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About jakmagic

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    Wisconsin
  • Interests
    Thumping car audio
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    97 Buick Lesabre
  1. jakmagic

    New vehicle directed towards audio

    Ah yeah the 94 Impala. Just saw a nice one last night and man I like those things! People ask a lot for them yet but I would too. As for goals, yeah bass is what I'm after, but decent quality too. I know they don't mix but I can get it to my liking. I would really like to have the space for 2 15"s. I understand building in the trunk may be necessary if I went with a car. M5 do you have an opinion on like a 98-04 Blazer / Jimmy? I know there is another person how commented on those already, but would like to hear if you've hadn't any experience s with those? Same with anyone else. To be honest with the vehicle portion I will probably stay in a price range of 4-6k. Maybe if I get lucky and get a new career change in the near future I'd double that. Keep my fingers crossed:) I'll most likely find something with 100-120k mi on it takes been taken care of. That's one thing I can spot. I live in WI, so rust is gonna be a no no for me. Heck if the right deal come I'd drive a state and away to snag it up. Definitely will take my time and find "The One" lol.
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    New vehicle directed towards audio

    Really appreciating the info guys. About the Magnum that is one vehicle I have yet to see under the hood in V6 or V8. All I know about Chrysler is my mom owns a nice Concord with a trunk that could fit 8 bodies in it! Lol. But someone couldn't even pay me to work on it! Damn battery is damn there under the motor with the alternator too. Everything is so damn packed in there, I'd need to have a therapist next to me while working on it, so I wouldn't kill someone. I guess that's why I haven't really even considered anything Mopar. I guess I am just judging them by the couple bad ones I've seen. Haven't played with any of their SUVs though, like a Durango. I have been seeing some nice looking Trailblazers for some decent deals lately.
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    New vehicle directed towards audio

    Oh and I am not afraid to get a new vehicle and turn in into a two seater if need be.
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    New vehicle directed towards audio

    Thanks a lot for all the replies guys! Like I said vehicle wise, I will be on a pretty tight budget and I have been seeing some trailblazer s for some decent prices. I am also partial to GM vehicle s design. I am not too informed on the trailblazer's engine or transmission though. However I am on the Blazers / Jimmy 4.3's and feel that is the 2nd best motor they produced. "Just my opinion" With their 3.8L being #1, in reliability and ease of service. With that being said, any reviews or suggestions on the Blazers / Jimmy line?
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    New vehicle directed towards audio

    Yeah I had been seeing some trailblazer s for some decent prices lately. I also really like the way they look. I have not seen what they look like under the hood yet. As in are their components just smashed together, making addition s and upgrades near impossible like landing on Jupiter? Good example being my moms Chrysler the alternator and battery are located damn there under the motor! I will have to get to a dealer ship to see the under hood of a Trailblazer in the near future for sure.
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    New vehicle directed towards audio

    I current setup is a cdehd149bt head unit. A Fi Q 12 powered by a CT1400.1 CT 6.5 Meso s powered by a CT 60.4 XS D3400 under the hood with a stock 140amp altertnator. All Sky high wire and fuses Lots of mojo mat deadener Will be upgrading to a M3B for sub stage to power 2 BL or Q 15's. Or may go on SP4 15".
  7. Hi guys this post may be long and I apologize in advance. First off I am by no means wealthy in any sort of the word. I currently own a 97 Buick LeSabre (240,000mi on it) so a new car will soon be required. I want my car to suit my audio setup more that the other way around. I want to keep the following attributes in play with the decision. 1.space / big trunk (for multiple 15's or more) 2.interior that is "easier" to modify. I would be willing to tear rear seats out to mount amps and batteries there. 3. Accessabily so it is not such a pain to run multiply runs of 1/0 cable from front to rear. (Not that big a deal) 4. "Acoustics" as is like some paper thin doors that reside in some cheap imports compared to a thick oem sound proofed sedan. 5.Accessibility to upgrade and work under the hood as in multiple cables and h/o alt/ alts. I understand there will be no perfect car because when one excels in one area it lacks another. The vehicles I have been eyeing up are a 00-05 Chevy blazer /jimmy, 96-06 Cadillac Seville , Deville, STS or DTS. 00-05 Monte Carlo, or what I love is a 94 Impala SS. Anywayz thank to anyone who took the Time to read or post on this topic. Alsp apoligze of this was not posted in the correct area.
  8. Great build man! Impressive. I really dig your alternator setup. Have you received your large case yet? I am going to be looking into a Singer for my ride in the next couple weeks. I hope he will have something to offer me. I have a 97 Buick LeSabre with a stock 140 amp. The 140 amp kinda has a weird case with the bottom mounting ear extended down kinda in a tear drop shape. Out of all the alt companies, Singer sticks out to me as the best choice, especially with the CS he seems to offer. How have you been liking your Sp4's also? I have been looking to upgrade into those myself lately. (Only have a Q12 now) I'm kinda stuck between a Sp4 15" or (2) BL or Q 15's at the moment. I am leaning toward the Sp4, as it will allow for me to upgrade to two Sp4's in a year or two. I'll always want more. Lol. Are those SP4's happy with a solid 3000w - 3500w feeding them? I like your door panels also, they looking pretty sharp. Did you fabricate the pods yourself? Overall the truck is looking fantastic man, and I am definitely tuned in for the end results.
  9. jakmagic

    New member from Wi

    Raw is the best way. Better than being bullshitted or coddled. If everyone was like that, there'd be alot less f'ups in this world. I'll take it! lol.
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    I am technically having to run my cables twice since my CT Sounds amp kit (ofc) was on back order. My dealer felt bad, and gave me an Execution Audio kit (CCA) for free till my other one gets in. I wanted to get my build started so I gladly accepted. Lol. I recently pulled my back seat out to experiment with stuff , so everything will be being moved around also, and new box fabricated. Current box was built for sub back/ port drivers side. I want sub and port forward now. Box will be built by Sound Mekanix Customs again. Jeremy does beautiful work! My next box will be finished too, with carpet or this Bedliner type material I like.
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