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New member Username: ZparletPost Number: 1 Registered: Dec-08 | Ok so i just got my own car that i am paying for lol. I am 17 and been driving for about a year now. I just got a 99 Pontiac grand dam se. It is the 4 door sedan version. I am looking to get some subs going in my car but i am on a pretty strict budget. I am not looking to spend more than $250 for the subs and an amp. I think i might be stuck on one Kicker Comp vr 12". Or a refurbished kicker L5 12". And my cousin told me to get a rocker fosgate p5002 amp. Is that a good setup? My HU is a pioneer deh-p2600 that i got for free from a friend. I will get a new headunit later.... So what do you guys think? Also i can't find a HU adapter thingy (not sure what it is called, you no the black thing that makes a deck fit into a bigger slot?) for my 99 grand am. Any help would be appreciated. thanks alot. |
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Silver Member Username: WickedbassNashville, Tn Post Number: 223 Registered: Jan-08 | Thats a pretty tight budget man. Might have to go used on some equipment. Someone else on this forum will be better able to recommend equipment for you. As far as the HU adapter they are commonly refered to as dash kits. Yours can be found here: http://www.crutchfield.com/g_112200/Vehicle-specific-Mounting-Kits.html?tp=3121 Although most Circuit city/Best Buy stores have these in stock so you are not limited to just buying online. Hope this helps, good luck with it. |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 19333 Registered: Jun-06 | I think you need more money. |
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New member Username: ZparletPost Number: 2 Registered: Dec-08 | thanks yeah money is really tight for me because i just paid for my car. I just got a text from my brother saying one of his friends is selling a 300w JBL amp and will give it to me for $50. Would that work with a 12" kicker comp vr? And thanks for the dash kit help. |
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Silver Member Username: WickedbassNashville, Tn Post Number: 224 Registered: Jan-08 | ^^^For some reason it isnt letting me link directly to the dash kit page but just fill out the info and then scroll down to where it says installation accessories. It will be in there. |
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New member Username: ZparletPost Number: 3 Registered: Dec-08 | Yeah i found it. Thanks alot man!!! Would they have that specific one at like best buy or circuit city? |
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Gold Member Username: Talon01Team Revolution , Pa Usa Post Number: 1882 Registered: Jun-07 | i have mtx ta4501 625watts birthsheet for 100.00 shipped |
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Gold Member Username: Hittin1Lake Charles, La. United States Post Number: 1952 Registered: May-07 | http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-2008-ZX400-1-400-WATT-MONO-AMP-AMPLIFIER-NICE_W0QQite mZ260331921656QQihZ016QQcategoryZ18795QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem amp^ http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem%26item%3D250309250000&ih=015&categ ory=18805&_trksid=p4340.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%252BC%252BS%252BIA%26i tu%3DUCI%252BUS-BWR%26otn%3D3%26ps%3D57 i would recommend saving up a lil more to get this amp AQ1200D www.audioque.com run it at 2 ohmk with the above sub. and if you want more later buy identical sub and use same amp at 1 ohm. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 9203 Registered: Jul-06 | The $50 JBL sounds like a good deal and yea it would work with a CVR if you get right coils on the sub Don't forget about box and wiring. |
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New member Username: ZparletPost Number: 4 Registered: Dec-08 | so what coils should the sub have? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 9209 Registered: Jul-06 | depends on if the amp is 1 ohm stable or 2 ohm if 1 ohm, dual 2 ohm if 2 ohm, dual 4 |
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New member Username: ZparletPost Number: 5 Registered: Dec-08 | idk it is a JBL bp300. What kind would that be? |
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Gold Member Username: The_image_dynamicSan Diego, California Post Number: 4918 Registered: Dec-06 | It is stable at 2ohms. |
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New member Username: ZparletPost Number: 6 Registered: Dec-08 | so i should get a dual 4 voice coil sub? |
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Gold Member Username: The_image_dynamicSan Diego, California Post Number: 4919 Registered: Dec-06 | Yes. Wire it like this:  |
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New member Username: ZparletPost Number: 7 Registered: Dec-08 | ok thanks for all the help everybody... Also how can you tell what ohm your sub is? My friend just got a used one for free and doesn't know what ohm it is. Can u tell by the look? |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 9210 Registered: Jul-06 | Look for a label on it, or else you'd have to use a DMM to check it. |
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New member Username: ZparletPost Number: 8 Registered: Dec-08 | ok thanks, this community has so many responses it is amazing! This is the best car audio forum i have ever been on, mad props to all you who have helped me..... Thanks alot i am sure i will need something else to answer in the future. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Philadelphia, PA Post Number: 9212 Registered: Jul-06 | ecoustics pwns all, yo. |
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