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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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Shocks/GAs Struts for roof/trunk..great seller, cheaper than MB

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...=sl500&x=0&y=0

got some for my jeep, looked exactly as MB, WISH I HAD BOUGHT OFF THESE GUY FOR MY MB TRUNK.
same style mounting clip, as its now common and universal. great customer service.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...=sl500&x=0&y=0

got some for my jeep, looked exactly as MB, WISH I HAD BOUGHT OFF THESE GUY FOR MY MB TRUNK.
same style mounting clip, as its now common and universal. great customer service.
What was the price difference if you had gotten them from MB? Just curious...
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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What was the price difference if you had gotten them from MB? Just curious...
im in canada, it was over 150$ plus 13%tax
looks like $88 on his site for the pair.
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What was the price difference if you had gotten them from MB? Just curious...
got my car back tuesday from Sub install.....WOW, it sounds SO good, thx for the great install idea!
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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got my car back tuesday from Sub install.....WOW, it sounds SO good, thx for the great install idea!
What sub/amp combo did you end up doing?
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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What sub/amp combo did you end up doing?
13.5 JL slim in passenger footwell, and a JL 500/1. It pounds. they said it was enough power due to side of box and amount of air the sub would push in it etc...installed in spare tire spot. nice and stealth/clean
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13.5 JL slim in passenger footwell, and a JL 500/1. It pounds. they said it was enough power due to side of box and amount of air the sub would push in it etc...installed in spare tire spot. nice and stealth/clean
Nice...you will love it. The difference from what you had to what you have now is night and day. See if you can download a song by Richgirl (I got the video off Itunes) and whenever I want someone to hear the bass I always play that song...

That 13.5 JL is incredible...
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Nice...you will love it. The difference from what you had to what you have now is night and day. See if you can download a song by Richgirl (I got the video off Itunes) and whenever I want someone to hear the bass I always play that song...

That 13.5 JL is incredible...
i cant believe the bass/sound from that sub! this sytsem sounds better than my mega $$ sytems i have had in other cabrios/coupes. I will dwnlwd the song..New York( jay z) song has nice clean bass also, its on repeat. LOL
best bang for $ mod period!
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Nice...you will love it. The difference from what you had to what you have now is night and day. See if you can download a song by Richgirl (I got the video off Itunes) and whenever I want someone to hear the bass I always play that song...

That 13.5 JL is incredible...
richgirl

whos the artist?
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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richgirl

whos the artist?
http://www.myrichgirl.com/

There is a clip on their site...He Ain't Wit U (the intro is the best bass part...)
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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vendetta throws some pics of the install up

i am going to do an install on my sl too im just deciding whether i want to run the slim jl in the foot well or just a 12 in the trunk

amgfan you have the best looking sl i have seen hands down

its even the wallpaper on my laptop
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shes trying to limit my spending
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Originally Posted by YamiFanatic
vendetta throws some pics of the install up

i am going to do an install on my sl too im just deciding whether i want to run the slim jl in the foot well or just a 12 in the trunk

amgfan you have the best looking sl i have seen hands down

its even the wallpaper on my laptop
....the gf is less than pleased with that
shes trying to limit my spending
It looks identical to amgfan set up for the sub. Only difference I'd I used 1 smaller amp. Stock soles sounds awesome with the sub. I got shop to run spkr wires to trunk in case I add new separates. But u never will. Sounds amazing.
Why waiste tr time trying a 12 in the back, with rattles etc. I drive today too down and it was just as much bass! Usually have to di over kill for a cabrio. Having sub in footwell is best spot. Stealth look, frees up entire trunk. Plus the bass is right there! Not stuck behind in a sealed trunk rattllng away for others to hear.
Def. Best $ spent!! Nicer thought it would sound so good. I live bass. Had 2 13w6 in my e46 and this is better with 1 13.5 inside.

Use the jl set
up and I got bass knob in the ashtray.

I'll take some pics , but looks same as amgfan. I frwd his threat to the shop for install.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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ive owned a bunch of cars but no convertibles

i run a sub in everything i drive so i understand the bass obsession
im not sure that 13.5" jl will be enough bass for me

my s500 had a 15 in it but i am currently running a pair of 12s that will most definitely out bump the jl

my only concern is how large a box i can run without limiting passenger leg room

im glad to hear that its sounds good with the top down i just really need to hear another car with a sub in the footwell
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