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Thanks for all the great info everybody! I'll definitely take some pictures and if I have time I'll make a build log edit: I've been hearing this annoying rattling coming from my right door panel and I just took it off to see what it was and it's my right door speaker. It's blown, so I'm now in the market for a pair of good, cheap door speakers. Any suggestions?

I think what I'm going to get is the SKAR 12" and run a Sundown SAE 1200D. What's the difference between the v1 and v2 models of that amp? And SKAR has a deal where for $200 I can get the sub and an enclosure built to my specs which is great. And they're located in Tampa which is 30mins away from my house! Just for clarification, I'll get the D4 sub and run the amp at 2 Ohms to get ~600watts? and I know that sundown makes really efficient amps, so about how much power do you think I'll actually get out of it?

I'll mainly be listening to rap with some dubstep/techo every once in a while

I wouldn't? 1000 watts seems like a lot of to run off a 105 amp alt. But then again, I still have lots to learn lol 105 amps = 1050 watts. your car needs 35-65 amps (350-650 watts) to run the fuel inj. and other electrical. You are not drawing full current at ALL times with the system though, bc music is dynamic, not continuous. NOW remember you also have a battery for electical bursts when everything demands more, and the battery will charge between bursts. With that being said, alot will depend on your listening habits. so I could safely run between 500 and 700 watts? assuming i listen to it at a reasonable volume

I wouldn't? 1000 watts seems like a lot of to run off a 105 amp alt. But then again, I still have lots to learn lol

great!! I actually have an m500 just sitting in my room right now lol should I get the dual 2 or dual 4 ohm?

I was actually looking at the Q, but I'd have to either get a HO alt or a spare battery, both of which bump me into a pricier category than I'd like. But later on down the road I'll definitely be looking at getting something with a little more ompf like the Q or BL. Thanks though!

Hey, I have a 2002 mini cooper S and i want some bass. It has stock electrical right now, and the only thing I want to have to do is upgrade the big 3. It has a 105 amp alt I think and a stock battery so I'd like to keep the amp around 500-600 rms. My goal is as much bass as I can get with the space and power that I have. The dimensions for the "trunk" are 13x13x I think 32ish. I listen to rap and some dubstep, so I want a ported enclosure and I don't care if I have 1 or 2 subs as long as it's loud. As for price, I don't mind paying for quality, but I'd like to keep the sub and amp each around or under $200. I'll go up if I need to though. I was thinking maybe 2 SSA Dcons or 1 Sundown SA-12. Any help is appreciated! Here is an example pic of the trunk:

hey all, I'm looking to build a new system and needed some help!