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Old 04-20-2009, 12:05 AM
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i'm still having issues deciding.

whether I should put a second sub in or not. I can only see cons to doing it. such as the chance it'll **** up my trunk. the fact that it'll screw up my rearview mirror. that's about the only problems I can see really. is that a ridiculous thought? or should I just stick to one? it would be pretty powerful. 2 12" subs and 2 1000w amps.
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Old 04-20-2009, 12:32 AM
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what subs are they?
what car is it?
are you using a stock alternator to generate 2000 watts RMS from thin air?
do you have a 4 channel, b/c all that bass would drain out your mid/highs. Let us know
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Old 04-20-2009, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TRiNi_BWAi
what subs are they?
what car is it?
are you using a stock alternator to generate 2000 watts RMS from thin air?
do you have a 4 channel, b/c all that bass would drain out your mid/highs. Let us know
type x 12"'s
02 nissan maxima 4dr sedan
i'm not using a capacitor if that's what you're asking. I should probably look into that.
I have a 4 channel running to my mids in the front.
the amps would both be mono just going to my subs.
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Cap isn't needed it makes no positive difference on amperage draw.

I'd say try pulling all the foam out of your trunk and dynamatting first before you get into serious electrical upgrades. and maybe a custom ported box designed for that sub as well.
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Old 04-20-2009, 02:56 PM
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And the person who sold you all your new gear has not looked at this yet?
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Old 04-20-2009, 02:57 PM
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Too many shops are just parts sellers... no service.
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Old 04-20-2009, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Sikk Nation
Too many shops are just parts sellers... no service.
advance isn't like that surprisingly. and the reason i'm asking is because I don't know if I want to get a second sub or not. i'm just trying to figure out what stuff I should look for. i'm not too worried about the power, but I was planning on sound deadening my car, well getting them to. thanks for the replies also, i'd just be going with the box they give me at the store to hold the 2 subs. would that be enough?
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Originally Posted by hoponpop
whether I should put a second sub in or not. I can only see cons to doing it. such as the chance it'll **** up my trunk. the fact that it'll screw up my rearview mirror. that's about the only problems I can see really. is that a ridiculous thought? or should I just stick to one? it would be pretty powerful. 2 12" subs and 2 1000w amps.

Your trunk isnt going to get messed up. It'll flex, like all of the body parts do, but its not going to spontaneously combust when your driving down the street
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Originally Posted by jalat
Your trunk isnt going to get messed up. It'll flex, like all of the body parts do, but its not going to spontaneously combust when your driving down the street
420guy should be calling you soon about a new box design to do just that.....
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Old 04-21-2009, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by jalat
Your trunk isnt going to get messed up. It'll flex, like all of the body parts do, but its not going to spontaneously combust when your driving down the street
well that's pretty settling. what about the rearview?? anyone have any thoughts on just that?
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