is my car slower now because of the new weight in the trunk???
or because of the power consumption from the battery?

when i crank the subs, the headlights dim.. its running an MTX 500watt amp and alpine type S mids in the door panels and 12" subwoofer in the trunk..

thanks for any insight

 

depending on the weight of the subs and junk, your car can be slower as well as a little droopy in the rear.

 

Both caused your slowness.

 

ya i noticed that when i had my subs in my car and turned them up really loud my car seemed alot slower, i guess it all makes sense.

But u will prob notice a little less acceleration, but if you love your sound then its worth it right?

 

when i put my subs in, it added about 100 lbs to my overall weight.

 

Moving to audio and security.

 

this whole setup weighs less than the spare tire. Its complete construction is of Fiberglass with only MDF as the SUB box TOP. also if your lights are dimming, i highly recommend a CAP.

 

ok cool.. well when I friend comes back from BC in a month or two perhaps i'll get him to build me a nice fiberglass box..

maybe i'll do a custom spare tire-setup cuz currently the box that's in there takes up almost the whole trunk!!

 

yeah both will slow you down. but YES it is worth it. life sux (especially driving) without good music.

 

amen to that....only suxs since i have an oz and dont have much lose...but it is wonderful to here the car hit...just got my system in last weekend...good luck with yours and consider it great that you have enough sound to dim your lights...my only problem is the rattling from the outside

 

when you're your bumping your system its drawing power that the car needs. and the lights dimming its because your capicitator. if you want to go fast and race, turn off your radio.

 

but music makes me drive fast???

 

^^ditto!

i got a 250watt amp i might hook up to the rear speakers, and get a sub/amp combo for my trunk...only prob is i only got like $150 to spend...so i might just buy a decent sub and box and hook up the 250watt amp to the sub....than change it later....not sure yet

 

Drive02Lancer i would look around... check and see if anyone is sellin theirs...i am positive that you can find great subs/amp that are in excellent condition to buy...that is what i did and you can save money for other stuff for the car

 

rockford! my favorite brand in woofers and amps.