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Engine Noise - Trouble Shooting Engine Noise - Trouble Shooting
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Audio Capacitors - Stiffening  Capacitors 101 Audio Capacitors - Stiffening Capacitors 101
The following tutorial will guide you through the importance of capacitors, how they work, and where and when to use them more
What is The Best - Trouble Shooting What is The Best - Trouble Shooting
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BMW Z3 - Trouble Shooting BMW Z3 - Trouble Shooting
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September 2001, Tech Panel: Troubleshooting September 2001, Tech Panel: Troubleshooting
Q. Hi, I have run my problem by everyone I know with an electronics background, and nobody can help. I have a 400 watt Jensen 4ch. amp... more
Box Basics: Part 2 Box Basics: Part 2
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a big time competitor in the SPL arena, posting the big numbers -- you know, the ear-shattering... more
Box Basics: Part 3 Box Basics: Part 3
Many car audio enthusiasts start out by taking their parents' home audio speakers and placing them in the rear of their cars to blast out... more
Dual Alternator Dual Alternator
Finding it difficult to find pounding power? Need long lasting stamina? Are you finding it difficult to play as long as you really want to?... more
Charging System - Got Juice Charging System - Got Juice
SO YOU WANT a killer car audio system. You might think all you have to do is go out and buy some big amps and big speakers, plug them in... more
Subwoofer Troubleshooting Subwoofer Troubleshooting
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Subwoofer Enclosure - Box Basics - Part 3 Subwoofer Enclosure - Box Basics - Part 3
Many car audio enthusiasts start out by taking their parents' home audio speakers and placing them in the rear of their cars to blast out... more
1984 GMC - Troubleshooting 1984 GMC - Troubleshooting
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The Ionosphere and It's Affect On GPS The Ionosphere and It's Affect On GPS
Position solutions accurate to a meter represent the holy grail of car navigation. For top-of-the-line systems, meter-level accuracy means... more
BMW 2002 - Trouble Shooting BMW 2002 - Trouble Shooting
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Box Building - Trouble Shooting Box Building - Trouble Shooting
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Building Pressure - Part 2 Building Pressure - Part 2
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a big time competitor in the SPL arena, posting the big numbers - you know, the ear-shattering... more
2000 GMC Sonoma Extra Cab - Troubleshooting 2000 GMC Sonoma Extra Cab - Troubleshooting
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Subwoofer Enclosures - Box Basics Part 1 Subwoofer Enclosures - Box Basics Part 1
Today's market is inundated with woofers that offer respectable performance and great cosmetics at affordable prices. The variety is... more
Kenwood 5.1 - Trouble Shooting Kenwood 5.1 - Trouble Shooting
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Alpine Audio Troubleshooting Alpine Audio Troubleshooting
Q I have a MTX Thunderform custom enclosure in my 1994 Chevrolet extended cab. At a volume of 13 the bass hits fine, but is not very loud.... more
Center Channel Speaker - In The Middle Of  Things Center Channel Speaker - In The Middle Of Things
Car audio is going through a change. It happened in living rooms across America five years ago and is now occurring in cars. Your vehicle... more
Eclipse Audio Troubleshooting Eclipse Audio Troubleshooting
Hello, I bought a vehicle from a friend and he had an Eclipse stereo system installed in it. After buying the car I had to replace the... more
Rockford Fosgate Troubleshooting Rockford Fosgate Troubleshooting
Q Hi.I guess I'll start off like everyone else and tell you how great the magazine is. I have been a subscriber since 1996, but this is my... more
Rockford Fosgate - Troubleshooting Rockford Fosgate - Troubleshooting
Q Hi, I have run my problem by everyone I know with an electronics background, and nobody can help. I have a 400 watt Jensen 4ch. amp... more
Tech Panel Q&A Tech Panel Q&A
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Alma Gates 1986 Ford Bronco - 20th Anniversary
The former schoolteacher got hooked on car audio by her teenage son and quickly got serious,... more
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Cartunes 1976 Chevy Impala - Shop Spotlight
Cartunes went Jurassic on this '76 Chevy Impala - Web Exclusive... more
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James Cotta's Mack B-73BLT - Web Exclusive
Check out this one-of-a-kind 1956 Mack B-73 dubbed the "Millennium Mack" that it took eight years... more
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Gary Biggs' Buick Regal Circa 2003 - 20th Anniversary Showcase - Web Exclusive
One synonymous name with winning and championships in the last decade. - Web Exclusive... more
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Phattaraphong Ongsiriwattana's BMW 525 - Web Exclusive
After a year and a half of meticulous crafting, and $140,000 later, one would expect nothing less... more

 
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