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Oct 24 2012 06:29pm

1: What is the Year, Make, and Model of the vehicle.
2005 toyota celica gt
2: What is your budget?
$1k-2500, posibly up to $3k if needed
3: What exactly do you want your outcome to be? (Good sounding music, or loud bass?)
bass all the way, i want to shatter windows
4: And specific sub sizes that you prefer more than others?
i WANT to get 2x 15's but i may not have the room, read bottom for more info
5: How much trunk space do you want to use up?
all of it
6: What type of features are you looking for in a CD Player (aka Head Unit)? (Ex: USB, AUX, BlueTooth, etc)
i use CDs :P, the rest is kinda useless
7: What type of music do you listen to?
rap
8: Is your stock stereo system amplified? (You may or may not know this)
??idk
9: Do you have Steering Wheel Controls? (Volume/Seek on the steering wheel)
nah

ALSO
i have 16.9 cubic ft in cargo space
IF NEEDED i have considered cutting out the back seats, its for me and my girlfriend, i dont really give a fuck about people that need rides, but I know i may have to settle with 12's, i want nothing but bass coming from the subs, ill have 6 tweeters for treble

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Oct 26 2012 03:47pm

After you upgrade your electrical and choose the subs+amp you're going with I would ask this guy for a box design.
http://www.ram-designs.com/

After you learn to use USB and iPod direct connect then you will come to realize that CDs are actually the useless media.

This is where you can buy some of the best car audio equipment online. The shit that is still designed and made in USA.
http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/

Is this what your trunk looks like?

This post was edited by dr_deranged on Oct 26 2012 03:48pm

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Oct 26 2012 03:56pm

Quote (dr_deranged @ Oct 26 2012 02:47pm)

well thats kinda why i post here
i wanna know what to do to have the electrical supply the car and the system
and whats the best subs for output
and what amp can power it

and yea thats what my trunk looks like, i just dont have the lid on it, i have it in my shed
an im talkin bout foldin the seats down, or taking them out completely

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Oct 27 2012 12:29pm

First thing to do when adding a big system to a stock car is the big three upgrade.
Here's a detailed explanation of the process and what it does.
http://knowledge.sonicelectronix.com/car-audio-and-video/accessories-and-installation/how-to-big-3-upgrade.html

You can use 4ga power wire to do it as long as all the power and ground wires for your system are 4ga as well. Otherwise the ram-designs guy sells premade 0ga big 3 kits.
I used all 4ga in my car because 0ga is really expensive and not entirely necessary.
If your battery is top-post mount, get a pair of these: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i256_battery-terminals.html?from=701 (I think the MA Audio ones look great).
If your battery has side-posts then try a pair of these: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i256_battery-terminals.html?from=701

This looks like great power wire at a great price.
A single 50ft roll might be enough to do everything but then I would make sure to use color coded ring terminals and plan EVERYTHING before I buy so I know exactly how many feet I need!
http://audiotechnix.com/products/power-wire/oxygen-free-copper-wire-ofc/4-ga-ofc-power-wire
25ft red and 25ft black is only $5.00 more than 50ft one color, but I don't know if that's enough. Plan everything first.

Next thing I would do is take my car to Autozone or Oreily's and have them test my alternator (it's free).
If it's bad or not putting out the power it's supposed to; replace it with a new one that has a lifetime warranty (this is the most important part).

Lastly, if you have a relatively new battery under the hood, you are going to need a second one in the trunk.
If you have an old battery under the hood, get two new ones. I recommend any SLA (sealed lead acid) automotive battery.
SonicElectonics sells good car audio batteries otherwise if you have a Batteries Plus near your hometown I would get one of these.
http://www.batteriesplus.com/products/100085-1/102629-SLA-Sealed-Lead-Acid-Batteries/102645-Werker/12V/1.aspx

The size of the trunk battery is going to depend on what you think you can fit and where.
I am thinking something along these lines would work just great. Take out that gay plastic thing in the middle, Build a battery box for the battery on one side and an amp rack on the other side.
Or you could mount the amp on the back of the seat but it may not fit.

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Oct 27 2012 12:49pm

The part I'm sure you're more concerned with is the subs and amp.

Get two of these (Dual 4 ohm)
http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/products/sundown-audio-sa-12-600w-sa-series.html

and one of these.
http://store.soundsolutionsaudio.com/products/sundown-audio-saz-1500d-v-3.html

There are many, many fans of Sundown Audio in the car audio world and they win competitions all day everyday.

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Oct 27 2012 01:50pm

Quote (dr_deranged @ Oct 27 2012 01:49pm)

I can vouche sundown. I have that same exact one you recommended (subwoofer recommended it to me). I only have 1 12 though cause dont need overkill for daily driving.

Sundown has some amazing shit. Audio shop who did my installation kept commenting on how nice my system soiunded for my budget, thanks to subwoofer