For those of you who have gone aftermarket with at least 1,200+ watts of power, did you keep your stock battery or opt for a dry-cell or other. After researching audio forums and talking with installers, I won't be using any caps, but I figured I'd at least get some feedback from my fellow Z'ers on batteries...

Thanks!

 

Optima Yellow Top. Factory location.
I had to buy a longer negative cable and I moved the fuse box over to the space between the fender and the battery.

 

look into SVR batteries, I prefer them over Optima and they are cheaper too.

 

Nice setup you got there kitkos! How's everything sound? What type of mount/enclosure for your subs?

Thanks for the option imntcrzy! I will definitely check it out!

 

Thanks but my signature is out of date. You guys won't let us update it without a Premier Membership.
I am using the under strut box one of the guys sells on the forum.

the system sounds amazing!

My new Audio set up consists of:

- DDX-6017 2-DIN In-Dash 6.5" Touch Screen Monitor/Head Unit by Kenwood
- eXcelon KHD-CX910 Music Keg "20gigs of mp3's" by Kenwood
- eXcelon KAC-X541 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier by Kenwood
- eXcelon KAC-X811D Mono Power Amplifier by Kenwood
- eXcelon KFC-XW1025dB 10" Subwoofer (Dual Voice Coil) (x2) by Kenwood
- eXcelon KFC-XR601 6.5" speakers (x4) by Kenwood
- eXcelon KFC-XT14 200w Tweeter (x2) by Kenwood
- Sirius Satellite KTC-SR901 by Kenwood

 

Sweet! How does it sound... honestly? Another member here has two 12" MTX mounted in the spare tire area firing up and he's using the same amount of power I'll be using: 400w per sub. His shiz pounds in the ground while standing in front of the car!!!
I too will be using the 'under-strutbar' box Dual-10" but in fiberglass. It has been re-enforced with addition fiberglass and it is painted chrome silver! It looks so foking sweet. And my Elemental Design subs are also silver with black lettering! It's gonna look like some art-work back there come this FRIDAY....

 

Yellow top Performs very well. I am pushing 2,500 watts. headlights dont dim at all. also have a 3 farad cap.