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Mar 15, 2009 | 04:01 PM

Jewel707

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Setup Question and Recommendations

Hi,

I am doing minor upgrades to my sound system. I have recently installed a D3. Now i am going to put in a sub. I am going with a 12" Type R and a Alpine MPR M500 amp since i am getting them both brand new for 220. Is this a good deal and setup?

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=19251
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=14954

I was planning running the sub at a 2 ohm load for 500 rms. Will 4 gauge be enough? BTW im putting it in this ported box for a single 12 that i already have.

Mar 15, 2009 | 06:20 PM

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Yeah the Type R's are good quality and I love Alpine amps. You should be happy with it, plus 220 new is a great price.

Mar 15, 2009 | 06:39 PM

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Good to hear. I also have a problem of light dimming. Right now i have a type e with some 250 watt amp to it. Is there a way to get rid of the dimming? Its mostly my dome light pulsating and my brake lights. I was told a better battery and some say a cap.

Mar 15, 2009 | 08:01 PM

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i have the same problem..i'm running a 2 ohm type R in my SC3 with the older MPR650(650 watts at 2 ohms)

Mar 15, 2009 | 08:33 PM

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make sure when you get the 4 gauge its full copper inside :] transfer power better and helps for longer runs. usually people use stinger or kicker. if anything you can run a 1 farad cap. 1 farad can handle up to 1k rms. but if you do the big 3 you might be fine. i know stinger makes a tiny 5 farad one. people usually use batteries if they are pushing mad power for a long period of time like 1 min of 1500 watt rms power. but if you can op for a battery that would be even better hehe.

Mar 16, 2009 | 12:29 AM

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^ how do i make sure that it is full copper? I do have some 4 gauge and i made sure that the rubber or plastic? seal around the wire wasnt thick So i know it has a good amount of wire. One thing that was fishy to me is that when i spliced it, the wire cut so easily, there were wire shreds everywhere. Also what is big 3? Is there a way to get the terminal connectors on the end of my wires? i cant find any 4 gauge at the store? Thanks for all the help guys! I am just reading and going along and doing everything myself so bare with me LOL.

Mar 16, 2009 | 11:58 AM

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usually they label the wires on the insulation if its pure copper. you can probably cut off part of the wire like a small snip and see if the wires just looks pure gold or has a silver tint to it. http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152355 skim through that for the big 3 setup. it has a lot of info that can help you out. any local audio shop will carry terminal connectors or if you have a local frys or something. you can always get some copper tubing and make some of your own. what part of cali are you in. usually theres a lot of swarming audio shops in cali