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Anybody ever used the MTX thunderform custom enclosure? I saw one on ebay and I was curious as to how difficult it is to install and if they enjoy it. I was thinking about buying one for myself to save on cargo room

Hmmm I was thinking the same thing. I already have a JBL sub I really like, so I was gonna take out that MTX and just keep it as a backup. If you get one before I do let me know how it works out!JoeyK said:I don't have one yet but plan on buying one the 1st part of '10 purely for the enclosure. Pretty much for the same reason; to save space as we take alot of trips. I cannot remember the specs off the top of my head but the driver is kinda mediocre, so I plan on putting something better in there soon after. I don't need anything that will annoy people a block over,I just remember the driver cut off somewhere in the 38 to 42hz range and would like a little more bottom end.
As far as install goes, from what I've read it's a piece of cake. Just a little more work for the amplified model, of course.
Sweet :thumb: I just took a look at your pictures, it looks very sharp and frees up ALOT of space. I might just have to buy one tonight :angel: Did yours come with the grill?Surfscape said:They work very well and install in a few minutes. The time will depend on how you run the wiring, internal or external amp etc....
That is such a clean install I can't even take it anymore, now I have to order one! Very Nice :clap: The only other fun part will be deciding on where to put my amp and 4 farad capacitor. Both are HUGE and mounted to the back of the left rear seat right now.ajc6882 said:Thunderform installed. Amplifier is mounted above the spare tire. It just fits.
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kkreit01 said:That does look clean. I have a solution for your cap. Skip it. Don't install it. Useless.
I wish I knew before I bought it lol is there any reason then so many people swear by them? Is it just ignorance, or they good in certain applications? (Honest Question)fourthmeal said:Agreed, useless. A VERY strong ground and quality wiring is all you need.
The only thing I can say is that with amps with enough capacitance inside (read: high quality amps), and with your wiring technique (especially ground) as good as you can get, you should not have dimming headlights.gmercedesbenz said:kkreit01 said:That does look clean. I have a solution for your cap. Skip it. Don't install it. Useless.I wish I knew before I bought it lol is there any reason then so many people swear by them? Is it just ignorance, or they good in certain applications? (Honest Question)fourthmeal said:Agreed, useless. A VERY strong ground and quality wiring is all you need.
I only installed it because of the dimming lighting issue, do you think a new Optima Yellowtop battery should do me? I need to replace my battery as it is, as I mentioned in another post. I had also ran the idea of a HO alternator, but I was warned that those can sometimes overheat the stock wiring and cause fires. As I would not like to practice my fire extinguisher capabilites, :fire: and I really wouldn't know what I'm doing, I don't think I want to take the replacing an alternator route. That is unless I need to get it replaced, and I will have the dealership, and my oh-so-wonderful U.S. Fidilas :roll: warranty take care of that.
For our model years, you can easily do a false floor, probably much cheaper!2010ec said:Is there anything like that for the 2010 Escapes?