Recent content by Belgarion

Yes, the kick panels are an added expense, and I would rather not go that route. My only concern is getting a 6.5" peg into a 5.25" hole.... I have to take my car in on Saturday, and I will ask the mechanical at the dealership whether or not the mounting will even handle a 6.5" speaker. If it...

That is exactly what I am afraid of! Sacrificing any sound quality by having to drop to a smaller set of comps....

Interesting point.... I had not thought of that. Like fiberglass kick panel mounts.... I guess I should read up on these.... thanks for pointing that out!

Ok, The short version of the story is I finally recieved all the pieces to my setup, including the wiring, and my Saturn was T-boned a week later. Fortunately I had not had anything installed yet! So, now I have these brand new in the box, never installed CDT 61a's that won't fit in my Grand...

When the cop handed me the citation, I just stood there with my jaw hanging! I finally was able to say "you are citing me for WHAT exactly???"!!! The best part is, I refused to pay the ticket and demanded a hearing.... then I went to the police station and got a copy of the cop's incident...

Yeah, I am definately counting my blessings.... I could have gotten pretty messed up! And, to make matters worse at the time, the cop writes me a citation for "failure to use care while turning", even though the kid who T-boned me was speeding! And he tells me he does not believe speeding was...

And then.... along came the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP! :thumbs_up

Thanks everyone.... Looking at getting a different vehicle now, since the insurance company will only fix the Saturn, and not total it.... can't see keeping it since the axle will be replaced, and the frame can't be the same... Looks like my new setup will find a home in another car, which may...

Well, it just goes to show you.... life sometimes smiles at you, then kicks you in the groin.... After months of research, I finally ordered everything I needed to build my system... and I now have all of it here, delivered. ----- System ----- Alpine CDA-9815 (already installed) CDT CL-61a...

I emailed Ed and they gave me the pros and cons of each amp.... I bought the 800.2 and should have it next week!

Nice setup....

I agree... that would be harsh... but the 12 awg was for the CL-61a's (comps).... the 18 AWG was for the remote turn on....

After doing a search on "Stinger" in this forum, and reading a few dozen posts (yeah, it is getting late), I have another thought.... The wiring setup I listed above is going to cost me about $150. But, according to Crutchfield's "What is Wire Gauge?" chart (located here), as long as I am with...

ummm no.... well, the 2 gauge is $4/ft, and the 4 gauge is $2.50/ft, so it is not that bad. the problem is I can't find any amp kits or distro blocks that can handle both amps... the Avionixx wants 4 gauge, and the US Acoustics wants 8 gauge.... Nice.... you must love that system! How did...

I am finally getting ready to install my system, and here is what I am wiring up: System --------- US Acoustics 4085 4-ch amp (85 WRMS x 4) Avionixx 800.2 amp 400 WRMS x 2 Alpine 9815 HU (already installed) CL-61a components Ed 12o.44 DVC sub (just one, for now) Wiring -------- 14 ft 2...