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  3. Posted

    LOL I know im a noob but thanks for the help. I also have 2 more question which should I choose If i get 2 15" btl subs, dual 1 or dual 2. And which amp would u recommend me for at a decent price that is reliable

    there is no warrenty available for the BTL. There is a waiting period for them right now...

    :orly3: Then why did I get a warranty slip with mine?

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    I plan on using a router to do it anyways, what I don't get, is how can I use a single piece of wood and make them flush mounted. The bottom hole (mounting diameter) will have to be sunken in deeper than the top, bigger hole (outside diameter of speaker).

    I got these things yesterday, and man are they huge. The 6.5s are so deep, I might have to figure a way to go ahead and mount them to the door panels if I can't get them to fit inside the doors.

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    Yeah, what kind of amps are they? You have a 1500 watt and a 5000 watt up there, maybe you should look at something in the middle. I've got a RF T1500-1bd for my BTL 18. I might end up getting a T2500 in the future, but I think the 1500 should do fine.

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    quite frankly if your looking for a tuner car that your gonna modify to get more power and... your concerned about gas milege... hell youd be just the same to drive a flippin suv.. i know of a lot of small japanese cars that will only get about 25mpg best in the city without hotrodding it all over the place.. personally id rather have the extra room over a couple mpgs.... and after owning a used volvo i will never ever buy a used european car again.. if i cant afford to buy a new one i just wont buy one..

    Yeah I know, originally I was looking at newer Explorers and Expeditions. But I've already got a 4x4 Explorer, and for the price of an Explorer thats a couple years old with lower miles, I could get a MkV GTi. I think that I would have a lot more fun out of the GTi too. There is also a large aftermarket it seems. I would probably get the ECU upgrade shortly after I got one, then maybe later on upgrade the exhaust and possibly turbo. I just think its awesome that you can get your stock computer flashed and get an extra 50hp with the GTi MkV, and you can set it back to stock anytime you want to. The ECU upgrade from APR also has a built in immobilizer, and a valet mode which limits power if you let anyone else drive it. It seems like a deal for $150.

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  10. Posted

    I want to make some MDF speaker rings that look something like this:

    6500_6x9_adapt.jpg

    But I want the 6.5 and tweeter to fit flush with the mount. Should I just use two pieces of 1/2, and make the inside ring the mounting diameter, and the top piece the outside diameter of the speakers, then glue them together? I may just have to do some experimenting. I'm going to try and mount them in the door in place of the stock 5x7s. I've been thinking of fiberglassing them into the doors, and I probably will in the future, but I just need something temporary right now since the XXX 6.5s will be here tomorrow, along with my BTL.

    All I'm waiting on to build my sub box is two 3/4"x9"x18" pieces of plexiglass and some super bright LEDs to come via UPS. I plan on doing pretty much the same thing with the plexi, and the mount on the sub box, using two pieces of 3/4, and making them flush.

    I think I'll just paint it so I don't have to mess with carpet. I'm just going to sand the corners down real good, maybe get a can of bondo and go over the screw holes, spray it, sand it, spray it again, and be done with it. I'm not trying to win any beauty contests. I'm sure it should look fine. I'm using the 18" optimal enclosure for the X-CON on the site here. Its going to take up the whole cargo area of my Explorer. I'm also going to have half the backseat folded down and somehow bolt down a plexiglass amplifier rack. It should be badass. All I've got is a cell phone camera and a ipod nano camera, so I can't post good pictures, but I'll post some videos when its done.

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  11. Posted · Edited by deernet

    Well if it doesn't have to be jap. What about an srt4? They make 225 hp at the wheels do 0-60 in low 5 sec range and run the 1/4 in 14 flat. And they're cheap. For the money you won't find anything FWD near that fast for the price. But it's not jap or German.

    I've test drove one before, and they are fast, but its still a Neon. It just feels cheap. Also, for the money used, I think I can find something as fast, if not very close. I've been reading up on the GTi's, the '06s have 200hp stock, and you can get the ECU flashed for $150 and get an instant 252hp. Link.

    Edit: Also wanted to say I have nothing against American cars, except Government Motors maybe. I've owned Ford and Lincoln all my life. I just want something that gets good mileage and looks cool, which is subjective. I've looked at the Mazda 3 hatches, and don't really like them. At this point, if I can afford it, I think I'm going to try to get a '06 GTi.

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    u could do sub up port back.

    nope.....

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    :roflmao:

    do you guys know that you are the dumbest guys on this board? every thing i say you guys try to make fun of. lol but i could give a shit. i always try to give the best info to my knowledge. im sure ive installed hundreds of more systems than any of you talking shit.

    REASON i say nope is because my experiences with sub up port back in a trunk are not great. i found that sub back, port back is better for trunked cars that IVE HEARD. of course it is install dependant and there could be variables as to making sub up, port back sound good and have good output but im just stating MY EXPERIENCES.

    If you had elaborated on your reply in your first post instead of a one word answer, I'm sure that everyone would have understood you better, and not tried to "make fun" of you. Since on a message board the replies are conveyed as plain text with no emotion behind it, I'm sure that your answer could have been taken as smug or condescending. If you are trying to "give the best info" to your knowledge, try to make yourself a bit clearer next time.

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    Ha ya that's what I heard is what's prob gonna happen with mine. It sux. What car do u have

    I have a 4-door Toyota Auris 2.0 D4d (diesel) 126 hp : it is not sold (yet) in the USA. It's the new Corolla hatchback. It's a nice (little for you Americans) car, but the trunk is too small for me : I can only fit a 3.5 cu ft ported enclosure, and it's tight !!!

    Take a look at my ssa gallery .

    Do you have any pics that show the whole back of the car? I've never seen a Corolla hatch before, haha.

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    check advanced auto parts...ik they had one that they say is for their street glow led underbody kit, but idk if it hooks up to rca's or if u can maybe "modify" it to work.

    Thats what I want is something I can hook to the pass through on my T1500. My P3002 has a light on the top of it that flashes to the bass, I'd say I could probably tap into that, but it would look all ghetto I'd say. I'd like to get a device thats made for it.

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  15. Posted

    So I'm building a box for my BTL this next weekend. I've ordered two 3/4"x9"x18" sheets of plexiglass, and two of these 3w high powered wide angle LEDs on an aluminum base. They'll be going inside the box, and you'll be able to see the badass backside of the BTL while its playing. They're the same ones Steve Meade used in the 2x T15K Escalade build, so I know they're going to be super bright. Here is Plasma LEDs site if anyone is interested.

    My question, I've heard people talk about before a control module that you could get that you could plug into your RCAs to make your LEDs flash to the beat. Does anyone know where I can find one? I've searched and come up with nothing.

    Thanks for the help.

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  16. Posted

    Too bad the Altima SE-R isn't in your area and they are a little over budget. And they only made them in 05 and 06. I like GTI's too very fast but a BTL 18 would be hard to fit but if it does it will knock so hard Good Luck

    Hopefully it will work without the backseat. Even if the Altima SE-R was in my area I wouldn't get it right now, I need to get my credit card bill paid off first. It'll probably be a few months before I end up getting something, I just wanted to get some research done first so I know what I want. Maybe by then I'll find an Altima SE-R around here, I definitely wouldn't be able to fit the 18 in that, have to be a hatch. Whatever I get, its going to be a manual though.

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  17. Posted

    I've been doing some research, and I think I've got it narrowed down a little bit...

    -VW GTi, possibly VR6, I know I said Japanese, but I really just need a smaller car, kind of sporty, in my price range. I like these because its a hatch and I could take out the back seat and fit my BTL 18, probably with the same box I'm going to use in my Explorer

    Specs for '02-'06: 1.8T has 180hp, VR6 has 200hp

    -Subaru Impreza, possibly WRX if in my price range, preferably a hatch for reason stated above

    Specs for '02 Impreza: 2.5L 165hp, WRX: 2.0T 227hp

    -Nissan Sentra SE-R: 2.5 170 hp, Spec V: 180hp

    -Nissan Altima: 2.5 175hp

    -Honda Accord 2-door: 2.3L 135hp

    As for the specs, I've listed everything for the '02 model year to keep it on a fairly level basis. Right now I'm leaning towards the GTI, since the ones I've looked at thus far seem to be priced lower than the WRXs, and even the base model 1.8T is the most powerful out of my list save for the WRX. The Accord, which I was origionally looking at seems to be the most anemic of the bunch, so I guess its out.

    Anything I've left out someone thinks I should consider?

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  21. Posted · Edited by deernet

    My brother has a Nissan Altima SE-R 6 speed he got it for 11,000 with about 68,000 miles. That car is good al the way around it is bone stock look it up.

    2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Car 3.5 SE-R

    It's like this one but there are cheaper ones out there. They are a bit rare. I love my bro's car way better than that accord. Or look into the altima 3.5 SL

    Yeah, thats exactly like my friends car except hers is a regular Altima, not an SE-R, and hers is dark gray. (I was wrong, she has an Altima, not a Maxima.) I wonder how they stack up to the Accords and other imports performance wise? I'll have to look up some horsepower numbers and 0-60 times. Nice car though, I'll add that to the list.

    Edit: I didn't even know they made Altima SE-Rs until I saw this, I thought it was only the Sentras. Glad I made a topic, maybe I'll get some more good ideas.

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  22. Posted · Edited by deernet

    After I get the credit card bill for all my audio equipment payed off, I think I'm going to get a loan on a small Japanese car. Budget will be around 10k, I'd like to get something '02 or newer with less than 70k miles.

    I really like this Accord, it seems like a pretty good deal, and I like the 2-doors. My friend has a newer (I think its an '05) Maxima and I like it pretty good too. I'd like to get a manual transmission, but they seem to be fairly rare. I've always wanted a WRX, but I'm thinking that would be out of my price range.

    I guess Toyotas are out due to the whole unintended acceleration mess. I've always heard good things about Toyotas, but have lost a lot of faith in them lately. I know that every manufacturer has their recalls, but Toyota tried to cover it up, and this is pretty major. If I could find an awesome deal on a Corolla or Camry, I might go for it. I'm pretty confident that if the situation ever did arise (I'm sure I've got better chances of winning the lottery) that I would be able to handle it (just put it in neutral, duh!). My main concern with Toyotas would be the resale value after all this has gone on.

    I'd like to hear opinions on what you think is reliable, sporty, will hold its value, and can be had for around my price range.

    Edit: I also like this WRX wagon, although I wouldn't get that one due to the miles, maybe I could find something similar. I like the fact that I could probably take out (maybe half) the back seat and fit me BTL 18.

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  23. Posted

    Ahh damn, I really want two of those BTL 22s haha. Might take up my whole cabin in my tahoe, but who cares, it would be SICK

    I can understand a double post, but a triple post, five minutes apart? If Steve Meade can fit four eighteens in a Tahoe with the backseat, I'm sure you could fit two 22s with a little room to spare. The box for one 18 in my Explorer sport takes up the ENTIRE cargo area. I'm going to have to leave one side of the back seat folded down to put my amp rack on.

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  24. Posted

    You'll void your warranty, and on a vehicle that's never a good idea.

    I'm sure if the dealer wanted to be a dick, they could void your warranty for using an amplifier. As per the Magnesem-Moss act they can only void the warranty on parts that have been modified or that are directly effected by parts that have been modified. I'm sure they would try to say that by using an amplifier you are effecting the charging system though.

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  25. Posted

    i can't remember but do they run on 48v?

    Also, do all hybrid cars run on the same electrical system volt-wise?

    Curious as to what will happen eventually when the majority of vehicles are hybrid\all electric...

    I'm pretty sure that most are 24v. The Prius uses regenerative braking, I'm pretty sure, somehow gaining power from the brakes.

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