Not so new, just behind the times.

[imsolost7886 1]

I have been into car audio since I was 15, so almost 9 years now. But for the past 4yrs I have been married and no longer allowed anything to do with a stereo. Now due to other wonderful events in life (sarcasm) I am going thru a divorce. Time to catch up with the audio world and this time I can afford to go big. Spent most of my time on SIN/carstereos.org imsolost7886 over there also. Know quite a few of the guys on here from there, but again its been awhile so it'll be nice catching up with you guys also. Hopefully soon enough, I'll be back to answering questions instead of asking a bunch. Spent a good 10hrs between yesterday and this morning doing a lot of reading. Still only scratched the surface, especially with a lot of the topics I read being more towards what I am planning for myself. Nice to see so many guys on here still willing to help out the new guys though and even sharing ideas with one another.

As for my plans, I am purchasing a 2dr Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon. I will be going with a wall behind the rear seat, planning on 2 18's (more than likely BTL's) but I am open to other suggestions. Mostly a daily driver setup, although I will be competing with it on occasion. I am planning on 1 or 2 250-300 amp alts, 2-4 xs power 3100's. Needing suggestions on power wire options, leaning towards custom rings/dist blocks/fuse holders and go with stinger 3/0, 1 or 2 runs? then down to 1/0 for my big sub amp(s) and 4 for my speaker amps. As far as power goes, I'm pretty well set on running Sundown Audio, talked to Jacob a lot before he ever started the company and I'll definitely be a supporter, especially with the cost/reliability/service offered. Should I be thinking of a single 4500d for the pair of btl's? or 1 per? Also planning on learning how to do my own fiberglassing and doing custom doorpanels and such. Up for suggestions on components, thinking 2 sets in the front doors and 1 set in kicks....then making custom enclosures in the backseat area panels for 2 more sets so i'd be looking at 2-3 100.4's. Sound deadening is already chosen, definitely going secondskin, but what combinations of their product line i should use? I've looked at the spl tiles, damplifier pro, and luxury liner....just curious as to where to apply, what to apply to where, and how much of it (layers). If you have any suggestions on anything I have meantioned please feel free to pm me or let me know on here. Also I've noticed the BTL's have quite a few build options, for what I have described, what of those options would you recommend? thanks again and i hope to be doing a build log in the next few months, it will be a slow process though as i am a truck driver.

[imsolost7886 1]

also going with a pioneer premier prs880 for a h/u as long as i can get my hands on one.....as far as budget goes, i'd like to save a bit of money where i can, but ill spend whatever i need to, to do this right.....i got nothing but time on this project so i want it all done right so when im done it looks very professional. also any recommendations on HO alts would be appreciated. thanks again Mike

[Notorious97200 339]

Welcome back !

You're going for something really big !

Just waiting for your build log

Good luck

[coobies5 43]

welcome to ssa, good luck

[Mac N Cheese 90]

Welcome

[imsolost7886 1]

thanks guys, and like I said, the build log will be a ways off.....its gonna take me a little time to acquire all of the stuff to do it first, then make time to get it all installed...but it'll be worth it when im done.....im not expecting to finish this project until next spring honestly, hopefully sooner but if not oh well....

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

[aimone 4]

welcome back to the wonderful world of bass! my ol lady already knows not to make me choose between her and system cause she would be gone lol....sounds like a nice setup ur gettin into especially the pioneer p880 i've been looking for a good price on one but the lowest i've found is like $350 and thats a little more than can spend if u come across a damn good deal online let me know

[nem 2,019]

Welcome

[Randal Johnson 544]

yea welcome ... I went from 1999 - 2006 without a big audio system due to the family thing. but now definitely getin back into the swing of things ... so much fun ... Good Luck Sir !!!

[mccleery3 166]

Welcome

[imsolost7886 1]

yea welcome ... I went from 1999 - 2006 without a big audio system due to the family thing. but now definitely getin back into the swing of things ... so much fun ... Good Luck Sir !!!

Mine wasnt due to family, we had plenty of extra money over and above our bills....i just didnt know about it or get to spend a dime of it.....going thru a messy divorce right now....funny the things you find out when you finally open your eyes.....also being a truck driver hasnt made life to easy, but at the time it was the only way i could support my family and whatnot.....

[bigrank916 72]

Welcome dude.