could i pass tech with (car audio tech)

[wrxkidid]

a setup like this in my trunk if? all bolted down of course or would i have to take it all out every time?

[Libila]

Why would you want to race with the added weight? Usually people want their cars to be lighter...

[A1337STI]

+1 Very Very clean setup !!

IMIO (In My Ignorant opinion) If its securely bolted down it will pass tec, But Cory does the Tec and could tell you for sure.

Added weight will slow you down though it looks like you have maybe ~25# of stuff. unless you are showing up at the autoX almost out of gas, adding enough for other runs (and enough to get home) i wouldn't worry about 25#. Then again I'm slow on course so ... maybe listen more to someone who is fast

[JonnydaJibba]

Originally Posted by Libila

Why would you want to race with the added weight? Usually people want their cars to be lighter...

Some people do use their cars for other stuff besides autox you know.

[Dean]

It's fine. Bolted in, in the trunk, and not a NOS bottle = Pass...

Doesn't mean it will stay there though. Be aware that some bolted in "speaker boxes" have been known to break loose under the cornering loads.

Small sheet metal screws into thin metal <> "bolted in" for heavy items like big magnet subs. Bolts have corresponding nuts and lock washers and such.

[wrxkidid]

it would be bolted to the bottom of the trunk. ill probably take it out for autox but i was just wondering incase i had one of those busy weekends where i dont have time to take it out.

johnny hit the nail on the head. are you going to stead today johnny?

[cody]

Fortunately my sub pops right out so I always remove it now. I left it in for a track day once and it took a trip across my trunk.

[A1337STI]

I still want to put my stereo back in, but i don't know if i ever will
mostly cause hearing loss / hearing damage sucks


and mine weights enough that I lost of gas millage in my WRX after i had it installed. LoL

I'de just sell it, but I've got the 'made in america' Phoenix Gold Amps. Who knows if any american amp company will be that good, ever again. (i always get a lil sad when i think of how their new models are just pieces of crap made over seas like everything else)


Anywho, what kinda RMS does your amp put out ?

[MPREZIV]

If it's SECURELY bolted in, it should be fine. Rest assured I'll check it out well and make sure it's not going anywhere tho!

[wrxkidid]

Originally Posted by A1337STI

I still want to put my stereo back in, but i don't know if i ever will
mostly cause hearing loss / hearing damage sucks


and mine weights enough that I lost of gas millage in my WRX after i had it installed. LoL

I'de just sell it, but I've got the 'made in america' Phoenix Gold Amps. Who knows if any american amp company will be that good, ever again. (i always get a lil sad when i think of how their new models are just pieces of crap made over seas like everything else)


Anywho, what kinda RMS does your amp put out ?

i dont have it yet. thats the custom box im buying.
im gonna run a 12 inch alpine type-R and the amp needs to push 500 rms so does anyone have suggestions on a pocket friendly amp that will push that much?

[khail19]

Originally Posted by wrxkidid

i dont have it yet. thats the custom box im buying.
im gonna run a 12 inch alpine type-R and the amp needs to push 500 rms so does anyone have suggestions on a pocket friendly amp that will push that much?

Are you going to get a D2 or D4 sub?

[wrxkidid]

probably d2 is there a reason to go d4? since the sound guys here i guess ill ask

[100_Percent_Juice]

I had 2 12" Type R D4s each with their own MRD-M605 amp. I loved how it sounded and the amp was pretty small I guess.

[wrxkidid]

how hard did they hit? im looking for good sounding but i want some impact too.

im going with d4s btw my buddy said they sound better.

[100_Percent_Juice]

They are awesome. They are some of the cleanest sounding subs I have ever had and they hit pretty damn hard. Which is always what I have looked for in subs. I dont care about spl or if someone a mile down the street can hear me. I want it to punch hard like someone is hitting you in the head with an ice chest. I think you will be satisfied with this. Ask STI GUY he has them now.

[A1337STI]

Pocket friendly and 500 rms ? hmmf. see if you can find a phoenix gold TI or ZPA on like ebay or some shop that isn't out of them. i think Zapco are good quality too but i've never bumped one of those .

http://www.phoenixgold.com/2004/titaniumamps.html

none of that is really pocket friendly though ... :\
these are priced okay

http://www.phoenixgold.com/2004/rsdamps.html

Maybe go Dual 4ohms , and find a mono block stable @ 2 ohms


that amp is 600 RMS @ 2 ohms , good 2 go

http://www.bestwebbuys.com/electroni...?isrc=e-search
http://focuscamera.com/prods/964698140.asp

600 RMS at 2 ohm. how good are those speakers ?
if the sub says 500 peak, get the next sub down

[khail19]

Originally Posted by wrxkidid

im going with d4s btw my buddy said they sound better.

There is no difference in sound between a D2 and D4 sub. You could give both subs 500w and they will sound the same. Your friend apparently is not someone to take advice from. I only asked so I could recommend an amp that will power it at the proper impedance load. If you get a D2 sub, you can choose an amp that puts out it's max power at either 1 or 4 ohms. With a D4 sub you'll want an amp designed for max power at 2 ohms.

What's your budget for an amp? Do you want something you can purchase locally, or are you OK with buying online?

[JonnydaJibba]

Originally Posted by wrxkidid

it would be bolted to the bottom of the trunk. ill probably take it out for autox but i was just wondering incase i had one of those busy weekends where i dont have time to take it out.

johnny hit the nail on the head. are you going to stead today johnny?

Nope.

[wrxkidid]

little late

2 ohms it is then. im fine with buying on the net. im installing it as well.

i have a question. im thinking of upgrading my front components as well. would it work to get a 4 channel and run the components off of 2 channels then bridge the other 2 to run the sub. would this work? if it would id be willing to spend more on the amp instead of buying 2 cheepies. im planning on keeping the rears stock just for fill and running them off of the HU. its an Alpine btw. dont remember the model ill figure it out and get back to you.

[khail19]

Budget?

[wrxkidid]

say no more than 400 for the amp. same alpine type R 12 inch D4 sub then either some JBL GTO607C components (100 rms)($200), polk db6500 components(70 rms)($170) or boston acoustics SX60 components (65 rms)($225) any other suggestions? i dont want something that is gonna be to sharp sounding i like my ears to not bleed haha. mostly listen to rap and some hardcore.

say 1000-1200 total budget for a decent system. not necesarily award winning just nice.

btw the sub and box are a total of about 450 shipped. add the BA componet set up that leaves me with about 500 bucks at the most but hoping to spend less than that.

[100_Percent_Juice]

^ I had a pair of the Polk db6500 and the tweets were screaming loud. I have a set of the apline type R components now and I like them better.

[wrxkidid]

i was thinking of those too. the 260$ price tag kinda shunned me away but i guess if im gonna do it i might as well do it better? are you going to the meet tomorrow id like to hear them if you are if that would be ok?

[100_Percent_Juice]

I think I will be going. If not maybe you can hear them some other time. like when I beg you to use your lift to aid in changing my trans fluid

Side note: I have bought 3 pairs of type R components off of ebay and the most I paid was $99. I can help you find some good used ones. I have done it 3 times and have never gotten screwed. And thats only with the speakers, not to mention all the other used stuff I have found.

[100_Percent_Juice]

Even Brand new they are only about $130
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Alpine-SPR-1...QQcmdZViewItem