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Old 06-07-10, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sam430
Can't wait to see what's going to take up that space.
lol me either! The car is going to sound clean and have the capability to bump a little. it is by no means being built for sound quality competition but it is being built by the sound quality world champion - john marsh. so i trust his judgement and my buddy scott paterson is one of the best in the biz and comes with a lot of street cred when it comes to the install world. it is a budget build so don't expect too much. clean, simple, and unique... just the way i like my car.

Originally Posted by UpstateLex
Was there a need to quote ten pics to flaunt your "expert knowledge" lol
i was wondering the same. probably just hit quote and didn't think about it.
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Originally Posted by carbongs
i may be deleting the seat belt. it all depends on how we design the new rear deck piece. i don't need it so
i was thinking bout that and maybe adding a lap belt....losing it entirely isnt really a feasible option

Originally Posted by UpstateLex
Was there a need to quote ten pics to flaunt your "expert knowledge" lol
was there a need to respond to even say anything? not interested in you stirring up stuff. your now on my ignore list. sorry tony, back on topic. cant wait to see the new finished outlook

Originally Posted by carbongs
i was wondering the same. probably just hit quote and didn't think about it.
yeah sorry again man, went back and fixed it, i wasnt thinking bout it. OOOPS

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Originally Posted by sakataj
i was thinking bout that and maybe adding a lap belt....losing it entirely isnt really a feasible option...yeah sorry again man, went back and fixed it, i wasnt thinking bout it. OOOPS
it's all good dude. lap belt huh? interesting idea. i think i am gonna stick with no center belt. i never even have the need for a rear seat since i never take more than one person with me in the car. if i had more of a budget i'd do something custom on the rear seat space like an amp rack or etc... but i'm gonna put it back in. we'll see what happens. gotta brainstorm some more haha.

you know that show "cut, chop, rebuild"? lol well this is cut, think, chop, think, hope it turns out all right haha . On a serious note, the guys helping me out know what they are doing. the hard part is working out the budget, time, sponsorships, etc... keep checkin in on me and hopefully you'll see something you like
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A pic of almost everything going into the car as of right now



Did a little more deadening last night and took some pictures of some of the speakers going into the car.

Arc Audio KS6006 Component Speakers are going to go in the front stage. Thanks to my buddy Pete Lutz for donating these towards the build!



Mid Bass Driver





Cross Over



Arc Audio 10 D4 V2 Subwoofer (1 of 3)





New to the left and old on the right. It's gonna be fun making baffles for this one.



New tweeter to the left and old on the right.



Got Stinger Road Kill Expert Sound Deadening?



Me in my new favorite place



Jordan making his classic scary face before he starts to cut himself up





Trunk lid is almost done



Jordan's handy work on the rear deck



Jordan goofing around







lol the hole looks so much bigger with Jordan poking through haha





Jordan finishing up the trunk lid



This is when we ran out of deadening from the 1st bulk pack





More to come soon!

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Old 06-10-10, 04:54 AM
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I thought I was subscribed to this thread Tony it looks like your nifty with car audio as well.

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Originally Posted by MrG4Life
I thought I was subscribed to this thread Tony it looks like your nifty with car audio as well.

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i try lol, i'm working at an audio shop now so i am learning a lot more than i thought i knew too.
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looking good tony....only advice...invest in a dynamat ROLLER and not the back of the screwdriver. hehehe just messing. coming along well sir. never miss the cuts on my hands when i do dynamat
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Originally Posted by sakataj
looking good tony....only advice...invest in a dynamat ROLLER and not the back of the screwdriver. hehehe just messing. coming along well sir. never miss the cuts on my hands when i do dynamat
lol i do have a roller, but it is at the shop and i was at home so the screwdriver had to do. work with what you got right? lol adaptation is a good trait that i have lol. it's all good though i only used the screwdriver for the edges.
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Originally Posted by carbongs
lol i do have a roller, but it is at the shop and i was at home so the screwdriver had to do. work with what you got right? lol adaptation is a good trait that i have lol. it's all good though i only used the screwdriver for the edges.
haha i hear you, its better than how i did my old del sol....by hand and with ALOT of muscle. my hands were so sore for days.....

doing my gs i have lost 2 rollers to date
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Originally Posted by sakataj
haha i hear you, its better than how i did my old del sol....by hand and with ALOT of muscle. my hands were so sore for days.....

doing my gs i have lost 2 rollers to date
lol yeah, no pain no gain! no sacrifice... no victory lolz
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bet its gonna sound good! Arc makes some good stuff.
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Man, your car looks awesome! Nice work
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Originally Posted by cpmd
Man, your car looks awesome! Nice work
thanks for the kind words!

Originally Posted by speedaddic
bet its gonna sound good! Arc makes some good stuff.
Yeah i am super stoked! Can't wait to start spending more mula again haha because i'mma want to get better ARC stuff already
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Any new updates
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Originally Posted by TriniGS
Any new updates
soon sir! been busy working on customers' cars so not much time for my own yet... no rush though.


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