Colorado Get Together

[NaamanF]

A couple of the guys over on ECA were thinking about having a get together in Denver on Saturday the 2nd. We will be meeting at Dave and Busters on I-25 and Colorado at 11:00am. I think we are going to meet in the parking ramp on the top level.

All are invited. We are also trying to get support for some Denver/Colorado Springs SQ events.

[OgreDave]

I fly outta Denver Wednesday night or I'd show up :)

I'm staying Downtown if anyone is bored.

[ghart999]

I will be there rain or shine. Hopefully shine.

[bobditts]

Ill definitely be there. My car is in no way shape or form all that impressive right now but im willing to embarrass myself. :)

[ghart999]

Yeah my car is being redone so I have no audio to offer at all.

[bobditts]

im going to spread the word on some other forums if its ok. I hope this is a good turnout. Ill try and get some friends up here from the springs too.

[NaamanF]

Sounds good to me. The more the better.

[bobditts]

what are you doin downtown ogredave?

[OgreDave]

finishing up my part in a workflow project in the World Trade Center.

Been eatin' at Cheesecake Factory the last 2 nights :)

[bobditts]

mmm yummy. gotta love 16th street. atleast you are in the good part of town. go hit up the aquarium if you havent been there yet and have some time. its walkable from 16th street. It will take you about a half hour, but its a nice walk.

[ghart999]

or take the free tram/bus if you are lazy like me.

[bobditts]

the free one doesnt go to the aquarium i dont think. just to the end of 16th street.

[bobditts]

Dlechner from carsound.com is coming. He is working with usaci and possibly iasca on getting a SQ comp in denver. He will be asking for our signatures at the meet and greet.

[dlechner]

Hey guys! I will be looking for people interested in competing in sanctioned events. The reason for the sigs, is to have a list of names so I can submit a quantity to whoever would like to see numbers!

I have the support from USACI and a local shop. Just need to get the details worked out. I am not sure of any dates yet, but I will keep all of those interested informed.

Yes, I will be there!

BTW, I am running ALL Hybrid Audio Speakers in my car! So if you would like to have a demo, I am more than willing to let anyone take a listen! I am in the middle of tuning, but I will at least have sound!

[OgreDave]

LOL .. please don't say you're in the middle of tuning HAT speakers .. b/c if someone doesn't like the way they sound and posts their opinion .. all hell will break loose.

[dlechner]

Everyone is welcome to their opinion! Come on out and take a listen, you might find out that you actually like the way the car sounds ;) !

[bobditts]

hey lechner, there are a ton of members on carsound.com that live in the springs. how come we never see any of them. I havent even done a search for colorado members on this site yet. crazy

[dlechner]

Dunno!

[ghart999]

I would be interested in competing. I am 4-5 weks away from doing so as I am doing a total redo of the system though.

[bobditts]

yay. im loving all this competing talk. A good frined of mine in the springs would definitely be interested in competing but he is not quite ready for it. Hes waiting for his PDX 2-channel to come in and his DSP. This is the guy that introduced me to this car audio sport and I hate and love him for it. I am a broke ass because of him and Im going deaf but its so addicting and mind expanding.

[dlechner]

I am thinking maybe sometime in October! Mike at USACI didn't seem to think that would be a problem, but who knows. You could still bring the car and enter it, just to get the points even if the car isn't completed!

[bobditts]

ill let him know. he said hes got other plans saturday but im ordering him to go (even though he out ranks me - damn military ranks)

[bobditts]

great turn out today guys. hopefully we can make it a somewhat regular thing.

[dlechner]

Yes, it was great meeting all of you guys! I will be concentrating on getting a show started ASAP!

We WILL do this again! Maybe this time in the Springs ;) !

[bobditts]

I dont see a problem with that. I like the springs a whole lot better anyways. Where could we find an empty lot to go to though? Nothing comes to mind. maybe one of the many walmart parking lots. im sure dave (the guy with the red subaru wagon) and I could talk to the either of the car toys people and use their lot. The north store has a bigger lot. Im sure theyd be all for it.

[NaamanF]

Just meet at my house. Plenty of room and beer in the fridge I can't drink.

[bobditts]

niiiiice. hey naaman, you see any potential problems with using this linear actuator?
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006090222341673&item=5-1577-12&catname=electric

[bobditts]

anyone know what andys screen name is?

[NaamanF]

niiiiice. hey naaman, you see any potential problems with using this linear actuator?
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006090222341673&item=5-1577-12&catname=electric
I am using the 10" version. It works very well with their controller. If you want something cheaper I have a extra (diffrent type) that I don't need. Not sure if it's a 10" or 12"

[bobditts]

damn! i just put in an order for the 12". how much would you be willing to sell yours for? can you check what size it is also? I need the 12". And what do you mean by differnet type? is it not linear? or is it just a different brand?does it still have just the 2 wires?

[NaamanF]

It is a 300mm (12") stroke. It is this type..
http://www.hiwin.com/la/laf.html

$25 should do it.

[bobditts]

I like the look of them. Do they work pretty well? do i need to get a controller for them or does it already have a power and ground wire attached?

[NaamanF]

It has power and ground. Just apply 12v and it goes out and reverse the 12v and it goes in. I think it also has built in end limit switches. So you can make a controller pretty easy or just use a two way switch. It isn't the fastest but it gets the job done.

[bobditts]

I think im going to use a couple relays to wire it up with a 3 position rocker switch. unless the relays arent needed. Im definitely sold though. If you wouldnt mind hanging on to it for me until the next time im down your way. I just emailed to cancel my order so I should be good. Thanks for your help man. You are the tits!

[dlechner]

I'm going to buy it tonight! ;)

[ghart999]

Naaman why can't you drink the beer in your fridge? That sounds sad.

I'd be up for a meet at your house. Maybe we can ever turn into into a mod day or something. I might need some help on FG pods for my doors.

[bobditts]

dave i hope youre messing with me. if you buy it before me that would be pretty shady since I already called it. gregg pods are pretty easy to do. Its all in the prep work. But since I saw how great you did your deadening im sure you wont have a problem with that.

[ghart999]

I think he is kidding, hence the wink smiley.

Of course I will offer Naaman $26 for it.... Kidding.

I am new to FG so I hope it goes smooth (pun intended).

Do you all use an angle grinder to smooth the FG or just an orbital/belt sander? I have an orbital but was thinking of getting an angle grinder from Harbour Freight. $29 for a 7" grinder sounds almost too good to pass up. But if I don't need it, then I don't want to spend the funds either.

[ghart999]

Bob - where do you get the images to do those layout pics for your setup?

[bobditts]

hey gregg, I picket up a sanding disc from home depot of $5 that you can use in a corded or cordless drill. Harbor freight had 36 grit sanding pads on clearance not to long ago which is perfect for grinding down bumps and hugh spots on FG. an orbital sander would take many sheets or paper and a LONG time to get done. I start with the 36 grit disc and work my way up from there.

My tip to you is not to buy power tools from harbor freight unless you dont want something that will last longer than 1 month. I have gone through 5 heat guns and 1 jig saw all were the orange chicago brand.

as far as the images go, I just did google image searches for all the products then imported them into power point.

[ghart999]

LOL. I just bought a heat gun from HF last night. Maybe I should return it.

Thanks for the tips. I will buy the sanding discs for my drill. 36 grit.... perfect. thanks.

[ghart999]

any chance you could email me the powerpoint you used so I have a starting point? I know nothing about how to use it. BUt could figure it out from your template.

You can email me at gregghart@comcast.net if you have it available. Thanks.

[bobditts]

sorry gregg I didnt save them as a powerpoint presentation. I saved them only as an image file. Its easy to use. Just get all of your pictures off of google and save them individually as .jpg. Then open up power point and click and drag them into the workspace. You can resize them and add text and lines. super easy. Hang on to the heat gun. Just dont abuse it or drop it. The ceramic core breaks pretty easy. They typically last me about a month. I ended up buying a $5 hair dryer from walmart and it works ok. Definitely lasting me longer but heat guns are much better.

Also gregg, I remember you asking about the eclipse website for the tuning stuff on the decks. Here you go.

http://www.e-iserv.jp/portal/dispTopMenu.do?lang=na

[ghart999]

thanks Bob

[NaamanF]

Mmmmmmm beer. I developed a bit of an cordisol problem a couple months ago. Alcohol just makes me feel like shit now.

BD-Don't worry, as long as Gregg or Dave don't offer more than $30 your safe. J/K It will be here waiting for you.

As far as Harbor Fright tools go; Their air tools work good and are CHEAP. I would never buy anything that plugs into the wall from them though.

[bobditts]

im definitely coming down on sunday to get it, naaman. that is my sole purpose for coming down to the springs that day.

Gregg, i just picked up an application to harbor freight not 10 min ago lol. The one on alameda is hiring. maybe i can get sweet hookups!

[ghart999]

OK. I made my system layout too. I am busy at work as you can see.

http://www.thehartfamily.info/audio.jpg

[ghart999]

Mmmmmmm beer. I developed a bit of an cordisol problem a couple months ago. Alcohol just makes me feel like shit now.

BD-Don't worry, as long as Gregg or Dave don't offer more than $30 your safe. J/K It will be here waiting for you.

As far as Harbor Fright tools go; Their air tools work good and are CHEAP. I would never buy anything that plugs into the wall from them though.

That sucks about the beer. If you need help taking it off your hands, please let me know. I make beer as my other big hobby and would die without it. I will try and bring some to the next meet we have.

Good to know about Harbour Freight air tools being decent.

[bobditts]

looks good gregg. Whats the point of the line drivers? what do they do for you?

[dlechner]

Okay Bob, the actuator is yours, but the beer is mine!

Gregg, order the 3" orbital from Harbor Freight. Now, go now, run.......what are you waiting for................go!

You will love it!

Order lotsa 3" disk though!

[bobditts]

you can have the beer. Im all about guinness on tap anyways. lol

[dlechner]

Sorry, but Naaman sold the actuator to me for $20. Sorry, maybe next time! ;)

[ghart999]

will get the 3" orbital then.

line drivers, specifically these ones, give me up to 10V outputs from the head unit and reduce the output impedance to 10 ohms instead of the 100's of ohms typical of most head units. hence, no noise at all and the amps gains are set to minimum.

[bobditts]

dont be a douche dave lol! ;) btw, did you ge tmy pm dave? how much did those line drivers set you back gregg?

[ghart999]

line drivers were $90 each.

[TheDavel05]

I am on the board... I will try to be active as much as I can... For those who dont remember me I have the red Subaru wagon... I am going to start my install of the 6 tens this weekend... if anyone would like to play...

[dlechner]

Dave, sent you a PM

[dlechner]

BTW guys! I have now had 2 shops say NO! Its the same lame excuse every time. I have a couple more to go.

Dave, you have any pull at Cartoys?

[bobditts]

haha does dave have any pull at car toys? lol. Ill let you take that davel (is that a L or a 1?). About time you signed up super dave!

[bobditts]

I am on the board... I will try to be active as much as I can... For those who dont remember me I have the red Subaru wagon... I am going to start my install of the 6 tens this weekend... if anyone would like to play...

why are you gonna throw the invite out there if the wife wont let you :D

[NaamanF]

Us dorks from MP3Car are meeting tonight at the Denver D&B at 7PM. So if you want to check out some in car PCs, come on down.

[bobditts]

Thanks for the heads up!!! If I didnt already have plans id be all over it.

[TheDavel05]

Sorry lost track of this topic... As for pull... You give me what you need and I can pretty much make it happen... there is an event at the north C-Springs Car Toys on the 18th of NOV... sorry I did not get the word out sooner...

[Ianaconi]

That is pretty awesome.

I am from Brazil but I am going to the USA on December 3rd. Gonna spend a few days in NY but I will be in Denver on the 7th. Then I head straight to Granby, Colorado.

I will live in Granby until beggining of April. Hopefully there will be another get together during this period. :)

Cheers

[NaamanF]

Colorado people interested in getting another meet together in a week or so? Either in Denver or Colorado Springs.

[finebar4]

I'm in

[colosilverado]

Well, if you want to hear the ragin' stock setup in my Silverado.....I'm in!

[bobditts]

ill show up if im not working, but i dont have anything to show off.

[bobditts]

sounds like there might be another blizzard headed our way on thursday. might want to wait a couple weekends.

[finebar4]

sounds like there might be another blizzard headed our way on thursday. might want to wait a couple weekends.

hush your mouf boy :D

Gotta love the EL NINO weather patterns. I am barely dug out from Friday......got close to another foot down here.

[colosilverado]

hush your mouf boy :D

Gotta love the EL NINO weather patterns. I am barely dug out from Friday......got close to another foot down here.


Yeah, ixnay on the oh-snay!!

[bobditts]

hey, im just letting you know what the weather ppl are saying.

[finebar4]

hey, im just letting you know what the weather ppl are saying.


We know, just razzin ya. I see the temps are supposed to be single digit thursday thru sunday, can't wait for that.

[bobditts]

ya, but on wed its in the 50s in denver. how crazy is that?

[csuflyboy]

Of course, Robyn and I will be there after CES (Jan 8-11th) - so this weekend would work...pending her getting a new car, and/or LOTS of snow.

[NaamanF]

Mmmm new car. The Jet wants wood :)

[bobditts]

is there a way to turn this into an RTA party? does anyone know anyone with an RTA they could bring? I think this would be something good to have at all future get togethers. thats just my personal opinion though. what does everyone else think?

[NaamanF]

I have one. I can bring it with me. I really don't see that many people wanting to use it but no problem to bring it.

[TheDavel05]

I'd use it if a miracle happened and I got my stuff finished

[bobditts]

i say since it will be cold, we have it at naamans house :D not sure if that would make it too far for some to drive though. I wont benefit from actually using the RTA at this stage in the game, but I would like to learn how to use one.

[colosilverado]

I hear if the jetstream does as it has done the last few times, this will be a worse blizzard than the 1st....
:o :cool:

[bobditts]

sounds about right. hey, colo, were you at the last get together?

[finebar4]

I hear if the jetstream does as it has done the last few times, this will be a worse blizzard than the 1st....
:o :cool:

Screw an RTA somebody bring a snow blower :o

[NaamanF]

i say since it will be cold, we have it at naamans house :D
Way to invite yourself over Bob. But you guys know your always welcome. Plus my dog needs new people to pee on :blush:

[bobditts]

Just meet at my house. Plenty of room and beer in the fridge I can't drink.

i didnt invite myself over naaman, you already invited us before. Im just taking you up on the offer. :D

[dlechner]

Way to invite yourself over Bob. But you guys know your always welcome. Plus my dog needs new people to pee on :blush:

What!? Is he tired of peeing on me! :o

I'm in. Its cold as hell here right now. We might want to wait.

[bobditts]

I was just browsing through the new CA&E mag and saw a pic of mike watkins. I think it would be very beneficial to a lot of us at our next meet if we can get this guy to show up. Ive met him before and had a chance to demo his RSX at the car toys tent sale this past summer. seems like a real nice guy and I think if he would be willing to share a lot of his knowledge we could all learn a great deal. Anyone have any connections with this guy?

[NaamanF]

You mean Wayne Watkins?

[dlechner]

His name is Wayne! I don't think that he will come to a meet and greet, but he will come to a USACI show! ;)

[bobditts]

wow. huge error. I went to school with a mike watkins. dont know why that slipped out. yep, i definitely meant wayne. Why dont you think hed show up to a meet and greet? besides the fact that i didnt even get his name right haha.

[NaamanF]

I think it's because his name starts with a W not a w :p

[NaamanF]

On a different subject, next weekend look "nice". Sunny and upper 40s. Should we have a little get together?

[bobduch]

I'm in Canada next two weekends hoping for a repeat of New Year's week.

[bobditts]

I have to work next weekend

[dlechner]

Wayne works a lot of Saturdays. When I spoke with him at IASCA finals he said that he wasn't even sure if he would do the SEMA Trifecta show. Good thing he did!!!!

I think that we should wait until it gets a little warmer out kids! Unless we have it where we can be inside some of the time. James Risenhoover (spelling) is the only connection that I can think of to get a hold of Mike, whoops I mean Wayne. James is also a good one to get out. He has a great car that Wayne built for him.

[dlechner]

I have to work next weekend

A perfect time to have it then! :p

[bobditts]

A perfect time to have it then! :p

hey if you guys dont want me to come just say so. Ill save the gas money. you dont have to worry about hurting my feelings - not that you would anyways.

[finebar4]

Next weekend would work for me, I am dying to get a chance to meet some of you guys here locally. I don't have a location that is heated, but I can bring beer, soda, chips, apple slices.......whatever is necessary.

[dlechner]

BEER! Im sold!

[NaamanF]

Like I said your always welcome here (even Bob). If anyone is bored on Sunday I should be free.

[colosilverado]

Sorry...I've been kinda busy the last week or so. I'm still up for this as the n00b without a system representative of the group. I'm open as far as location, but next weekend for me won't work unless it is Sunday. Not that it matters much if I'm there...lol, since I have nothing to show anyone!
Let's do this, though!

[bobditts]

what ever happened to Ghart999? I think his name was gary or maybe it was greg? i dunno. Anyways, I remember he was at the last get together and he was just about to start some serious installing. hopefully he will show up to the next get together and show us his progress.

[bobditts]

anyone show up yesterday Naaman?

[NaamanF]

No, were they supposed to? I figured we would do it when snow isn't planned.

[bobditts]

Like I said your always welcome here (even Bob). If anyone is bored on Sunday I should be free.

this is why I asked

[bobditts]

anyone down for next weekend? when are you deploying naaman?

[NaamanF]

I don't deploy for a couple months but will be busy with all the work ups. I am currently down in a southern state along a certain boarder doing stuff. Should be back mid march. So count me out till then.

[bobditts]

border patrol?????? i wanna shoot illegals!!! lucky!!

[bobditts]

just thought id offer this up for anyone planning on attending the next get together. Up here in denver we have a store called plasticare. they have great deals on fiberglass mat and resin. give the website a look-over and if you want to to bring something down with me shoot me a pm. call the store for pricing.

http://www.plasticareinc.com/index.htm

[raamaudio]

I just can't get away but anytime you want to hold a Utah event I will be there:)

In fact, you can hold one at my place anytime as long as not racing that weekend(Karts, autocross, MMP big events, etc)

---------------------

I would love to host an event here, I did put together the first ECA event in So Cal a few years ago and it was a blast:)

Rick

[bobditts]

rick, if our colorado events ever get large enough, im sure everyone could pitch in enough money to fly/drive you out here. I think you would be a great asset to any event held in any state.

[NaamanF]

Anyone down for meeting this weekend?

[csuflyboy]

I'm in.:)

[loddie]

I'm in.

[csuflyboy]

Please, SATURDAY afternoon! Sunday would kill the deal for me and Robyn.

[dlechner]

Most definately Sunday!:p

I don't give a $#%@, just let me know when!

[csuflyboy]

Great. Saturday it is. Garage of Dave & Busters @ I-25 and Colorado at 1pm.

[NaamanF]

Denver? Earlier?

[NaamanF]

So Saturday at D&B at 11am.

[dlechner]

Damn, for some reason I was thinking it was in the Springs. I don't know if I will make it!

[bobditts]

have fun this weekend. let me know how the meeting goes. I'll be sleeping since im working a 3 day 12hr a piece midshift weekend. sounds like not many people are showing up though :(

[bobditts]

im guessing it was postponed on the account of rain?

[NaamanF]

Something like that. All the carputer guys are having a meet on the 14th at D&B. I suggest we do it then with them. Should be plenty of heads up time.

[loddie]

I was planning on going to the 14th meet so that would be a great idea.

[bobditts]

I suggest we do when then with them.

lol. I think i know what you mean. I agree. good idea. april 14th is plenty of heads up. Is it in the same spot as last time or on the ground floor somewhere?

[bobditts]

naaman, you have any more details about the meet? what time its at maybe? and where in the parking lot?

I dont have anything to show off this time, but I want to hear lechners car this time (since both times ive seen his car ive yet to sit in it - if he will let me) and check out subaru daves 6 x 10" sub install.

[NaamanF]

Noon on the 14th. I imagine it will be at the top of the parking garage.

[bobditts]

right on. Thanks Naaman. So who is actually coming saturday? They are calling for snow on friday but then back up to the 50s for sat. I know red wrx wagon dave is coming and I imagine you are Naaman. how about Mr Lechner? And audi Matt and Robin? Loddie, you still plan on making it? who were some of the other people that attended last time? they still cruise this forum? I remember a guy with a Jeep Cherekee (forget his name) and there was that gregg guy who was about to start his complete install, and the guy with the hatchback, i think it was white, that was rediculously loud.

[dlechner]

nope, I will have company.

This month is not looking good. I am moving into a new house. I will continue to check this thread for other dates.

[bobditts]

congrats on the new house dave. sorry you cant make it. see ya at the next one then.

Finebar says he is going to make it.

[bobditts]

red subaru dave tells me that there is a "show n shine" on saturday at the north car toys in the springs. Not sure on the times or any other details. They want him to attend though. so not sure if he will be coming up or not. I might be heading down there if thats the case.

Atleast the weather should be nice. 9 news is calling for 58 degrees and mostly sunny all day.

[TheDavel05]

Details for this north Colorado Springs Car Toys meet are

Saturday Apr 14 fro 1-6, Categories:

Sound Off

Best of Show

There may be more but who knows... it may also be called off if the weather sucks...

Aparently there are a lot of prizes to be given out. Who knows... they would just like me there... I could make the Denver meet and then show up to Car Toys a bit late???

[NaamanF]

Poop. Oh what to do....

Looks like I might have to put the Ghetto box back in :)

[csuflyboy]

Robyn and I will be there if you guys are doing this at D&Bs...just let us know!:)

[bobditts]

dave will be coming up if the roads are dry. I plan on making an appearance. Ive got nothing to show off right now though. In fact I will probably hide my car on a lower level and walk up to the top.

[TheDavel05]

you should bob... Through some bdu's over it and nobody will see it.

[bobditts]

well if it was still snowing i would just park it in the snow. white car + white snow = gone.

Hey dave, if the roads are wet tomorrow and you dont want to drive the wagon up, you should come up in the wifeys car. youve got my old focal access series in there with the eclipse sub right? ive been wanting to hear it.

[TheDavel05]

I do have those items in it... just bought a new deck for her to... I need to put that JBL in there before she gets back also...

[bobditts]

****sympathy post****

ive officially been awake for 24 hours just so I will be able to make the meet tomorrow. I hope my effort is not gone to waste - meaning I hope some people actually show up:) I am currently working night shift (7pm-7am or 1900-0700 for us military folks). I had to work thurs night to fri morning and my normal sleeping hours would be during the day. Had I dont that i would have been up until 7am on sat and would have slept right through the get together. In order to make it, i had to force myself to stay up all day today and will be going to bed at a normal hour so I can wake up in time for the meet. Just thought Id share that little piece of useless info with you all :D

[loddie]

confused:confused: is tomorrow at D&B's in Denver or Cartoys in the Springs? Might as well confirm the time as well.

[bobditts]

actually its both. D&Bs starts at noon. subaru dave and I will be there for a while and then take off and head down to the springs. kinda sounds like naama might be doing the same, but I dont like to speak for him anymore since im usually wrong.:D I dont like pissing him off, hes a good guy. loddie, if youre there at noon, I will see you there. what kind of car do you drive so I can spot ya? If you see a red wrx wagon with 6 10" alpine type Es in the hatch, that is thedavel05's car. my car will not be shown since its a major construction site right now.

oh forgot to mention the cartoys event, its from 1pm-6pm.

[loddie]

I'm down in the Springs but I'll be there tomorrow. I have a blue VW new beetle. No install yet. I have everything but an H701 and I hope to start installing in about a month.

[NaamanF]

I'll be at D&B. Just ran over a fucking piece of metal someone left in the road. Only $350 for two new tires :(

[bobditts]

*****URGENT UPDATE*****

I just got off the phone with subaru dave, and he asked me to inform all of you that the cartoys meet is POSTPONED until next weeked. same time 1pm-6pm. there will be a best of show comp and a SPL comp with prizes. please try and spread the word. cartoys is looking to get a decent turnout so even if people dont plan on competing, their presence(sp?) alone is well appreciated.

[finebar4]

I'm driving a gold 2004 GMC Sierra with a white topper, gotta work this morning but still planning on showing up by 12:00. I don't have a real fancy install as this is my worktruck/second home....but it sure sounds good to me :D

[K24JRSCEP3]

Damn, I can't believe I missed this :(

[csuflyboy]

We'll have another one before the IASCA show. :) I'm sure one of us will update/remind you.

[bobditts]

just thought id remind everyone. today is the shine and show meet at the north car toys in the springs. its from 1pm-6pm.

[NaamanF]

I'm there with no underwear.

[bobditts]

:confused: ill make sure not to look up your dress then. haha. see you there Naaman.

[TheDavel05]

Best of show winner was some guy with a tahoe... loudest went to a soccer moms grocery getting wagon... no sq comp...

[bobditts]

anyone down for a get together/bbq at my place?

[bobduch]

Are you a good cook? lol
That would work. When are you thinking?

[finebar4]

Let me know when so I can keep my schedule clear, I have plans next weekend but everything is pretty open beyond that.

[bobditts]

dont know yet. I work every other weekend. I figuered Id see how many people were interested and then decide on a date. Maybe turn it into a tuning session too if someone can bring a RTA or a really good set of ears.

I cook alright. I have a $1500 grill in the backyard. Plenty of samsclub steaks in the freezer. you guys can bring the drinks.

[ghart999]

I'm in whenever you host. Wanna show off my new setup to you all.
Gregg

[bobditts]

I definitely want to see it and hear it gregg. You setup listing looks really nice. Im thinking maybe in 3 weekends we can get together? That sound good to everyone. That would be either the 10th or the 11th.

[csuflyboy]

November 10th - Robyn and I will be in San Diego. Any other weekend is fine.

[bobditts]

November 10th - Robyn and I will be in San Diego. Any other weekend is fine.

isnt that german for a whales vagina?

Well it was my first/next weekend off. I might be able to swing the weekend before.

[thazy2]

im new and i would like to meet u all. Would a Sunday meet be out of the question?


I will supply all the beer and chips : )



Just starting to get more into it on my setup and would like to get some input and tutoring from all u pros. I just also completed the NPdang PC tunning setup w/ winmls2004 but have no idea where to begin, this stuff is way over my head. If anyone is willing to drive to pueblo west, i will pay for your time, gas and lunch : )





............Jason

[TheDavel05]

Are you a good cook? lol
That would work. When are you thinking?


Bob is not only a good cook but he is also a huge douchebag! I will be there when ever it is.

[bobditts]

Bob is not only a good cook but he is also a huge douchebag! I will be there when ever it is.

thanks dave! haha

We can make it on a sunday if everyone is down with that. If we are going to make it the weekend of the 3rd or 4th, I will have to request a day off from work....which is find by me.

Does the 4th work for everyone?

[TheDavel05]

Bob you have nearly 3500 post, I am not sure what prize you should get... a cookie or a new life... anyway I love you! lets get hitched at this get together

[bobditts]

Bob you have nearly 3500 post, I am not sure what prize you should get... a cookie or a new life... anyway I love you! lets get hitched at this get together

wow dave, you take some happy pills today? Dave you guys have an RTA at the shop?

[TheDavel05]

I think we do... I have been told there is one but have never seen it... I can check and bring it if we do... and I am not taking pills, I am very very bored and can't bring myself to study

[bobditts]

I think we do... I have been told there is one but have never seen it... I can check and bring it if we do... and I am not taking pills, I am very very bored and can't bring myself to study

That would be the balls if you could bring it. I think that a good tuning session would be pretty sweet. Maybe if we can get lechner to come, he can give us a tutorial on competition tuning.

So is November 4th good for everyone?

[bobduch]

yes

[bobditts]

Add your name to the list if you plan on coming on november 4th

1.bobduch - aka bob
2.bobditts - aka bob
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

[thazy2]

Sunday is good for me too (Jason). I will be there. What if weather turn South like this weekend?



Any of you know how to use WinMLS 2004?




BTW, what part of Denver?

[bobditts]

Add your name to the list if you plan on coming on november 4th

1.bobduch - aka bob
2.bobditts - aka bob
3.thazy - aka Jason
4.
5.
6.
7.

If the weather is bad the day of I will call it off (unless some of you local guys still want to show). Ive never heard of the program you are speaking of, but if all goes well, Dave (thedavel05) will be bringing an actual RTA to use.

Im in aurora off of the Illiff exit off of I-225. Its about an hour north of the springs.

[TheDavel05]

Me too... aka wtf bob you already knew that

[bobditts]

Add your name to the list if you plan on coming on november 4th

1.bobduch - aka bob
2.bobditts - aka bob
3.thazy2 - aka Jason
4.thedavel05 - aka Dave
5.
6.
7.

So what time does everyone want to show up? noonish? 1ish?

[bobditts]

Still waiting to hear from Matt & Robyn, dave lechner, loddie, Kevin, and Gregg. Let me know. I need to know how much steak to get.

[thazy2]

steak?


No seafood? King crab? grilled alaskan salmon? : (


If u guys like a certain kinda beer, let me know. I have access.

[bobditts]

steak?


No seafood? King crab? grilled alaskan salmon? : (


If u guys like a certain kinda beer, let me know. I have access.


you think im made of money? If I had that much extra money I would be buying a pair of scan speak mids, not buying expensive food. :p :D

[csuflyboy]

If it's this weekend, Robyn and I will be there.

[bobditts]

If it's this weekend, Robyn and I will be there.

not this weekend but the weekend after. the first weekend of november

[csuflyboy]

During SEMA??? We'll be there IF we're not in Vegas...

[bobditts]

I had no idea that is when SEMA is. Let me know if you will make it.

[TheDavel05]

BOB spent a whole hell of a lot of money today

[bobditts]

BOB spent a whole hell of a lot of money today

DAVE saved me a whole hell of a lot of money today!

[dlechner]

I may be able to make it. Plus I am putting the finishing touches on the car this weekend.

[bobditts]

I may be able to make it. Plus I am putting the finishing touches on the car this weekend.

alright dave, just let me know. What are you changing on the car this year?

[dlechner]

Just cosmetic stuff and some acoustical stuff:blush: .

Not a whole lot.

[Unrthdxdream]

I'd like to show up! What time are we looking at? I have a sorority formal to go to the night before.. Might be kinda hungover early in the day hahah. My truck might be done? Lol.. Ran over my old fuse holder today cause I forgot I took it out.. Decided I needed to upgrade from 4ga power wire anyways.. So its time to order some more parts!

[bobditts]

we havent decided on a time yet but Im thinking noon or 1=. All depends on what time people want to show up.

[bobditts]

so keving are you going to come for sure or no? Anyone else want to come? Gregg, you mentioned you want to come but havent heard from you since we set an actual date.

here is the list so far

1.bobduch - aka bob
2.bobditts - aka bob
3.thazy2 - aka Jason
4.thedavel05 - aka Dave
5.Unrthdxdream - aka Walker(maybe)
6.dlechner - aka Dave (maybe)
7.

We need to set up a time. What is a good time for everyone? Im good with noon at the earliest.

[finebar4]

Still up in the air, I have to travel to Charleston for company training, was supposed to be next week, but has already been pushed back to me flying on the 4th. My partner is out with a bad back, and if he doesn't get released back to work on Monday, my training will be pushed further back, and I will be there for sure. I will keep everyone posted as soon as I know what's up on Monday.

[Unrthdxdream]

Lol its Walker, not Kevin. And yeah I'm down on Sunday for sure. 1:00pm is good.

[csuflyboy]

+2 Robyn and I will be there.

[bobditts]

sorry walker. Im bad with names. Finebar is kevin (I think). updated list...


1.bobduch - aka bob
2.bobditts - aka bob
3.thazy2 - aka Jason
4.thedavel05 - aka Dave
5.Unrthdxdream - aka Walker(maybe)
6.dlechner - aka Dave (maybe)
7.csuflyboy - aka Matt (and Robyn)
8.finebar - aka Kevin (maybe)
9.

Still need to set a time for everyone to show up:confused:

[thazy2]

noon or one-ish.......... Driving from Pueblo : ( 2.5hrs traffic)

[bobditts]

sounds good jason. Does noon to one-ish sound good to everyone?

[bobduch]

Sunday the 4th. Noon to 1pm. Works for me.
PS Sounds like we'll have an RTA. Anyone have an AC to DC power supply?
Have some new used stuff I'd like to check (maybe I could borrow for a few days?)

[finebar4]

Sunday the 4th. Noon to 1pm. Works for me.
PS Sounds like we'll have an RTA. Anyone have an AC to DC power supply?
Have some new used stuff I'd like to check (maybe I could borrow for a few days?)

Bring some (12) of those Bullets your sitting on, ordering up some cables today :D

I have my doubts that my partner will be back to work this week and my training will probably be pushed back again, so I planning on being there.

[bobduch]

Will do.

[NaamanF]

I'll be there...in spirit.

[thazy2]

PSU:

I have this.... http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-2/105261/Discharger.JPG
tons ob balls at 25amp analog

and this.....http://villagephotos.com/members/viewimage.asp?id_=8043245
not much balls rated at 25amp digital


which would u prefer?


I also have the WinMLS, ben8000mic and Maudio USBpre. Tell u what, I have no clue how to use it, reading, reading and reading still confused.


again, if u guys need any types special beer, let me know.

[bobditts]

since no one is saying otherwise, I will see everyone at my place between noon and 1pm on sunday. I will PM everyone my address for directions. If you decide you want to come last minute, PM me and ill reply back with my address.

[thazy2]

time change is this Sat night correct?

[bobditts]

time change is this Sat night correct?

where did you get that from?:confused: :confused: Its still on sunday. Show up between noon and 1pm

[thazy2]

where did you get that from?:confused: :confused: Its still on sunday. Show up between noon and 1pm



http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/b.html

[bobditts]

http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/b.html

ooooooooooooooooooh I thought you meant the time of the party was changed to sat night. my bad. The 4th is on sunday so you will set the clock back sunday night before you go to bed.

[bobditts]

so what kinds of pop/soda do you all want? I dont imagine that everyone will be drinking alcohol.

[dlechner]

Not gonna make it kids!

Have fun!

[bobditts]

Not gonna make it kids!

Have fun!

you suck. Now Matt is going to have to teach us how to tune for comps with the help of an RTA (if the other dave pulls through and actually brigns it). Maybe next time dave!

[dlechner]

Tune with an RTA?:confused:

Why would you wanna do that? Unless you are tuning for certain problem frequencies or for the RTO in IASCA.

[csuflyboy]

Matt won't be able to unless Matt gets a PM with an address...:D

[bobditts]

Tune with an RTA?:confused:

Why would you wanna do that? Unless you are tuning for certain problem frequencies or for the RTO in IASCA.

To get a baseline and adjust from there.

Matt won't be able to unless Matt gets a PM with an address...:D

Dont worry Matt, I will send out PMs today after work

[bobditts]

Here is the list so far. For everyone on the list, I will be PMing you my address and phone number incase you get lost. Any questions just ask. I still need to know what kind of pop/soda you guys want.

1.bobduch - aka bob
2.bobditts - aka bob
3.thazy2 - aka Jason
4.thedavel05 - aka Dave
5.Unrthdxdream - aka Walker(maybe)
6.finebar - aka Kevin (maybe)
7.csuflyboy - aka Matt (and Robyn)
8.
9.

[bobditts]

ooooooooooooooooooh I thought you meant the time of the party was changed to sat night. my bad. The 4th is on sunday so you will set the clock back sunday night before you go to bed.

ya, that wasnt correct. I was misinformed. Set your clocks an hour back before going to bed on SATURDAY night. If you show up to my place at 11am because you didnt get this memo, I wont turn you away. You will just be the first one there.

[Unrthdxdream]

yay for using a cell phone as your primary clock! i dont have to worry about it, my phone will take care of everything for me :)

[finebar4]

Here is the list so far. For everyone on the list, I will be PMing you my address and phone number incase you get lost. Any questions just ask. I still need to know what kind of pop/soda you guys want.

1.bobduch - aka bob
2.bobditts - aka bob
3.thazy2 - aka Jason
4.thedavel05 - aka Dave
5.Unrthdxdream - aka Walker(maybe)
6.finebar - aka Kevin (maybe)
7.csuflyboy - aka Matt (and Robyn)
8.
9.

Pepsi-----Mountain Dew

[bobditts]

Pepsi-----Mountain Dew

thazy2, want to pick some of this up too? I dont think too many people will be drinking alcohol but you can pick up a 12 pack of bud light if you want.

Also wanted to mention that Dave wont be able to bring the RTA. MAtt, do you have one you can bring? if not its cool.

[csuflyboy]

Great meeting and/or seeing you guys again! We should do this again soon...

[finebar4]

Couldn't agree more, had a very good time myself.....BIG THANKS to Bob for hosting this one.

[bobditts]

Couldn't agree more, had a very good time myself.....BIG THANKS to Bob for hosting this one.

My pleasure. It was great having everyone over

Great meeting and/or seeing you guys again! We should do this again soon...

definitely. Oh, btw, it isnt my crossover that is dead, its the output on the amp. I dont understand it though. the crossover is receiving power from the supposedly dead channel but all it is playing is a little static. Hopefully cardomain honors their warranty even though they closed their online store.

[azngotskills]

any pictures of the event :D

sure sure Bob, blame it on the equipment and not the user :p

[bobditts]

any pictures of the event :D

sure sure Bob, blame it on the equipment and not the user :p

I have some pics but not posted yet. Ill get them up tomorrow. Its really wierd that 1 of the 4 channels just all of a sudden died. I even tried replacing all of the fuses on the amp (bobduch can tell you about replacing fuses:p ). Looks like I have to get a pdx 4.150 now:rolleyes: :p

[ghart999]

Damn. I can't believe I missed this. For some reason my subscription to this thread died or something. I suck. Sorry I missed it guys. I was anxious to show off my completed system.

Well maybe next time I will pay more attention to the forum.

[bobditts]

Damn. I can't believe I missed this. For some reason my subscription to this thread died or something. I suck. Sorry I missed it guys. I was anxious to show off my completed system.

Well maybe next time I will pay more attention to the forum.


I think I emailed you about it too. Maybe next time. It was a good turnout.

[TheDavel05]

Hmmm, there is an H701 in my hands?

[bobditts]

it came in already dave?!?!?!?!

[TheDavel05]

If I said no that would be a lie

[bobditts]

pics from the meet

thedavel05 (dave)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/bobditts/DSC00240Small.jpg

bobduch(bob)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/bobditts/DSC00241Small.jpg

thazy2(jason) - left thedavel05(dave) - right
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/bobditts/DSC00242Small.jpg

csuflyboy(robyn and matt) - left thazy2(jason) - right
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/bobditts/DSC00243Small.jpg

finebar(kevin) - top bobduch(bob) - bottom
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c203/bobditts/DSC00244Small.jpg

[bikinpunk]

Care to say "who's who"? It's nice to see a face with a name. :)

[bobditts]

Care to say "who's who"? It's nice to see a face with a name. :)

pics are edited with names

[thazy2]

excellentt! it was great meeting everyone : )



learned a bunch too....................

[bobditts]

excellentt! it was great meeting everyone : )



learned a bunch too....................

helps when matt is around. he is a friggin genious

[dlechner]

helps when matt is around. he is a friggin genious

:rolleyes:

Now that is funny!:p

[bobditts]

:rolleyes:

Now that is funny!:p

hey, atleast he showed up DAVE :p :D

[dlechner]

hey, atleast he showed up DAVE :p :D



:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

[tr0y_audi0]

Ok ok I missed it cuz I just moved to Durango,Co..
But I Will set somthing up in the Back lot of the shop
Somthin right before the Mr.Marv BBQ that way we know who will be going & we can get the cars all tuned or help install?
Sound Good To you Guys?

Peace Troy

[finebar4]

What shop you working out of Troy? My travels take me across Wolf Creek Pass on a fairly regular basis. I'll swing in and say hi the next time thru.

[tr0y_audi0]

What shop you working out of Troy? My travels take me across Wolf Creek Pass on a fairly regular basis. I'll swing in and say hi the next time thru.

Axxis Audio come on in..I'd love to say hey..
www.axxisdurango.com

[bobditts]

isnt durango in the far south west corner of CO? about 4 or 5 hours away from denver?

[finebar4]

More like 6-7 hours but yes down in 4 corners. The biggest fish I have caught in CO came out of the Animas right behind the Wal-Mart there. Great little city.

[tr0y_audi0]

More like 6-7 hours but yes down in 4 corners. The biggest fish I have caught in CO came out of the Animas right behind the Wal-Mart there. Great little city.

nice.. Dude stop on by id love to see that Audison in person..
Peace Troy

[bobditts]

Alright everyone, time to bump this thread.

Who knows of the first SQ competition in pueblo, denver, or co. springs areas and when is it?

When do we want to start planning for 2008s first get together? I will gladly hold it at my place again if people want to make the drive.

[tr0y_audi0]

End of mAy or early June..
Denver.. Mile High Sound Design
more details later..

[ghart999]

I'm up for anything. Let's meet before May/June though.

Bob - I'll drive down any time.

[bobditts]

drive down? arent you in aurora with me?

[finebar4]

I am slammed with work thru next month, but will do everything i can to be there.

[tr0y_audi0]

I am slammed with work thru next month, but will do everything i can to be there.

Hey!! good to see you ..
Thanks for stoppin by the shop.. I hope I got a battery next time..lol
I should be getting my Arc gear soon too..

Let me know next time you swing thru my neck of the woods..
peace Troy

[ghart999]

drive down? arent you in aurora with me?

Oh yeah. I forgot.

[bobditts]

Thought so bud;) So bobduch, dlechner, csuflyboy, and any of you other CO folks, any word on the first SQ comp of the year? I know the springs tends to hold more thna the denver area.

[thazy2]

Hello all..........


I would love to be there if its on Sunday, working on Saturday.

[bobditts]

sure jason. we can try and schedule it for a sunday. How are you liking everything Dave at ultimate electronics hooked you up with? Where are the updated pics?

[thazy2]

No update pics : ( However, I did figured out a way to get FULL CD SQ from Ipod using various sources and AIFF files. Tell you what, i AM one happy camper. No no more CDs for this enthusiast.


I have been too busy working and its too darn cold. Matt still has my sub which was ordered before Thanksgiving : O Havent seen Dave since before Christmas. Is he in Washington already?


looking forward....................

[bobditts]

ye, dave moved up to WA a couple weeks ago.