Strong it is, and in a surprisingly small space. MB Quart PWD254 10" subwoofers require almost no space in a sealed enclosure configuration. In fact, the total internal volume of the enclosure is only 1.78 cubic feet. With a 50Hz low-pass filter and stout Rockford 1000a.2 amplifier dedicated to the chore you can bet this system has no trouble in SPL competitions. Better yet, it achieves Jeff's goal of tight, responsive bass for his broad listening tastes.
Each of the three amplifiers is mounted in the trunk to custom fiberglass amp racks. The usual painstaking task of fitting, sanding, and painting was involved, but what's different about this installation is that the entire trunk can be disassembled after removing only six screws. Should a taillight bulb blow, it is a simple task to remove an amplifier and gain access to the light. The installation is also clean, with minimal product in the trunk.
I was a bit surprised to find no multimedia gear in this installation, but Jeff insisted this was to be a super-clean, no-frills competition car. He wanted to put his attention into the sound system and performance. Video games, DVD, and navigation are of little interest to Jeff, who just wants to relax to some tunes after a long day at work.
Jeff attributes the success of his vehicle to the many people who have offered their support and help. Installers Jamie Perkins and Greg Schwartz did a great job in making this car come together. MB Quart helped on the speaker equipment. Taft Auto should be thanked for the performance parts and Trev's Collision keeps the car in shape. Mike Eckley, Brian Sherman, Corey, family members, and his wife lend moral support when necessary.
All of their help paid off with an IASCA 601+ Amateur points championship in 2000, three best-of-show awards, and more than 20 trophies. Jeff is so happy with the car that he doesn't really have any plans to change it more than the usual updating as time passes. Perhaps more performance will be added under the hood, but for now he has dug deep enough. Unlike the infamous and ongoing Big Dig, this project is complete.