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11-03-2011, 02:52 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

Just my 0.02 here, but the rule of 1 amp per 100...

Just my 0.02 here, but the rule of 1 amp per 100 watt isn't really a rule. I used to work in car audio as well as compete and there's too many factors to really have a set of rules that always work....
11-01-2011, 01:35 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

It has the sensors too, just no gauge. I use...

It has the sensors too, just no gauge. I use Torque (http://torque-bhp.com/)with a ScanTool BT OBD-II adapter to see the voltage on my Android phone.

The funny part is that my 350z has one, and I...
10-31-2011, 10:21 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

Thank you sir. My pleasure. I'll do another one...

Thank you sir. My pleasure. I'll do another one when I do the MechMan 270a alternator install.



I debated on doing that, but didn't really want the trunk battery because I use my trunk all the...
10-31-2011, 12:39 AM
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Posted By ekrunch

Here's a shot of my factory battery with my...

Here's a shot of my factory battery with my existing cables on it
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y9CzXMYh9ag/Tq5HvHpgFaI/AAAAAAAABN8/pCBrnpLDRmg/20111029_155130.jpg

First off, disconnect the...
10-31-2011, 12:38 AM
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Posted By ekrunch

XS Power D2400 battery installation pictorial... complete with terminal swap.

Some of you might remember me from my audio build (http://forums.maxima.org/7th-generation-maxima-2009/620326-09-sv-sport-audio-system-rip-replace.html) last year. Well the new year is here and I'm...
02-22-2011, 03:19 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

I debated getting one that flips out as well, I...

I debated getting one that flips out as well, I had an Alpine CVA-1005 like that for about a decade. The new Maxima has a nice double DIN opening though, so make the most of it. The single DIN...
02-13-2011, 11:08 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

Nice buy on the HD750/1! I really love mine and...

Nice buy on the HD750/1! I really love mine and can't stop talking about it. I hope you enjoy yours just as much. It's definitely a great amp. And you're right on about driving it into a 4ohm load....
02-13-2011, 10:51 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

So are you going to sound deaden the inside of...

So are you going to sound deaden the inside of the doors and such? I didn't see any pictures so I was just wondering.

Also, I would recommend that you add some sound deadening on your plexiglass...
02-13-2011, 10:40 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

Biking is never off topic on my threads. ;) It's...

Biking is never off topic on my threads. ;) It's a 2003 Litespeed Orion, Team Edition Paint Job. (The frame was won in a triathlon) It currently has an Ultegra Grouping, Campagnalo Proton Wheels,...
02-13-2011, 09:07 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

Not a problem. And as much as I loved doing it, I...

Not a problem. And as much as I loved doing it, I totally understand not wanting to take on something like this. ;)



Well, we all have our issues. :laugh:



Amen! ;)
02-13-2011, 08:56 PM
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Posted By ekrunch

No, I didn't upgrade the alternator wire or the...

No, I didn't upgrade the alternator wire or the actual alternator ... yet. I'm actually thinking of adding another HD600/4 for a center channel and rear fill, ditching the capacitor, and just running...
02-13-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 75,607
Posted By ekrunch

Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed the show. Stay...

Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed the show. Stay tuned, this summer's project will probably be a fiberglass trunk build. I like mine and all but now that I've tasted the awesomeness that is fiberglass,...
01-05-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

Good to know that battery works perfectly and...

Good to know that battery works perfectly and fits with no issue. Thanks for the post. Everything seemed right according to the specs but you just never know until you drop one in the hole and try to...
01-05-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

I'm not sure. I swore by the "Red under the hood,...

I'm not sure. I swore by the "Red under the hood, yellow in the back" through a few different vehicles and a lot of different audio systems. Through Competitions, General Listening, and good ol'...
01-04-2011, 10:49 PM
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Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

Thank you sir. Added to the list!

Thank you sir. Added to the list!
01-04-2011, 09:30 AM
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Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

I remember that "back in the day" we were told to...

I remember that "back in the day" we were told to run Red Top under the hood and Yellow Top as our second battery. Now they're saying just run Yellow Top everywhere and you're good. I actually...
01-03-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

Thanks for the information. I actually was aware...

Thanks for the information. I actually was aware that Optima was bought by Interstate, although I'm sure a lot of people would argue that when that happened, Optima fell apart. That's a story for...
01-03-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

I was actually looking for a Diehard Platinum...

I was actually looking for a Diehard Platinum that would fit but I can't seem to find one with the reverse polarity setup.
01-03-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

Thanks, I'll add that to the list once we can...

Thanks, I'll add that to the list once we can verify the terminal setups. I'm really trying to stick to things that will serve as drop in replacements.



Thanks for verifying that. I'm pretty...
01-03-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

Update from XS Power. Their D2400 will fit, as...

Update from XS Power. Their D2400 will fit, as it's a group 24F battery, but you will have to redo the cabling. That scratches them off my list of drop in replacements. :(
01-02-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,301
Posted By ekrunch

List of batteries that are drop in replacements on the 7th gen.

I'm replacing the battery on my 7th gen and am starting to look at what fits and what doesn't. From what I've seen, there aren't a lot of choices due to the reverse post setup. (Thanks Nissan! :mad:)...
01-02-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,778
Posted By ekrunch

Disregard my last comment about the styrofoam...

Disregard my last comment about the styrofoam thing. I see you've already pulled it. :)
01-02-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,778
Posted By ekrunch

So question, why not run both speaker wires up...

So question, why not run both speaker wires up the center and then go left and right where they come out under the dash?

Note : I'm sort of a fanatic when it comes to equal length wiring, so you...
01-02-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,778
Posted By ekrunch

I have to agree with you on most pre-fab boxes,...

I have to agree with you on most pre-fab boxes, they were junk 15 years ago when I sold car audio, they're still junk today!

Just make sure you sound deaden the crap out of the trunk and...
01-02-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,778
Posted By ekrunch

Glad to see you got your build thread up and...

Glad to see you got your build thread up and running! You'll love the HD series amplifiers too. I really enjoy listening to mine, and the lower trunk space usage is quite nice too. :)
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