Camp 8 Track
03-21-2004, 08:01 AM
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Unbeknownst to me or anyone else,Camp 8 Track beagn last night.Unfortunatly I had no camera..sorry guys.
It started with LBKC and I talking,wheeling and dealing and bargining on the possibilty of me buying a couple Pioneer Premier 10" subs.We talked about for well over an hour and I sat and figured out what I could afford(err..not afford.. [img]tongue.gif[/img] .We have come to an agreement on it and we will begin box designing right away and probably build something in early April or so.(BTW:Rob has ideas,I have ideas...do you have any?)
We then proceeded over to Rob's work/shop where I pulled my car in and began what was thought to be a huge task of pulling my current box out of my trunk.I found a simple way of doing this..horray!After pulling the enclosure out,I pulled all the carpeting out as well.I did this for two reasons:1)It looked like [img]graemlins/2xblown.gif[/img] 2)In hopes that the white metal surfaces will offer better resonance and/or air flow.We did this in my Sunbird during testing and it gained me 3 db.As well,I have it planned to mount a black light in the trunk...should look really cool.
Rob and I discussed different box postions,angles and designs.He seems to think a CRX box or Half CRX box will work.Your thoughts.
I had Rob repair the switch for selecting CD or 8 Track.After numerous problems,he got working for me.We ran a new main RCA cable to replace a temp set I was using that dropped my SQ drasticlly.Also in doing this,I was able to hide more wires and have a cleaner looking setup.Although I do have a lot of wiring clean up to do,this is definatly a good first step.
We did some rough testing minus a mic to get a rough idea where it hits best.We found it hits best between 53 and 57 htz.But wont be able to tell for sure til we get a mic going,which is something A-Rok and I discussed over coffee last night.We should likely do some testing next weekend.I will post the results from that and from when we get a new box built.
I will also keep you posted of any other changes,updates or clean ups I do.
But now I'm off to bed...I've been up 26 hrs and I'm beat...
I know its not much but hope you enjoy it.
Cant Wait For May 15th!!
It started with LBKC and I talking,wheeling and dealing and bargining on the possibilty of me buying a couple Pioneer Premier 10" subs.We talked about for well over an hour and I sat and figured out what I could afford(err..not afford.. [img]tongue.gif[/img] .We have come to an agreement on it and we will begin box designing right away and probably build something in early April or so.(BTW:Rob has ideas,I have ideas...do you have any?)
We then proceeded over to Rob's work/shop where I pulled my car in and began what was thought to be a huge task of pulling my current box out of my trunk.I found a simple way of doing this..horray!After pulling the enclosure out,I pulled all the carpeting out as well.I did this for two reasons:1)It looked like [img]graemlins/2xblown.gif[/img] 2)In hopes that the white metal surfaces will offer better resonance and/or air flow.We did this in my Sunbird during testing and it gained me 3 db.As well,I have it planned to mount a black light in the trunk...should look really cool.
Rob and I discussed different box postions,angles and designs.He seems to think a CRX box or Half CRX box will work.Your thoughts.
I had Rob repair the switch for selecting CD or 8 Track.After numerous problems,he got working for me.We ran a new main RCA cable to replace a temp set I was using that dropped my SQ drasticlly.Also in doing this,I was able to hide more wires and have a cleaner looking setup.Although I do have a lot of wiring clean up to do,this is definatly a good first step.
We did some rough testing minus a mic to get a rough idea where it hits best.We found it hits best between 53 and 57 htz.But wont be able to tell for sure til we get a mic going,which is something A-Rok and I discussed over coffee last night.We should likely do some testing next weekend.I will post the results from that and from when we get a new box built.
I will also keep you posted of any other changes,updates or clean ups I do.
But now I'm off to bed...I've been up 26 hrs and I'm beat...
I know its not much but hope you enjoy it.
Cant Wait For May 15th!!
03-21-2004, 12:31 PM
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Aaron, give me a call.
I already have a box that will slide right into your car to test with.
I already have a box that will slide right into your car to test with.
03-21-2004, 03:20 PM
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Originally posted by Loud Brown Kicker Colt:
89 cavi. [img]graemlins/puke.gif[/img] hehe
89 cavi. [img]graemlins/puke.gif[/img] hehe
Its a 1989 Chev Ole Caval RS/Z23 with a soon to be 2.1 V6 engine...One of a kind...Made in Mexico...This vehicle is also current residence of one Pet Goat Bob,leader of the north american terrorist movement against freedom...We are still on the look out for his cohort,Jay Walken Skwirl...So its not just any "Cavi"...Its also a spanish speaking crime fighting machine..
Inside joke...sorry folks...also only got 3 hrs sleep...mind is in a fog... [img]graemlins/freak.gif[/img]
03-21-2004, 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by BootlegGuy:
How was it a camp? Did people stay over at your place amongest all the 8 tracks and players????
How was it a camp? Did people stay over at your place amongest all the 8 tracks and players????
i have an idea for a box too Aaron.. somehting that worked well in the S.X. for two tens (Rob's tens) did a 144.9 on the sensor [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img] so check your pm [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
03-22-2004, 06:10 AM
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Thanks for the idea,Brandyn...I talked to ANdy and he says he has box close to that we can test with...So looks like everybody is on the right track..
This afternoon I maybe going out to the auto wreckers to snag a set of rims I saw there,alloy "star" style rims with black accents on the openings.A friend has even loaned me the money to go get em(his idea)...amazing..Spotted em on an 84 Z24...and their even 14" like Ive been looking for...
Cars going to be pimpin for the May 15th show..
[ March 22, 2004, 07:14 AM: Message edited by: 8TrackBoy ]
This afternoon I maybe going out to the auto wreckers to snag a set of rims I saw there,alloy "star" style rims with black accents on the openings.A friend has even loaned me the money to go get em(his idea)...amazing..Spotted em on an 84 Z24...and their even 14" like Ive been looking for...
Cars going to be pimpin for the May 15th show..
[ March 22, 2004, 07:14 AM: Message edited by: 8TrackBoy ]
03-22-2004, 02:07 PM
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Ok..the rims are on..they need some touch ups on the balck areas,but for $60 set of custom rims..who's complaining?
Thanks to Rob VO(again) for all his help in the mud pit of pick ur part and helping me do some tire swapping as well...
The car looks totally different now..will get some pics as soon as I can and as soon as I can figure out how to post em...
Next stop....BoxVille!!WOOWOO!! [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
Thanks to Rob VO(again) for all his help in the mud pit of pick ur part and helping me do some tire swapping as well...
The car looks totally different now..will get some pics as soon as I can and as soon as I can figure out how to post em...
Next stop....BoxVille!!WOOWOO!! [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]
03-23-2004, 05:13 PM
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PICTURES!!
http://www.pbase.com/8trackboy/my_cavy
Take a look and tell me what you think...
New Box and bodywork coming soon...
http://www.pbase.com/8trackboy/my_cavy
Take a look and tell me what you think...
New Box and bodywork coming soon...
