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IMO there is a huge disadvantage running active with just a simple crossover. An electronic processor is a huge benefit, nearly necessary if you ask me in particular for a 3 way setup. The H701 is a bit overkill for a simple 2 way though as you don't need all that processing, but considering you already have a headunit it is hard for me to recommend another processor that doesn't overlap what you already have. Of course a somewhat cheap, but unusual recommendation might be to run a separate headunit to be used as a crossover. You could take the outputs of your current one into a used 880prs, Eclipse, Alpine or another h/u that can do 2 way active. Not as clean as an offboard proc, but way more processing power than an XM6 and that you need. I am also still very curious on your space limitations. In particular the door mount and wherever the optional places you had thought about mounting the tweeter.

Packing peanuts, just pour them in and measure how many fit. Considering you are running sealed that will be close enough. On that note, you better be damn sure that the baffle seals up really, really well. Any air leaks will kill you. For that reason alone I surely wouldn't buy one, but build my own.

That setup is going to rip.

It looks Japanese now, someone ought to buy that fast.

It is really crappy they rate a rip-off copy of a Tang Band sub at way more power handling than Tang Band does, obviously the driver can't take it. KSlice, this is a very typical scenario after a few more of these perhaps you will understand why when eD's name comes up name calling IS appropriate. Those puckers suck!

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Funny, they never put a six in it. The 3.0L in that year was also a v8.

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How about 3 way? Too complex? Opposed to a real processor like an H701? If you haven't ever done an active 2 way, I'd start there but you could buy your stuff so you can grow.

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It had a T as well

I used to have a German 4 cylinder 3.0L

It needs the M package! I agree, but the insurance and the fuel would put it out of practical for me. The fuel perhaps, but you'd be surprised on the insurance. No one wrecks M5's so they are cheap to insure. Mine is actually the cheapest car to insure that I have owned in the past 5 years. 60% of the price of the truck. I love v8's and the 540i is one of my favorite drives of all time. But I think I am going to stick to straight 6's for a while. They have all been good to me and my family. I loved my turbo 4, but T for trouble, and the only 4 cylinder big enough for my needs was years ago and I don't think Stutgartt is going to make another 3 litre 4 banger any time soon. I agree on the straight 6 actually, part of the reason that I am not shopping for BM'ers. The reliability of their straight 6's is unbelievable, their v8's while great engines aren't anywhere near as robust.

No v8 with AWD though AWD or 4WD is something I am pretty keen on for the next rig. Will make it a more useful second car to whatever muscle bound piece I end up with.

I am looking for something faster

And handles as well as a pickup Not quite fair to compare that with a M class 5 series, one is very, very fun in the twisties the other is a barge. Not going to argue that. I was only talking about towing ability. I was just being an ass, I do find it amusing to go from a BMW M5 touring to an LT1 though...takes balls to offer that as a solution.

Steve, one of my best friends just bought an 06 CTS. 10k miles, $19k... I don't think it has a ton of options, and may not even be a good deal (he told me after the fact ) but thought I would let you know. He picks it up next Saturday so I will know more then.

Ha, I've seen 518's towing 3000lb campers in Europe. (maybe 516, either way dinky four banger). If you drive an M with the 8, you wouldn't ask that question. Plenty of low end power and silky smooth throughout the rev range. Of course not an American torque monster, but really my boat is rather light and that isn't necessary. Hell it towed super easy with a 2dr Ford Exploder sport 3.0L v6 and that thing had nothing on the bottom or top end.

Hey, I was out of town snowmobiling all weekend. With only an EQX you are going to need to focus on your mounting locations. (I know nothing of Sub'ies interiors...). What is the door mount location like, are you willing to do the kicks, mounting depth in both locations? (IIRC you only have 2 and something inches of depth for the mid, but maybe that is in other Subaru's). Also, if you had to trade midrange clarity and accuracy for midbass, or vice versa which would you choose? Budget?

And handles as well as a pickup Not quite fair to compare that with a M class 5 series, one is very, very fun in the twisties the other is a barge.

It needs the M package! I agree, but the insurance and the fuel would put it out of practical for me. The fuel perhaps, but you'd be surprised on the insurance. No one wrecks M5's so they are cheap to insure. Mine is actually the cheapest car to insure that I have owned in the past 5 years. 60% of the price of the truck.

Hmm, think I could tow a 4000lb boat with that? I know they would in Europe. If it were a diesel.... maybe A big v8 should be more than fine no? Probably, but I don't think BMW ever put one in one of those But, there are LT1 wagons. And plenty of old Nova, Chevelle, and Impala wagons that can carry a big block. They imported 540 wagons, and obviously sold M wagons in Europe. I almost bought a grey market touring when I bought my M.

It needs the M package!

You need better stores, what exactly do you need? Did you see that pic and specs I posted? It "looks" the same as the ones for the back seat of the e/c trucks. Obviously not sure, but GM is stupid enough to use multiple different ones.

Hmm, think I could tow a 4000lb boat with that? I know they would in Europe. If it were a diesel.... maybe A big v8 should be more than fine no?