NightShades Installed. #s Inside.

[Derrick824 4]

I posted these on a couple other forums and figured I might as well share them here.

2 Sundown NightShade 15s powered by a pair of Sundown SAZ-1500Ds.

First hit. These are legal scores. (sealed up, mic on the windshield)

After finding the right frequency.

Door open, mic still on the windshield.

Hardcore score. (door open, mic in the kick)

This is in no way an spl setup. It plays music great and is already ripping my Explorer apart. The sunroof, that was previous glued & sealed shut, has ripped open and the mechanism that lifts & lowers it is completely trashed. The side windows are falling out. I'll be resealing the sunroof and side windows very soon. Its either that or I'm afraid they're gonna fall out driving down the road.

So far I'm very satisfied with these subs. Keep in mind that these were brand new and very stiff. I'm expecting a few more tenths after they get broken in. I gained 0.3db in a couple days with my Bls getting broken in. Also I haven't played with box tuning at all. I'll get to that this weekend and dial it in some more. The short term goal is consistant 151s.

[Derrick824 4]

More pics.

Next to one of my Fi Bl 18s.

[acex3a 5]

nice setup and nice scores!

[atsaubrey 1]

Friggin AWESOME!

[jonbearsmt 919]

very nice!, im intrested to know what thay would sound like with a saz 3000d on each sub!

whats up on some vids?!!!

looking great make keep tha pics coming

[sundownz 197]

Great job!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Nice work, keep us updated as you dial it in.

[sick6ness 1]

Yeah nice man, Like bigjon said, lets see some vids!

[Lord Baccus 1]

Very Wicked

[danracer 0]

looks hot man...and very nice numbers

[ford302redneck 15]

Man, I'd really like to hear these.

Are you taking it to the next comp only event?

[Lord Baccus 1]

are you running the amps seprate ?

or Master & Slave ?

i see better #s in your future...

Subs forward >>> Ports up ^^^

good for a 2db increse in my SPLXplorer

ill PM ya a pics so i dont get hammered for thread jacking...

[Derrick824 4]

are you running the amps seprate ?

or Master & Slave ?

i see better #s in your future...

Subs forward >>> Ports up ^^^

good for a 2db increse in my SPLXplorer

ill PM ya a pics so i dont get hammered for thread jacking...

The amps are strapped. I'm not sure if I can fit subs forward, ports up. Everything must stay below the window line which is only like 15.25" in my Explorer. The subs might make it but the ports won't.

[Lord Baccus 1]

aHHHH your playing @ Usaci ??? they have too many rules... i can never figure out what i can or cant do with them

[Derrick824 4]

aHHHH your playing @ Usaci ??? they have too many rules... i can never figure out what i can or cant do with them

Our two local organizations are NSPL and Competition Only. If I can gain 2db I'll work out some kind of way to change this setup.

Ford302, yes I'll be at the show May 10th in Andrews, SC.

[Lord Baccus 1]

aHHHH your playing @ Usaci ??? they have too many rules... i can never figure out what i can or cant do with them

Our two local organizations are NSPL and Competition Only. If I can gain 2db I'll work out some kind of way to change this setup.

Ford302, yes I'll be at the show May 10th in Andrews, SC.

do they have a web site ? link ?

[theothermike 0]

ive found sub up port back is loudest for me and my friend in his navigator, then sub and port up then subs back port up

[Lord Baccus 1]

ive found sub up port back is loudest for me and my friend in his navigator, then sub and port up then subs back port up

in my 2000 ford Explorer i lose 2db when i fire subs up ^^^ ports back <<<

subs & ports back no change ?

subs forward >>> ports up ^^^ i gain 2.3db

maybe the physics in the Navigator flow different ???

[loudcav 1]

ive found sub up port back is loudest for me and my friend in his navigator, then sub and port up then subs back port up

in my 2000 ford Explorer i lose 2db when i fire subs up ^^^ ports back <<<

subs & ports back no change ?

subs forward >>> ports up ^^^ i gain 2.3db

maybe the physics in the Navigator flow different ???

its probably because you guys meter in the kick

meter sealed up on the dash and Ill almost bet your scores drop 3DB

[Derrick824 4]

in my 2000 ford Explorer

subs forward >>> ports up ^^^ i gain 2.3db

I tried subs forward & ports up this afternoon and lost 1db. So I tried it with the mic in the kick and still lost 1db compared to subs up & port back.

[Lord Baccus 1]

in my 2000 ford Explorer

subs forward >>> ports up ^^^ i gain 2.3db

I tried subs forward & ports up this afternoon and lost 1db. So I tried it with the mic in the kick and still lost 1db compared to subs up & port back.

was your box all the way back to the rear window ?

passenger seat all the way forward ?

passenger visor 1/2 way down - glove box open ???

[Derrick824 4]

in my 2000 ford Explorer

subs forward >>> ports up ^^^ i gain 2.3db

I tried subs forward & ports up this afternoon and lost 1db. So I tried it with the mic in the kick and still lost 1db compared to subs up & port back.

was your box all the way back to the rear window ?

passenger seat all the way forward ?

passenger visor 1/2 way down - glove box open ???

Yes

No

No

[stealth 113]

what are they tuned to..........

[loudcav 1]

in my 2000 ford Explorer

subs forward >>> ports up ^^^ i gain 2.3db

I tried subs forward & ports up this afternoon and lost 1db. So I tried it with the mic in the kick and still lost 1db compared to subs up & port back.

was your box all the way back to the rear window ?

passenger seat all the way forward ?

passenger visor 1/2 way down - glove box open ???

us DB draggers have to keep the glove box closed besides your metering in a diffrent way than what we do

[saltybeanbag 0]

did you also remember to:

eat you Wheaties.

build a pilgrimage to Mecca.

not step on any cracks (breaking mommas backs will cost a db).

and dont forget to check your engine oil, viscocity breakdown can cost tenths.

i think the numbers are plenty impressive for full range, 350 sq. in. of cone, and 3k of power.