Lucas R's 2003 Dodge Stratus SE

by Crutchfield's Robert Ferency-Viars

May 27, 2026

Items installed:

Alpine SWR-1542D Type-R 15" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils
Alpine IVA-D106 DVD receiver
Rockford Fosgate Punch P1000-1bd Mono subwoofer amplifier 1,000 watts x 1 at 1 ohm
Alpine Type-R SPR-17S 6-3/4" 2-way Component Speakers System
Alpine SPR-69C 6"x9" 2-way Car Speakers
Rockford Fosgate RFC1D Digital Capacitor
Rockford Fosgate RFFANL ANL Fuse Holder
Rockford Fosgate RFK4D Complete Installation Kit

Installation Description

Installing the Alpine deck into my car was easy, custom fitting the rear deck speakers so the speaker grilles will show was also easy, just took a little time. The hardest part of my whole set up was getting the box into the trunk, I had to play with it a little. The front door speakers had to be fiberglassed into the doors and painted to match outside color of my car. I will be either adding another 15" and fiberglassing my whole trunk or something else. Stay tuned.

Q&A Section

Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?

New Alpine products need installation.

What's the first thing you show people about your installation?

My trunk.

Why did you choose these products?

Love Alpine, love Rockford wiring.

What was the most difficult part of the installation?

Getting the box in the trunk.

What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?

Getting another 15 or more (along with a couple more amps) and having the whole trunk fiberglassed.

BOX IN TRUNK DYNAMAT KIT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE CAR

BOX IN TRUNK DYNAMAT KIT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE CAR

Alpine IVA-D106 Head Unit with Full iPod and Video

Alpine IVA-D106 Head Unit with Full iPod and Video

Rockford 1.1000bd amp and Cap in distance

Rockford 1.1000bd amp and Cap in distance

My car showing Purple HIDs

My car showing Purple HIDs

Can barely see rear deck speakers, but you can see how I installed them

Can barely see rear deck speakers, but you can see how I installed them

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Jarret dass from Indianapolis

Posted on 12/6/2018

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