the ole lady's in.. she will compete.. now i just have to figure out how im going to buy my system and hers haha.. im going to talk to dale about it some more but i might have an 89 suzuki swift to donate to a newcomer who wants to try to go big.. wall or something.

 

well, can't beat the truth...

 

O.K. quick story...

I've been a member of CCA for about a year now. When I first started I had 3 12" JLW6v2's and a 800rms RF amp in a sealed box.

After reading LOTS and talking to some of the forum members I decided I wanted to check out a comp. I've had car audio for over 16years but never really cared to compete. After Nick (420guy) offered to meet up with me on the highway so I wouldn't have to get lost trying to find the comp I decided to go. Thanks again Nick, if it wasn't for your offer who knows if I would have ever went.

Before going I started paying attention to what everyone else was running and their numbers. One person sent me a PM and told me I should consider buying a larger amp if I planned to compete regularly. So I started saving and talked my cousin into selling me his amp. Prettied everything up and went to the show.

Didn't know FA about the scene. No idea what my peak frequency was. Nothing about the rules of either orgs except what I read from links forum members provided to me. This was the Lindsay Show a 3x IASCA/DBdrag event.

Upon arrival, both orgs (Don & Jason) checked my van, asked a couple questions and told me what class I'd be in. Turned out because my amps were mounted under the box it was 2" too tall and put me into NW class. (I later fixed that problem, )

Then, Matt was nice enough to test my van and tell me what frequency I should use with his Termlab just because he heard me talking to my wife about it. (Thanks again) He also gave me advise on songs to Bassrace with.

Everyone there was helpful and gave me tips through just about every run. People were expressing interest in my setup and making positive comments, asking for demos. This in turn made it a great experience and know I can't wait for the next ones.

More power translated into needing better subs which I eventually upgraded. Now I need more power again, lol.

You see where this is going. Points being... yes people might talk alot of smack, but mostly they mean well. I was once told about something followed by "The rest I'll tell you, when you go to the show". Thats the best way to learn, go there. When you get to the show, most everyone is willing to help out and/or offer advice. Even the guys that kill your score by 10db.

 

that is true.. ive seen alot of guys scrambling around trying to help each other out.. its good to see...

 

This is the million dollar question, that not even the sound off organizations can answer. I think most people are just under the impression of why go if im gonna lose? The stereo is in your vehicle already, whats $20 out of your pocket and a few hours of your day to go out, meet new people that have the same interests as you do? I dont personally understand it. The first show my brother and I went to we went up against Clay in Street A and he beat us by over 10 db and this was before he gained another 2-3 db that year. Instead of saying **** it and quitting we both started buying a bit more gear, testing a bit more and have a lot more fun now that we are doing better numbers, have a lot more knowledge and about 12-15 new friends. If someone could pin point the final answer to this question every organization would be back to where they were once upon a time.

 

You guys are convincing me to enter my Spyder into the SQL competition on Millcreek in May...not SPL I know (it's a convertible...would probably be hard to build an SPL car with a tiny trunk and no roof) but a +1 for the competition scene, at least.

 

I think having shops offer regular testing/tuning events would help get new people interested. having vets help the noobs properly set up their system, find their peak frequency, give them tips on box-building and getting louder etc would help attract those people to compete IMO.

most SPL vets I've met are awesome guys in person, the more face time new people have with them, the better for the hobby.

 

Were you at the Kjohn show last year? I think I remember this convertible you speak of
(Not a lot of convertibles so ... you remember them).

Yeah, why not ... heck, who knows where you'll place right?

 

Wasn't me...I've never been to a show before. I just got the car on Boxing Day, and the system is about 0.04% installed. (Got the Big-3 done, and my CDT midbasses in - that's about it)

 

i seen a guy in kelowna put his truck in.. he then pulled forward and did his boat after.. lol. it was a damn load boat.. id be curious to see builds with things like only shallow mounts.. see how the guys do.. different variations of the build could be interesting.. like i mentioned a shallow mount build.. ect.. or like mentioned above.. convertibles... that would tough.