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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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I got a deal on tint

Other than that, I'm waiting until it's done to work the sponsor angle
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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mounting the amps in the side panels is a good idea because you save space but arent you worried about over heating cause of poor air circulation
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Not at all...Nine.2's don't get really hot.

Plus, air will move into the speaker hole, and out the defrost flaps in the back

I think good.
Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BruceCampbell
mounting the amps in the side panels is a good idea because you save space but arent you worried about over heating cause of poor air circulation
ive mounted mine there and have no probs yet. i thought it was an awsome way to hide it.

mandos your a speaker god... looks tight dude.
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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Go go gadget super excessive rabbet:





Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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Ohh Purdy! What is it?
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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It's the "back" of the box.
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 03:42 AM
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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why keep the rear seat belts in? Are you really going to still have a back seat?
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Yeah, the car will be fully functional except the hatch
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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good work so far!
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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Oh yeah...and the rear seats won't recline.

I keep wanting the back board in there...but somewhere around 130 i get sleepy.

Last night I poured about 8 oz or resin on my foot
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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This is lookin berry berry nice lol
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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one suggestion there...you might want to leave access to the rear strut bolts/nuts. I am sure at some point the struts will have to be swapped out. It looks like youcovered them completely.

Looking good though...slow, but good.

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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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I did cover them...when they need swapping, it's time for a new box.

I did tape over them completely do that when I need to get to them, it's just cut a slit and tear the glass out.

Sometimes I do think of things before doing
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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In no way was I trying to flaw your design. I was simply stating something I saw and making a suggestion.

Keep up the good work.
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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No worries, I didn't take it as such. Many people have asked me about that one

It's like my forced to build a new box timer...or something
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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rofl... i wish i could say the same. when we built my box i made sure i could replce my tail lights / bulbs with out removing the enclosure, and the struts will have a pain cause i gotta ben the carpeted piece, but it is possible. my box can also come out without cutting it, but it is a pain in the ****!

looks good so far, keep up the good work. how are you gonna mount the supports for the floating amp rack? have them metal rods go through the fiberglass? and then wrap them in vinyl or carpet?
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Lookin good Mandos I envy your electronic skills, and glassin
Old Apr 25, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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I really cant wait to see how this thing is going to look...That ____ is nuts!



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