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Malo83 · 01-20-2008, 04:54 AM

Ace she looks good

? on the sub box behind the seat, can the seat still slide all the way back, looks like it sits up more???

AceX · 01-29-2008, 08:45 PM

Sorry for the late reply. The sub box sticks out a couple inches, so no, I can't have the seat back all the way. Sad for me because I'm 6' tall and with the big stock steering wheel, it was kind of uncomfortable at first. Now that I've been driving the truck for a bit, I've gotten used to it. A new steering wheel is being talked about though. Probably coming from Budnik.

stonewall618 · 03-21-2008, 11:01 PM

that is a HELLA awesome system... i want one!!!

cowstick · 03-21-2008, 11:56 PM

Good Lord!!!!!!!!!! I would love to hear some BLS Blasting through that.
All I wanna do now is start the rebuild on my truck. But its my daily driver so i have to wait till better weather and safer roads to take out my motorcycle then i can start tearing it apart and starting from scratch.

Thanks for the insperational boost and tell those guys at the shop they dont get payed enough for the phenomenal job they do.

Metal for Life SDMF

sqrbdy · 03-22-2008, 04:14 AM

Do you have any pics of the drivers kick panel? are they wrapped in vinyl or are they painted?

Slammed '87 · 03-22-2008, 06:18 AM

what rims are those?

stonewall618 · 03-22-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed '87

what rims are those?

thats a good question...they look like my new ones that i got....

AceX · 03-22-2008, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. The fact that my truck can inspire others makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.

Right now the truck is actually at the shop having the new prototype crossovers for the ARC6000 components installed, so the system should be alot louder and clearer.

The driver's side kick panel is identical to the passenger side. They are texture coated and then sprayed the same color as the rest of the interior.

As for the rims, they have been on the truck since 1986 I think... The closest thing I have found to a match are the American Racing Ansen wheels. Mine measure 15x10 all the way around.

AceX · 03-25-2008, 11:20 AM

Got the truck back from the shop the other day.

The new crossovers haven't really done anything for me, infact, I like the old ones more. In the process of swapping in the new parts though, we smoked the PEQ that was sitting in the center console. Another will be on its way shortly, so right now I have a loaner KEQ-5 to keep tunes flowing while I'm away in Yuba City for the next 3 weeks.

On the plus side, the truck is louder. It was loud as all hell before, but it's gotten louder. New guesses put it at over 140dB and we now have plans to redo the amps...

We want to run 4 new KS125.2 Mini amps (one to each sub) and then either two SE2150 amps or 2 SE4100 amps. Potentially, we are looking at having anywhere between 1600-1800watts RMS pumping through the system pushing on over 70" of cone. That's loud... Best part, it will still be clear and crisp.

tommyd241 · 05-27-2008, 08:41 AM

Good lord! That system is insane. Must be super loud. Did you have this built for SPL competitions?

AceX · 05-27-2008, 11:09 AM

Actually, the system is more biased towards sound quality believe it or not.

Yes, it does get really loud. Deafeningly loud. Shortness of breath loud, but the way we've tuned and tweaked and designed everything, it lives more in the realm of quality.

While the truck doesn't stand a shadow of a chance in any competition, I really don't care, because I didn't build it to be judged on any level by anyone except myself.

cobb_ben · 05-28-2008, 01:46 PM

Nice!

tommyd241 · 05-28-2008, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceX

Actually, the system is more biased towards sound quality believe it or not.

Yes, it does get really loud. Deafeningly loud. Shortness of breath loud, but the way we've tuned and tweaked and designed everything, it lives more in the realm of quality.

While the truck doesn't stand a shadow of a chance in any competition, I really don't care, because I didn't build it to be judged on any level by anyone except myself.

Sweet! I'm sure the sound quality is top notch. I just asked cause those are SPL competition numbers.

Nice choice on the HU.

It is an awesome unit and compliments the dash nicely.

AceX · 05-31-2008, 11:06 AM

Thanks again guys. I'm going to another show for ARC Audio next weekend down in Modesto, celebrating the 35th anniversary of American Graffiti.

Should be a fun weekend as I'll be attending on ARC's dime and BBQing with Chip Foose.

Razorback_Fan · 05-31-2008, 03:49 PM

Bring back pics!!!

AceX · 06-01-2008, 03:51 AM

I will. I just got back from Vegas last night and had to work early this morning. That was fun...

Anyway, poor truck needs a good wash and wax. I've been neglecting it for a few weeks, so it's time to show it some love...

AceX · 06-19-2008, 07:22 AM

Just an update on the truck...

I've added a much needed Kinetik HC1800 under the hood. Now I have the reserve power I need when I'm at shows.

I'm also thinking of redoing the lower door panels so that they match the sub box better. Carpet and white plexi FTW!

moneyeater · 06-19-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed '87

what rims are those?

They look like wolfrace rims!

AceX · 07-27-2008, 07:31 AM

Re did the door panels a few days ago. I'll post pics on monday morning...

Carpet and white plexi looks good. not too sure if I'm thrilled with them.

AceX · 08-01-2008, 11:30 PM

Redid the doors panels again. This makes 3 tries. Think we got it though. Opinions?

abebummy26 · 08-01-2008, 11:32 PM

looks good!

killthewabbit · 08-01-2008, 11:51 PM

Vurra nice!

CUZICAN_RYDA · 08-06-2008, 01:39 AM

Very well layed out system. Top notch work.

tommyd241 · 08-07-2008, 03:45 PM

Looks fantastic!

bowtiecb · 08-07-2008, 08:42 PM

thats clean i wouldnt touch em

01-20-2008, 04:54 AM	#26
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01-29-2008, 08:45 PM	#27
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Sorry for the late reply. The sub box sticks out a couple inches, so no, I can't have the seat back all the way. Sad for me because I'm 6' tall and with the big stock steering wheel, it was kind of uncomfortable at first. Now that I've been driving the truck for a bit, I've gotten used to it. A new steering wheel is being talked about though. Probably coming from Budnik. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

03-21-2008, 11:01 PM	#28
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03-21-2008, 11:56 PM	#29
cowstick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minneapolis Mn Posts: 16	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Good Lord!!!!!!!!!! I would love to hear some BLS Blasting through that. All I wanna do now is start the rebuild on my truck. But its my daily driver so i have to wait till better weather and safer roads to take out my motorcycle then i can start tearing it apart and starting from scratch. Thanks for the insperational boost and tell those guys at the shop they dont get payed enough for the phenomenal job they do. Metal for Life SDMF

03-22-2008, 04:14 AM	#30
sqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 207	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Do you have any pics of the drivers kick panel? are they wrapped in vinyl or are they painted? __________________ Ain't Nobody Like a Square Body sqrbdy myspace

03-22-2008, 06:18 AM	#31
Slammed '87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 556	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. what rims are those? __________________ If you can't rock the roads with your bumpers 1/2" off the ground, you're nowhere near low enough!

03-22-2008, 01:43 PM	#33
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Thanks for the replies guys. The fact that my truck can inspire others makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Right now the truck is actually at the shop having the new prototype crossovers for the ARC6000 components installed, so the system should be alot louder and clearer. The driver's side kick panel is identical to the passenger side. They are texture coated and then sprayed the same color as the rest of the interior. As for the rims, they have been on the truck since 1986 I think... The closest thing I have found to a match are the American Racing Ansen wheels. Mine measure 15x10 all the way around. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

03-25-2008, 11:20 AM	#34
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Got the truck back from the shop the other day. The new crossovers haven't really done anything for me, infact, I like the old ones more. In the process of swapping in the new parts though, we smoked the PEQ that was sitting in the center console. Another will be on its way shortly, so right now I have a loaner KEQ-5 to keep tunes flowing while I'm away in Yuba City for the next 3 weeks. On the plus side, the truck is louder. It was loud as all hell before, but it's gotten louder. New guesses put it at over 140dB and we now have plans to redo the amps... We want to run 4 new KS125.2 Mini amps (one to each sub) and then either two SE2150 amps or 2 SE4100 amps. Potentially, we are looking at having anywhere between 1600-1800watts RMS pumping through the system pushing on over 70" of cone. That's loud... Best part, it will still be clear and crisp. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum. Last edited by AceX; 03-25-2008 at 11:44 AM.

05-27-2008, 08:41 AM	#35
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Good lord! That system is insane. Must be super loud. Did you have this built for SPL competitions?

05-27-2008, 11:09 AM	#36
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Actually, the system is more biased towards sound quality believe it or not. Yes, it does get really loud. Deafeningly loud. Shortness of breath loud, but the way we've tuned and tweaked and designed everything, it lives more in the realm of quality. While the truck doesn't stand a shadow of a chance in any competition, I really don't care, because I didn't build it to be judged on any level by anyone except myself. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

05-28-2008, 01:46 PM	#37
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05-31-2008, 11:06 AM	#39
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Thanks again guys. I'm going to another show for ARC Audio next weekend down in Modesto, celebrating the 35th anniversary of American Graffiti. Should be a fun weekend as I'll be attending on ARC's dime and BBQing with Chip Foose. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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06-01-2008, 03:51 AM	#41
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. I will. I just got back from Vegas last night and had to work early this morning. That was fun... Anyway, poor truck needs a good wash and wax. I've been neglecting it for a few weeks, so it's time to show it some love... __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

06-19-2008, 07:22 AM	#42
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Just an update on the truck... I've added a much needed Kinetik HC1800 under the hood. Now I have the reserve power I need when I'm at shows. I'm also thinking of redoing the lower door panels so that they match the sub box better. Carpet and white plexi FTW! __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.



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07-27-2008, 07:31 AM	#44
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Re did the door panels a few days ago. I'll post pics on monday morning... Carpet and white plexi looks good. not too sure if I'm thrilled with them. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Shiny new system. The nightmare will soon be over. Redid the doors panels again. This makes 3 tries. Think we got it though. Opinions? __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.

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