Bronze Member Username: JustgotthelzPost Number: 14 Registered: May-10 | Hey I was looking to purchase and install my first system. these are some ideas I had of what to put in: Sub: 15" fi q Amp: aq1200d Head unit: alpine cda-9887 Wiring: knukonceptz Box: i think i can build a box myself as long as someone wouldnt mind drawing up plans for me. If you see anything Im missing tell me. And if youd reccommend something else Ill consider all options. Also a few questions what add ons should i get for the q if i wind up getting it (cooling, etc...)? And also in dual 2 ohm or dual 1 ohm. Would my alternator be able to handle this set up? Any help is appreciated. Ohh and if you were wondering this would all be going into a 2004 Ford Taurus. |
Silver Member Username: MystrePemberville, Ohio USA Post Number: 264 Registered: Sep-05 | I would definetly look into a HO alternator and the Big 3 with 0 gauge wire, possibly a second battery. The first 2 are a must. Are you gonna run 0 gauge power, etc? |
Silver Member Username: Sleste8Shelbyville, MI United States Post Number: 328 Registered: Mar-10 | bassman3 can set up some box plans for you. he includes a cut sheet too if im not mistaken. (for a small fee) also did you think of anything for your front stage yet? |
Bronze Member Username: JustgotthelzPost Number: 15 Registered: May-10 | Yes i was gonna run 0 guage for the power and ground. what alternator would you recommend? Preferibly something afordable but decent. And I already have eclipse 6.5 and i think polk audio 6x9s in the back im not really sure because the car was handed down by my step dad. Also they arent being powered by an amp. Could you also recommend a decent 4 channal amp then for the components? I didnt think of it until now. |
Silver Member Username: JbpittPittsburgh, Pa. Usa Post Number: 586 Registered: Jul-09 | Trevor, Im running the same setup just a different hu. Im pretty sure you will be pleased. Im running it on a stock alt too,but i have the gain down and i dont really crank it to often. So yes, ho alt at some point would be necessary. 4 channel amp? How bout matching amps? Aq4x90? Idk,just a thought. |
Platinum Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 11189 Registered: Jul-06 | Thats a damn good first system |
Silver Member Username: MystrePemberville, Ohio USA Post Number: 265 Registered: Sep-05 | HO alternator options: 1. http://www.powerbastards.com/products.asp?cat=141807 2. Excessive Amperage 3. ebay Not really sure what your budget for this would be, so try these. |
Bronze Member Username: JustgotthelzPost Number: 16 Registered: May-10 | Yeah your right matching amps would look a better at least from my point of view. And my budget right now is only $900 but ill deffinently be saving more. Also any car alarms you guys like? Ive never looked into them but i dont want someone stealing all my equipment lol |
Silver Member Username: MystrePemberville, Ohio USA Post Number: 266 Registered: Sep-05 | If your worried about thieves, look into hex nuts and L brackets. That will help. |
Silver Member Username: MystrePemberville, Ohio USA Post Number: 267 Registered: Sep-05 | If your worried about thieves, look into hex bolts and L brackets. |
Silver Member Username: MystrePemberville, Ohio USA Post Number: 268 Registered: Sep-05 | Sorry about that, I thought I canceled the first one. |
Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 987 Registered: Sep-09 | could fill screw holes and cover bolt heads in solder, would def piss them off. |
Silver Member Username: M_kimmel843Post Number: 200 Registered: Apr-10 | Haha I've never thought to solder the screw heads....that's a very good thought!!! |
Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 989 Registered: Sep-09 | you know how to desolder right? if so its more work but they will take one look at it and go wtf. |
Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 990 Registered: Sep-09 | do a test screw to make sure you can do it. |
Silver Member Username: M_kimmel843Post Number: 201 Registered: Apr-10 | Yeah I've got a solder sucker. Your right about that, I know I would just shake me head and do a face palm, while laughing. |
Silver Member Username: M_kimmel843Post Number: 202 Registered: Apr-10 | Well I live in a small town in southern Indiana so I'm not to worried about my equipment getting jacked. I was just saying that for anyone else, it would be a good ideal. |
Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 991 Registered: Sep-09 | would still be a good idea, meth is a hell of a drug and its every where. screws just need a nice dam in the head, bolts would need a nice cap over them tho. or make your own screws and tools. |
Silver Member Username: M_kimmel843Post Number: 203 Registered: Apr-10 | Tis true. |
Bronze Member Username: JustgotthelzPost Number: 17 Registered: May-10 | I dont know how to de solder anything... actually ive never soldered anything lol. But I wouldnt mind using some hex bolts |
Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 994 Registered: Sep-09 | something like this http://www.mutualscrew.com/department/pin-in-sockets-alloy-steel-socket-head-cap -screw-13371.cfm?refdep=Pin%20In%20Socket%20Alloy%20Steel%20Socket%20Head%20Cap% 20Screw |
Gold Member Username: Snowball123West Allis, WI Post Number: 3537 Registered: Oct-07 | Or just be smart with your system and you'll be fine. Seems like a better option to me. |
Silver Member Username: M_kimmel843Post Number: 204 Registered: Apr-10 | To each his own. |
Bronze Member Username: JustgotthelzSchaumburg, IL Post Number: 18 Registered: May-10 | Im not gonna be blasting it around my house or anything lol but i think id rather have a car alarm if anything might happen... its better to be safe then sorry |
Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 997 Registered: Sep-09 | something from viper maybe. |