Nightshade Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I have around an additional 400 pounds of box, batteries, and subs in the back of my ZX3. It hurts accelleration a lot since I have a 125 hp 4 cylinder to begin with, but I prefer the bass. Also I don't know if any of you have noticed how the ZX3's sit up in the rear end a coupe of inches higher than the front, but mine is dropped in the rear due to the weight and looks 100% better than a "stock" ZX3. I've had several people ask me what I used to lower the rear end and I've told them about 400 pounds of stereo equiptment. It has a function and the bonus of looking better I know it is probably going to wear out the suspension much faster, but it's the small price you pay to do 152's with your daily setup in a hatchback. Quote 2013 VW Jetta GLI 2.0 Turbo 1 Sundown Audio SCV2000 1 Sundown Audio X15 V2 1 XS Power D3100 Audio Control LC6i Stock Deck 146.4 sealed on the dash at 37hz 2001 Focus ZX3: RETIRED Team Sundown Audio, Team XS Power, 2 time NSPL Car 3601-Up Champion, 2 time NSPL Car Hardcore ChampionHighest NSPL Scores to date:154.3db on the dash sealed at 46hz, 156.2db in the kick at 46hz155.2db unofficial on dash at 43hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 when my burban had a shit ton of weight in it it drove better. but with a van totally different from a suv or truck u may need to do sumthing with the rear end. Quote I know a lil about everything so dont call me Mr. Know it All. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvillefinest Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 most of the systems i have had in my F150 Harley truck it didnt make a difference. the only box that was wayyyyyyy to heavy was the 2 JL 13w7 Tline box. 4 Sheets of wood, 2 13w7s, 4amps and 4batteries was too much weight and the truck would not stop and i wasnt going to drop 1k-2k on a new braking system for a stereo. Quote 2007 Acura TSX Stock Navigation Rockford 360.2 (FOR SALE) Sundown SAZ3500 2 12" DC Sound Lab LvL4 @2ohm JL 600/4 2 Sets of Focal 165K2P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 think of it as riding around with four fat chicks. lol Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebp87 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 My car gained about 550-600 pounds after the build, it is a bit slower and doesn`t brake as good as it did, but it`s worth it and I haven`t tipped over in the turns yet, lol Quote Proud member of SMD My build log 2 DDZ9518 2 DynaBel BF 8501 2 GZ Neo 8"s 154.5@38hz with 2 DD Z9518`s 145.5@40hz with 2 DD 1508`s My youtube vids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch the bass Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) Had 220 lb in the back from a BMW 5 Series handling was ok and in winter in case of the rearwheel-drive big help to climb snowy streets, had no use for wintertires. The other side, on my own i reduce 200 pounds of weight and my car use 1/2 gallon less to 100 mls. Thats the price for heavy equipment. Dont know how the petrolprices in the states, in the last years in Europe, we was to this time arround 1 Euro per liter now its 1,35. That is near 2,50 Euro per 100 mls extra. Edited December 23, 2009 by Watch the bass Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
may03LT Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 but mine is dropped in the rear due to the weight and looks 100% better than a "stock" ZX3. I've had several people ask me what I used to lower the rear end Same here, people wanted to know if I got rear coilovers to even out the rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Well Im know sure how much weight I added, but I had an 06 infiniti g35 with a few mods. I was around 330 hores; however now it feels more like a fast civic. I also noticed breaking is a bit longer not too bad though. This is not my car I drive for speed though so no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_audio Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) Well, in this snow, I love having all that weight in the back, my car is like a tank. Unfortunately my car sits 4 inches lower in the back and bottoms out hard occasionally. My gas while I was system free was 32mpg, its down to 25. That kinda sucks, but otherwise its never bothered me enough to drop $2-300 on repalcement springs/shocks. I've got four wheel disks on the little celica, so braking isn't a problem despite the amount of extra weight. Edited December 23, 2009 by cc_audio Quote It's all gone! The Celica Build Feedback If I buy something from you, DO NOT USE FEDEX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 i ride around with over 2000lbs in my ride and it is definitly a TANK. It is slower and if i didnt have my brakes, it would be harder to stop (it WAS harder to stop before i got them). Of course braking isnt even an after thought anymore with the new setup. I also have like a 4/7 drop now instead of the 3/5 that i purchased and installed No joke when i took my beat out recently for the re-do, i shoulda grew a mullet because i looked like Steve-Dirt driving down the road with the ass end sticking up so high if you plan on going big just make sure its bolted down, your tires are inflated properly and you be careful......no more hanging corners and whipping donuts in the parking lot type stuff Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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