Sub has arrived, pics and all

[tobio 0]

ok to the sub out and fixed up the wiring

[raolito1980 2]

ok to the sub out and fixed up the wiring

So now its slammin I suppose?

[RobClay 20]

ok to the sub out and fixed up the wiring

Good did you do it how i explained in my previous post?

If so, how's it soundin now?

[tobio 0]

ok to the sub out and fixed up the wiring

Good did you do it how i explained in my previous post?

If so, how's it soundin now?

ok so finnaly screwd it back in properly, you cant crack the frame by screwing it in to tight can u? lol. hope not,

anyways, so i tested it a little and noticed air was escaping from under the subs surround where its screwed in, and noticed i failed at screwing it in so had to fix that up,

but you see the weird thing is, once i get the volume just a little past halfway it seems like thats when the sub gets all its power and then it goes crazy, but not untill then.

btw i dont have a af/m head unit, i have an req 5 which acts kinda like a hu.... yeah,, lol its weird.

anyways its got all these settings and stuff

here check it out

http://stereogirl76.com/req52.jpg

for sub it has, subsonic, LP and gain

[Duran 387]

DON'T USE JUST SCREWS!!!

Use T-Nuts and bolts to mount your driver!

[RobClay 20]

Id definitely get a aftermarket HU in the future sometime. As for the req 5, Try turning the gain down on it.

And idk what the bass enhance switch does, but i'm guessing it's like a bass boost. So turn it off for now.(if you have it on)

[tobio 0]

DON'T USE JUST SCREWS!!!

Use T-Nuts and bolts to mount your driver!

ok that says it all, WHY MUST I BE SO FAIL

[cx-7heaven 7]

The req 5 is for "bass restoration" for stock systems. 99% of stock systems turn the bass down as volume goes up, that is why you notice very little till half volume, then all in. The req acts opposite of the stock deck. In other words, the behavior you see with that hooked up will not go away until you get an aftermarket deck. If you just ditch the req, you will lose bass level as you turn it up so you are screwed with stock( unless yours does not do this). X Eleventyjillion on the t-nuts.

[Duran 387]

DON'T USE JUST SCREWS!!!

Use T-Nuts and bolts to mount your driver!

ok that says it all, WHY MUST I BE SO FAIL

You can still fix it

[tobio 0]

The req 5 is for "bass restoration" for stock systems. 99% of stock systems turn the bass down as volume goes up, that is why you notice very little till half volume, then all in. The req acts opposite of the stock deck. In other words, the behavior you see with that hooked up will not go away until you get an aftermarket deck. If you just ditch the req, you will lose bass level as you turn it up so you are screwed with stock( unless yours does not do this). X Eleventyjillion on the t-nuts.

ahh damn well that sucks, AHHHHHHHHH

ok,, hmm any headunit choises then lol?. i no nothing about them and what one to choose

[RobClay 20]

Sonicelectronix.com is where i got mine from. low prices and most of them if not all come with the wiring harness and dash install kit to fit to your car. Great place to deal with!

This would be a good but cheap choice: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_16566_Pioneer+Premier+DEH-P310UB.html

[raolito1980 2]

The req 5 is for "bass restoration" for stock systems. 99% of stock systems turn the bass down as volume goes up, that is why you notice very little till half volume, then all in. The req acts opposite of the stock deck. In other words, the behavior you see with that hooked up will not go away until you get an aftermarket deck. If you just ditch the req, you will lose bass level as you turn it up so you are screwed with stock( unless yours does not do this). X Eleventyjillion on the t-nuts.

ahh damn well that sucks, AHHHHHHHHH

ok,, hmm any headunit choises then lol?. i no nothing about them and what one to choose

I see alot of people using Alpine. Which personally is my favorite. My Alpine CDA-9883 was great for that. But I upgraded to double din Alpine DVD player IVA-W205. NO regrets and definitely no complaints!

[cx-7heaven 7]

The req 5 is for "bass restoration" for stock systems. 99% of stock systems turn the bass down as volume goes up, that is why you notice very little till half volume, then all in. The req acts opposite of the stock deck. In other words, the behavior you see with that hooked up will not go away until you get an aftermarket deck. If you just ditch the req, you will lose bass level as you turn it up so you are screwed with stock( unless yours does not do this). X Eleventyjillion on the t-nuts.

ahh damn well that sucks, AHHHHHHHHH

ok,, hmm any headunit choises then lol?. i no nothing about them and what one to choose

If you dont know what you want, I would go to a car audio store and mess around with a few, and then buy one online( unless the store can get you close to the same price). Say you like a deck that goes for 200 online, but normally gets 270 in the store, see if the guy will go down any. If you can get within 10-15 percent of the online price, get the store bought unit, simply for the install( which is free alot of times) and the warranty( which you will more than likely NOT get buying online).

[RobClay 20]

Also if budget is not an issue, search through here and find somthing you like

In-Dash CD Receivers with MP3 / WMA Playback | Car Stereo Receivers and Head Units | Car Audio | Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation at Sonic Electronix

[tobio 0]

Sonicelectronix.com is where i got mine from. low prices and most of them if not all come with the wiring harness and dash install kit to fit to your car. Great place to deal with!

This would be a good but cheap choice: Pioneer Premier DEH-P310UB (dehp310ub) All In-Dash Car Stereo Receivers Car Stereo Receivers and Head Units Car Audio Car Audio, Video, & GPS Navigation - Sonic Electronix

thanks for that site m8!

just went down to a car audio shop, $400 for the Alpine CDA-105

and on that site, $179!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jcarter1885 995]

Yeah I definitely stopped buying equipment from car audio shops years ago once I noticed the price difference online.

[cx-7heaven 7]

Yeah I definitely stopped buying equipment from car audio shops years ago once I noticed the price difference online.

Things have changed as of late, net prices have crept up (shipping anyone???) and b&m prices have crept down. In some cases, it may be better to buy b&m. I bought the 8 id8's in my sig from b&m store, rather than from woofers etc., I ended up paying 20 dollars more for the whole thing, but ended up with a local 2 year over the counter exchange, which kicks the shit out of what woofers etc will do for you.

[porkchop 304]

jc, what is the weight on the 18" btl?

any pics of the install?

[Mac N Cheese 90]

jc, what is the weight on the 18" btl?

any pics of the install?

I would say close to 65lbs

[tobio 0]

jc, what is the weight on the 18" btl?

any pics of the install?

70lbs around there.

yeah ill get pics of install later,

[Duran 387]

Mr. Cheesy is correct, ~65 lbs.My Nightshades weigh 62 lbs. each.

[tobio 0]

ok so im probs going to get the Alpine CDA-105 from sonicelectronix.com, when it gets in stock, shipping is like $100...........

but i get the the wiring harness and dash kit for free (dash kit from shop would have been $60)

so thats good i guess, so it all adds up to just below $300...... so im saving just below $200

man, car audio sure is expensive.

for now i can admire the buaty of the 18" btl.... man its a work of art

[Mac N Cheese 90]

ok so im probs going to get the Alpine CDA-105 from sonicelectronix.com, when it gets in stock, shipping is like $100...........

but i get the the wiring harness and dash kit for free (dash kit from shop would have been $60)

so thats good i guess, so it all adds up to just below $300...... so im saving just below $200

man, car audio sure is expensive.

for now i can admire the buaty of the 18" btl.... man its a work of art

Alpine makes great h/u, one of my favorite brands but thats my .02

[Cashdollar2009 0]

I think you were only running one coil at first! Hopefully you get that beauty pounding soon! Gorgeous subwoofer, good luck man!

[tobio 0]

I think you were only running one coil at first! Hopefully you get that beauty pounding soon! Gorgeous subwoofer, good luck man!

yeah i was, fixed the wiring, but now its my HU,,, so im ordering an after market one Alpine CDA-105

and yes it is gorgous