Thread: Noob from VA!

Hey ya'll! I registered a while back when I got a supercharger, K&N, flowmasters and, eibach springs for my '97 Grand Prix se. Since then, I got a good govt. job where I CANNOT get ANY speeding tickets or anything of that nature! Since then, I decided to spend my time and money into audio upgrades! I did the "big 3" with 0 gauge (connected my 220a alt. with a 1.5 volt booster, to the batt., the stock 8 gauge neg. wire got replaced with the good stuff, and took a piece from my motor to my body). I did notice the car does get up and go a little better with the increased voltage! SINCE THEN, I stumbled on a SAZ3500D amp., and ordered a SMD 15"! I need to put in another alternator and more batteries... I still would love to do some minor mods, but mostly electrical.

Welcome... there's a couple of very good audio guys on this forum.

Great! I was hoping this was an "all around" enthusiast forum! I do see alot of audio topics!

What kind of supercharger do you have on that SE??? Welcome

Welcome back....to the site lol

Thank you!!! And I never got around to putting on the supercharger, mite sell or trade it for batts or alts...

audio My brother's company has an audio shop under it's umbrella.

I'm kinda into it too. Ever heard of Safe & Sound? We're from VA.

Welcome. Allot of great info on here. Im on the other end of VA near VA Tech.

Welcome, I'm in Fredericksburg

Cool!!! Close enuf!!! I am in Norfolk! It's cool to have some peeps interested in Grand Prix's close! If there's ever anything you need... I googled "Safe & Sound" and that's kinda close, but it shows as a home security business. I do love my audio, but if I find a way to go a little faster, I'll do it!!!

welcome,
im in va all the time, you got any pics?

will get more today! I'm doing four runs of 0 gauge from the batt. up front to the trunk!

Why not run one run of 0 Gauge to the trunk to a Batt Cap or Capacitor then to a Distribution block. I have one 0 Gauge going to my trunk from the bat to a 15 Farrad Batt Cap then it have 2 lines coming off it to my two amps. The Negatives i used a distribution block.

Something like this but i think i used Raptor. Just as good as stinger and lil bit cheaper.

Stinger SPD812 PRO Series Power Distribution T-Block

Kinetik HC 600 (KHC600) 850 Amps 20 AH Car Battery Power Cell

If you run one line it will save your in weight and money in 0gauge wire. That 0 gauge isn't cheap.

Just My Opinion...

Caps are not good! They don't hold constant voltage and discharge it evenly. I got rid of my caps with my Punch T1000 and put in a marine battery. I noticed a big difference!!! It was louder, longer and the amp didn't get hot at all! The more power you put in an amp, the more power you get out, and the amp doesn't have to work so hard!
The Sundown Audio SAZ3500D is underrated! It does 3800+ at 12volts! It produce way more at 14v and so fourth. It can take 16v ALL DAY LONG and spit around 5000w! So it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to have a good battery bank for that many watts. 0 gauge goes up to 3500watts, 350 ANL fuses! Whole different ball game! I miss my T1000 and 15" Ascendant Audio "Havoc"! Maybe that's why the dude traded me the SAZ3500D for my 2 Punch 1000 watt amps!
Wire/Fuse Guide on another GREAT fourm
Wire/Fuse Guide - SMD Forum
The stuff http://www.grandprixforums.net/post-...nt-20-604.html

welcome to hell, enjoy the stay

There are some NICE GP's on here! I see a few in PA! We go to see my girl's fam. in York! I will let yall know next time we go! Last time I was there I got some short dog bones for $25!!! Still got to put them on!!!

My brother's business has many different facets...He's a memphis audio dealer. I'm not sure if he carries much else?

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