Thanks for the input ... may do a lil cover for that top amp.. gotta wait and see what tools I get for xmas . Actually my old set up was ported thru the rear deck, the hole is cut out so that helps a bit. Actually putting the port into the rear deck was more work than I cared to do on this car.. didn't feel like completley sealing off the trunk. Do you have any pics of what you meant with the batteries?