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Now that is pitiful. A 3x show and they don't even have the right equipment to do a 1x show properly.

O.k. Steve. With the Sunflash, how much of a shade are we talking? Is it something that I will not be able to use under a carport (no sides) or is it as long as no direct sunlight hits it, it'll be good? Sounds like a good deal and has got me interested. I don't know if I can wait 2-3-4 weeks though, I am needing to do door panels and headliner, as well as seal off my enclosure form the back of the van.

Try this and see what happens. 2cubes per sub for 12cubes. 24cubes on the ported side tuned somewhere between 40-45Hz. The sealed section develops the lower frequencies and the ported section develops the high end frequencies. You could, possibly, bring up the sealed to 2.5 or 3cubes per sub, but keep the ported section doubled (2.5 x 6 would be 15, so 30 ported. 3 x 6 would be 18, so 32 ported). That's about as far as I, perosnally, would take it.

VentedSUV (TheOneToDo) 10 ft3 (283L) + port displacement, Fb=35Hz Port: 150 in2 (968cm2) area x 21” (53.3cm) long Power Handling = 4500W Peak 15sq.in per ft^3 VentedCompact (MinimumEnclosureVolume) 5 ft3 (142L) + port displacement, Fb=35Hz Port: 60 in2 (387cm2) area x 14.5” (36.8cm) long Power Handling = 5000W Peak 12sq.in per ft^3 VentedSPL (MaximumEnclosureVolume) 10 ft3 (283L) + port displacement, Fb=56Hz Port: 300 in2 (1935cm2) area x 9” (22.9cm) long Power Handling = 10000W Peak above 56Hz 30sq.in per ft^3 That should give you an idea. Your box is 5.702Ft^3 with a 8.9sq.in. So yes, it a little on the small side. A large volume of air pushed through a relatively small opening may generate turbulence, or a chuffing sound. A small port, although it does not have to be very long, must move a lot of air through a very small opening. This make turbulence more of a difficult thing to cope with. But, it also makes for a more non-linear resistance to air movement. In other words, as output increases, the resistance to air flow increases, and the benefits of a port decrease, making the output look more like a leaky sealed system. The larger the port, the less it happens, but the characteristic is always there.

I tried to relax and watch it last night, but got interrupted. It's not fun trying to watch a movie, at home, when your kid keeps asking "Why Daddy?". I made it as far as him pigging out in the restaurant. When he smashed the glass to ask for another one. So yea, I missed a lot, so far. Will try to watch it again tomorrow And don't bother asking, you won't get my copy. lol

Well, hmmm... Stock 0-600 or Super Stock 0-600 from what I can tell

Well... Soundstream is great, honestly. I run the xxx-4000d on 12volt and it does what it's rated for. Good and solid. The D tower amps are awesome and at a great price. They put out the rated power or a little higher. The Picasso series is great. Hell, all the lines are very good. Of course I may be a little biased since I am also sponsored by them, but you asked.

And one again.. hehehe. I feel like I'm following you now. Love the build. Van, like I said somewhere else, is about how I want to go with mine. Paint scheme is awesome, yet, basic (so far). I did see you on the Astro dedicated forum tonight, please post pics of the van over there if you don't mind. What rims are on your van? I've seen them before but just can't place where.

I thought you had 6 splxHx subs and 3 dtr 1.3400 amps. Doesn't matter though, car is still loud.

I'll also say 8gauge. I use stinger 8gauge power wire for my subs.

I run those SS 4000d amps. Love them and work real nice on 12volt. Make sure charge voltage does not go above 18v or the amps will shutdown. I didn't know that until I got mine installed. Hell, SoundStream didn't know it until I got mine installed. I charged my 16volt system at 17.9, seemed to work out great. Iraggi probably knows a few little tricks to get the best out of the electrical though.

Thanks.. At least I was sort of on the right track.. heheh.

SoundStorm EV3000d will never output that kind of power. 2x30amp fuses times 14.4volts = 864wrms \ .707 = 1222.065MAX. I think my math is right. Feeling kinda sick right now, so could be off. At least it has 1/0 power inputs. That's a plus. You'd actually be better off getting the EV-5000d. It comes with a 175amp fuse. Even though it probably still wouldn't output the rated power, it looks like it'd be closer. 175x14.4=2520watts/.707=3564.36MAX

Swiss rolls and nutty bars. We go through those way to fast here.

Nicely put together. Glad you touched on the, "Ready, Set, Go" part of it. Not many people know about that. I usually start right when I see "Set" leave the display but probably could start a little bit before that.