looks like a good amp for me. especially if later i want to build a new box and put in another sub. as for the electrical upgrade and second battery, what do you mean electrical upgrade? i know what you mean by second battery but any ideas for how big/which one i would need? also how to install and hook it up? and johnecon2001, thank you for that diagram and help. definatly helped me out and im sure the diagram will when i build. also, from motortrend.com it says a 2000 crv ex has 838 liters with all the seats in place. also, would i want to check any of these when i do decide to order my BL: p chamfer, flatwind, cooling, daily or spl, extreme lead, universal? i'm going to be listening to an even amount of rap and metal and i don't really know what any of those options mean lol. appreciate all the help