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Ok, so what you are recommending is basically upgrading the alternator's circuitry to the front battery because the long ground run eliminates the need for an upgraded chasiss ground. How much would an upgrade from a stock 120 amp max alt really affect the stability of voltage? See what I calculated in my next reply, I'm not sure if I did it right. Well I decided to use the NEM standard to make it easier so this is what I came up with. V = I*R 1/0 awg, V = 120 amps (max rating) x ((4 feet x .0983 constant)/1000) = .047v or 0.3% drop (assuming 14.4v), 1.8 micro amps are lost in transmission 8 awg, V = 120 amps (max rating) x ((4 feet x .6282 constant)/1000) = .30v or 2% drop (assuming 14.4v), 753 micro amps are lost in transmission Looking at it this way, even at the max end of the spectrum which I know my stock alt will never reach, I don't see a major benefit. I suppose when I think of a .3 v drop vs .047 v it has it's benefit but I'm not sure if its worth the cost. Let me know if I'm still on the wrong track.

No, I should have explained this better. I have a front battery with the stock connections. I have a battery in the rear with 1/0 run on both the positive and ground runs to the front.

I heard this one today at work actually. "I took out my back seats man and had two jackhammers. I forgot to turn my amps off, volume down, and they like blew all my windows out. These subs needed like 3 amps each man, they were nuts" lol it was hard not to laugh.

I just used Great Stuff foam insulation from walmart and I had great results.

If you can take advantage of a no interest for x months deal I would go for it if you can pay it back in x months. I've been doing this for a while and its building credit, and also giving me things I want instantly . Credit is only a bad thing when you don't have the cash to pay it off before the interest hits.

Having experience with this type of build myself there are two ways to go about it. Have the subs rear facing if you are not sealing off the trunk. If you have them forward facing without sealing off the trunk you will experience cancellation. The benefit of sealing off the trunk is that there will be little to no trunk rattle, which also means less coloration to the sound due to vibrating panels. There is usually in increase in output in this configuration as well due to less cancellation (rear wave and forward wave separated). The cons of sealing the trunk are damaging the vehicle, difficulty level, and the loss of the ability to shift the box around in case you need to get to something underneath or on the side. In my case I used spray foam to separate the cabin which I may not be able to remove entirely, but it's an older car that will be useless after I'm done with it anyway. If you do not get a complete seal you will experience cancellation so it is important that you seal it entirely if SPL is your goal (though I would consider this for SQ as well). Facing rear = easy, less time consuming, decent results Facing forward = Pain in the ass, great results. It's up to you.

I had this problem pretty bad a while back, turned out to be a leak in the seal of my back window. As others have stated you should start looking for a leaky seal, or other point of access for moisture.

It's sad to see such a great company go, but good luck on your future endeavors!

I used to own a 12" lethal injection and it didn't "hit the lows" until I put it in a ported enclosure. If you can find the room to port those subs, they will come alive on the lows.

Enjoyed his build, good to see he is still improving!! Thanks! looking forward to finishing this build when I have the time and money. I hope to make it look clean and sound even better. Front stage needs some tweaking, I need a processor, and electrical.

Hey all! Recently EXO made a video of my XCONs doing work when I was hanging out with him. Just thought I'd share it on here. Most of the comments are good which is exciting lol. Most people don't understand or care that I'm not done and that this was my first time doing any sort of fabrication which is kind of annoying. Function is much more important than "looking clean" in my book.

Yes. I always unplug them and tape the ends so there is no chance of screwing it up again.

If you determine it is the pico fuse in the head unit, it can be fixed by soldering a wire over the pico fuse's contacts or by grounding the rca's.

Lol I did the exact same thing a couple weeks ago, works well in a pinch.

They sound amazing, I'm excited to hear other people's opinions at the upcoming shows. I do not know a Jason... I probably saw him, but I'm horrible with names.

I might go to the one in sanford if I can find a job lol. I won't be competing, just lookin around. I might compete next year if I can scrap up some cash to do my 2 18 build Well I'll be at the sanford one competing for sure, so if you come make sure to stop by my Volvo for an Xcon demo! The sanford show is always a blast, so hopefully you can make it lol.