new MB quart speakers

Actually, for now , I will be using just front speaker power since I am using the 4" PKC 110's and not the 6.5" RCE 216's.  The  6.5" need 60 w min for each pair, the 4" are 30w min for the pair.

I'm going to try this for now and just fade all the sound to the front.  If I'm happy with it I will have saved myself a ton of work and money. 

If I upgrade more, I'll probably go with a 4 ch amp and a single 8" sub on the passenger side floor. 

Dirt

Just so we're clear here, there is no such thing as a "minimum" power requirement.  The manufacturer may list a recommended power range for optimal performance, but speakers will work just fine on any power level you choose to provide as long as you set it up correctly, right up to the point where you fry them with too much power.  So the "45 watts" (probably more like 18 watts RMS) from your HU will drive the 6.5" speakers just fine.

Cool,  I wasn't real clear on that.  I thought I remembered a friend of mine who ran his two 15" RF subs from his computer for a while.

I might just keep them for the back if I can't get what I paid for them locally. 

I don't think I'll be able to get black ABS around here, would 1/4 lexi work?  Should I seal the deal with something?

You can order 12"X12"X1/4" abs plastic pretty cheap. Its alot easier to work with also. And yes seal the panel to the door and the speaker to the panel.  While your in there mine as well sound deaden the door, if your after some sound quality............

I just installed those PKC 110 4" speakers tonight.  I couldn't find ABS so I used  1/4" acrylic.  The sound is pretty good but nothing like what I could have got with those 6.5" Quarts. 

So, I guess when I get over this install hangover, I'll be looking for a sub to add some bump to my pimpmobile.

I was thinking one or two 8's could go in a triangle-shaped box at the passengers feet.  I really need some mid bass...I probably have only about 60hz of good sound from those 4" drivers.

Thanks for all the help,

Dirt