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Forum: Audio / Video 10-12-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,617
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: Sub vibrates when stereo turned off

they sell a line output converter at best buy that will generate a turn on lead for you.... pretty easy to install. The stock radio more than likely has no remote turn on lead that you would be able...
Forum: Off Topic 10-11-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,819
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: I got my car back...

i think the cougar was just jealous of the ranger looking good with the mud on it so it played in a puddle...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 10-11-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,781
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: Please stand back it may blow!!!!!!!

gas prices are gonna go up there if people just keep pouring it on the ground.... the fuel probably came from a chevy... hehehe
Forum: Audio / Video 10-11-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,411
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: In Need of 2010 Ranger Stereo Wiring Guide

just go to best buy and get the correct wiring harness.... makes the install take a total of about 5 minutes start to finish.
Forum: Audio / Video 10-10-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,549
Posted By Ruger Splash
Forum: Audio / Video 09-30-2010, 10:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,551
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: Four 12's in my 97 reg cab ranger. [56k warning]

is that a sony xplode amp? it looks like you undervolted the living hell out of it.
Forum: Audio / Video 09-28-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,444
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: Finally starting my blow through

very nice! that looks really good! congrats on the job well done
Forum: Audio / Video 09-27-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,144
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: Running lights on with radio connected.

sounds like the illumination lead of your radio.. orange or orange/white wire is getting power from somewhere on that grey radio plug
Forum: Audio / Video 09-26-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,071
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: '98 Ford Ranger XTL System

here's the results from db drag finals in 00

http://www.termpro.com/dbdrag/events/finals00/pdf/results.pdf
Forum: Audio / Video 09-26-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,071
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: '98 Ford Ranger XTL System

search my name smart guy.. Walt Keely

2000 db drag racing world finals 10th place 167.00 db extreme 3-4 Nashville TN
2000 iasca world finals 3rd place 171.4 db highest score Ultimate 1-720...
Forum: Audio / Video 09-26-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,071
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: '98 Ford Ranger XTL System

well ******* here is my comp car

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u66/Wkeely/subie.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u66/Wkeely/subaru.jpg

and i'll scan the article when i get it out...
Forum: Audio / Video 09-25-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,071
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: '98 Ford Ranger XTL System

http://www.termpro.com/articles/noise.html

oh and here is an article written by Wayne Harris.... founder of db drag racing and long time audio engineer for Rockford and MTX
Forum: Audio / Video 09-25-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,071
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: '98 Ford Ranger XTL System

actually i ran a 50,000 watt system in my 88 subaru wagon as a pure spl car and took second in the world with 171.4db in 2001. had ten batteries linked with buss bars and grounded to the chassis. Its...
Forum: Audio / Video 09-23-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,071
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: '98 Ford Ranger XTL System

anyway to the original thread starter i hope you enjoy your new system.
Forum: Audio / Video 09-23-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,071
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: '98 Ford Ranger XTL System

wow so the fact that i am an MECP Master certified installer and have been installing car audio for 18 years means that i know nothing? If he were to take that truck to a certified audio show he...
Forum: Audio / Video 09-22-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,028
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: Wattage on these subs?

wow those are in great shape... its not an impulse though. Its an old school kicker comp (impulse subs had purple and white grafix on the dustcap) I wouldn't run more than 400 watts to the pair. You...
Forum: Audio / Video 09-22-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,071
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: '98 Ford Ranger XTL System

wow if that ground wire goes all the way to the battery you need to change it! A ground wire for the amp need to be as short as possible to avoid adding resistance to the load.
Forum: Audio / Video 08-03-2010, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,898
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: usb input not working properly

the ohm load on the subs should match the prefered ohm load on the amp.. if your amp is 2 ohm mono stable get 4 ohm subs.. if its 4 ohm mono stable get 8 ohm subs. If your usb drive is too large...
Forum: Suspension Tech 07-03-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: new shocks on my 97 splash

whatever man.. I realize the springs determine the ride height.. I am done with you. All i know is my truck sits back where it should after rep[lacing the shocks
Forum: Suspension Tech 07-02-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: new shocks on my 97 splash

wow *******... my old shocks were completely shot... and yes it brought my truck back up to stock ride height by replacing them with new ones. I was joking about the free 2 inch lift. 175,000 miles...
Forum: Suspension Tech 07-01-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Ruger Splash
new shocks on my 97 splash

Well after 174,000 miles i decided to replace the shocks on my splash. I never noticed over time how much my truck sagged. I can feel the difference when i sit in it that its a little taller.. I...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-01-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,896
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: My Ranger was Totaled

haha his ram looks like a dead bug on its back... or a dog that knows its been very very bad. I am sorry to hear about your truck. I hope all works out for you. I know i would be devistated if anyone...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-01-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,296
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: New Guy from PA

welcome.. im right up the road in adamstown
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-01-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 27,871
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: Bad EGR valve

what codes are you throwing?
Forum: Audio / Video 04-25-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,077
Posted By Ruger Splash
Re: Line output converter questions

you actually wan to splice it into both pairs of rear speaker wires... the loc's they sell at best buy are very simple to hook up and come with instructions.
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