I am a novice when it comes to car audio but I am constantly learning. I learn from my friend who has a competition show car (it is not a Mercedes it is a rice burner). Last summer I upgraded the speakers in the 1983 240D. I am planning on installing a new audio system this summer. What I have thought about is as follows. For a receiver a JVC KD- SH99 connected to a 12 disc changer. I plan on cutting the the rear deck to accomodate a pair of Infinity 625i 6.5 inch speakers replacing the Infinity 552i 5.25 inch speakers in the rear. Leaving the Infinity 452i 4 inch speakers in the front. I plan on using a Kenwood KAC- 959 5 channel amp to run the speakers. I plan one running one RS10A Bazooka 10" bass tube in the trunk. This is all tentative plan so I decided to get the opinions of fellow Mercedes owners. I am not looking for a system to knock pictures off peoples walls. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

With a system of this caliber would my OM alternator be able to handle this power under a full load with A/C head lights etc.

One last question, when installing an amp is it ok to install the amp behind the metal plate in the trunk where the gas tank is.

Thanks in advance for all help.

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1983 240D Yellow
1989 300E Champigne
1993 190E Gray
1986 325 BMW Burgundy
1987 Chevy S10 Blazer

I am still saving for my system, but I have read a number of the stereo posts. Regarding mounting the amp on the steel wall by the gas tank, a number of people mount it on a MDF board in front of the gas tank - you don't want any leaks there! They either suspend a small board from the package shelf with "L" brackets to hold the amp, or fabric cover a large board they place against the steel tank cover.

On your sub, I have been hearing good things about the Infinity BassLink - a 10" servo controlled sub/10"passive rasiator/200watt amp in a 1 cubic foot box. http://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/product.asp?ProdId='BASSLINK' Various reviewers say it sounds better than the Bazookas, maybe someone else has some experience with them. Or Continental Imports has a Blaupunkt powered sup that is small enough to keep in the cabin. http://www.continentalimports.com/cms_265.html I haven't heard either of these, so you might want to listen to all 3 before buying. Good luck with your install.

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John

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There are numerous knowledgable people there. I wouldn't advise getting a bazooka. For the money, you can get a much better sounding setup. I recommend looking into Image Dynamics' IDQ v.2 subs. They work in really small enclosures and provide excellent sound quality with good SPL as well. They don't need a lot of power to sound good either. I belive my brother's 10" is in a 0.65 cubic foot sealed box and is getting 175W. It sounds really nice for a non-basshead/non-competition install.