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  1. RichInMN

    Minnesota Winter Tires?

    Exact same here, also in MN - love Blizzaks, I run them on the factory wheels. In summer I run Firestone Destination LE3 on Raceline Spike wheels. I was so happy to get rid of the factory Alenzas - those things are trash!
  2. RichInMN

    Trying to find 20x9 with a simple design

    Buying wheels for a vehicle is like buying a tie to go with a suit, everyone has a very particular taste and there are a million options. I went with Raceline Spike wheels and I really love them, quality seems great and I liked both the style and the price. Raceline Spike 159B 20x8.5 +15
  3. RichInMN

    Adding aftermarket amplifiers

    This is exactly what I did - under the frame rails on the driver's side (I put my 0 gauge into aluminum flex tube first - and then up & through behind the seats. There was 1 existing grommet & hole that was the right size, and I expanded a 2nd hole until it was large enough (I bought new rubber...
  4. RichInMN

    5th Gen Stock Stereo Upgrade Options?

    The audio cutout is a concern - could be a speaker failing mechanically (intermittent short with load), something in the head unit, or anywhere in-between. The good news is the head unit amplifier will not be taxed by just sending signal to the LOC via the Kicker load module. And if it's a...
  5. RichInMN

    5th Gen Stock Stereo Upgrade Options?

    Reading comprehension - never was my strongest suit if I'm honest! 🤣
  6. RichInMN

    5th Gen Stock Stereo Upgrade Options?

    First step is to let people know if you are running the "Base 6" or the "Alpine" system as the upgrade paths are radically different. And also if you have a diesel/missing ANC. Then suggestions will be more targeted and accurate
  7. RichInMN

    6x9 to 8 inch

    I'm using the Dayton DSP-408 and I like it a lot - lots of folks seem to like the Pac as well as some of the other options.
  8. RichInMN

    6x9 to 8 inch

    I ran 10 gauge OFC to all the doors, and let me tell you - it was a major pain, the rubber sleeves connecting the door to the body are TIGHT - there was a lot of swearing involved! :ROFLMAO: In the end, took over an hour just to pull the wires out to the doors. In addition, had to drill out...
  9. RichInMN

    6x9 to 8 inch

    The outer door panel doesn't need any alteration so long as the speaker and speaker plate are shaped and placed precisely - there's no indication to a casual observer that the speakers have been upgraded underneath. The inner panels will all need quite a bit cut out of them (see pic for an...
  10. RichInMN

    6x9 to 8 inch

    You can't fit a 8" circle into a 6x9" hole without cutting the panels - why did you even start this conversation? :ROFLMAO: You want to keep everything stock? Buy 6x9's or downsize to 6" or 5.25" rounds.
  11. RichInMN

    6x9 to 8 inch

    Those are the 8's in my pic... also in my sig 😄
  12. RichInMN

    6x9 to 8 inch

    Possible, doable, done it 😄. Plenty of space in there both in front and behind the speaker, and very easy to trim the panels up; they're like soft pvc. I would say mounting depth is just under 3.75" (that's with a 3/8" speaker plate). The speaker plates had to be a very specific shape to work...
  13. RichInMN

    Experience with stock tires in snow? Bridgestone Dueler H/L

    I'll let other folks step in with their opinions, but the 4x4 couldn't make up for the lack of traction and confidence I had in slippery conditions - even when the tires were still pretty new. My Pathfinder has Destination LE all-seasons and the difference is night and day. Probably other great...
  14. RichInMN

    Experience with stock tires in snow? Bridgestone Dueler H/L

    They are trash. I suffered through 2 Minnesota winters and then put Blizzaks on.
  15. RichInMN

    Alpine 9 Speaker System, Adding A Subwoofer.....

    I don't have the Alpine, I have the base 6 which is a lot easier to deal with. I just unplugged the ANC unit's mics (I left it powered just in case it threw codes with it fully unplugged, which it seems from other people's experience is not really a valid concern) and took signal straight from...
  16. RichInMN

    Subs and amp, need a little help

    If they both turn on and off when you want them to, your remote wiring is OK. A lot of us used a fuse tap on slot 66 of the interior fuse box for remote (those details are buried in the 5th Gen Stereo mega thread though). Good luck!
  17. RichInMN

    Subs and amp, need a little help

    The purpose of the resistors is to present a load to the head unit on those channels, without which there is some indication that the head unit will shut off those channels. If I read OP correctly, the same speakers that were tapped for the LOC are still working - IMO this would indicate the...
  18. RichInMN

    What's Behind The Rear Seat (and How Did It Get There)?

    Yep, I had room for 2 slim batteries, 2 large amps, and a dsp all behind those seats with room to spare (y)
  19. RichInMN

    What's Behind The Rear Seat (and How Did It Get There)?

    A picture's worth a thousand words... There is a lot of space back there - 6"+ at the bottom, like 4-5" at the top of the recessed area. I didn't have the eTorque battery or a factory sub, so a lot of room to play with.
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