Austin mini-meet?

[Mooble]

No, not Mini cars, but there are a few members in Austin. Who would like to meet and check out each others' systems this Sunday afternoon?

I think we should meet someplace with a lot of shade, but where does everyone live? I know 3 members live up NW. Where is everyone else? Who knows a nice shaded parking lot we could use?

Great Hills Baptist Church has a huge parking lot with a lot of trees and they have car shows there all the time. There is also a Park-and-Ride lot there just in case they are having a church function.

Who's down?

P.S. PM anyone you know in the Austin area.

[SublimeZ]

In.:cool: Just decide a time and place.:D

[Mooble]

I just wish my car didn't sound like ass right now. I've got an annoying rattle in the door and I can't seem to find the prefect balance of tweeter / mid.

[SublimeZ]

gonna be busy Saturday. I don't even have matching mids :o

[Mooble]

I wish I could get some spray / spackle on deadener, but I don't think it would get here in time. :(

Oh well, I just ordered a can of Spectrum. Let's hope it arrives by Friday so I can get to work on my doors. It shouldn't take more than 3 days to arrive from Phoenix. *crosses fingers*

[SublimeZ]

^ :cool:
I just been puttin mine off. Lunched one of the XXX mids & it kida dampened my spirit :(. I chunked an MTX 8000 in, till I figured out what to do. :blush:
I have a pair of cdt's & a pair of kickers, but I think they need some processing...

[Mooble]

^ :cool:
I just been puttin mine off. Lunched one of the XXX mids & it kida dampened my spirit :(. I chunked an MTX 8000 in, till I figured out what to do. :blush:
I have a pair of cdt's & a pair of kickers, but I think they need some processing...

That's a really great idea! If you don't have left and right EQs, you can use a slightly brighter driver on the left side to improve off axis response! Brilliant! ;) LOL!

[SublimeZ]

lol.
I got another pair just like 'em ;)

[snaimpally]

Yes! I'm in. Sublimez and I have met twice for a really mini-meet!

NW is good as I am at Duval & 183 (Research Blvd). Great Hills Baptist Church, thats at Great Hills and Jollyville, right? Won't they be using it Sunday? :)

I can also offer the parking lot where I work. Not a huge lot but adequate for up to a few dozen cars. My work place is off of 360, its called Bluffstone and joins up with Spicewood Springs road at 360, next exit on 360 after the Arboretum.

[Mooble]

They usually leave the church around noon. There is also the park and ride there so there is still plenty of parking, but your office is right down the street from that. As long as we find shade, we'll be good.

[snaimpally]

Okay. I can do either the church or park & ride. I have a practice at 3:00pm so can we meet between 1 and 2pm?


They usually leave the church around noon. There is also the park and ride there so there is still plenty of parking, but your office is right down the street from that. As long as we find shade, we'll be good.

[Mooble]

You must love the heat! :p

I could probably be there at 1:00, unless people want to do it later in the evening. So far the "people" are 3. Kappa is out of town so he can't make it.

Anyone else?

[snaimpally]

Okay, put another way, I can do anytime BUT 3-5pm. Evening is fine actually and will be cooler.

For 3 people we could just meet at the Starbucks next to Saks in the Arboretum.

You must love the heat! :p

I could probably be there at 1:00, unless people want to do it later in the evening. So far the "people" are 3. Kappa is out of town so he can't make it.

Anyone else?

[Mooble]

Damn! I just bought 2 new amps that I am switching out and I need to fix a rattle in my doors. Oh well, it's a work in progress. What about 5:30 at Starbucks then since no one else is showing?

[SublimeZ]

Works for me.

[snaimpally]

Sounds good! I think everyone's system is a "work in progress". I just got an 880PRS and Seas Neo tweets that I need to install.

Damn! I just bought 2 new amps that I am switching out and I need to fix a rattle in my doors. Oh well, it's a work in progress. What about 5:30 at Starbucks then since no one else is showing?

[GLN305]

I'm down to meet, just lemme know when and where! I gotta get my dang truck washed either tonight or tomrrow then LOL.

[SublimeZ]

I'm down to meet, just lemme know when and where! I gotta get my dang truck washed either tonight or tomrrow then LOL.

5:30 Starbucks next to Saks in the Arboretum.

If you need directions, pm me your phone #.
James

[Mooble]

Sounds good! I think everyone's system is a "work in progress". I just got an 880PRS and Seas Neo tweets that I need to install.

I have an 880PRS you can see in action. I've had it since it first came out so I'm very familiar with it by now if you have any problems.

[GLN305]

5:30 Starbucks next to Saks in the Arboretum.

If you need directions, pm me your phone #.
James

I actually live at Duval and Mopac, so it's easy to get to. 5:30 is good too, I need to wash my truck, I can't let you guys see it dirty LOL. I wish I had a stereo to show off but I've only had it a month!

[SublimeZ]

ok. <4 hours. Need to swap mids & wash car, but can't get my ass in gear. oh well, the car's not too dirty...

[Mooble]

ok. <4 hours. Need to swap mids & wash car, but can't get my ass in gear. oh well, the car's not too dirty...

HAHAHA! I went out on during lunch to wipe the dust off my dash. I'll probably stop and vacuum on the way home.

[SublimeZ]

I'm suckin down a rockstar, but still not moving too fast. I should have it presentable :rolleyes:

[GLN305]

Attention Austinites, this meet was great even with only 4 people. Hopefully we can do this again!!

[SublimeZ]

Attention Austinites, this meet was great even with only 4 people. Hopefully we can do this again!!

I agree. Good time and got some ideas.(VERY dangerous):p Thanks guys.

[GeorgeDiego]

Alrighty,

I completely missed this thread and didn't check my messages so I missed everything. Time for another meet!

[GLN305]

Alrighty,

I completely missed this thread and didn't check my messages so I missed everything. Time for another meet!

Let's do it! I think it may be a good idea to meet behind the McDonald's on Saturday in Round Rock. Sublime-Z told me about it. There a mini car show every Saturday between 5-8pm or so.

[dmazyn]

Yes there is a mini car show there on Sat. older hot rods etc.. but anyone is welcome. I would meet up if you set a date would love to see some setups.

[GLN305]

Yes there is a mini car show there on Sat. older hot rods etc.. but anyone is welcome. I would meet up if you set a date would love to see some setups.

Well, I don't have anything but factory audio in my truck at this moment, but I will plan to be there every Saturday from here out. I like the small get togethers like that!

[SublimeZ]

Yes there is a mini car show there on Sat. older hot rods etc.. but anyone is welcome. I would meet up if you set a date would love to see some setups.

There will be at least as many 'Vettes & mudstains as older cars.;)

I'm gonna try to make it this week.

[GeorgeDiego]

I'm out of town this weekend but I'll be there the weekend of the 28th. The system in my Subaru is pretty simple but I plan on upgrading soon :)

[snaimpally]

So whats the plan? Are the other guys at the car meet into car audio? I would just soon do another DIYMA mini-meet, Sunday 6pm at Starbucks in the Arboretum.

Not saying I couldn't do the Sat car show but will us DIYMA folks be able to hang out? James, how many folks are at the RoundRock meet? Is there room for all of us to park near each other and hang out? Between listening to each others systems will we even have time to look at other people's cars? I saw lets stay focused.

[GeorgeDiego]

Yes! I'm in. Sublimez and I have met twice for a really mini-meet!

NW is good as I am at Duval & 183 (Research Blvd). Great Hills Baptist Church, thats at Great Hills and Jollyville, right? Won't they be using it Sunday? :)

I can also offer the parking lot where I work. Not a huge lot but adequate for up to a few dozen cars. My work place is off of 360, its called Bluffstone and joins up with Spicewood Springs road at 360, next exit on 360 after the Arboretum.

No way! I work on Bluffstone Cove(on the right side coming from 360). I've got a black WRX. Our parking garage has plent of room too.

[GeorgeDiego]

So whats the plan? Are the other guys at the car meet into car audio? I would just soon do another DIYMA mini-meet, Sunday 6pm at Starbucks in the Arboretum.

Not saying I couldn't do the Sat car show but will us DIYMA folks be able to hang out? James, how many folks are at the RoundRock meet? Is there room for all of us to park near each other and hang out? Between listening to each others systems will we even have time to look at other people's cars? I saw lets stay focused.

Again, I can't be there this weekend but I agree. It's hard to find people you've never met at a bigger meet.

[snaimpally]

I can't make it tonight. We are going out for dinner. Can we meet Sunday at 6pm at Starbucks in the Arboretum?

[GLN305]

I couldn't make it to the Round Rock show Saturday, I was too busy tearing into Shiv's car lol. It needed help, but the 880 is in and the stage is great!

[Mooble]

How about next weekend at Starbucks? I can't make the Sat meeting since I am usually working. I have a few new amps now, but I still need to upgrade my mids.

[GeorgeDiego]

Sat or Sun this weekend would work for me I think.

[Mooble]

Works for me too. I can have all my amps in by then, I think.

[SublimeZ]

In for Sunday

[snaimpally]

So this Sunday June 29? We could do either afternoon or evening. If we do afternoon (1-4pm), I suggest we meet at 8500 Bluffstone, where George and I work. There are 2 parking garages, each has room for 20 cars or so. If we meet in the evening (6:30pm on) we can meet at Starbucks in the Arboretum as the stores in that mall all close at 6:00 pm so we should have most of the parking lot to ourselves.

I will have new mids installed by then and should have a pretty decent sounding system. :D

Andrew, what amps are you putting now??? Your system sounded pretty damn good when last I heard it.

[Mooble]

Andrew, what amps are you putting now??? Your system sounded pretty damn good when last I heard it.

It's just not a system without 1,800 watts RMS. :D

The way I'll have it set up, I'm probably not making more than 700 at the most, but I have more headroom than I could ever use. The reason for the second sub is to make up for the fact that they are rated at only 300 watts each. That way I will have the output to match my front stage when I get more powerful mids. The Gennys just can't keep up.

[GLN305]

Sounds like a good idea for Sunday! I still don't have any sort of stereo, but I can do some talking!

[SublimeZ]

I still don't have any sort of stereo

Why not? :confused:

Off your dead ass & on your dying feet! :p

[snaimpally]

Okay. Can everyone meet at Sunday, 6:30pm, Starbucks in the Arboretum?

James, Glenn is not doing any mods to his truck's audio until he figures out which lines he will carry in his store and then he'll showcase all the products he is going to carry. Plus, he has been doing a lot of work to my car so really the system he has been working on is in my car. :)

[Mooble]

That will work for me.

[GLN305]

Why not? :confused:

Off your dead ass & on your dying feet! :p

LOL, I know I gotta get a stereo. I have enough equipment for two full stereos and then some. I just gotta figure out what I'm carrying then get to work on the demo vehicle.

[GLN305]

FYI guys I just picked up a compressor and a small paint touch up gun so if you guys want to paint some interior pieces or anything else I can help with that. I sprayed my vent trim and radio trim today and it looks great!

[Mooble]

I think I'm going to redo my entire trunk. :D

[dmazyn]

I'm up for Sunday 6:30. I would like a few people to take a listen to my alpine 9886 with the imprint settings and get some impressions from everyone.

I am still in the final stages of the system, need to paint my tweeter pods and sail panels I completed this week but the system is up and running.

Anyone have the address to the starbucks? I think I know where it is but do not want to go to the wrong place.

[snaimpally]

The Starbucks is off of Great Hills Trail, next to Saks Fifth Ave. Great Hills Trail has lights at both 360 and at 183N.

9722 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78759
512-795-1965


I'm up for Sunday 6:30. I would like a few people to take a listen to my alpine 9886 with the imprint settings and get some impressions from everyone.

I am still in the final stages of the system, need to paint my tweeter pods and sail panels I completed this week but the system is up and running.

Anyone have the address to the starbucks? I think I know where it is but do not want to go to the wrong place.

[GLN305]

Just as an FYI it looks like me and James (sublimeZ) are going to be at the Round Rock meet today. It's behind the McDonald's near 620 and 35 and starts around 5:30 and runs till about 8pm.

[CulinaryGod]

Hey guys I'm in San Antonio and I'd love to meet up with y'all but just can't seem to find anyone around here that does quality audio installs (I've tried all SA locations including custom sounds and haven't been impressed). I've got a 350Z and need to install my amp and two sets of Focal165K2P's and some sound deadening; if any of you can recommend a good audio shop in Austin or would be willing to help me out please let me know; it would be very appreciated. Maybe we can work out a barter sytem or something. I do custom cabinetry so anything is possible. I'm dieing to get a system in this car! Please help!

[Mooble]

I'm willing to help anyone build anything. Unfortunately I don't have a garage. When Glen gets a shop, maybe we can have some build days.

I wouldn't trust my car to anyone else and certainly not for the money they charge.

[CulinaryGod]

Awesome definitely keep me posted and let me know when/if we can work out a time and date to get this done. I've got full access to a 26,000 Sq/Ft. cabinetry shop with a beam saw and CNC router so space/weather, wood materials and tools aren't an issue at all.

-Steven Z.

[SublimeZ]

I did a lil woodwork, today.
Started with this. (that's an 8", wanted the option:D)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/SublimeZ06/Stereo%20stuff/001-1.jpg
To this.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r53/SublimeZ06/Stereo%20stuff/009.jpg

Will not show before pix :blush:...

[GLN305]

I went out to the Round Rock car gathering today. It was nice, mostly muscle/race cars. I don't see it being hard to meet there and find each other, there were only about 35 cars by 7:00. It was a good time.

[GLN305]

I'm willing to help anyone build anything. Unfortunately I don't have a garage. When Glen gets a shop, maybe we can have some build days.

I wouldn't trust my car to anyone else and certainly not for the money they charge.

Yeah, when my shop opens we can definitely do some build days and we can meet there as well. :D

[GLN305]

Awesome definitely keep me posted and let me know when/if we can work out a time and date to get this done. I've got full access to a 26,000 Sq/Ft. cabinetry shop with a beam saw and CNC router so space/weather, wood materials and tools aren't an issue at all.

-Steven Z.

That wouldn't happen to be at Cardell would it?

[SublimeZ]

I went out to the Round Rock car gathering today. It was nice, mostly muscle/race cars. I don't see it being hard to meet there and find each other, there were only about 35 cars by 7:00. It was a good time.

I went to sleep :p. Car was in no shape for a show. Still have door panels off & it's dirty :blush:

[GLN305]

I went to sleep :p. Car was in no shape for a show. Still have door panels off & it's dirty :blush:

Excuses, excuses......good ones too hehe

You coming to the meet tomorrow?

[SublimeZ]

Excuses, excuses......good ones too hehe

You coming to the meet tomorrow?

Yeah, gonna get some measurements before I put the dp's back on. Then just gotta wash/vaccuum.

[GLN305]

Yeah, gonna get some measurements before I put the dp's back on. Then just gotta wash/vaccuum.

Cool, I washed mine real good today, so it's ready for action. I really wish I was at the point where I could put a stereo in, it's killing me to not have sounds!!

[CulinaryGod]

That wouldn't happen to be at Cardell would it?

No sir, it's Concepts In Cabinetry right outside of San Antonio. http://www.conceptsincabinetry.com that's our basic website but my father owns the company so its just a giant playground for me. :D

[snaimpally]

No sir, it's Concepts In Cabinetry right outside of San Antonio. http://www.conceptsincabinetry.com that's our basic website but my father owns the company so its just a giant playground for me. :D

Cool! We should do a meet there and help with your install. Maybe we could do some sub cabinets too.

[CulinaryGod]

Cool! We should do a meet there and help with your install. Maybe we could do some sub cabinets too.

That would definitely be doable and if it were to come into play I can order MDF from 1/4" thick to 1-1/2" thick, raw or veneered with your choice of wood(haven't really seen anyone do stained wood boxes but im sure its doable but may require 45* cuts). Not sure if anyone uses russian birch for their sub cabinets anymore but that's also available upon request. So yeah if you guys are willing to come down and help me out I'd be more than happy to host a meet just let me know.

[Mooble]

That would definitely be doable and if it were to come into play I can order MDF from 1/4" thick to 1-1/2" thick, raw or veneered with your choice of wood(haven't really seen anyone do stained wood boxes but im sure its doable but may require 45* cuts). Not sure if anyone uses russian birch for their sub cabinets anymore but that's also available upon request. So yeah if you guys are willing to come down and help me out I'd be more than happy to host a meet just let me know.

I'd definitely do that.

I need two new enclosures with some funky angles and a simple amp rack, but my old tools won't cut it (literally). I might even like to try some exotic hardwoods if you can order them.

I don't know if I'd do something like this again. It was a helluva lot of work and in the end some bastard just stole it anyway.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c357/mooble/box0.jpg

[CulinaryGod]

Wow that box is gorgeous! That's what I'm talkin' about. Sorry to hear it got stolen away from you, I hate when that happens. So yeah I can get a vast array of exotic hardwoods just let me know what you're looking for and I'm sure I can get it. How does the weekend after next sound?

[SublimeZ]

Wow that box is gorgeous! That's what I'm talkin' about. Sorry to hear it got stolen away from you, I hate when that happens. So yeah I can get a vast array of exotic hardwoods just let me know what you're looking for and I'm sure I can get it. How does the weekend after next sound?

I won't be able to make that. Got a family reunion next w/e, which will take my monthly gas allotment :rolleyes:

However, I do have a garage...;)

[snaimpally]

Wow that box is gorgeous! That's what I'm talkin' about. Sorry to hear it got stolen away from you, I hate when that happens. So yeah I can get a vast array of exotic hardwoods just let me know what you're looking for and I'm sure I can get it. How does the weekend after next sound?

I'll see if I can find a date that works for all of us at our meet tonight.

James, we can car pool to SA if you have used up your gas money. No probs man.

[GLN305]

Yeah, carpooling to SA is a good idea. I can even take my wife's car (4 seater) if necessary. This sounds like a neat place to see....CNC router yummmm.

[GeorgeDiego]

Yeah, gonna get some measurements before I put the dp's back on. Then just gotta wash/vaccuum.

I should be there! Just got to give my Subby a quick clean-up.

[GLN305]

That would definitely be doable and if it were to come into play I can order MDF from 1/4" thick to 1-1/2" thick, raw or veneered with your choice of wood(haven't really seen anyone do stained wood boxes but im sure its doable but may require 45* cuts). Not sure if anyone uses russian birch for their sub cabinets anymore but that's also available upon request. So yeah if you guys are willing to come down and help me out I'd be more than happy to host a meet just let me know.

Are you possibly up for doing some custom CNC router work for me? Since I am opening a car audio shop this year I have some ideas that would take hours by hand, but much faster by CNC. We definitely need to talk when we come visit! :D

[GLN305]

I should be there! Just got to give my Subby a quick clean-up.

Sweet, the more the merrier!!

[CulinaryGod]

Are you possibly up for doing some custom CNC router work for me? Since I am opening a car audio shop this year I have some ideas that would take hours by hand, but much faster by CNC. We definitely need to talk when we come visit! :D

Sure, I'd be happy to. The only thing is that we're lacking the Z-axis on the CNC right now but we can still do a very clean x and y pattern and set the depths accordingly to give it the 3-d effect. I'm not the CNC operator but if you can give me a sketch or even an autocad file of the things you'd like done I can definitely pass it through and see what we can work out. If we can get a set date I'll barbeque up some hot dogs and/or burgers and have some drinks and stuff for the meet.

[snaimpally]

Great meet today!! 50% more people (6) than the last meet and some more nice sound systems to hear.

Looks like July 12 or 13 will work for a San Antonio meet. Do either of those dates work for you?

[CulinaryGod]

Both those dates work for me, now I need to make sure I've got everything ready so the install can go as smoothly as possible. Also, those of you who are wanting to do personal builds please let me know which materials you need and I'll see what I can do.

[GLN305]

Sure, I'd be happy to. The only thing is that we're lacking the Z-axis on the CNC right now but we can still do a very clean x and y pattern and set the depths accordingly to give it the 3-d effect. I'm not the CNC operator but if you can give me a sketch or even an autocad file of the things you'd like done I can definitely pass it through and see what we can work out. If we can get a set date I'll barbeque up some hot dogs and/or burgers and have some drinks and stuff for the meet.

What type of files do you need?

[snaimpally]

Probably 3/4" MDF for me. Looking to build a ported box that fits my hatchback for a 10" sub. I'm happy to pay for the costs of the material.

Both those dates work for me, now I need to make sure I've got everything ready so the install can go as smoothly as possible. Also, those of you who are wanting to do personal builds please let me know which materials you need and I'll see what I can do.

[dmazyn]

It was great meetig everyone tonight and hearing the setups.

GLN305 your minor change to the balance in front made a major change in the front stage thanks.

[GLN305]

It was great meetig everyone tonight and hearing the setups.

GLN305 your minor change to the balance in front made a major change in the front stage thanks.

You are very welcome. Your car sounded much better after that little change.

[GeorgeDiego]

[QUOTE=dmazyn;482480]It was great meetig everyone tonight and hearing the setups.
QUOTE]

Likewise! Sorry for having to leave early but I had dinner waiting for me. I am once again motivated to knocking out some nice audio :)

[quest51210]

BEWARE: culinarygod meet

culinary likes to call people SPICS not knowing of their nationality, but because of an address and location in san antonio. any latino members going? becareful

[CulinaryGod]

lol fine if that's the way it is quest then so be it. I came here to learn about high end audio and installations and meet some new people but instead I meet the seemingly ONLY asshole here who can't even accept an appology from a confrontation we had. That's fine though, I said what I said and that was that. I'm Mexican myself so I throw the word around freely *shrug* whatever. Anyways I guess due to this guy the meet is off, sorry everyone I was really looking forward to meeting y'all but in this circumstance I'm going to have to step out and away from the forums in search of somewhere else that I can get some advice/help and meet new people. Bye. You win Quest. Game over.

[quest51210]

btw i wont be going myself

[doitor]

If you guys are still interested in a meet, there's going to be one in DFW July the 20th.
Check out more details here:

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35163

Jorge.

[GLN305]

If you guys are still interested in a meet, there's going to be one in DFW July the 20th.
Check out more details here:

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35163

Jorge.

Thanks for that info, I heard Mooble say he was gonna try to make it. Texas Heat Wave is that weekend so I won't be going, but the next one I'll be there.

[doitor]

Thanks for that info, I heard Mooble say he was gonna try to make it. Texas Heat Wave is that weekend so I won't be going, but the next one I'll be there.

You are right.
That might also be a good place to meet.

Jorge.

[GLN305]

You are right.
That might also be a good place to meet.

Jorge.

I would say so especially with both SQ and SPL contest happening at the same time. There are going to be some world class cars there.

[snaimpally]

While I appreciate your concern, I like to make up my own mind about people. Thanks for your concern.

BEWARE: culinarygod meet

culinary likes to call people SPICS not knowing of their nationality, but because of an address and location in san antonio. any latino members going? becareful

[Mooble]

Maybe we can have a build day so I can get my car ready for Dallas. LOL! :)

If only I could afford some new mids right now...

[quest51210]

i need an amp! i am sending my pdx out asap for repair. i have to rearrange both amps, lay two rolls of deadener, rerun all my signal wires, reinstall my navigation and throw in my bluetooth and rearview camera.

simple and straightforward. oh i might wrap the headliner in suede...anyone need suede? i have an awesome hookup for alcantara

Maybe we can have a build day so I can get my car ready for Dallas. LOL! :)

If only I could afford some new mids right now...

[GLN305]

i need an amp! i am sending my pdx out asap for repair. i have to rearrange both amps, lay two rolls of deadener, rerun all my signal wires, reinstall my navigation and throw in my bluetooth and rearview camera.

simple and straightforward. oh i might wrap the headliner in suede...anyone need suede? i have an awesome hookup for alcantara

PM me on the suede prices, I haven't found a supplier nor do I have my tax license yet. I need orange for my truck!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/GLN305/DSC00369.jpg

[snaimpally]

Both those dates work for me, now I need to make sure I've got everything ready so the install can go as smoothly as possible. Also, those of you who are wanting to do personal builds please let me know which materials you need and I'll see what I can do.

I was thinking we could meet on Sat July 12 for our SA meet because in case we run late, its no biggie 'cause the next day is Sunday. Please LMK if this works for everyone and any time constrains. I was thinking we could leave at 1pm and be in SA for 2:30-3:00pm. We could do earlier as well if people want.

[GLN305]

I was thinking we could meet on Sat July 12 for our SA meet because in case we run late, its no biggie 'cause the next day is Sunday. Please LMK if this works for everyone and any time constrains. I was thinking we could leave at 1pm and be in SA for 2:30-3:00pm. We could do earlier as well if people want.

Shiv, I think that he opted to back out of the meet because of the confrontation that happened in this thread. Maybe we can change his mind? :D

[snaimpally]

Yeah, I hope so. I sent CulinaryGod a PM but he hasn't responded. No confrontations! Anyway, if we do it at his dad's cabinet making business, its private property and so Quest can be excluded if CulinaryGod wishes.

Shiv, I think that he opted to back out of the meet because of the confrontation that happened in this thread. Maybe we can change his mind? :D

[CulinaryGod]

Sorry guy's I've been having a few problems lately but it seems you all still want to meet. Let's plan for saturday the 12th of july. I'll be there all day so its up to you guys to decide a time to meet and i'll be there. If some of you want materials let me know quickly so I can get them ordered. I will have a supervisor handy that can run the beam saw so any cuts that need to be made without angles can be done without a problem.

[SublimeZ]

Sorry guy's I've been having a few problems lately but it seems you all still want to meet. Let's plan for saturday the 12th of july. I'll be there all day so its up to you guys to decide a time to meet and i'll be there. If some of you want materials let me know quickly so I can get them ordered. I will have a supervisor handy that can run the beam saw so any cuts that need to be made without angles can be done without a problem.

Do you have a way to cut angled rings? I can bring my own mat's.

[Mooble]

Does anyone have a decent table saw? They always seem to work 10x better than a circular hand saw. I wanted to get started on my new enclosure soon to have it ready in time for Dallas and I don't think I'll have time if I wait until the 12th in SA. I can buy my own blade. Just let me know what size.

[CulinaryGod]

I'm not sure about angled rings but we've got 3 table saws also, a band saw and a scroll saw I think

[SublimeZ]

Does anyone have a decent table saw? They always seem to work 10x better than a circular hand saw. I wanted to get started on my new enclosure soon to have it ready in time for Dallas and I don't think I'll have time if I wait until the 12th in SA. I can buy my own blade. Just let me know what size.

ygpm

I'm not sure about angled rings but we've got 3 table saws also, a band saw and a scroll saw I think

If the band saw has a 7.5" throat, it would work. Gonna try to do it here, but not sure if my idea will work.:p

[GLN305]

Glad to see this is still going to happen!

[Mooble]

Thanks you James for your help and tools. Now I have a new enclosure. I'm not expecting massive volume increases going to two 10", but I am hoping for a little more volume without taxing the subs. I can only get so much volume from one when it takes 300w max. I should sell them and get one Morel Ultimo, but I can't part with my a/d/s/ subs.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c357/mooble/box.jpg

[SublimeZ]

^^ No problem, glad to help. Hope it sounds good :D

[GLN305]

Thanks you James for your help and tools. Now I have a new enclosure. I'm not expecting massive volume increases going to two 10", but I am hoping for a little more volume without taxing the subs. I can only get so much volume from one when it takes 300w max. I should sell them and get one Morel Ultimo, but I can't part with my a/d/s/ subs.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c357/mooble/box.jpg

Looks good!

[CulinaryGod]

I've been looking at the space in my car and I'm thinking I need a smaller amp than what i've got now so it looks like i'll be selling my jl and picking up an Alpine PDX4.150 although I haven't heard this amp nor have I seen it it's a nice feature that it's stackable and supposedly pretty small. What's you guys' opinion on this amp? Also I've been looking for some kind of cd player mounting kit for my 350z and i haven't found a thing. Any ideas? It's starting to look like I wont be able to work on my car at all on the meet but that's okay at least I'll get to see some of y'alls and get some advice

[Mooble]

Everyone seems to love the PDX. I'm still biased against Class D amps for anything but subs, but it's an unfair bias. Everyone says the PDX amps are just as good.

If nothing else we could mount the amp and speakers. If you already have the harness soldered, you can install a HU in 15 minutes. I'll need to look at some 350z dash kits. I didn't realize they were non-DIN.

[GLN305]

I've been looking at the space in my car and I'm thinking I need a smaller amp than what i've got now so it looks like i'll be selling my jl and picking up an Alpine PDX4.150 although I haven't heard this amp nor have I seen it it's a nice feature that it's stackable and supposedly pretty small. What's you guys' opinion on this amp? Also I've been looking for some kind of cd player mounting kit for my 350z and i haven't found a thing. Any ideas? It's starting to look like I wont be able to work on my car at all on the meet but that's okay at least I'll get to see some of y'alls and get some advice

What year is your 350Z? I know kits are made, they are different starting in 2006. The PDX amps sound as good as comparable class AB amps. They are powerful and clean, definitely worth a look. I have seen them win multiple competitions in SQ. The Alpine will sound very similar to the JL, maybe a tad more powerful, but it will definitely have more control...if you haven't experienced more control you will hear it when you swap amps and love it!

[CulinaryGod]

My 350Z is the 2006 model. I have only been finding the '03-'05 kits. That's good that it's going to sound comparable to class AB amps, i'm assuming its going to run a lot cooler too which is definitely a plus.

[GLN305]

My 350Z is the 2006 model. I have only been finding the '03-'05 kits. That's good that it's going to sound comparable to class AB amps, i'm assuming its going to run a lot cooler too which is definitely a plus.

Actually it's going to run a little warmer LOL. Take a amp that puts out a decent amount of power and compact it...time to make some heat. They don't run alot warmer though. Here's your mounting kit options:

Scosche part# NN1456B

Metra Part # 99-7602

[snaimpally]

Hey, CG, glad the meet will still happen. Lets plan that we will show up around 3pm.

Dmazyn had a 350 and a realy nice setup. You may want to talk to him. He has a custom sub box he is trying to sell designed for the 350.

I've been looking at the space in my car and I'm thinking I need a smaller amp than what i've got now so it looks like i'll be selling my jl and picking up an Alpine PDX4.150 although I haven't heard this amp nor have I seen it it's a nice feature that it's stackable and supposedly pretty small. What's you guys' opinion on this amp? Also I've been looking for some kind of cd player mounting kit for my 350z and i haven't found a thing. Any ideas? It's starting to look like I wont be able to work on my car at all on the meet but that's okay at least I'll get to see some of y'alls and get some advice

[quest51210]

i have owned 4 PDX amps, up until my last one became faulty i have sent it for service.
as far as 350Z/G35's, man i used to build some killer custom kits and motorized heads up displays for those cars while at Custom Sounds.

What year is your 350Z? I know kits are made, they are different starting in 2006. The PDX amps sound as good as comparable class AB amps. They are powerful and clean, definitely worth a look. I have seen them win multiple competitions in SQ. The Alpine will sound very similar to the JL, maybe a tad more powerful, but it will definitely have more control...if you haven't experienced more control you will hear it when you swap amps and love it!

[CulinaryGod]

Wow thats crazy that it'll run hotter. Hell my JL Audio 300/4 gets so hot I'm amazed it hasn't thermaled yet but it still maintains its composure. And about custom sounds they quoted me $400 to get my cd player installed.. thats more than the cd player is worth so F that. I'll try and order one of those kits today and hopefully it'll come in by this weekend.

[quest51210]

$400? they must have seen you coming. i never charged more than $150 for a custom built and colored kit. $400 maybe for the motorization HUD.

depends who you talk to as well and what time of the month. was it gus?

[CulinaryGod]

Yep it was Gus. He quoted me, $400 for CD player installation, $400 for front and rear speaker installation, $250 for tint, and like $400 for amp install and sound deadening.

[CulinaryGod]

Remember, I have all the equipment, HU, Speakers, Amp, Deadening, etc, minus the tint and wiring, so those prices were just WAY freaking too high for me.

[snaimpally]

Custom Sounds here in Austin totally ripped me off. I'll never go there again or reccomend them.

Remember, I have all the equipment, HU, Speakers, Amp, Deadening, etc, minus the tint and wiring, so those prices were just WAY freaking too high for me.

[dmazyn]

I just talked to custom sounds seeing if they could Fab me some MDF 6x8 to 6.5 brakets for the Mazda 3 and they refused to do it unless they took the speakers out and put the brakets in. They just wanted more money all I wanted was some brakets made I do not like the plastic ones I have now.

[Mooble]

I just talked to custom sounds seeing if they could Fab me some MDF 6x8 to 6.5 brakets for the Mazda 3 and they refused to do it unless they took the speakers out and put the brakets in. They just wanted more money all I wanted was some brakets made I do not like the plastic ones I have now.

As long as people are duped into thinking they can't pick out or install their own equipment, places like Custom Sounds will continue to make money. They can get away with crappy service like this because there are 10 more people behind you willing to pay a fortune to put a simple shallow mount sub in the back of their pickup.

If you don't have the equipment to do it, I'm sure one of us can make the baffles for you if you give us the specs.

[Mooble]

I love how this has become the defacto Austin forum. It's good though.

[quest51210]

gus is an asshole, he and i had many words when i was there...most of the time i would just hang up on him and go over to the walzem store. if any of you guys need a hookup or custom work i have a few guys i can send you to. i no longer do any work other than my own.

no one likes gus, not even cofield the owner, but he does make no less than $100K in sales a month. he makes over $100K a year as a salesman. he was also shot on the premises a few years ago trying to run off a car burglar and settled out of court with that issue. guy pulls in all the celebs and has a knack for making the money.

Yep it was Gus. He quoted me, $400 for CD player installation, $400 for front and rear speaker installation, $250 for tint, and like $400 for amp install and sound deadening.

[SublimeZ]

I love how this has become the defacto Austin forum. It's good though.

Word! :D

I just talked to custom sounds seeing if they could Fab me some MDF 6x8 to 6.5 brakets for the Mazda 3 and they refused to do it unless they took the speakers out and put the brakets in. They just wanted more money all I wanted was some brakets made I do not like the plastic ones I have now.

Danny, get with me and we can cut some baffles. Will need to use the stock peices for templates, but it will only cost you materials.;)
James

[GLN305]

Just as an FYI, I now have a wire feed welder, so if you guys need anything welded lemme know.

[CulinaryGod]

I'm changing my setup guys, my focal's are for sale $750 per pair, they're unopened never hooked up 165K2P Upgraded Version. Also have a bulk pack of dynamat unopened $100, and a 12" Image Dynamics IDMAX D4-V.3($175). Let me know if interested. Also can I get a count of who all is comming saturday if possible. Thanks
-Steven

P.S. Nobody has told me if they need any materials so I'm guessing its going to be a regular meet. Hope to see y'all there.

[snaimpally]

Steven, I need enough MDF for a 10" sub box. I'll try and get you more precise details tommorrow.

Who all is going to SA? We will probably have 5-6 people.

Pretty sure we will have: snaimpally, GLN305, sublimeZ, Mooble

Might have dmazyn, georgediego, and shtoops. I am PMing everyone to get an accurate headcount.


Thanks!


I'm changing my setup guys, my focal's are for sale $750 per pair, they're unopened never hooked up 165K2P Upgraded Version. Also have a bulk pack of dynamat unopened $100, and a 12" Image Dynamics IDMAX D4-V.3($175). Let me know if interested. Also can I get a count of who all is comming saturday if possible. Thanks
-Steven

P.S. Nobody has told me if they need any materials so I'm guessing its going to be a regular meet. Hope to see y'all there.

[quest51210]

we should have the meet at our shop www.metalwerksgarage.com

[CulinaryGod]

OK i'll pick up a sheet of 3/4" mdf today. I'll be checking into the forums frequently so if anything changes let me know. Peace

[snaimpally]

I have 3 confirmed: sublimeZ, GLN305, and myself. Dmazyn can't make it. Mooble probably won't make it as he has to be at work for 3:00pm on Sat. He may get with you to try and come earlier. I am trying to get confirmation from shtoops and georgediego.

The plan is for us to all leave around 11:00am and be in SA between 12:30 AND 1:00PM. I hope that works for you.

Quest thanks for your kind offer but this time, we will be meeting at CG's woodworking shop as he had offered it way back when. However, we can meet at your place next time.

[CulinaryGod]

The time sounds good. I was just wondering if you by chance already knew the dimensions of the box you wanted to build so I can have them cut tomorrow morning and waiting for you, or at least the square parts. The beam saw operator will be there and can have your parts cut out in about 10 minutes or less so assembly from there should be a snap.

[quest51210]

cool, i will let you guys know. we are supposed to have the discovery channel come check out a build soon. i will let you know if we can accomodate something there in the future
I have 3 confirmed: sublimeZ, GLN305, and myself. Dmazyn can't make it. Mooble probably won't make it as he has to be at work for 3:00pm on Sat. He may get with you to try and come earlier. I am trying to get confirmation from shtoops and georgediego.

The plan is for us to all leave around 11:00am and be in SA between 12:30 AND 1:00PM. I hope that works for you.

Quest thanks for your kind offer but this time, we will be meeting at CG's woodworking shop as he had offered it way back when. However, we can meet at your place next time.

[snaimpally]

Glenn came over last night and he angle mounted a pair of Dyn tweeters in the sail panels and we forgot to take measurements. I'll see if we can get some approx. dimensions for you. (Its a ported box for a 10" sub, I think mounting depth is 5.75" or so)

The time sounds good. I was just wondering if you by chance already knew the dimensions of the box you wanted to build so I can have them cut tomorrow morning and waiting for you, or at least the square parts. The beam saw operator will be there and can have your parts cut out in about 10 minutes or less so assembly from there should be a snap. My phone number is 210.287.3695 and the physical adress of the shop is : Concepts In Cabinetry 16102 East Lupon Rd, St. Hedwig TX 78152. You should be able to mapquest it or if someone has a GPS follow that, or if not you can call me and I'll give you guys the directions or meet y'all at a point and you can all follow me from there. So yeah, see you guys tomorrow.

[CulinaryGod]

Well guys thanks for comming down, I had a good time meeting y'all and showing you the shop. I've been doing some serious thinking and I think I'm going to just stick with my Focal's and see how it sounds. Anyways, see you guys at the next meet. Peace.

[Mooble]

What all did you guys get accomplished? I spent a couple hours yesterday tracing down a gremlin in my car. As it turns out one of my amps is going bad which really pisses me off. Couple that with my one partially blown mid and my car sounds like ass. :(

[SublimeZ]

What all did you guys get accomplished? I spent a couple hours yesterday tracing down a gremlin in my car. As it turns out one of my amps is going bad which really pisses me off. Couple that with my one partially blown mid and my car sounds like ass. :(

We got Shiv's box cut out.
Gotta tell ya, you missed out. That cabinet shop would have made Tim Taylor drool.;)

[dmazyn]

CG I run focal now in my mazda 3 (Utopia Twwets and polyglass 6.5 woofer) and ran them in my Z (Full Utopia 165 3W). I love how they sound except the tweets can be bright when volume gets high.

I am thinking of taken the rest of my utopia setup and adding it to the mazda just have to find the best place for the 4 inch mid. I really do not want to run kicks but I am sure that is still the best way to run them. I am planning on getting in the car today and seeing if there is enough room in the kicks to flush mount them because in the Z I kept hitting the driver side when shifting.

[snaimpally]

We all piled into my car and talked the whole way there and back and got to know one another better. Got my sub box cut. It was very cool to see the different state of the art machines and to watch my sub box get cut. Steve and his brother Marc were very nice and gave us a tour of their facilities.

Glenn advised Steve on what he should do with his new ride. Should be killer once its all done. All in all it was a lot of fun. We are planning to do a meet in Austin so that Steve can come and participate.

What all did you guys get accomplished? I spent a couple hours yesterday tracing down a gremlin in my car. As it turns out one of my amps is going bad which really pisses me off. Couple that with my one partially blown mid and my car sounds like ass. :(

[Mooble]

__________________
Speed3: DEH-P880PRS
-> USA4080 -> ID OEM 6.5" + Dyn MD100 (active)
-> Cadence A7Hc -> Soundstream Exact 10" (sealed)

Now there's a man who doesn't waste much time! :p ;)

[snaimpally]

Now there's a man who doesn't waste much time! :p ;)
Yeah, it sounds so good, I couldn't bring myself to take it out of the car.:) It integrates very well with the rest of my drivers.

You'll have to hear the Dyns. Sounds fantastic, especially with the tweets angled. Looks near stock. Glenn did a real nice job Dremelling and then hot glueing the MD100s in at an angle. Stock sail panel with PG tweets on left, Dyns installed on the right.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i38/snaimpally/Tweeters.jpg

[CulinaryGod]

CG I run focal now in my mazda 3 (Utopia Twwets and polyglass 6.5 woofer) and ran them in my Z (Full Utopia 165 3W). I love how they sound except the tweets can be bright when volume gets high.

I am thinking of taken the rest of my utopia setup and adding it to the mazda just have to find the best place for the 4 inch mid. I really do not want to run kicks but I am sure that is still the best way to run them. I am planning on getting in the car today and seeing if there is enough room in the kicks to flush mount them because in the Z I kept hitting the driver side when shifting.

Yeah that's why I'm kind of staying away from the kicks in the Z, I saw how much they protruded into your foot area and I just can't have that as I wear boots all the time and I drive long distances. That's good that you like the Focal's but I'm wondering if they sounded smoother after break-in (reccommended 100hours) or are they still real bright? I've had them for sale for about 2 weeks and I really haven't gotten any offers so I guess I'm stuck with them. One question. What did you do about the speakers behind the headrest? Did you put something in there for rear fill or did you just run the front stage? Also, what kind of subs did you have in yours and what is maybe the best box design for that car? I'm thinking downfire just to try and isolate some of the sound waves from bouncing off the rear glass and panels in the trunk. I think my one major hold back right now is which amp to buy. I've got this JL Audio 300/4 but I just dont think it will cut it. I'm leaning more towards some Zapco DC Reference's or even the Arc Audio SE line. Both are analog amps I believe so they should have some great sound.

[dmazyn]

Well I went today and switched out the V2 xovers to the utopia ones and added the 4 inch mid. Right now they are temp mounted to the kick panels near the top I had them sounding great up in the corners of the dash but could not think of a nice way to mount them. They are too big to put in the a pillers and molding them on top of the dash had them hitting the windshield, but man they sounded great in that location.

I need to run the imprint again to see how it handles the 3 way system. It has a switch for 3way but it forces you to use the rear imputs for the highs so that would make me buy another amp. I am going to run it as a 2 way system and let the xovers split it out to see how it goes. It sounds really good right now but the stage is a little low due to where the mids are so will have to angle them up a little if the imprint does not correct for it.

As for the Z I was running a single 10 Kicker solabaric off a rockford 200m2 until that died on me then is was running with a 60x2. It sounded good, but it could of always been better. I left the stock speakers in the rear running off the HU for a bit but then just disconnected them because it was useless to have them. As for the sub most Z's I saw back then had them firing to the rear mounted under the strut bar.

[GLN305]

The Focal tweets are going to sound bright forever. I had Focal 165K2's in my Dodge Dakota and they were still bright even after the dash and a-pillars were completely upholstered in tweed. I thought the tweed would help with the harshness a little and kill reflections...all it did was kill reflections lol.

I have an idea to talk to you about as far as kicks are concerned. It may allow you to run everything you want and keep it all hidden as well as not protrude any.



Yeah that's why I'm kind of staying away from the kicks in the Z, I saw how much they protruded into your foot area and I just can't have that as I wear boots all the time and I drive long distances. That's good that you like the Focal's but I'm wondering if they sounded smoother after break-in (reccommended 100hours) or are they still real bright? I've had them for sale for about 2 weeks and I really haven't gotten any offers so I guess I'm stuck with them. One question. What did you do about the speakers behind the headrest? Did you put something in there for rear fill or did you just run the front stage? Also, what kind of subs did you have in yours and what is maybe the best box design for that car? I'm thinking downfire just to try and isolate some of the sound waves from bouncing off the rear glass and panels in the trunk. I think my one major hold back right now is which amp to buy. I've got this JL Audio 300/4 but I just dont think it will cut it. I'm leaning more towards some Zapco DC Reference's or even the Arc Audio SE line. Both are analog amps I believe so they should have some great sound.

[quest51210]

glenn, 10 years later and i can still hear those things ringing.

working at custom sounds probably helps that ringing

[GLN305]

glenn, 10 years later and i can still hear those things ringing.

working at custom sounds probably helps that ringing

Yeah, they are just too dang bright for my taste...kick panel tweeters for sure hehe

[CulinaryGod]

I'm sure they're bright but I've also got a little high frequency hearing loss from various systems in my car and the machinery at my work place so maybe it'll be just what I need.

[GLN305]

I'm sure they're bright but I've also got a little high frequency hearing loss from various systems in my car and the machinery at my work place so maybe it'll be just what I need.

Maybe so LOL :D

[snaimpally]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I'll be performing at Flipnotics coffee house this Saturday from 9-11. I'll be playing tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, and accompanying my friend Amie on sitar. If you are free, please come out and enjoy the music.

www.flipnotics.com (click music and then click "calendar").

[GLN305]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I'll be performing at Flipnotics coffee house this Saturday from 9-11. I'll be playing tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, and accompanying my friend Amie on sitar. If you are free, please come out and enjoy the music.

www.flipnotics.com (click music and then click "calendar").

I'll be there.

[SublimeZ]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I'll be performing at Flipnotics coffee house this Saturday from 9-11. I'll be playing tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, and accompanying my friend Amie on sitar. If you are free, please come out and enjoy the music.

www.flipnotics.com (click music and then click "calendar").

Count me and Mrs.Z as probable.

[GLN305]

So when are we doing another meet? I was thinking this weekend?

[dmazyn]

Friday or Sat is best for me.

[GLN305]

Friday or Sat is best for me.

Saturday would be cool, maybe we can meet at the Round Rock car show?

[Mooble]

I can't make it Saturday, but I'd be happy to do something Friday.

[snaimpally]

Friday night we are invited to my sister's place for dinner. How about Sunday? Sunday seems to work the best for everyone. Starbucks in the Arboretum at 6pm on Sunday?

[Mooble]

Sunday works better for me also. I can be there at 6:00.

[snaimpally]

Friday is out so I guess Sunday, 6:30 pm, Starbucks at the Arboretum.

[GLN305]

Friday is out so I guess Sunday, 6:30 pm, Starbucks at the Arboretum.

Starbucks is cool. I would like to meet somewhere in the future where we can sit down, eat dinner and BS. Maybe Firebowl :D I love that place hehe

[CulinaryGod]

Well guys, I got burned. I traded one of my brand new sets of Focal K2P's to this guy "tvrift" for a mint cond. JL Audio 1000/1v2 and it doesn't even work. It powers on but has little to no output. I'm pretty pissed to say the least as I know this con will not return my speakers and probably wont do anything to make it right. First time I've been had over the internet and it feels shitty. Just lettin you guys know, if you do business with this guy beware!

[dmazyn]

CG that really sucks I hope the guy works things out for you.

[CulinaryGod]

He's trying but I dont think it's going to happen. I actually think that I'm done with car audio, this is just too much for me. I traded a $1200 pair of speakers for $799 amp that doesn't even work, and whats even worse is when i went to get it bench tested the assclown somehow managed to scratch the entire bottom side of it to hell and gouge two spots on the top. Good ol' Custom Sounds, I'd like to complain but I have no proof of what shape it was in before I brought it to them, and what are they gonna do anyways, it wasnt their product. So yeah, you may see my equip go up pretty soon with some killer deals.

[SublimeZ]

Steve, that sux, but don't give up yet. So far, you're only out some $$. Don't let him take the music too.

[GLN305]

He's trying but I dont think it's going to happen. I actually think that I'm done with car audio, this is just too much for me. I traded a $1200 pair of speakers for $799 amp that doesn't even work, and whats even worse is when i went to get it bench tested the assclown somehow managed to scratch the entire bottom side of it to hell and gouge two spots on the top. Good ol' Custom Sounds, I'd like to complain but I have no proof of what shape it was in before I brought it to them, and what are they gonna do anyways, it wasnt their product. So yeah, you may see my equip go up pretty soon with some killer deals.

I wonder if Custom Sounds played you and gave you a bunk amp in place of your amp. Check the serial number on the box and compare it to the amp's serial number. That bites.

[dmazyn]

It could be CS blew the amp when testing and just told you it was dead. Did they let you stand and watch?

[CulinaryGod]

Yeah that's the thing, it doesnt have any serial numbers. That's why I took it straight to get it bench tested. There were def. some shady characters at custom sounds yesterday that I've never seen before and the guy who handed me back the amp wouldn't even look me in the eyes and was acting very strange. I didn't stand and watch but I think something definitely happened. It took them half an hour for the supposed bench test they did. It should've only taken about 10 mins maybe. I'm going to take the amp back today and show their manager what happened with the scratches and see what he says. Not sure what to do about this buy the seller is offering me $100 to get it fixed. Last night I opened the case just to visually inspect it to see if there were any burned pieces of puffed caps etc in the amp and I found a few suspicions. there are a few things that have hand markings on them, almost like crayon but a few of them have yellow lines drawn on them and one has a black and red line. I've cross checked this with ampguts and the one on there doens't have these so I'm thinking it's b-stock or refurbed or something. I just dont know but I think I'm going to take the $100 he offered me and see if I can get it fixed.

[GLN305]

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I'll be performing at Flipnotics coffee house this Saturday from 9-11. I'll be playing tabla, an Indian percussion instrument, and accompanying my friend Amie on sitar. If you are free, please come out and enjoy the music.

www.flipnotics.com (click music and then click "calendar").

Which one are you playing at Shiv? I tried pulling up the music calendar and it just doesn't happen.

[dmazyn]

I think it is this one: 1603 Barton Springs Rd. I could pull up the calander and see Shivs name on it for the 26th.

I am going to see if the wife wants to go out if so we might make it out for this.

[GLN305]

I think it is this one: 1603 Barton Springs Rd. I could pull up the calander and see Shivs name on it for the 26th.

I am going to see if the wife wants to go out if so we might make it out for this.

Thanks Danny, I was having problems pulling it up. See ya tonight.

[GLN305]

Tonight was awesome, Shiv can jam on the drums he was playing. You guys that didn't see it missed out on some awesome music!

[dmazyn]

Sorry Shiv, our kid called us and said she wanted to come home tonight and not Sunday but the good news is I will be able to make the meet on Sunday now.

See you Sunday.

[GLN305]

Sorry Shiv, our kid called us and said she wanted to come home tonight and not Sunday but the good news is I will be able to make the meet on Sunday now.

See you Sunday.

Sweet, sometimes things work out for the better!!

[snaimpally]

No problem. I have more concerts coming up so I'll keep you posted. Thanks to Glenn and James for coming out. I'm glad you can make the Sunday meet.

Sorry Shiv, our kid called us and said she wanted to come home tonight and not Sunday but the good news is I will be able to make the meet on Sunday now.

See you Sunday.

[SublimeZ]

I'll be there. Should have the "new" sub in.

[GLN305]

I'll be there. Should have the "new" sub in.

Did you get some rings made? I wanna hear it hehe

[SublimeZ]

Did you get some rings made? I wanna hear it hehe

Gonna cut em later this morning. ;)

[GLN305]

Gonna cut em later this morning. ;)

Nice, what time?

[SublimeZ]

Nice, what time?

Posed to go to my bud's house early. Gonna do shocks on his wife's Blazer, then use his jigsaw to cut the rings.

[Mooble]

I'll be stuck working late so I don't think I can make it until 7, but I'll swing by then.

Shiv, I remembered to put the grill in the car this morning so I'll have it tonight.

[dmazyn]

I'll be bringing a DVD with the following cds on it:

Chesky - Audiophile Test Disc Vol.2
Chesky - Audiophile Test Disc Vol.3
Chesky Records - The Ultimate Demonstration Disk
I think autosound 2000 Disc 2 test cd as well not sure if it is on the dvd but I have a copy of it.

[GLN305]

Posed to go to my bud's house early. Gonna do shocks on his wife's Blazer, then use his jigsaw to cut the rings.

Jigsaw!! What about a Jasper jig and router??

[SublimeZ]

Jigsaw!! What about a Jasper jig and router??

That would have been a better choice. First chance I get, gonna make a SublimeZ jig :o

[GLN305]

That would have been a better choice. First chance I get, gonna make a SublimeZ jig :o

Hehe, I know what you are talking about. If you ever need a Jasper jig, I have two different ones and a router.

[SublimeZ]

Hehe, I know what you are talking about. If you ever need a Jasper jig, I have two different ones and a router.

I have a PC 690. If you bring the jigs by, I'll have a matching set ;)

[GLN305]

I have a PC 690. If you bring the jigs by, I'll have a matching set ;)

I'll bring them tonight.

[GLN305]

Does anyone have any extra sound deadening material they want to sell? I hate paying for the shipping that stuff lol.

[CulinaryGod]

I've got a Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack that hasn't even been opened if ya want it. $125 and I'll meet you half way. LMK if you're interested.

[GLN305]

I've got a Dynamat Xtreme Bulk Pack that hasn't even been opened if ya want it. $125 and I'll meet you half way. LMK if you're interested.

I just made an order with Rick from Raammat, so I'll have to pass. Thanks for the offer though.

[quest51210]

dude, you passed on my 2 rolls for $190 for 2 new rolls? i am going to austin next weekend
I just made an order with Rick from Raammat, so I'll have to pass. Thanks for the offer though.

[daGwagon]

Hey is anybody getting together this weekend? im pretty new to austin and would like to meet up and hang out with some people... im off of 183 between lake creek and 620 by lakeline mall... i dont realluy know of anyplace around here (parking lot wise) but ill come out to where ever as long as i have good directions lol

Garrett

[GeorgeDiego]

Hey is anybody getting together this weekend? im pretty new to austin and would like to meet up and hang out with some people... im off of 183 between lake creek and 620 by lakeline mall... i dont realluy know of anyplace around here (parking lot wise) but ill come out to where ever as long as i have good directions lol

Garrett
LOL! It's a small world I live a few blocks away from Grisham Middle School.

[GLN305]

Hey is anybody getting together this weekend? im pretty new to austin and would like to meet up and hang out with some people... im off of 183 between lake creek and 620 by lakeline mall... i dont realluy know of anyplace around here (parking lot wise) but ill come out to where ever as long as i have good directions lol

Garrett

We are doing some sound deadening on an Austin guy's car this weekend. Send him a PM. I don't feel right inviting you to his house :D . His username is Snaimpally

[daGwagon]

We are doing some sound deadening on an Austin guy's car this weekend. Send him a PM. I don't feel right inviting you to his house :D . His username is Snaimpally

cool i have no idea where that school is but ok LOL,
yeah i just talked to him... hes thinking next weekend which is cool cuz i wouldnt feel comfortable going over to somebodys house i havent even met yet LOL
"ya gotta watch out for the crazys" as my grandmother always told me lol

[GLN305]

cool i have no idea where that school is but ok LOL,
yeah i just talked to him... hes thinking next weekend which is cool cuz i wouldnt feel comfortable going over to somebodys house i havent even met yet LOL
"ya gotta watch out for the crazys" as my grandmother always told me lol

We are crazy, but not the type of crazy you need to worry about. hehe :D

[daGwagon]

LOL if yall see a blue station wagon "beetin down the block" honk and tell me to turn that $hit down lol... yea yea ima bass head

[GLN305]

LOL if yall see a blue station wagon "beetin down the block" honk and tell me to turn that $hit down lol... yea yea ima bass head

Well, I wish I could say I am 100% SQ, but that's just not the case LOL

[daGwagon]

Well, I wish I could say I am 100% SQ, but that's just not the case LOL

LOL yeah i guess im kinda backwards compared to most on this site... i started at the back but im working my way up front i love a clean sounding system where you cant exactly "see" the speakers audibly or point out where they are in the car. but im not trying to compete or anything just personal usage/prefrence.

[SublimeZ]

LOL yeah i guess im kinda backwards compared to most on this site...

Not if everyone told the truth ;)

[GLN305]

Not if everyone told the truth ;)

True enough LOL

[snaimpally]

I PMd Garrett and told him we will busy this weekend but we could perhaps have a meet next weekend.

cool i have no idea where that school is but ok LOL,
yeah i just talked to him... hes thinking next weekend which is cool cuz i wouldnt feel comfortable going over to somebodys house i havent even met yet LOL
"ya gotta watch out for the crazys" as my grandmother always told me lol

[daGwagon]

Not if everyone told the truth ;)

HAHA i love it! lol

[GLN305]

Looks like we are going to pick up a few people here in Austin. Starbucks may be too small for us to meet at.

[daGwagon]

Looks like we are going to pick up a few people here in Austin. Starbucks may be too small for us to meet at.


lol how many of "US" are there regularly

[GLN305]

lol how many of "US" are there regularly

Well, we have SublimeZ (James), Snaimpally (Shiv), Mooble (Andrew), GLN305 (Me, Glenn), Dmazyn (Danny) and GeorgeDiego. It's a decent group so far if you consider we have only met three times or so.

[CulinaryGod]

Just wanna get a quick poll from you guys. My JL 1000/1v2 just got out of the shop and is working great. My question for y'all is. I've got two subwoofers that I can use in my car but I really dont know which one to use, they're both great speakers but each have their pros and cons. Option 1: Digital Designs 3512 Dual 4ohm; It gets loud as I need it to and maintains pretty good soundquality but cannot hit the low notes very well at high volume. Option 2: Image Dynamics IDMAX 12" Dual 4ohm; Great sound quality and hits the lows, BUT doesn't get very loud imo. I'm not sure which route I should take as I know the DD takes a larger and ported box; and the IDMAX takes a smaller and sealed box. What should I do guys? The time is comming close for me to finally start the install process in my car and I'm pretty dang excited.

[GLN305]

Just wanna get a quick poll from you guys. My JL 1000/1v2 just got out of the shop and is working great. My question for y'all is. I've got two subwoofers that I can use in my car but I really dont know which one to use, they're both great speakers but each have their pros and cons. Option 1: Digital Designs 3512 Dual 4ohm; It gets loud as I need it to and maintains pretty good soundquality but cannot hit the low notes very well at high volume. Option 2: Image Dynamics IDMAX 12" Dual 4ohm; Great sound quality and hits the lows, BUT doesn't get very loud imo. I'm not sure which route I should take as I know the DD takes a larger and ported box; and the IDMAX takes a smaller and sealed box. What should I do guys? The time is comming close for me to finally start the install process in my car and I'm pretty dang excited.

The 3512 can and will be able to hit low notes at high volumes in the CORRECT ported enclosure tuned lower than DD's 40Hz tuning for SPL people. I had a 3512 and have installed many DD subs. Both are great woofers, but the 3512 will have great SQ and handle 1500 watts all day long. The IDMAX is a good woofer and will play low well in a sealed enclosure. If it were me...DD all the way. If you decide to go with DD, let me design you and enclosure to get the low notes.

[snaimpally]

I'll be performing with my friend Amie at Phara's restaurant (http://www.pharas.com/) in downtown Austin on Sunday, August 10 from 8:00-9:00pm. Phara's has Meditaranean/Indian food. A couple of things to note. First, its outdoors. Second, there may be a cover charge. They have not charged a cover so far but may start doing so.

Amie plays the sitar (think Ravi Shankar) and I will be accompanying on tabla.

[snaimpally]

Sat, Aug 9, 6:30 pm we are having dinner at Chuy's Mexican restaurant, 11680 N Research Blvd at Duval (Southbound service road of 183).

We will meet at 8:00pm at the Starbucks in the Arboretum to listen to each others cars and then some of us may head out to the car club meet in Round Rock.

[daGwagon]

Sat, Aug 9, 6:30 pm we are having dinner at Chuy's Mexican restaurant, 11680 N Research Blvd at Duval (Southbound service road of 183).

We will meet at 8:00pm at the Starbucks in the Arboretum to listen to each others cars and then some of us may head out to the car club meet in Round Rock.

dang i missed yall... i guess nobdys goin out tomorow?

[SublimeZ]

dang i missed yall... i guess nobdys goin out tomorow?

That is tomorrow.

[daGwagon]

That is tomorrow.

oops my bad:rolleyes:
it was really late for me
well cool hopefully i can mke it out there tonite then
if yall see/hear my blue wagon flag me down so i know its yall

[GLN305]

Looks like I won't be making it tonight. I double booked this and something my wife planned a week ago, so you know who wins :p

We are spending tonight in the Gonzales,TX old court house and doing some ghost hunting with a Austin paranormal group. This is a once every three or four year opportunity, so it should be a blast. I'll be taking my digita camera and miniDV video camera. I hope to catch some things on tape and if I do I can share the footage.

[daGwagon]

dang i missed yall... i guess nobdys goin out tomorow?


lol i drove around the parking lot twice 1st looking for starbucks then again looking for a suspicious group of car w/ suspicios people gathered round'em but didnt see anything so i went across the street and drove around then all the way down to the starbucks by randalls and didnt see anybody, so i went indside and got some coffee and asked the gay guy behind the counter if there was another starbucks by the arboratum and so i follwed his directions and relized that i had driven by it atleast twice bu by then it was 9:00 so i sat in the parking lot looking around for about 5 mins and left so anyway maybe next and correct me if im wrong but the starbucks yall go to is the one across the street and to the left? next to ann taylor?

[snaimpally]

lol i drove around the parking lot twice 1st looking for starbucks then again looking for a suspicious group of car w/ suspicios people gathered round'em but didnt see anything so i went across the street and drove around then all the way down to the starbucks by randalls and didnt see anybody, so i went indside and got some coffee and asked the gay guy behind the counter if there was another starbucks by the arboratum and so i follwed his directions and relized that i had driven by it atleast twice bu by then it was 9:00 so i sat in the parking lot looking around for about 5 mins and left so anyway maybe next and correct me if im wrong but the starbucks yall go to is the one across the street and to the left? next to ann taylor?

Sorry we missed you yesterday. :( Glenn missed it because of his ghost hunting expedition and James was in the midst of re-doing his 'vette so he bailed as well. So it was just Andrew and I. We stuck around till around 8:30pm. Oh well. I'll PM you with our cell numbers - I should have done this so that you could call if you couldn't find it.

My concert at Phara's got cancelled. If James is up for it, perhaps we could do a meet tonight to see and hear his new rig. 8pm Starbucks? James?

[daGwagon]

Sorry we missed you yesterday. :( Glenn missed it because of his ghost hunting expedition and James was in the midst of re-doing his 'vette so he bailed as well. So it was just Andrew and I. We stuck around till around 8:30pm. Oh well. I'll PM you with our cell numbers - I should have done this so that you could call if you couldn't find it.

My concert at Phara's got cancelled. If James is up for it, perhaps we could do a meet tonight to see and hear his new rig. 8pm Starbucks? James?

cool sounds good to me id like to get some face to face opionions on some things... im exploring the ABC box design should be interesting...
it is the one next to ann taylor right?lol

[GLN305]

Sorry people, no ghosts! It was a blast though. We spent most of the night in the still used Gonzales county cort house. The county auditor stayed with us, he loves the place and has seen stuff we hoped to see! I took a bunch of pictures and I will be looking over them to see if there are any guest appearances LOL

We need to get together this weekend on Saturday if possible. I'll be going to San Antonio on Sunday. Let's make a concentrated effort for the next meetup since we missed this last one. We kinda left Shiv and Andrew hanging and I feel terrible about that, but I gotta entertain the wife sometimes ;)

[dmazyn]

Sorry I missed out on the meet. Moving really sucks but we have everything at the new house so now time to start unpacking.

I'm up for something this Sat. just let me know where and when.

[Mooble]

I wish I would have my new mids by then, but it doesn't look like it. Next week I will finally have matching amps and new mids.

[SublimeZ]

My system made a quantum leap over the week-end:D, but not sure if I can make Saturday meet. Will try, but some factors are beyond my control...

[GLN305]

My system made a quantum leap over the week-end:D, but not sure if I can make Saturday meet. Will try, but some factors are beyond my control...

Excuses, excuses lol.

Your system in on its way to greatness.....

[SublimeZ]

Your system in on its way to greatness.....

You deserve a LOT of the credit for that. Along with Shiv, Andrew, Geo & DIYMA, in general.

[CulinaryGod]

OK guys, I'm ready to buy an amp but I have no idea what I'm looking for. I want go to active with my Focal's and I was told to feed the tweeter and mid's around 75-100 watts each. My question for y'all is, What do I look for in an amplifier? How many channels does it need to be? And does each channel need its own independent HP/LP crossover with gains? I'm looking at this one ( http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17700 ) . I'm not sure if its any good, I've never heard MB Quart amps and can only go off a few reviews. The thing about that amp is its fairly cheap and if it really supplies the wattage it says it'll be just right. The only thing is, I can't see any of the adjustments on this site nor on mbquarts.com. Any help or recommendations is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[daGwagon]

well count me out this weekend im going to DFW, to visit the folks and eat b-day cake
:D

[snaimpally]

OK guys, I'm ready to buy an amp but I have no idea what I'm looking for. I want go to active with my Focal's and I was told to feed the tweeter and mid's around 75-100 watts each. My question for y'all is, What do I look for in an amplifier? How many channels does it need to be? And does each channel need its own independent HP/LP crossover with gains? I'm looking at this one ( http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17700 ) . I'm not sure if its any good, I've never heard MB Quart amps and can only go off a few reviews. The thing about that amp is its fairly cheap and if it really supplies the wattage it says it'll be just right. The only thing is, I can't see any of the adjustments on this site nor on mbquarts.com. Any help or recommendations is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Get a good quality amp. If you want to run an active setup, then you want 75-100 watts for each driver. Alpine (http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6251) makes a fairly compact amp. Glenn likes and is running the new Soundstreams (http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6662). If you want to spend a little more, check out Arc Audio (http://www.arcaudio.com/productdescription_pages/amplifiers/ks-series/ks3004.asp). Here is one with all the controls you will ever need (http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=4617).

To run active, you need to be able to set the crossover freq. for the tweeter and mid. One way to do that is to use an amp that has built-in crossovers. Another way is to use a headunit that allows you to set the crossovers. Using the HU is easier, because you can sit in the listening position and adjust and hear the change right away. If the crossovers are at the amp, you have to tweak the amp's crossover, go back and listen go the amp etc etc. So if you are running an HU like the Pioneer 880/800PRS or Alpine 9886/9887 with Imprint, then you can use the HU.

I'd avoid MB Quart. Their old stuff is good but not their new stuff.

[snaimpally]

What about Friday night?

My system made a quantum leap over the week-end:D, but not sure if I can make Saturday meet. Will try, but some factors are beyond my control...

[CulinaryGod]

Thanks for the advice. I'm seriously thinking that Passive may just be the only way. It will save me money on an additional amp, a new head unit, and all that goes with it. I know active sounds better due to the more abundant controls but honestly in my old car I was running passive components in, it sounded damn good. I know I can set the crossovers through my head unit but it's very vague and doesn't have that many options. I guess I'll either pick up a JL Audio 300/2v2 to match my 1000/1v2. or just hack it and buy a nice zapco. I guess I can be happy i'll at least have control of time alignment through the head unit. Anyways thanks for the advice shiv. Hopefully I can get this show on the road within a few weeks and come up to austin to show what i've got :D . Peace,

-Steve

[daGwagon]

What about Friday night?

not to jump your quote lol, but i could do friday night then head out in the morning [saturday]

[GLN305]

Passive is good as long as you can time align it, you'll be good. Don't sweat the active thing if you don't plan to compete and want to save some money and space. The Focal crossovers are as good as passives get until you hit very, very expensive sets.

Thanks for the advice. I'm seriously thinking that Passive may just be the only way. It will save me money on an additional amp, a new head unit, and all that goes with it. I know active sounds better due to the more abundant controls but honestly in my old car I was running passive components in, it sounded damn good. I know I can set the crossovers through my head unit but it's very vague and doesn't have that many options. I guess I'll either pick up a JL Audio 300/2v2 to match my 1000/1v2. or just hack it and buy a nice zapco. I guess I can be happy i'll at least have control of time alignment through the head unit. Anyways thanks for the advice shiv. Hopefully I can get this show on the road within a few weeks and come up to austin to show what i've got :D . Peace,

-Steve

[GLN305]

Friday night would be good for me too.


not to jump your quote lol, but i could do friday night then head out in the morning [saturday]

[SublimeZ]

What about Friday night?

not to jump your quote lol, but i could do friday night then head out in the morning [saturday]

Friday night would be good for me too.

Time?

[Mooble]

Dang. I think I am working until 7:30 on Friday.

[dmazyn]

CG I am running passive 3 way using Focal Utopia Tweets, mids and Polyglass woofers from the 165VR set and I think they sound good with a little help from Glen setting things like TA and EQ. I am thinking of going active at some point and replacing the midbass with a 7 or 8 inch.

I ran the full Utopia 165W3 set in my Z a few years ago with a single 10 inch sub and it sounded good.

I'm cool with meeting Friday as well.

[GLN305]

So are we gonna have a meet on Friday? I think the only one so far that has time constraints is Andrew. I have no problem meeting after he gets off work. Maybe we can meet for dinner...round two lol

[Mooble]

Looks like I might not have time constraints after all. I hope to be done by 5:00. Woohoo!

[daGwagon]

im good for 6 or later and dinners cool too if we can just decide on a time:D

[snaimpally]

Okay, I think Friday is good for everyone. How about 7 pm at Starbucks parking lot? Address is:

Starbucks
Arboretum Market
9722 Great Hills Trail 380
Austin, Texas 78759
512-795-1965

[SactownXSi]

Wish I would have seen this thread sooner! I just moved to Austin...oh...all of 3 days ago. Been a long time lurker on here, doubt I can make the meet but if anyone has any ideas on some shops in the Austin area I'd love to here of them.

I am considering picking up a job at a shop here, not sure yet but would be nice to check some of them out nonetheless.

Thanks, hopefully I can make the next mini-meet! :)

[daGwagon]

Okay, I think Friday is good for everyone. How about 7 pm at Starbucks parking lot? Address is:

Starbucks
Arboretum Market
9722 Great Hills Trail 380
Austin, Texas 78759
512-795-1965

im in:D

@SactownXSi
welcome buddy:D

[BassBaller5]

damn i caught this too late...

[snaimpally]

Wish I would have seen this thread sooner! I just moved to Austin...oh...all of 3 days ago. Been a long time lurker on here, doubt I can make the meet but if anyone has any ideas on some shops in the Austin area I'd love to here of them.

I am considering picking up a job at a shop here, not sure yet but would be nice to check some of them out nonetheless.

Thanks, hopefully I can make the next mini-meet! :)

We meet every 2-3 weeks so no biggie. Welcome to Austin! I moved from Dallas a little less than a year ago. Avoid Custom Sounds. If you want a job, try Star Customs, I think they were looking and Steve Hester there has a very good reputation.

[snaimpally]

damn i caught this too late...

Why later? Its tomorrow night ... or do you have plans already? Don't worry, we meet every few weeks.

[daGwagon]

... Avoid Custom Sounds....

:mad:assholes:mad:
not you Shiv:D

[dmazyn]

I'm in but will have my daughter with me so can not stay out too long.

Glen going to get the MDF this weekend for the box so need to grab some of your time next week or so if that is cool. I have half the garage cleared out of boxes so we can work at my new place.

I will be buying a full sheet of MDF so we have extra and if anyone needs some I can share.

[GLN305]

I'm in but will have my daughter with me so can not stay out too long.

Glen going to get the MDF this weekend for the box so need to grab some of your time next week or so if that is cool. I have half the garage cleared out of boxes so we can work at my new place.

I will be buying a full sheet of MDF so we have extra and if anyone needs some I can share.

Sounds good!

[snaimpally]

I will be buying a full sheet of MDF so we have extra and if anyone needs some I can share.

I will be needing some for the Cadence Wild Beast I have coming but that is a ways off. Need to get rid of the alternator whine first. :mad:

[daGwagon]

so we are still on for 7 then? and do i need to bring anything?

[SublimeZ]

so we are still on for 7 then? and do i need to bring anything?

Yes, & no.

[BassBaller5]

:mad:assholes:mad:
not you Shiv:D

i have to agree about avoiding Custom Sounds. Ive done business with them before and will never again.... except going to Heatwave...

[SublimeZ]

i have to agree about avoiding Custom Sounds. Ive done business with them before and will never again.... except going to Heatwave...

Cussed 'em Sounds...

[GLN305]

I gotta apologize guys. I did something I never do....fell asleep on the couch. I am trying to readjust my schedule for work, so I was asleep at 10pm last night and woke up at 5am this morning. I was laying on the couch at 6pm watching TV and next thing I know it's 8pm. This adjustment is killing me :(

[SublimeZ]

I gotta apologize guys. I did something I never do....fell asleep on the couch. I am trying to readjust my schedule for work, so I was asleep at 10pm last night and woke up at 5am this morning. I was laying on the couch at 6pm watching TV and next thing I know it's 8pm. This adjustment is killing me :(

Excuses, excuses lol.


qft :p

[GLN305]

qft :p

Ya got me!

[dmazyn]

Time to go active I just got another New RF P200-2 off ebay for $115 shipped!