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I wouldnt sugguest going high power route if you have a weak alternator.

Depending on where your getting your CVRs from RE RE series may be a better choice. They are less expensive and require way less power, and will get dang near as loud.

I can vouch for the RE RE subs being pretty good, however I don't think the 12" RE would get near as loud as the CVR..both in proper enclosures. They do require a lot less power, but with that said they don't *handle* power all that well. Not a great SPL woofer, but definitely a great budget sub. I guess it just depends on what you're looking for. Those RE subs don't seem all that durable, but I suppose if you're only sendin 175 wrms in a small enclosure, theyll do fine.

most of your questions about terms are answered on http://www.bcae1.com
we can help set up a system though

Don't forget to look in the for sale forum on this site. I think someone is selling an amp on here that actually powered 2 12" comp vr's nicely :)

personally Escorts are good for systems... a 12" or 15" Comp Vr would be nice in a vented/ported box in your car... if you can fit a 15" that is.. at http://www.sounddomain.com you can get two 10" Comp Vr's for like $140 brand new.. id hit that deal with an amp that does 400rms - 800rms at 4ohms...and dont worry, any questions you ask, you shouldnt feel dumb or anything.. we've all been in the "n00b" position.. you will learn that this board isnt going to make fun of you or taunt you like other boards ive been too.. this is a good place and we will help you to the best of our ability and theres usually people on here 24/7.... hit me up on AIM or MSN if you wanna chat:

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zx2's have, 115amp alts, i *think*

id say go with 2 atlas 12s, ive been readin about em and they sound nice for only 145, im probably get 2 atlas 15s when i get cash

id probaly go along the line of a couple 12"s and sealed they will still get loud and pound pretty hard in that car. elevation audio has a pretty good deal on thier comps. kicker comps are alright they would probaly be pretty good for you im not really a kicker fan. id defintly look into the atlas. hifonics makes awsome budget amps make sure you check ebay for a deal on those.

for $400 i would recommend a single 15" Atlas (http://www.ascendantaudio.com) in a ported enlosure with a two-channel amp that puts out 300 watts bridged at 4ohms. if you dont mind buying and amp on ebay you can find some great deals there.
http://www.knukonceptz.com has good wiring for pretty inexpensive, and if you have access to any tools, you can read the box building section on http://www.bcae1.com and you may be able to build your own box. if you dont feel comfortable building a ported box, just build a sealed box, they are easy. in a sealed enclosure you can use the "high Qts" setting on the atlas, which kinda sounds like a ported enclosure by adding some extra output, or "bump", at the low end. it's a badass sleeper sub that not many know about yet; it'll blow away your friends in their "fancy" cars and Audiobahn subs :)

hmm..... how much would it be to put in a high power alt? and possible to do a dual alt?