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    Hi, so I'm in the process of fixing up my 300zx twin turbo and am figuring out designs for sub boxes and want some advice on configurations etc. I have two re se10s I was thinking of using or Incriminator i10s on around 150rms a peice (keeping power low to avoid having to upgrade electrical and going more for sound quality over getting loud.) My issue is I want to do a box in either side of my hatch but there are some lines on the one side which makes it have a much smaller available space.

    My question is should I make both boxes fill up the space and have different size boxes or make them both match? I will probably stay sealed to avoid having to figure out airspace and since I'm going for more sq I don't need it to get really loud. Will I have cancelation issues if they are different sizes?

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    Still have mine and still sounds incredible.

    :) :)
    I'm really bummed, just over 3 years ago I came upon a set of 2 12" icons at the pawn shop, I thought they were huge motors being quite new to car audio i thought they were just ebay crap or smtg and thought 150 each was high. Boy do I wish I had bought them now. Then again I got two new 15" icons which I love so can't complain.
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    Where did you get the headache rack and bed rails? They look really good.

    Thanks, I built them myself. I worked at a welding shop for a year so had some experience and decided to build one. It came out really good

    . Its rockguarded then painted like my fender flares etc

    . Getting the angles right for the headache rack was the hardest part.

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    The i series specs are listed on incriminators website. Its the 187 series, the i series replaced them but specs are the same. Im not sure which to recomend as i havent heard either in sealed application. Maybe someone more familiar with t/s specs can see which would model better in a sealed application?

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    Incriminator Audio 12 I Series (300rms)

    Sundown E-12 (400rms)

    SKAR IVXv2 (400rms)

    They will be in a box slightly over 1 cubic foot (under 1 cube after the sub is in there) powered by a Kicker 750.1 amp that I believe is pushing over 800 clean watts. Dont worry, I will set the amp so its not clipping the subs.

    Which of these 3 would be best to go with? The sundown and Incriminator are the same price, my total raises about $40 with the SKAR.

    Im leaning towards the E-12... yes or no?

    I just installed 2 E12's in the back of an older Acura Vigor and They sound pretty good and get quite loud, but are in a ported 3.8 foot tuned to 34hz. I also have an Incriminator I 10 and that for the money and price that was an amazing sub, ported box again though. The Dcons have been getting amazing reviews too. So I think as long as you stick with the SUndown, Incriminator or SSA you should be happy. Although with those boxes though you wont get near the full potential of the subs.

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  9. Posted

    I want my bass to get low and sound good doin it

    Need to give more details, like is it for your

    98 Pontiac? How much space do you have for subs? gonna put them in the trunk? take out the back seats? Whats your max enclosure dimensions?

    yes its for my 98 grand prix.36"w x 16"h x28"d.I will keep my back seats in

    Make sure with those dimensions you have enough room to get the box in the trunk, you must remember the angle it has to go in at. With close to those dimensions you would b able to go with either 2 XCON 12"s or 2 12" ICONS in around 4.5-5.5 cubic feet (depending on which sub) tuned between 30-35 based on your listening preference.

    Pioneer 9400BH for HU

    Dual Xcons if they can fit

    Crescendo Mezzo Comps

    Crescendo 2K/Audioque 2200D

    KnuKon wires

    DC or Starr Moutain Enclosure

    MB Quart Onx4.80 4 channel

    XS power D3400 with the change left over.

    uh, this doesn't sound like a good setup.

    I think that list sounds pretty good other than I dont like the Pioneer Headunits, Many people love them though I just dont like the layout. Another problem with that setup is you would be quite a bit over budget.

    These prices are guesstimates

    headunit +/- $200,

    Xcons $850

    components +/-$200

    bc2000amp $480

    Wires +/-$200

    Speaker amp $150-200

    D3400 $260

    Total: Approximately $2,400 plus box.

    Going used would save you some money, or go with 2 Icons.

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    I was caught up on moving air and trying for a hairtrick in my crew cab Dakota, I went with 2 15" Icons in a fairly big box with a fair amount of port area on 2000 watts and I can do a hairtrick about like bigjon does maybe a bit more. It was cool and all and I was really happy I can do one but other than showing off to the odd person its kinda pointless. And when you leave your window cracked accidentally when its snowing out with stereo on expect the inside of your vehicle to be filled with snow. It sucks.

    Ultimately though building a setup designed for what music you like to listen to and enjoy would be smarter, and if you accomplish a hairtrick, Bonus.

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  13. Posted

    Yes I have space restrictions. I'm wanting to build a box behind the rear bench seat of my ford super duty crew cab. The depth is pretty limited. My maximum space I have to work with is 52" wide, 17.75" high, 9" bottom depth, 3.75" top depth. The depth is from my back wall to the fabric on the rear of my bench seat. I do have the option of moving my seat forward up to 4", but I would much rather leave it in its stock location if I can. So, right now, I guess I should take a step back and figure out what subs I can actually use in my application. I'm really trying to avoid using an all out shallow sub as I just don't like the way they sound, from what I've heard. I would like to find a quality "SQL" type sub that has the ability to grab strong lows. I listen to all types of music, but mainly hip hop. My plan was to build a sealed box first and see what I think. Then, if I want more output, build a ported box in the future. Is it possible to build a proper ported box with my dimensions? The only shallow sub I have found so far that has my interest is the Sundown Sd2 and Polk MM series. My friend has a Polk MM that sounds pretty decent but doesn't have strong lows like I like. So right now I'm just looking for subs that will work with my depth restrictions, but still give me the sound I'm looking for. Any advice on subs will be appreciated. Thanks

    The Icon would be too deep. The mounting depth on it is 6.5" and you have only 8.25" max at the bottom and will be at quite a steep angle which would limit depth more especially with the size of the magnet on the Icon. And your options for porting wouldn't be that great because of the top depth would limit you to 2" max round ports (which a couple would maybe be adequate , Other option would be to port out of the side of the box . one or two ported SD-10s would probably fit you well. Or you could lose a seat and put a 15" Icon in and tune low and get nice lows.

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  14. Posted

    I had my subs for almost two weeks before ups said shipped and the ssa store took over a month to update after i got my subs. I am i canada tho. Wasnt a big deal for me at all and was a nice surprise tho. Love the icons too

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    To answer your terminal question, the amp is still a mono amp the second set of terminals are just a convienience feature that some amps have to make it easier to run more than one set of speaker wires Into it, (used if you were using 2 subs or more subs). Basically the 2 positives and two negatives are connected together inside the amp. Its just a convenience feature so if you have the positive wire from sub put it in positive terminal and negative wire to negative terminal. Pick which order u like the look of best lol

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  16. Posted

    I have 2 15" SSA Icons in 7.2 cubic foot net to 32hz and it gets low. I took 2 girls for a ride the other day and gave em a demo. (They aren't audio virgins either, one has a brother with 2 CVR 12s on 1000rms and the others brother has 2 sundown E12s and when the bass dropped they freaked out. It was something redone by decaf. Asked them after what they thought and they said it felt like god was stomping on their face. Made me laugh. But for the price the icons are amazing.

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  21. Posted

    Thanks for all the responses. No I bought the car and found out the previous owner had a shop do the work and the shop did a crap job! The car has electric cut outs so I have a switch which controls a flap right after the downpipes and so I can either go through the full exhaust or right out the bottom of the downpipes. I have the full body kit for my car I will be installing and painting it to match the rest of the car.

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  22. Posted

    Hi, So last spring I bought a 1993 Nissan 300zx that was converted to twin turbo. Only to find out the next day that the engine was about to go because of Sh** work the shop did (splicing 2 wiring harnesses together with crimps, looping. deleting oil cooler, installing the wrong rad and had the hood hit it and crack the top. Anyways as I am only 19 years old and this isnt my only vehicle and I have to buy all the stuff myself as my parents taught me to save for what I want and dont hand me money. So far I finally found a good JDM engine, bought it and brought it to a shop to get it all done as I dont have a hoist or enough knowledge to do a swap in that insanely cramped engine bay. Thought I would post a couple pics as stuff is getting done and then later make a small build log when I save up for putting a small sound system in it probably 2 10's with one in each corner of the hatch leaving room for T-tops.

    Anyways here it is, Has a lightweight flywheel, stage 2 racing clutch, K&N cai, Dual 3inch exhaust with electric cut-outs, and chipped ecu, should be putting out around 350-400 at the crank or around 300rwhp. will get it dynoed when done.

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    Parts so far. Still waiting on New Wiring Harness and short shifter.

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    And heres a 300zx the shop has built from stock. Its making 585hp at the wheels and has the same body kit as my car.

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