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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 12:15 PM
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2400 watts!

for my subs im gonna be running something like 2400 watts, and i am doing a self install.

I was going to drop on 1/0 gauge wires, does this require any special wiring, or will it fit in the same spaces as a 4 gauge wire?

also, should i get a completely seperate second battery with isolator, or just replace my stock battery with an optima?

final thing: can store bought boxes handle the audiobahn awq series version 8 flame subs, or are they too powerful. If i were to make my own box, how can i pull off the astroboy look?

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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 12:48 PM
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That is a lot of power, be prepared for rattle. I have 1000 watts and i don't even turn it up all the way. One ime i did and i could feel the car struggling to stay in one piece. Good luck with that.
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 01:01 PM
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audiobahn a2300hcq

hehehehe toooo much power? there's never enough bass


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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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thas a very impressive setup, i hope you plan on dynomatting ur whole car rather than allowing it to sound like ur car is falling apart...
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 01:58 PM
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Originally posted by brianlin87
thas a very impressive setup, i hope you plan on dynomatting ur whole car rather than allowing it to sound like ur car is falling apart...
no, not for the moment...
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 01:58 PM
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after all ive bgought so far, i have 0 money
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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i am gonna be running 2200 watts for subs and 800 for speakers and i have to dynamat my whole car hey you live in pv right well tell me when u are doing ur system i install
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 09:55 PM
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Arent you kinda overdoing it if thats your daily driver. I have 600 watts goin to my woofer and 350 to my highs and mids and its painful for me.
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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Re: 2400 watts!

Originally posted by nokio
for my subs im gonna be running something like 2400 watts, and i am doing a self install.

I was going to drop on 1/0 gauge wires, does this require any special wiring, or will it fit in the same spaces as a 4 gauge wire?

also, should i get a completely seperate second battery with isolator, or just replace my stock battery with an optima?

final thing: can store bought boxes handle the audiobahn awq series version 8 flame subs, or are they too powerful. If i were to make my own box, how can i pull off the astroboy look?

Thanks
You probably need a distributor block to convert the power wire from 1/0 gauge to 4 gauge so you can fit the power wire in the amp. Other than that get a farad or 2. Your lights are going to be diming like crazy with 2400 watts, unless you get the optima.
3/4 inch MDF if you are going to build a box.
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:31 AM
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thanks
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 02:38 AM
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I have 1/0 guage wiring going in my car. I have one optima up front under the hood, with another optima in the trunk with an isolator. I'm running just shy of 3000watts, so we're in the same ballpark. I have the 1/o going to a distribution block in the rear that breaks off into 4 guage for the amps. I have yet to get everything up and running, but from what I'm told, my setup should work out okay. My only concern is I may have to upgrade my alternator. Good Luck.

-Aaron

PS, if you want an install like astroboy's, you better start saving...$20,000 will get you started.
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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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wtf u lie 20g's?
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 10:15 AM
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20g's for astrosboys stuff insnt that bad, THe damn alpine stuff he has cost at least 10g's then his woofers and amps andither shitz. Its easy to spend wellover 30k on a badazz audio setup.
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