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KU40

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  1. Today a dude pulled up next to me at a stoplight and said my brake lights don't work. So I come home and mess around and find out that the sensor that's attached to the brake pedal isn't doing it's job correctly. It seems like when I push the brake pedal it doesn't trip the sensor. I can push up the sensor and it turns my brake lights on. So do I need a new one or can this one just be adjusted somehow? and what's it exactly called anyways, since I've been trying to look it up online and can't find the part?
  2. oh whoops, I forgot that I have two of the channels idle, so actually I could bridge the amp! I have another 2 channel amp powering my front stage. So I could get 200 watts @ 4 ohms. Assuming the other 2 channels work.....I think they do, haven't used them........ever, maybe.
  3. I've got factories in the rear doors now, powered by a couple channels on my Crossfire VR404 (just wired it in when I did my fronts, just in case I'd upgrade in the future. easier all at one time). But I love the midbass kick, and I want more. Would it be ok to get some good midbass drivers and put back there? How high in frequency does it need to go before it gets directional? maybe 60 up to 250 hz or so ok? I also need some suggestions, probably 6.5". something that isn't any deeper than my JL XR 6.5's in front, but I'll have to look up their dimensions. I'm also thinking about ditching the ported box that my SI D2 is in, maybe try sealed. But I hate giving up the extra few db's, but I also love low end and sealed is better for that. so who knows. I've also just had the idea of getting 4 8's, but........arg. too many ideas! let's just stick to the midbass for now, ha.
  4. KU40 replied to mrray13's topic in Off Topic
    you work for the state right? Maybe your place is just different than mine. We have a nice older lady that you go and get a form from, fill it out, hand it back to her, and in a few days you have a check in the mail. I've done it twice and have never had a hassle.
  5. because an amplifier will put out full power with a .1 volt signal the same way it will with a 10 volt signal if you set the gain accordingly. So there should be no advantage in using a line driver.
  6. very nice
  7. well it's not like they're going to be quiet or barely audible. They may only be a db or 2 lower than other subwoofers that are more oriented to SPL. With only 450 watts you may not even notice a difference, as most big time SPL woofers are made to handle big power, over 1000 watts at least, which helps them get loud. I only had 200 watts on my SI D2 for a bit and it was still plenty to blur my vision and give good chest thumps.
  8. actually that was his 3rd/4th question, depending on if you count the thread title
  9. KU40 replied to mrray13's topic in Off Topic
    I was very annoyed from about 1/3 to until about 7/8 of the way through when she was shot. I clapped. Loved the huge one that went over their car when they were driving at the end. My sub liked it. and yeah the ending was........crazy. That movie just goes to show how silly people can be in situations when society breaks down.
  10. KU40 replied to mrray13's topic in Off Topic
    So then how do you feel about these? haha. just retarded.
  11. One of my biggest concerns was that they didn't try to make it all new-age with special effects and stuff, but to stick to the way the other ones was made. I heard that they did do this, which I'm happy about. I think I'm going to see it either tomorrow or saturday.
  12. KU40 replied to PTbruiser's topic in Fi Products
    Look in the pictures here: https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/...view.shopscript notice how the pole vents are different.
  13. With the longer coil is he going to have to worry about hitting the backplate with it then?
  14. KU40 replied to mrray13's topic in Off Topic
    At 6'2 and when you need a 55 in sport coats for your shoulders it's not going to be a real comfy ride. And the pedals are not spaced that wide from what I heard. But yes, it's an amazing design! damn. I'm 6'3" and wear size 15 shoe. Maybe I'm too big?
  15. KU40 replied to mrray13's topic in Off Topic
    that vehicle is street legal. ooooooooooh
  16. KU40 replied to mrray13's topic in Off Topic
    can you get kit cars like that that are street legal?
  17. KU40 replied to mrray13's topic in Off Topic
    do a google image search, lazy!
  18. yeah it seems just upping your tune is about all you can do (I'd have actually gone a little higher yet, like 40 hz). Also, playing a single frequency instead of a sweep will help in future competitions. This is mainly due to your amp pulling power from the electrical system during the upper frequencies before it gets down to your sweet spot, which lowers your voltage and subsequently power to your sub. But the problem now is that you switched ports, so your box may get louder at a different frequency now. Do you get two runs on the meter or just one? if you got two you could do a sweep, have them tell you your best frequency, then burp it the second time through.
  19. my taste buds apparently haven't matured enough to like beer at all. I guess I'm the anti beer snob.
  20. KU40 replied to mrray13's topic in Off Topic
    sweet boat. definitely looks fast. You gonna sell your old one?
  21. as long as you have a soldering iron, it shouldn't take more than 27 seconds.
  22. the problem at idle is that alternators put out way less power there. Even 150 amp alts will only put out 60 at idle. So if you'd want the voltage to stay high you'd need like 4 alternators so that you can get over 200-250 amps just at idle. As Adrian said, you'll probably have enough battery power to stay at 12+. But your alternator's voltage will quickly become overloaded at idle and you'll be down to just battery voltage. So what you'd need to do is find enough alternator(s) whose total idle amperage would be over.......200 at least I'd say.
  23. KU40 replied to jimbo's topic in Photography
    she looks a little like Cameron from House. I think she's hoooot.
  24. since it's used and you don't have a warranty I'd open it up and look inside for something burnt. if it's something easy you can fix it with a soldering iron, or else maybe take it to a local electronics shop and ask for the part to be replaced.
  25. one thing I meant to say when I was talking about the ported box/horn confusion is that the inside of your port is tapered away, which may "confuse" the box as to where the port starts. As I'm sure you know, the port area on the inside of the box is just as important as the port area on the outside of the box. I think you would have had better results if you had simply made the baffle that the sub on straight across at a 90 degree angle from the side and port, making it a square sealed box inside. Might be worth a shot at trying before you tear this box apart.

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