Recommendations for a small system for a MINI Cooper

[BobbyG2]

I think an SA12 on an AQ 750.1 would be perfect, max I would do is an X12 on an 1500 and upgrade the front bat.

[john253a]

Never seen under the hood so would no what fits as far as elect.

Could drop down to an xl or equal on 1.5-2.5

And run either a single 10 or 12

But if op doesn't plane to upgrade alt and batts

Idd say 1.5k is it as far as subs go

[Baydestrian]

21" Death Penalty walled...fuck it, YOLO SWAG

[kl0wn]

If its an S model* battery is in the rear, very small location, not much room to upgrade batts, XS has a direct placement though.

The electrical on these cars are crap. I have an aq3500 at .5, 200a singer alt, 2 d3100s and a d4700 (I think?..) and I drop to mid 12s on low notes.

If you want a small system, id stick with a single 10 on a aq750 or something around those lines.

[The_Iceman]

OP, what kind of music are you into? How much are you looking to spend? How loud do you want your system?

I can give you some ideas. If you can fit a 2 cubes- 2.4 cubes box 2 Sundown SA 10s would be good. Or one SA 12 or one 10 for that matter.

Or even 2 SA 8 V.2, they are little beasts. They could fit in a tight place and leave you some space.

If you go with 2 get like an AQ 1200D and if one maybe an AQ750.

[Lbox88]

What'd I'd do for sub stage:

http://store.ficaraudio.com/x10/

http://www.soundqubed.com/Q1-750-Amplifier_p_46.html

[dfarres]

Thanks for all the input so far. I'm getting the car tomorrow so I'll be able to figure out the dimensions for a box.

It's a 2003 Cooper S. I'm not looking for something super loud, this will be my daily driver and keeping the seats is a must.

I would really like to stay away from upgrading the alternator and adding batteries. I plan on starting out simple and possibly adding power in the future.

I guess one 10 or two 8's is the way to go. I don't mind giving up the trunk space considering it's not really good for anything anyway.

i like the suggestion above from Lbox88 and the pricing is in my budget. Could I get away with the stock electrical with an upgrade of the wiring? Would I need a better battery?

Thanks for all your help... you all rock.

[kl0wn]

With the aq750, I would just upgrade the battery in the rear, and upgrade your grounds. Id say do the big 3, but you have to remove your entire front end to get to the alt. Don't think you wanna have to do all that.

EDIT: You ever have any questions PM me, mine is a late 06 model, so it doesn't vary that much from yours

[dfarres]

Thanks Klown!!!

What gauge wire and what size battery will i need to fit in the stock location?

Taking the front off might be an option... I do all my own car repairs.

[john253a]

You might be off with the q1-1200 and run at 2ohm instead of the q1-750 at 1

The extra $50 gives you room to move

On that power idd something like the x10