Recent content by SantaCruz Zak

I think I do indeed have the 90 amp alternator. It is a 2008.5 Mazda 3 2.3L. The JBL amp only has three 30A fuses on it though. It seems to me that this amp would draw less than the two Alpine amps. Thanks for your help guys, it is much appreciated.

Headlights only dim when I get it pumping. I have 4 ga power and ground. If I go with hooking up the second amp, I'll have to spend another $100 on 0/2 ga wire. The JBL amp only needs 4 ga. I am thinking I could sell my Alpine amps for more than the price of the JBL amp, and keep my existing...

Hello all- I am currently running a JL 12W3 2-0hm sub off a new Alpine PDX 1.600. The sub s rated at 500 rms, and although the amp is rated at 600 rms @ 2 ohms, the birthsheet shows it tested out a almost 700 rms. It is so much power for my little Mazda 3 hatchback. I have the gain on the amp...

Thanks guys. I think I am going to try keeping it all 4g and see how it goes.

Hello all- I just got myself a 2008 Mazda 3 hatchback, and I am upgrading the audio in stages. First order of business was to add a sub. I am currently running a 12" JLW3V3 2-ohm sub through an Alpine PDX 1.600 off the head unit. My next step will be to install Polk MM6501 components in the...