tommyk90

I've been told that placing the sub closer to the port opening can cause some problems with pressure not being built up in the box (for instance in a wall with multiple subs, the subs closer to the port will unload easier than those further away). Thus, placing the sub as far away from the port as possible will allow the waves to fully develop before exiting through the port. At least this is what i have told and seen. If you look at most SPL cars, if they have the space they will place the subs as far from the port end(s) as possible (CRX box is one example).

Run whatever fuse you can. The biggest fuse you can fit into a class for instance. If you can get your amp to burp on a 20 amp fuse (and it puts you into a smaller class) then do it. But if you can use a 30 amp fuse in the same class, then run that. Basically you want to max out the lowest class you can possibly fit in. For instance, i was in S1 with 2 10's and a 50 amp fuse. I could've used a 60 amp fuse, but that would've bumped me up to S2 where i could use a MUCH larger fuse.

The MECA list just got started, so NONE of the IL/WI/IN shows have been posted yet, just be patient. There's alot of shows in the IL/southern WI area, and some in indiana as well. I live in the south suburbs of chicago and i went to 9 MECA shows last year. My farthest drive was an hour and a half.

Alternator doesn't matter because AS is tested with the car off. As for the fuse rule, what don't you understand exactly? There has to be an inline fuse 18" (physically) from the amp. That fuse is the one that is used in determining your pressure class (the smaller the fuse, the better). And you are correct about the resin. You are not allowed to use resin or duct tape in AS (stupid rule, i know). And an FYI, AS is now metered at the HEADREST, not in the kick.

I'd actually put the sub on the other end of the box (or flip the port to the other side) You want the sub as far from the port end as possible.

Lol, i always get a kick out of these comments. If you want the most legal, meter at the headrest. Afterall, that's what YOU hear when you play your stereo. I don't see too many people sticking their head in the kick or on the windshield and saying "damn, thats loud"

x2 I got a bunch of things Going to my first dB drag finals seeing team loud do 175 dB for 5 minutes in deathmatch Competing in my first MECA finals, and doing very well.

oooo, burn Maybe send me a 10" prototype for some testing? Seems like i'm going to have alot of subs in my hands come the beginning of next season.

No matter how hard i try, i can't stop going there. I've been making a valiant effort to visit other boards more often though.

Alright, so my new project truck is coming along (by coming along, i mean its not running and i'm tearing the interior apart). Anyways, i'm trying to piece together an SQ setup in my head and this is what i have so far. Headunit: some type of indash dvd player (leaning towards the kenwood 717) Speakers: front stage only: RE RE components, and a midbass (XXX 6" or dayton RS 7") all the speakers in door pods Speaker amp: MTX blue thunder 400x5 (dedicated sub channel to power the midbass if necessary). subs: its gonna be ridiculous sub amps: lots of them Now, for the problems. I have heard the RE tweeters are kinda harsh, any recommendations on curing this problem(either with different components, or piecing a set together)? I'm not dead set on the component set, so i'm up for suggestions. I'd like to have something that is a complete kit because i don't want to deal with an active component set at this time (if the RE mid is ok, but i just need to change the tweeter, that is o.k. too as long as somebody has a recommendation on a tweeter. I'm gonna have a HEFTY sub stage, so i'm gonna need some components that are gonna scream with the power i can feed em, but won't kill my ears with harsh treble, or struggle to keep up with the subs. But, for SQ testing, the subs will most likely be turned down quite a ways I'm a n00b at SQ, so any help is appreciated. I'm not dead set on equipment, so if people have any thoughts as to things that would be better for similar prices, i'd like to know about them.

There's one less in the world.

Wasn't this a thread about MECA finals?? HIJACK!!!11111oneeleven

MECA finals is oct. 29-30th. nashville Come one, come all.

I'll be competing at MECA finals S1, SR1, DB1 Come see the loud s-10/type-r's

Me, iggy, and a few other tpro guys will be making the drive out to dB drag finals. I'll be staying in iggy's room as well, a.k.a. "party central" I'll also be COMPETING at MECA finals down in nashville on oct. 29-30 if anybody is willing to see me and my team kick some ass.

Meh, i'm not too bad.

Yeah, it kinda took me off guard. I was expecting all the rockford/audiopawn stuff, then i just see this giant wall with 2 18" MTs. <<< my reaction

Hell, i may as well throw my mug up here too. Recent pic Me missing a shot during beer pong I know, i need a haircut.

Italian Setter Good enough for me! At least i've heard of it before.

Me sad, me go cry now. Well, at least you are putting them off for a good reason.

You guys ever gonna come out with a 10" RL-P? If you did, i would be interested.

The water in Cozumel/Playa Del Carmen (well the water i SWAM in:)) was the BEST water on the whole trip. It was so clear and warm, it was basically like taking a bath. A salty bath yes, but a bath nonetheless.