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  1. Pioneer never again for a h/u.. Speakers are making all kinds of noises.. 99% sure it's my h/u..

  2. What do you guys use to cover a sharp metal edge?! I need to run my wire through it!

    1. ghostrider59927

      ghostrider59927

      like though a firewall?

    2. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      No, I have groments for those, like through a thin peice of metal. I'm thinking of a small weatherstripping like strip but not sure what its called.. Hope is only about 4-10 gauge depending on the wire

    3. ghostrider59927

      ghostrider59927

      well dirll through it and cover the wire with that all weather plastic cover then seal the hole with silicon or caulking

  3. Anybody ever buy a car only to later find out the last owner completely effed up the wiring?..

    1. Carbon

      Carbon

      welcome to my world.

    2. ThatGuyWithAJetta

      ThatGuyWithAJetta

      Yep went to install a different head unit the wires are all screwed around so like when i fade and balance you can hear a difference but you can still hear music all around

    3. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Yeah.. Keep an eye out for my build update.. You'll see the meeeeess of wires. Now I only have what's needed in there

  4. Thanks to the Jackass that tried to put audio in my car. If you don't know something.. ASK!!

  5. Hey Kevin, little error on the 5.25s you accidently put over over, rather than of over. Just figure is let you know! Looks like something ill get my cousin in the near future!
  6. Gotta sell my AG360! Then the Build continues >:)

  7. Woot, get the car back tomorrow so I can finally sell my AB360 Zapco! Then it's time for a new amp :)

  8. Looks like you kept your word with the shirt! Hope to see some more gear soon man!
  9. Thinking if a decent under the hood battery, XS is just to much for my price range at the moment. Shurkin?

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    2. Omega5002

      Omega5002

      I'm running a group 34 as a starter, and looking at the group 31 as a secondary battery.

      I got the group 34 for $90 as a clearance deal, and Skrilla, and Eflako seem to be having great luck with them.

      http://www.remybatte...tery-P9239.aspx

    3. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Yeah but is that going to support 1.6k rms on a 90a alt? I also can't find there 31 battery.. I can ONLY have one battery, no room anywhere else.

    4. 08tahoe

      08tahoe

      Maybe try the new crescendo battery?

  10. Touchy subject, but why is the VVME (mystery subs) so cheap?.. garbage spider? Cooling blows? Small coil? Something more than it's not well made. Cousins gunna get one for laughs.

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    2. SnowDrifter

      SnowDrifter

      Probably cost saving things like no quality control, assembly line manufacturing, cheap, fast curing glue, not a ton of time spent with design and testing, stamped vs cast baskets, etc

    3. SnowDrifter
    4. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Ah, okay so basicly it's not a bad sub, it's just not going to last..

  11. Honestly.. A trillion dollar coin.. That will solve it all!!

    1. deathcards

      deathcards

      not to mention someone dropped it and i found it :P

    2. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Yeah, make sure there isn't any holes in your pockets!

  12. Quick question.. do people say it sounds better to run speakers, or subs at higher ohms (2 ohm, 4 om) because it's more efficent?... Basicly meaning it would sound the EXACT same at 1 ohm if they had the voltage to withstand whatever equipt they were using?.. I know it's a tad bit confusing because I myself am being confused haha.

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    2. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      So then with lower independence, the THD would rise therefore that's why the distortion is higher at lower ohms? Also, the THD is higher at lower ohms because the amps less efficent? Or does the efficency have nothing to do with SQ?

    3. mrd6

      mrd6

      The best way to say it is: The speakers dont sound better, the amps sound better. THD, damping etc on the amp changes with impedance

    4. sayhuh?

      sayhuh?

      And higher impedance means less stress on electrical, allowing the amps to see more true power if your electrical is not efficient for lower impedance...or something like that...sry sleepy.

  13. Are there any universal bass knobs? I could use one for the amp I have, and it does have the outlet for it.

  14. Got some free woofers, but I can't find the displacement of a Kicker 10'' Comp.. Anyone know?

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    2. SnowDrifter

      SnowDrifter

      Just checked the manual. .03 cuft

    3. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Thanks Snow, prob put one of them in my girls car, box building time!

    4. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Thank you Rmichael as well.

  15. Searched all the build logs.. Can't find a older 94-99 eclipse build that looks clean.. I just want ideas!

    1. will77530

      will77530

      johnny shultz has an eclipse not sure what yeat

  16. 1600 rms.. I dont think my little 90a alt will be able to last long :( H/O in my near future I'm thinking.. Opinions?

    1. Socky

      Socky

      im running 3k on a 90a but i drop to 13.3 with 4 batteries and trickle charge them everynight.

    2. Omega5002

      Omega5002

      I guess more batteries would help to compensate

      I know Chillmasterwill used to run 3.2k on a stock 80 amp alt cause of lots of batteries before getting a 270 amp alt

    3. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Ill prob just pick up a H/O alt then.. Fudge that's pricey

  17. Gold or Platinum terminal rings?... recommendations?!

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    2. Raptorman

      Raptorman

      I always sand my terminals. I saw someone that some have coats on them to make them look shiny, which takes away from conductivity.

    3. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Lol, I already bought the gold anyways.. You guys are slow! Now I need a nice looking volt meter! I'd perfer not to spend a billion dollars either haha :)

    4. purplesyrup
  18. What is the cover that goes over the wire inside the engine bay.. I don't think it's heat shrink.. it's to keep the wire from burning up. Gah I feel like a noob.. BRAINFART

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    2. TheNewbie
    3. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Should I use the 1/2th in order to pull it over the 0 gauge? Imma need one for my 4 gauge as well.

    4. will77530
  19. Amp and battery left.. Then ill get it all moving.

  20. Paid for my SKARs yesterday, hope Kevin gives me confermation/tracking soon so I can get my beasts!

    1. Rmichael91

      Rmichael91

      Most likely you'll get that in the morning after he does the processing. IF he goes in to the warehouse lol. We all know they're relocating

    2. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Ah, yeah I just got an email from him.. Should shop tomorrow.

    3. Rmichael91

      Rmichael91

      He's working late then I guess. UPS is gonna love him in the morning.. Can only imagine the pallet(s) they're picking up

  21. Messed up my first baffle.. Debating on trying again or not

    1. will77530

      will77530

      you know how often it takes me two or three times to get something right....keep trying or your in the wrong hobby

    2. HatersGonnaHate

      HatersGonnaHate

      Do it and take your time with it. There is really no rush when it comes to making things look good and work as they should.

    3. will77530

      will77530

      unless the customer is picking the car up the next day

  22. The second baffle.. On top if your first, if you create that baffle to contour to your car what do you call that? A fake baffle? I can't find anything about "fake baffles"

    1. OrionStang
    2. TheNewbie

      TheNewbie

      Ahh, thank you that's the word I was looking for.. Trying to figure out what I wanna wrap mine in.

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