I wanted to get some feed back on the dual Jl Audio 8W7 stealthbox. I have an Ford Excurision with alot of bass and looking for some on my new mini. It's 1000watts for the amps I have and I have another amp for the highs.

 

You should look into the Integral Audio solution. Much stealthier install, and with the JL setup, it looks like your trunk is useless.

http://www.integralaudio.com/index.p...er-system.html

 

You can still use the trunk with the JL. It comes up about 3 inches. It's alot more power 1000 vs 250 watts.

 

JL's price is more than double IA when you factor in the required HD amp.

 

From the pics I saw it has an open grill. So if you put anything back there, it will touch the subs. Unless they have some sort of cover.

But I have to ask: Why the hell would you even need 1000w? Have you ever heard a system like that? It's all bass (or even on the "good" ones where they've got a complete build, it's way to loud for listening). These types of systems are only worth it at a car show or something similar.

 

My Excurision has 5500 watts. My only concern is the grills. That's way I'm asking if anyone has them and how are they working out.

 

I put a 5500 watt system in a Scion xB one time. The top of the car would bow upwards, and I'm sure with the right music he could have busted the back glass. Totally nuts...

 

Is there a good aftermarket alternator for the minicooper to support this much power?