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I like my speakers for the cost I got them for, but I hugely regret not getting the components. I'd really like to put in some Focal PS165's or maybe some Mmats components soon and see how much that improves my imaging. The cool thing about those infinity's though is they sound pretty decent off deck or amp power, i've heard them both ways.

In another news I have my L7's on craigslist right now, I'm hoping to get rid of them for cash to pick out some better subs. I'm thinking dual 12's this time with a proper built box.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ele/3565342135.html

My Build Log - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLI VR6 2.8L

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Battery decided to take a shit on me.

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See the bulging on the side?

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Turns out it had 15 days left on warranty so I was able to got a pretty mean discount on an XS.

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Found another problem...

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A hole in the fuse box. Got a new one coming in the mail, though!

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My Build Log - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLI VR6 2.8L

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Thanks! There are 3 plastic clips that you need to remove from the top of the deck panel. Once those are out use wrench to remove the 3 bolts that are now exposed. Now the deck is also held in by clips, so life the front half of it straight up enough to unsnap each clip. I had to stick my arm in there to get a couple of them. Once they are all unsnapped pull straight toward you and it will slide all the way out. Wasn't hard at all!

Yea man the rattles improved so much after I did that, and the deck fit right back in perfectly. Already found my next big rattles to kill. One near the dome lights on the headliner and the other on the bottom of my center console. I might try some expanding foam and see how that goes.

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New fuse box in the mail, $20 on ebay from a junkyard.100_0162_zpsc052a51c.jpg

New fuse box installed
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It got a quick little sanding8881B822-515D-425B-8CD7-DF6C5D9A8433-233

While I was at it, I figured I would start taking out the Tsunami 0awg I am replacing. Here was the first piece.

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Old fuse box
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And got my new floor mats in the mail!! =D new vs old
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I have more done but it's late and i'm too lazy to upload pics so i'm going to bed.

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looks good man!

hows that hifonics amp? thought about trying the brz2400.1

check my build out..still not finished yet..

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/160947-02-grand-am-build-new-box-with-some-nasty-27hz-flex/

Nice build man I love those aq amps! The hifonics is pretty good bang for the buck, but i'm looking to get rid of it for a sundown 1500d

good choice on the XS batt. Kinetic's are ok, but imo for the money XS is the BEST battery out there. Very clean build, props.

I completely agree, I've seen my voltage become far more stable after switching to the XS from the Kinetik. Thanks man appreciate it.

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Looks good, have u done the big 3? Hopefully u've a bit more juice to crank out from that alternator...

Another thing is , I like u kept the build pretty consistent budget wise. Next upgrade would probably be a better front end system..?

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