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That is one I would like to make. I need to look at a map to see if I can find a way out there on the back roads. Im not looking forward to 2 hours on the interstate. I cant believe it would be good for the paint. So in short yeah I would like to make it out there sometime. I just need to get off my butt and go. As for the overnight trip I really cant do that because I am always on call at work. We operate during the night and I cant be more than 30 minuets away during operation. It would be nice and thanks for the offer. Ill extend the same offer to you and Curtis if you guys come out here for a show. You guys are more than welcome here.
Posted on: 2009/4/7 15:29
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Wow it looks like you guys had a good showing. Congrats on placing, I would have been happy with anything at that show. To tell the truth there wasnt much competition at the show I was at. A bunch of mustangs and a few other cars that looked like they had bought everything that Auto Zone sells. One thing I notice at some of the smaller shows is the lack of attention to detail. I just dont understand it they leave wires hanging out and things like that. I had one guy ask me what I would do to his car and I didnt have the heart to say scrap it and start over.
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Posted on: 2009/4/6 21:58
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Curtis,DB,
Sorry I couldnt make it, but the rain was too close for me to chance. It worked out for me that I didnt go. I went to a local show and won best of show and got 100 smackers in the process. Were there many cars there? Where are the pics? Are you guys coming up for the Outlaw show here on the 25th?
Posted on: 2009/4/6 20:32
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Yep you are correct the grand run
my bad. I am going to try to bring my car to the fall run and just stay the whole week for the shades show and the Grand. I hope to see you guys there for the Grand run.
Posted on: 2009/4/2 19:18
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Those pictures make me miss home. Any of you Tennessee boys going to the shades of the past show in Pigeon forge this month. I will be there with my lawn chair in hand, but no car. Oh well maybe for the fall show Ill bring it down.
Posted on: 2009/4/2 13:48
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Welcome, its good to see you over here!
Posted on: 2009/3/27 13:51
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They work well for me. I had to use the lower power channel of the amp and turn it down to keep them from over powering the rest of the system. They do help get the highs to your ears, but you dont notice you have speakers at you head. Thanks for all the positive comments, I really appreciate it from car guys who understand the work it takes.
Posted on: 2009/3/23 14:33
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I have done every thing on the car except paint. Thats the one thing I will leave to the pros. The wife keeps me on a tight budget so I haft to get creative LOL
Posted on: 2009/3/23 14:24
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That was a concern of mine also. The short answer is no, but my door fits tight. When you close the door it actually sounds better. I have always been a fan of the JL 8W6 or 7 subs, so I was worried about going with a Kicker, but it was the only one with the small air space requirements. Let me say this thing hits HARD for an 8 sub! It sounds as good as a 10 JL 8W6 I had in a convertible mustang.The question should be does the rest of the car rattle and the short answer is YES. I have some work to do with dynamat in places I never expected to vibrate. Ill get it quieted down, I guess it a good problem to have. I didnt think a convertible Vette could have a sound system that sounded this good and be mainly hidden.
Posted on: 2009/3/23 14:18
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I thought I would share with the guys on here what I have been working on the past couple of weeks.
First the stereo up grade: JL 500/5 amp with Infinity 6 X9 speakers in the rear and a hidden Kicker Solo-baric L7 8 sub in the jack compartment.(with a correct air space, sealed box) [IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/theiskell/IMG_4542.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/theiskell/IMG_4570.jpg[/IMG] Memphis audio speakers in the headrest of the Fiero seats and a Kenwood deck. I didnt put speakers in the kick panels because I wanted a clean look rather than sound quality. I know it would sound better with them up front but I just couldnt do it. [IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/theiskell/IMG_4566.jpg[/IMG] Next the door panel inserts: I had some time to kill and this is what I came up with. [IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/theiskell/IMG_4564.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/theiskell/IMG_4565.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 2009/3/22 16:34
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I run 93 in mine,(10 to 1 CR) but one of my buddies runs the 110 and just filled up for 4.00 a gallon. He was so excited he took a 55-gallon drum back to fill up for later. Last year he was paying close to 10.00 a gallon.
Posted on: 2009/3/17 13:45
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He is probably trying to pay for the custom stickers he put on it.
Posted on: 2009/3/16 22:02
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I'm sure you have hear this before,butYour avatar is mesmerizing. I look at it and try to look away, but I just keep waiting.
Posted on: 2009/3/16 21:55
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Yep the entire car has been tastefully done. Great choice on the paint color.
Posted on: 2009/3/14 23:09
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Ahhhhh you are going to love the 200r4. That was one of the better things I have done to my car.
Posted on: 2009/3/14 15:34
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Thanks Buddy,
I plan on trying to make one of the shows in Columbia even if I just drive the Honda up. I doubt I will bring the Vette since I have done quite a bit of work on it this year and no road time yet. It would make me nervous to head out on a trip that far and no test time.
Posted on: 2009/3/14 15:08
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Hello DB,
Good to see you here. That looks like the same switch that BTO sent me with my 200r4, it should work great for you. Have you got your tranny in now?
Posted on: 2009/3/14 14:57
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I have been scanning the site and this place has some of the best avatars I have seen. LOL (happydad)
Posted on: 2009/3/14 14:47
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Always glad to meet a new corvette guy. Let me know when you are comming and we can get together and have a beer.
Posted on: 2009/3/14 8:19
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Thanks Curtis, I was looking at your thread. You have done some NICE work! great job on your car!!
Posted on: 2009/3/14 3:37
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Here are a few, I need to take some better pic's of everything.
New wheels [IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/theiskell/IMG_4552.jpg[/IMG] Fero seats and leather wrapped interior [IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/theiskell/IMG_4436.jpg[/IMG] 383 with around 425 hp [IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd295/theiskell/goodguys058.jpg[/IMG] Glad to see you on here Curtis!
Posted on: 2009/3/14 3:23
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Hi guys,
Newby here, I have seen a few familiar faces here and thought I would join. What I like the most is the positive attitude the members have. I have a 69 convertible that I am always tinkering on that I dont think will ever be finished.( I dont tell the wife that tho) I hope I can offer some help and receive some in return.
Posted on: 2009/3/14 3:06
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