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    ABC Enclosures..

    I'd give it a try, but build a "normal" box at the same time so you have something to compare it to. Only takes a little extra MDF and not really that much extra time if you do them together. I am really curious as descriptions make it sound logical, but I have never had a vehicle with enough space to do it.
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    See you guys next week, I am outta here to go up to Red Lake and do some ice drinkin with a fishing rod.
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    US Amps USA-442

    As a generic answer to your question (not sure if the amp is stable there), just wire two 2 ohm coils in parallel. Or 4, 4ohm coils in parallel and you will have one ohm. Here is the math: 1/(amp ohm load) = 1/voice coil ohm1 + 1/voice coil ohm2 + 1/vco3+.... Only use how many voice coils you have. In the case of a single sub with 2ohm DVC it would be 1/x = 1/2 + 1/2 :therefore x = 1 ohm For 2 DVC 4ohms it would be 1/x = 1/4+1/4+1/4+1/4=> 1 ohm load For 1 DVC 4ohm it would be 1/x = 1/4+1/4 => 2ohm load BUT PLEASE CHECK THE AMP SPECS BEFORE GOING TO 1 OHM!
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    Whats best for what I want????

    Generically speaking since I do not have the 15's nor do I have a ported RLp. Ported boxes are loud and only boomy (with the SS drivers) if they are tuned inappropriately (typically too high). Just make sure you follow Mike's recommended specs for the first shot and tune from there. I built my box to his specs and it rocks.
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    Tiny New Feature

    Hey it found my internet provider and put me on the map. IP tracking is cool, but scary nonetheless. I hate big brother, but being it is off by about 15 miles this is cool!
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    FeedBack **Positive**

    Nothing but great comments for Eldorado as well. Sent me a sub special to arrive well before Christmas to be used as a gift. It arrived in time, made my sis very happy (for their boat) and he sent it even before we arranged payment. I would never request that as it is unfair, but thanks again Eldorado!!! He even included a special SSA gift.
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    Bored... so i post PICS!!!! lots

    Biking = sweet. I am more into the Mountain kind, but nice ride nonetheless. Do you rack it on the Vdub? Funny, just like my amp collection my bike is pretty old skool too. I have an old Breezer.
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    Progress On my Ported enclosure (pictures)

    Umm, flexing is resonating as they are one in the same. If you have a flex mode on your box of 60Hz you could have a (insert box dimension) speaker cone playing that note which could give you an extremely non-linear output. For extreme bracing (and pretty wicked sound) look at the internals of the B&W Nautilus, crazy how much she-i-o they stuff in there.
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    2nd SWVA TeamSSAudio meet

    Jim, Do you have any more pics of your install? Or insight? It will really help my truck system out. I am going to do some sort of budget active install but waver on drivers non-stop.
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    2nd SWVA TeamSSAudio meet

    no worry, Amanda said she knows someone who knows someone who is very talented at this sort of thing, I am not looking forward to the cutting of all the wires and marking 8 per door once I pull them off, but what is funny is that since the panels are just hanging on at the moment I can't lock the doors, I hope to get this done asap as long as the sub amp gets here soon, and I build something for it wish we also had a chance to test that funky thing Nick had in the black box Frickin' Germans, when my doors are removed the door locks and promtly unlocks itself as well. Really sucked as it made it so I couldn't drive my car to leave it anywhere while doing my install.
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    For those of you that remember this.....the baby was born back on July 21st (thought I posted that in here...but can't find that post). After struggling for life the past 6 months, baby Connor passed away last night I am sorry, no one should have to go through that.
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Later model. I can't tell the years, but if I had to guess ... '99 or later? I might go take a look at it and check out the price. I think if I went for a Mustang I'd really like a SVT or Cobra or whatever the higher performance one's are. I really don't follow the Mustangs as you can tell. Those Z's are nice cars. Black w/ red stripes is just awesome. Mustang BOSS baby ! Who doesnt live that god awful paint Which Boss and which paint scheme? Same body style as yours and the orange with black BOSS Ah, the Coletti special. 427 SOHC FE motor. I would love to have that car. Or just give me the SOHC. Pretty much the baddest motor ever in my book.
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    It official......

    Congrats!
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Until tomorrow anyway
  15. I'd say old skool, but it may not be right for the competition.
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    As You Wish PICS Towers

    don't make fun, that xover board has been used for tons of projects my real xover is 6x6" on mdf oh, if you do use these I can give you the schematic use a zobel filter to cure impedence and inductance problems (I really dont know much about it my buddy designed em). I guess what it does is is make the inductance the same across all the frequency range. When we added the zobel it sounded like the instruments being played were more defined. later, b Wasn't making fun, just pointing out that the whole idea amused me. Indeed you are correct on the Zobel, it should neutralize uneven response of the impedance curve of the speaker to maintain a linear load accross all frequencies and should greatly improve your clarity! Looks nice, finish them up and post some more pics. I'd be interested in seeing your Zobel. Now if I could just get a woman to ask me that....
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Well you can still use your belt to whip a ho!
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Thanks, I love it as well. I have wanted an E34 M5 since the day they came out in 89 and finally could afford one. Good confusion though....only found the site in Sept, so you haven't been gone that long. Never had another name...on diyma I am B&K but other than that pretty much M5 all over. Here is the history: Bought the car of my dreams Needed a stereo Started to do research Found a few audio forums (never belonged to any forum before) Decided on a stereo Picked a username on the forums that I found thinking I would get some quick advice and get out. Really felt original and used "///M5" as I figured M5 would be taken. Installed said stereo Now re-addicted to car audio (had a few "large" systems including my first in 1989) And of course, like it here at SSA Nice to meet you Sean... My other car is an E34 I love E34 M5's, but I ended up getting my car from a friend and got a good deal... He put the wheels on it and about a month later I bought it, so that was good Have you done anything to your car? I now frequent bimmerforums.com and am spending some money on my car.. Well, here is a history of the changes that have been done on my car: Dinan Stage 3 Suspension: springs, sway bars, camber plates, rear auto-levelling removed. Upgraded bushings. Dinan chip and cam sprocket Eichmann catback exhaust system Windows tinted (illegally for MN at 35%) --just ordering a short shift kit now (in pieces as it is MUCH cheaper) had a K&N Filter/replaced with stock which seems faster?? Since I am running snow tires, I am probably going to put some 18's in the spring. Right now I am leaning towards these ASA rims (as light as the stock 17's and made using BBS casting technology at <$200 each) And of course the stereo, which you can find my toils listed here (remember I was pretty new when I started with this) Front Stage: Seas W18 and Alpine 2904 http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...wtopic=4650&hl= Sub: SS RLp http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...wtopic=4166&hl= And some gratiutious pictures: http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...wtopic=5044&hl= So, no I haven't really done anything. Your E34 looks real clean and sweet. I really like the black, but when I found the red M I had to have it. My original intention was to get a normal E34 and put a supercharger on it and modify the suspension. I have a 9psi Powerdyne SC sitting in my basement that still might make it on my car, but am leaning towards keeping it as is for a while. If there are any questions that you have on yours, shoot away. I am active with the local bimmer group and have a lot of resources that I can lean on if I don't know the answers. Or if you make it up my way, come by for a test drive.
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Made in CCCP is the only thing that scares me. It can either rock or be a bummer, especially from a reliability standpoint. After a few others have it for a while I might want one. I am glad they are finally marketing it here! In Soviet Russia, crossover slopes choose you.
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Made in CCCP is the only thing that scares me. It can either rock or be a bummer, especially from a reliability standpoint. After a few others have it for a while I might want one. I am glad they are finally marketing it here!
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Half the people you tell are stupid.
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Not on the website yet, but they have "had" them in the warehouse for a few days according to Azgrower. Shouldn't be long now...
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    ..... He supposedly mailed me a money order. Two weeks later, I still haven't seen it. Hasn't arrived at my mailbox. He PM's me today telling me that he knows I recieved it because it was cashed by someone named Eric (I have no idea who the fudge Eric is) and he's going to start leaving me neg feedback. So, yeah....now I have to deal with trying to figure out who the hell cashed the money order and pursue legal action against him/them, cause it sure in the hell wasn't me or anyone I know. The damned thing never even arrived at my house that I'm aware. Since Kent isn't around, I will speak in his place. Le arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Super frustrating, but as Fryr said whoever cashed it is liable as it was made out to you. If he didn't make it out to you, he didn't pay you. If there is anything that we can do, we have your back. Sorry for the hassle.
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    Depends on the HP rating of said shop vac's motor. Anything less than 5hp is undersized shop vac molestation, a class B Felony. Also a case of False Identity. <5 hp is not a shop vac.
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    Welcome to the IHoP

    I'd go with the Daytons, and do a Review!
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