Please Read Before Posting: FAQ About Ranger A/V

[Ranger_Custom]

Hey guys, lately I have been noticing an influx of threads about topics which have been
covered several times before. This thread will be an open link to past RPS threads and
general links that pertain to Ranger A/V or A/V in general. If you have a link to a thread
or article which covers a frequently asked about topic, please post it here, and hopefully
this will cut down on the number of reposts. I'll get the ball rolling:
Links To RPS Threads
Regular Cab Systems
Setting Your Amp Gains
General Information Links
Glossary Of Terms
http://www.snippets.org
http://www.caraudioanswers.com/searc...ca=cool&email=
http://www.installdr.com/home.html
http://the12volt.com
http://eatel.net/~amptech/elecdisc/caraudio.htm
http://www.rayfes.com/caraudio/index.php
http://www.carsound.com
Calculators and Generators
NCH Tone Generator Download
Box Volume Calculator
Please feel free to add your own links. Also, please note that this thread is for reference
purposes only, please do not post questions relating to the links, any irrelevent questions
will be deleted.

[Tempe]

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Ok guys, I have once again dug out my vault of links and am ready to do my best to overwhelm you with information Instead of replying to this post, I will simply update my post each time I have something to share or find something here at RPS that is of valuable knowledge. Prior to posting, please read these suggestions on how to get your posts answered.

(Last updated on April 14, 2004)

Car Audio Basics
--BOOKMARK THIS PAGE AND READ IT FROM COVER TO COVER!!!
--installerdr.com
--the12volt.com
-- NEW! Car Audio Glossary NEW!
--CT’s killer car audio info page
--Termpro.com Technical Archives

General Car Audio
--Tips to avoid getting jacked
--Post Your System's Website
--Tips to avoid getting jacked
--The most complete master list of bargain online stores!!!!!!!!
--Choosing dampening (pics, links, and prices)
--kan3’s FREE test tone downloads
--What makes u a bass head? (a must read…)
--Authorized Dealerships - pleasure and pain
--My compilation of dumb installs!!!
-- NEW! Crutchfield’s Guide to What Fits NEW!
-- NEW! JL Audio Tutorials NEW!
-- NEW! Reducing Your Volume At Stoplights and Residential Areas NEW!
-- NEW! BOSE Acoustimass - Better Profit Margins Through Shortcuts NEW!

Power/Ground Cable, Fuses, Etc.
--What may happen if you do not properly fuse your power wires
--Explains how to and why you MUST fuse all power cables
--Tip for running power wire from battery to inside of cabin
--Important information on grounding and testing your voltage
--Tempe's novel on capacitors
--Solving Engine/Alternator Whine (Scroll half-way down)
--knukonceptz.com--Nice website for buying good wire and accessories at low prices
--Make Your Own Audiophile Quality RCA Patch Cables...DIY & Save $$$
--Good article by H.O. Alternators on why an upgraded alternator is needed
--Welding cable vs name brand
--NEW! Caps suck – why? NEW!

Head Units
--Basic Head Unit FAQs...

Amplifiers
--Peak Power Output Article
--NEW! Tempe’s Amplifier Installation Tutorial NEW!

Speakers
--Door Panel Removal for 1995 and newer Rangers
--How the rms rating is determined for speakers

Subwoofers and Enclosures
--Box Design Ideas for Regular Cabs
--WinISD Pro, an incredible FREE box building calculation program
--Box Buildin’ For Dummies
--Tempe’s WinISD Pro Parameter Files
--Car Sound Mag’s AWESOME article, “Anatomy of the Subwoofer”
--Well-Written Box-Building Tutorial

Fabrication
--Very informative thread about fiberglass by Mabeita from Termpro
--Fiberglass HOW TO...
--Fiberglass-mdf box pic
--Cut-Through FAQ

Video
--Video Products
--Tip on connecting PS2/DVD to monitor and Head unit together
--Installing an LCD in Your Headrest
--Installing an LCD in a Visor

This will mostly be a compilation of RPS links. For further reading, I highly suggest that you check out my Car Audio Bible. I just updated it on April 12, 2004 with a ton more links. Please feel free to send me a private message with any comments or suggestions.

I hope I was able to overwhelm you with information! Enjoy

Tempe