Ben Building

It's cold out here today, but I may pull the truck into the building tomorrow to swap wheels. I will post pics after I do it to show the difference. Trust me, the girls like it the way it is now

Kelley Blue Book value on the truck is $11,295 in good condition and 12,020 in excellent condition. http://www.kbb.com/kbb/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?YearId=2001&Mileage=96000&VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=26&ModelId=175&PriceType=Private+Party&VehicleId=4586&SelectionHistory=4586%7c32592%7c29202%7c0%7c0%7c545675%7ctrue%7c177975%7ctrue%7c545675%7ctrue%7c177975%7ctrue%7c545675%7ctrue%7c177988%7ctrue%7c178010%7ctrue%7c178027%7ctrue%7c178028%7ctrue%7c178033%7ctrue%7c178037%7ctrue%7c178049%7ctrue&Condition=Excellent&QuizConditions= I just happpen to have the wheels on the truck, but I would definitely remove them. I know most of the people who actually drive Range Rovers don't want rims on them; I just felt like putting them on. I think they make the whole truck look bigger. Actually, the intent was originally to color-match the rims to the body of the vehicle, but I got distracted for a while.

That's a sick blue. Also, look at some of the Nissan blues, if you get a chance. I like that Chevy blue, though. How about color-matching the rim lips blue like the truck? That would be ultra-hard on 26s. I think that would bring the truck's look up to date a little bit. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1216474

Okay, so I am finally selling my 2001 Range Rover. It is the 4.6 H.S.E. version and hss leather, power and heated seats, moonroof, navigation, tow package, grille guards, etc., etc. It also has 24 inch Player wheels with brand new tires, but the factory wheels (on new Goodyears) also go with the truck. It has 96k miles, which is why I selling it. I drive the Interstate too much to have a 100k+ vehicle. I need something newer and have had my eyes on the G37 for a while now. Bearing in mind that we are only just now emerging from a recesssion, I wanted to get some input from you guys on this sale. What are Range Rovers selling for in your locations and do you think that $9900 is a good price for this truck? I wanted to have an even $10k from this one for my next car, but is that reasonable? Should I sell it with the wheels or put it back on factories? Anyways, here are a few pics of the truck. I'm going to be sad to see it go, but even happier to see the new G come!!

^^This. Lanzar OPTI 1533D (3,000 watts RMS) dual 1.2 ohm coils on an AP 30001D (3,000 watts RMS at 2 Ohms). $550-ish shipped for sub and amp together. Another $200 on wires and batteries and you'll have serious bass. Just make sure your box design is right so you don't waste precious bump time rebuilding. Ask me how I know....

I know this may be hard to hear, but just do 1 big boy 15 right now. That way, you can put it in a properly designed enclosure and, with some power, will knock the trunk off that cavilier. Later, if you decide to upgrade, you can get another 15 and amp and stuff it in the trunk despite what everyone thinks.

2 12s are mainstream, but if you have the space, 2 15s are definitely better. 2 18s are beyond reasonable space limitations for most of us.

x2 It will be loud.

No. You will be disappointed.

Why not build one big square port instead of multiple aeros? By the time you start doubling and tripleing aeros, you'd be better off with one square port. You could even put 45s in the corners of the port if you feel like getting fancy.

Well, when the port shares one wall with the enclosure, it creates more drag as the air enters and leaves the rear-end of the port. You probably won't notice unless you have a meter or are putting a lot of power on the sub, but there is a difference. Maybe move the port over a few inches? Put a 45 (not 90) degree bend in the port? I have lots of ideas, but you have to figure out what your application needs.

That port "looks" about right to me. A port in a huge 9 cf enclosure doesn't need to be as long as one in a smaller box to reach the same tuning frequency. Why are you using the enclosure wall as one wall of your port?

You don't necessarily need to max your system out for tuning. If you make a change to your system, it will show up at 126db even though your system may be capable of playing 146db. Also, that little cheap Db Meter can help you figure your vehicle's resonant frequency.

I also have a BNIB Planet Audio BB2 2400.1 that makes 1600 watts RMS at 2 ohms and 2400 watts RMS at 1 ohm for $400 plus shipping.

You guys are sleeping on those AudioPipe subs, for real. I'm not just saying this. You have to look at the price point the woofers are selling at. Everybody wants SMDs, but the price is prohibitive. For $100-ish shipped, you couldn't buy the voice coils on one of Steve's subs. I'm a big fan of Image Dynamics and some of the other subs' producers, but look what you're getting for the money. Those might be fine for a girl or something, but guys are on SMD because they want to see flex. Those TXXAP12s have die-cast aluminum baskets (same as the I-Pipes), whereas all those other subs have wimpy steel. The frame of the speaker is where it's stiffness comes from. The reason those other subs can't handle that much power is because their frames can't support the mechanical potential or sheer weight of a decent motor. Then, look to the motor itself. The AudioPipe has a double-stacked 120 ounce magnet and and an extended pole peice. Inside is are 2.5 inch 4-layer black aluminum voice coils. The sub has a big, tough surround and the spider is fairly stout. The sub handles 700 RMS easily, but it's how it SOUNDS while it is doing it is what impressed me. They are very loud for the power you put into them and they drop low with no problems. I would tune two of these extra-low on about 1500 watts RMS and call it a day.

AudioPipe TXXBC12Ns will sound better than both those wimpy subs for about the same money. They are rated for 700 RMS, but I believe that's fairly conservative.

Two 2010 Hifonics BXi 1210ds strapped would make over 2000 watts strapped. Price on these is $335 shipped.

How about a sexy Planet Audio Big Bang 2400.1D. This one: http://www.planetaudiousa.com/main/591 $425 shipped.

How about a sexy Planet Audio BB 2400.1D? This one: http://www.planetaudiousa.com/main/591 BNIB $425 shipped.

But I'm sure some others have also encountered the same problems. That means there should be a protocol for addressing it, right? And for that price...?

http://www.350zmotoring.com/forums/members...tle-8500-a.html

The specs on that look great and the price is unbeatable. Please let us know how it works out for you...

Maybe I'll put something in at that show....

I can get you 16 New-for-2010 250 watt RMS AudioPipe 8 inch subs before then and I'm in SC this week.