[jahnplay]

i did the install my self it was pretty easy took me about 1 hour to get it done. 2 12" MTX 5500 1800w peak 300RMS each using MTX 600xd amp and capacitor.

Video:

YouTube - 2006 Mustang GT 2 12' MTX 5500 Bass

Pics:

Setup
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/100_0315.jpg
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/100_0317.jpg
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/100_0319.jpg
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/100_0320.jpg


Install:

i just drilled a whole through the firewall i found it easier.
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/100_0331.jpg

for the remote i used one of the radio wires under the steering wheel
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/100_0327.jpg

for the hi-low i used a converter and took it out from my rear speakers
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/p...s/100_0321.jpg

[tc3k101]

not bad is this ur first install?

[jahnplay]

Originally Posted by tc3k101

not bad is this ur first install?

yes this is my first actual sub install

[tc3k101]

clean up the wires and get rid of the cap. research how do to the big 3

[gunz4me]

Originally Posted by tc3k101

clean up the wires and get rid of the cap. research how do to the big 3

+1

I am running 1,000 watts RMS on the stock HO alternator in my 2006 GT and I have absolutely NO dimming whatsoever nor do I have any problems with voltage drop.

In my other vehicle, I am running 1,200 watts RMS on a stock 85 amp alternator with no capacitor. That system does have a Kinetik battery though.

I have a 1 farad Rockford Fosgate capacitor sitting in a box because I can't bring myself to use it. The only time I used a capacitor when it helped for an issue was for an issue that was totally outside of the marketing scheme. In 1999 I installed a capacitor in my 1996 Thunderbird to get rid of an alternator whine that had me and several installers stumped. A buddy of mine in California told me to try a capacitor because in some cases it works... He was right because it cleared that alternator noise right out of my mids and highs!

[ElChino]

Gotta get some dynamat for the trunk so it wont rattle

[jahnplay]

Originally Posted by ElChino

Gotta get some dynamat for the trunk so it wont rattle

ya im waiting for more money

i had the capacitor from my old car. first car i had i put them in and it was dimming really bad. Then after i got a second car it was dimming too so i had to buy a capacitor. After a year i bought the mustang and then i just put it there instead of just being the locker room.

[gunz4me]

As long as you realize a capacitor is just a band aid on a much bigger problem, then you are OK.

At least the new capacitors are safer than the ones from the mid to late 90s. Those bad boys would EXPLODE if directly shorted.

I am thinking of throwing that 1 farad RF cap in one of my vehicles just for the hell of it.

[tc3k101]

Originally Posted by gunz4me

+1

I am running 1,000 watts RMS on the stock HO alternator in my 2006 GT and I have absolutely NO dimming whatsoever nor do I have any problems with voltage drop.

In my other vehicle, I am running 1,200 watts RMS on a stock 85 amp alternator with no capacitor. That system does have a Kinetik battery though.

I have a 1 farad Rockford Fosgate capacitor sitting in a box because I can't bring myself to use it. The only time I used a capacitor when it helped for an issue was for an issue that was totally outside of the marketing scheme. In 1999 I installed a capacitor in my 1996 Thunderbird to get rid of an alternator whine that had me and several installers stumped. A buddy of mine in California told me to try a capacitor because in some cases it works... He was right because it cleared that alternator noise right out of my mids and highs!

that part is true, ive been told also putting a cap on your mid amp will actually help better sq. idk how but its just word of mouth

[jahnplay]

Originally Posted by tc3k101

that part is true, ive been told also putting a cap on your mid amp will actually help better sq. idk how but its just word of mouth

ya i kinda noticed a different sound after putting a capcitor and sounded better

[Storkdork]

my backseat folded down... theres also 2 distribution blocks, a x-over, power and ground wires RCA's galore... but all you see is the amp. Sorry about the quality. Cell phone pic.

[tc3k101]

here is mine, temporary for now. nothing special single 10"

kinda sloppy for my taste but its only temp until i can get more money to do what i want

[GT_921]

have you thought about removing the spare and fiberglassing that area into a speaker box one 10 with a port.. my buddy did it..

MySpace.com - Derik Car Projects - Photo 24 of 24

[requena79]

looks good. are two subs worth it? I used to have two in a volkswagon beetle and it was awesome. but I think one, turned up a little louder would do. i'm worried about my trunk vibrating. anyway. what happens when you go shopping you gotta take that huge ass sub out you should just get the one leaves some space

victor, meldrew.

[tc3k101]

Originally Posted by GT_921

have you thought about removing the spare and fiberglassing that area into a speaker box one 10 with a port.. my buddy did it..

MySpace.com - Derik Car Projects - Photo 24 of 24

ive actually been contemplating it with my current sub excep a tad different than what your buddy has

Originally Posted by requena79

looks good. are two subs worth it? I used to have two in a volkswagon beetle and it was awesome. but I think one, turned up a little louder would do. i'm worried about my trunk vibrating. anyway. what happens when you go shopping you gotta take that huge ass sub out you should just get the one leaves some space

victor, meldrew.

you can get a single sub plenty loud. depends on the install. sound like what you need is either a nice 8" sub that is geared more torwards sq.