feel it in your back. Combined with much improved highs from the new door tweeters this is by far the best sounding system I've had in any car. It's at the point now where it will mask exhaust noise, which is both good and bad.

By far the best bang for the buck mod I've done on my Viper!

Awesome. Delighted to hear. Could you or someone with the kit please post a picture of the instructions that came with this kit?

[Junkie]

Would love to see some more progress on this.

[Andi]

I found the instructions:
http://www.moparonlineparts.com/docs/82213535.pdf

...and confirmed with my parts guy that these are the speakers:
05035254AA door woofers x2 (included in kit)
05035308AB uppper door unity speakers x2 (included in kit)
(part # unknown) grilles for upper door unity speakers x2 (included in kit)

Also.. optionally I've read you can get these: 05035339AA woofer buckets x 2 (NOT included in kit)..

I got tired of waiting.. since everybody's having good luck with the kit, I just ordered a kit as well as the two woofer buckets.

Cheers,
Andi

[TexasTonka]

Sorry for the delay in posting but I got my car back going on two weeks ago and it worked without issue. The new subs are firing and the new door speakers are working. I effectively have a 18 speaker Harmon Kardon system in a TA2.0 now. Is it out of this world awesome and a must do for anyone without it, NO. Is it a good upgrade for relatively low cost that makes the car more enjoyable, YES. Caution when they flash the BCM to have them go over all functions, found when they flashed mine it shut off the Daytime running lights code in the BCM, had to go back in later and turn it back on. Yes the base does kick you in the back now, the highs are louder and crisper, it is a better system with the more speakers. It is not Bang & Olufsen quality or even as good as my 2016 Ram Limited, but it is much improved and recommended.

For those that asked, YES you need the speaker buckets. Most buckets are for sound, these are to close up the holes in your car. When you remove the plate to add the speaker you will be looking at the ground, the bucket plugs the hole, the speaker fills it. If you are thinking like me, you are correct, if a rock flies off your tire it can crack the bucket or plate leading to a nice leak when driving in rain. I bought extra buckets...

Overall glad I did the upgrade, it does sound better, it also looks a thousand times better with the grills in the door. WIth my heads and cam package, headers, cat delete, and corsa... you can hear some music now and feel some bass. If you are looking for an outstanding audiophile system this isn't for you, go to a sound shop and get some Focal separates, amps and a good sub and spend $5-$10K.

For the money this audio upgrade can not be beat, and now knowing I can buy the upgrade kit, I'll never spend the $2k for the option when I order a 2017....

[Antonio@CalvoMotorsports]

Good info, my TA vs GTS stereos are day and night!!

[aNinjaneer]

Good info, my TA vs GTS stereos are day and night!!

Better than the ACR! lol

[1.8t]

I still don't understand why 2 dealerships have failed to get my 2 additional subs working and yet everyone on here is having success. I gave both dealerships the instructions from MOPAR and watched one of them go through the steps. I can only assume they are having issues when reconfiguring the car as I have seen the premium speaker option added to my VIN.

[TexasTonka]

I still don't understand why 2 dealerships have failed to get my 2 additional subs working and yet everyone on here is having success. I gave both dealerships the instructions from MOPAR and watched one of them go through the steps. I can only assume they are having issues when reconfiguring the car as I have seen the premium speaker option added to my VIN.

Believe it or not I was the first one that Viper Exchange had done. call Andy Wheeler at Viper Exchange and he may be able to help you through it or if you are near enough they can do it for you. I may be wrong but I think they said it wasn't as cut and dry as the instructions make it out to be.