Thanks for the help John. I know you get what you pay for but soemtimes you get a good deal. The sub and enclosure cost me 130 bucks already installed in the enclosure and b/c it is a pioneer premier it has a 2 year warranty so I made out like a bandit. As far as the amp is concerned...what do you think of this one:
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...ca7122d5ff687e

(Sony XM-D1000P5 = approx 210 bucks)
And any tips on where to put the amp in the VX (I know there are plenty of other threads that explain where to put it, but any new ideas or places I SHOULD NOT put it. Thanks