ThisIsMike

Okay, here it goes. Please dont flame me. I tried searching and read through a bunch of posts before making my own thread. I have 2 BTL 15" 3 stack that I bought used and they are supposed to be fully loaded. One is pretty beat up so I decided a recone was in order soon. I got them cheap so I wasnt concerned and I knew they could be reconed. I had these 2 subs in my 95 grand marquis on 2 mmats 2100.1. I have 220 amp alt. Big 3 0ga and an Optima yellow top. The box was a little on the small side. I dont have the exact specs but it doesn't matter..... I was driving my car minding my own business when some dumbass with a dodge dakota towing a 27' camper decide he wants to change lanes and didn't see another car. He ended up jacknifing his truck and trailer smacking into me at 70+ MPH. So needless to say I dont have the marquis anymore. My new vehicle has a smaller trunk. Its a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. Its the same size as a Ford Thunderbird. My thought was to recone only one of my subs to dual 1's so I can build a good size box and still use both amps. I ordered the recone kit on 09/27 but relized I may have screwed up. My subs may not be universal. I sent an email but still no response so here are my questions. Is there any way to find out if they are universal? I have never done a recone but I have been in car audio since 1994. Should I try to do it myself? Does the recone come with the black rubber ring that goes around the outside edge of the sub where the screws go? If not, where can I get one? Thanks in advance!!!! BTW - These subs kick ass!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

I have just purchased 2 15" BTL Fully loaded. They are on 2 mmats 2100.1. I just got them and they SLAM!!!!! I am seriously and deleriously happy BUT I know I could be happier. My box is very small for these subs and I drive a big car (Crown Vic) so I know a new box is a good idea. My current box dimensions are 48" Width 17" Height 17" Depth, measured OD......Port is 4.5" wide divided with .5" 15" deep 15" height, measured ID. This car is CLEAN CLEAN so with that in mind I don't want to go tearing it apart...totally. I dont mind ripping out the metal behind the seat or cutting the rear deck. Here is my goal: I want this system to BANG and does already but my trunk sounds like its going to fall off. I want to keep the sound inside the passenger compartment. I think I want to mount the subs right behind the rear seat and cut out the rear deck (this will be part of the box and have the vents in it). I also want to be able to have room for stuff in my trunk. Anyone have any ideas??? Drawings, pictures and good descriptions would be a great. If I dont feel like building it myself anyone know anywhere in Florida I can get it done? One more question, Where can I get replacement parts? I am looking for the black rubber seals that go around the woofers and tinsel leads. Thanks in advance!!!!!!