In a message dated 2/6/03 9:16:50 PM Central Standard Time, scott.a.mueller@xxxx writes: > Nice install Andy. > > I would be concerned about the EQ above the battery. > > The gasses off of the battery may damage your EQ. > > Perhaps one of those Gel Cell Optima Batteries would be appropriate. > > Can you give us a price breakdown for the components and system total. > > Where did you buy the various components. > > Scott Mueller > 002981 > RNDOLA Scott, i am planning on getting an optima battery eventually, but no one had ever mentioned anything about the battery damaging the EQ? probably because most cars that they install on have the battery up front! i will do some legwork and determine if it will be a problem down the road. Price/location breakdown: Alpine CD Deck - purchased locally about 2 years ago, i think it was about $300. Ample Audio 5.25"'s in custom pods - purchased from DeLorean Motor Center, $200/pair. Front Dash speakers - previous owner installed. <$80 Boston Acoustic RM6 6.5" - http://www.tmselectronics.com $185/pair. Monitor-1 4.1 4x70watt RMS full range power amp - http://www.ampman.com $259 Monitor-1 MEQ-1 4 band paragraphic EQ - ampman.com $99 JL Audio 250/1 monoblock sub amp - http://www.woofersetc.com $210 Kicker S8L7 solo-baric DVC 4ohm sub - Site-on-Sound, Fargo, ND $220 special price. Distribution Blocks by phoenix gold and fuse blocks - Northwest Audio, Fargo, ND, approx. $60 All power wiring, RCA's, speaker wire, etc was replaced by myself at a cost of about $250 total. mostly monster cable (those RCA's are pricey) or Stinger. Total Labor on the install including carpet, wood, etc was $525 (Site On Sound, 14 hours of labor) Real-Time Analysis and system setup - $125 grand total: Labor $650 Parts ~$1863 Misc (shipping, grommets, etc) ~$100 Grand Total (Approx) = $2600 i think i need to install an alarm system next. Andy Soma576@xxxx 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596 Fargo, ND 58102 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]