P500 MTX Overhead Audio Pod fits!

[Slayer]

Finally had time to install mine....put it left of center bracket so
i didn't have to drill holes and move the support .....did everything else like @Mudder except one thing.......bought some black command velcro strips and used them in the rear instead of the adhesive pad. Unit is really tight and doesnt move. Lower rear portion of OEM roof does bulge outward some but it is minor. Definitely sounds better directly overhead.

 

[ehart814]

Put the final paint on my bracket last night and picked up a bunch of bolts and nuts. Fyi, the threaded holes on the back (or top?) of the unit where the clamps bolt in are M8. I had to get some longer ones to go through my homemade bracket into the stereo. Tonight I should have this all together, if all goes well.

 

[Mudder]

Put the final paint on my bracket last night and picked up a bunch of bolts and nuts. Fyi, the threaded holes on the back (or top?) of the unit where the clamps bolt in are M8. I had to get some longer ones to go through my homemade bracket into the stereo. Tonight I should have this all together, if all goes well.

Just wondering if the front bracket was too small for the P1000 ROPS or if you just wanted to position it away from the front? Recall the ROPS are different diameters. May slide mine over the driver for better sound as often riding solo lately, surprised how much it improves the stereo effect.

 

[ehart814]

Just wondering if the front bracket was too small for the P1000 ROPS or if you just wanted to position it away from the front? Recall the ROPS are different diameters. May slide mine over the driver for better sound as often riding solo lately, surprised how much it improves the stereo effect.

I needed to move it towards the back of the machine. I have it positioned about 6" towards the rear from the front tube. The distance between the two tubes is a lot more than on the 500. If I clamped it to the front tube, the back of the radio would be almost a foot in front of the rear tube. I had to make something, so I figured I would experiment a bit and see where I thought it would be easiest to reach the buttons. Where I will have it mounted, it will feel similar to where it was on the 500 as far as how far I need to reach to push the buttons.

And yes, I believe the horizontal rops bars are larger than on the 500. About 2" diameter, I think.

 

[Spellmajr]

Well I ordered one today.

 

[ehart814]

Here is the first one installed in a pioneer 1000 that I know of.


A little more challenging than putting it in a 500. I had to extend the wiring to reach the battery. The bracket I made turned out okay. It seems rigid enough, but I have only ridden roads since I got it done tonight. Time will tell. My clamps are kinda sucky. Don’t fit the rops super tight. Came with double sided foam 3m tape. Tightened all the way down they can move a bit. Maybe that’s a good thing. Super excited to have it installed finally. I missed it a lot since I got the new buggy! You just can’t beat these for $200. Now with the 1000 I have room to expand. Maybe add a couple more speakers somehow?


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[Mudder]

That P1K does have a bigger roof. Bet some @trigger shield rubber would tighten up those clamps. LOL. Good job. Glad I didn’t throw an old phone away, its now loaded with music and stays in the box.

 

[Spellmajr]

I installed last night. And this thing is freaking sweet! So easy to install to.

 

[Mudder]

Bumping this thread for new members. Three wires and you’re done. $200 or less.

 

[Beez]

Bumping this thread for new members. Three wires and you’re done. $200 or less.

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I've looked around and can't find this for $200. The link is sold out.

 

[btruckin]

I've looked around and can't find this for $200. The link is sold out.

Yep, I couldn't find them for $200 either.

 

[Chooglin]

Ebay
Polaris New OEM Sportsman Ace MTX Overhead Audio Pod Stereo System 2879703 28000007973 | eBay

 

[Mudder]

Yep, the Polaris site is sold out.

 

[Gassygordo]

 

[Mudder]

Too bad they don’t make them without the Polaris logo. It was a surprise to see how well they fit the P500. My polaris link still shows out of stock, go figure.

 

[Slayer]

Something odd with mine...if listening to the radio and I turn on the light bar it interferes with the radio signal, but no problem when using blue tooth.

 

[trigger]

Something odd with mine...if listening to the radio and I turn on the light bar it interferes with the radio signal, but no problem when using blue tooth.

Probably a ground issue or they've crossed wiring internally.

 

[Mudder]

I only have engine noise on AM, no interference otherwise.

 

[ehart814]

So, I found this thing online: Polaris RZR 1000 900 Rear Overhead MTX Dual Speaker Add-on 2879514 | eBay

It is designed to plug into the MTX overhead unit made for the Razr's. I have seen these units in person, and they appear to be the same as the one we are using, just a different shape. They are much harder to find, and much more expensive.

I believe that the Razr unit and the Ace unit have the same rectangular 8 pin output plug, which the "add-on" unit plugs in to - supposedly plug and play. I is pretty much impossible to find compatibility info online, and MTX refuses to acknowledge my inquiries. Since i have a five seater, I thought it would be cool to be able to add two more speakers for the rear passengers.

Anyhow, I pulled the trigger on the Add-on speakers today. Will report back after I receive it.

 

[ehart814]

Could you just get this cable to add external speakers as long as you don’t exceed specs.
MTX OEM to Aftermarket Full Range Adapter - RZRFRC | Dennis Kirk

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Yeah, I saw that too. I've been looking at this for a while.

I am not interested in investing a lot of time and money into piecing together more speakers. The appeal to me is "plug and play" and a 5 minute install. If that doesn't work out, I'll be selling the add-on unit here on the site. I guess it would be possible to tear the thing apart and figure out which wires do what.

The add on unit should clamp right to the rear ROPS bar. Would be super cool if it all works out...