Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound system upgrade

[sqcomp]

There are SOOO many! The single tracks are the latest of what I'm listening to...

The King's Singers, Brooke Frasier, Canadian Brass, the Focal CDs, the SQ CD file...

There are just so many. MJ's albums.

You'll have some repeats in there but a vast majority is all different.

...of course go through the IASCA CD.

[why?]

Originally Posted by Kar98

Why ever would you think that?

Look who gets the best gas mileage. Derrick here averages 42, Malibuguy gets ridiculous, and just browsing the fe forum, besides STC and Hershey, the ones at the top all have sedans. Plus, the extra length of the sedans help gas mileage. There are reports out Car companies are having tough times with the smaller than sub compacts achieving worthy gas mileage because the cars are just too short.

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Yes you do...I want pics.

Uh oh.

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Something tells me you will come up with something good.

I need to think on the definition of good. At this point I am worried if I buy expensive stuff right off I will blow them up. If I start with cheap components and good wires, when I figure everything out and blow up the cheap speakers, I can replace them with better ones that won't be destroyed.

I browsed Scott's build on that Infiniti on line. Oh my. Even just the wiring. Overkill much? Does it really take some super compound wires to win World Championships?

Hey D, are there any audio meet ups coming up? The DIYMA forums seem surprisingly empty on any audio meets in Mass. Unless that type of stuff all happens at shows. Or I am blind. Both are possibilities.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by why?

Hey D, are there any audio meet ups coming up? The DIYMA forums seem surprisingly empty on any audio meets in Mass. Unless that type of stuff all happens at shows. Or I am blind. Both are possibilities.

Right now we will meet on 4/21 in Syracuse NY, after that something will come out, I will post it here.

But we could make a Yaris/Audio meet any time you want, I'm sure CTScott, and other YarisWorld members will join us too.

D.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by why?

I browsed Scott's build on that Infiniti on line. Oh my. Even just the wiring. Overkill much? Does it really take some super compound wires to win World Championships?

You could take my approach, and start little by little, for example... my sound system, without a professional install that sounds good. Scott's Infiniti is more a car for shows with extreme detail on everything not only in Sound Quality.

D.

[sqcomp]

Don't build up "Scott's" G35 too much.

I had plenty of time in it. I can guarantee my low end in my 2011 iteration of a sound system was much better. I'd also put the rest of the sound against it any day. The real reason it sounds good is the MANY hours of tuning...not the equipment.

Now that you guys have seen what it takes to make an IQc install...approach competition in that class carefully. The politics in the bigger shows is outrageous. I've personally seen Scott throw a fit (a very disgusting sight) when he wasn't guaranteed a win. Stick with SQc and stay away from the bigger shows until you have some shows under your belt (if you want to go that far).

That last example is one of several reasons I left Team Hybrids and dumped HAT products. I know what the soul of the company is...and it's not good.

The G35 is now sold to Klifton Keplinger (Scott's right hand man). He's claiming it and scott's install as his own. Very thin claim ethically...

[why?]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Don't build up "Scott's" G35 too much.

I had plenty of time in it. I can guarantee my low end in my 2011 iteration of a sound system was much better. I'd also put the rest of the sound against it any day. The real reason it sounds good is the MANY hours of tuning...not the equipment.

Now that you guys have seen what it takes to make an IQc install...approach competition in that class carefully. The politics in the bigger shows is outrageous. I've personally seen Scott throw a fit (a very disgusting sight) when he wasn't guaranteed a win. Stick with SQc and stay away from the bigger shows until you have some shows under your belt (if you want to go that far).

That last example is one of several reasons I left Team Hybrids and dumped HAT products. I know what the soul of the company is...and it's not good.

The G35 is now sold to Klifton Keplinger (Scott's right hand man). He's claiming it and scott's install as his own. Very thin claim ethically...

Totally nuts. politics unfortunately creeps its way into everything. I doubt personally that I would ever compete, I'm just not built that way.

It is a sad fact that the people who get on top usually do so kicking, screaming, and walking over everyone else.

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

Right now we will meet on 4/21 in Syracuse NY, after that something will come out, I will post it here.

But we could make a Yaris/Audio meet any time you want, I'm sure CTScott, and other YarisWorld members will join us too.

D.

Probably right. I work 6 days a week right now, but I hope that will be changing soon, I am hoping to get a job near Uxbridge. Sundays are the only days I get off at the moment. I do need to show you my new toy and get some advice on where to start.

Originally Posted by derickveliz2

You could take my approach, and start little by little, for example... my sound system, without a professional install that sounds good. Scott's Infiniti is more a car for shows with extreme detail on everything not only in Sound Quality.

D.

Yea, insane overkill. I just want a good sounding system with absolutely no insulation. Hmm, do you think a judge would ever give a stripped to the bone car a good score?

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by why?

Probably right. I work 6 days a week right now, but I hope that will be changing soon, I am hoping to get a job near Uxbridge. Sundays are the only days I get off at the moment. I do need to show you my new toy and get some advice on where to start.

Yea, insane overkill. I just want a good sounding system with absolutely no insulation. Hmm, do you think a judge would ever give a stripped to the bone car a good score?

Uxbridge!

Let me know if you get a job there, I'll be happy to help you.

D.

[derickveliz2]

Well, I would like to give the Yaris a chance to swim with BIG FISH...
competing... not really I just want to see how far I got.
even if I end up in last place I want to see how far I could go.

-Hotel reservations ready,

-All my crew is going (family trip) 5 hours in the Yaris mmm it's going to be crazy

-Camera, charging

-Yaris, ready

-Syracuse NY... here we go!



D.

[_S7V7N_]

Good Luck D, Hope it all goes well

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by _S7V7N_

Good Luck D, Hope it all goes well

Thank you,

Shall the sound be with me!




D.

[_S7V7N_]

Yoo D update your install pics as well.....Show us what you using bruh !!

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by _S7V7N_

Yoo D update your install pics as well.....Show us what you using bruh !!

Basically it's the same but the old tinny Pioneer Tweeters: BUT... you can't really see any of the speakers from pilots point of view.

Mids HL-70
Lows L6
Sub i6SW







D.

[sqcomp]

Feel free to call with any questions at the show. I have the rule book sitting in my car.

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Feel free to call with any questions at the show. I have the rule book sitting in my car.

Thank you,


There is a Yaris near Syracuse NY....





D.

[MyzticZ3r0]

Good luck at the competition!

[sqcomp]

D...

Don't sweat ANYTHING! This is just a car show. Don't let anything pressure you. You must remember that the people judging are human and very subjective. Don't take anything personally. Someone will probably say something stupid or insulting.

Just get to the show early. Fill out your paperwork, place it under the wiper and hang around the car with a fold up chair ready to answer any questions. DON'T be late! That irks the judges.

As for your bass...ground shaking bass isn't "real". That's the realm of USACi and MECA. Realism is the utmost of importance. A stand up bass should NOT rock your car (for example).

[derickveliz2]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

D...

Don't sweat ANYTHING! This is just a car show. Don't let anything pressure you. You must remember that the people judging are human and very subjective. Don't take anything personally. Someone will probably say something stupid or insulting.

Just get to the show early. Fill out your paperwork, place it under the wiper and hang around the car with a fold up chair ready to answer any questions. DON'T be late! That irks the judges.

As for your bass...ground shaking bass isn't "real". That's the realm of USACi and MECA. Realism is the utmost of importance. A stand up bass should NOT rock your car (for example).

Thanks, I'll be ok, and will stay cool.

I have to be there early because I have family with me, so I spoke with them about it and they agree to do registration and then I have to go back for my crew and then they will judge. The 2 guys I spoke with sounded very friendly, so we'll see how it goes.

I like about "realm" my friend the musician who used to belong to the Navy Band told me one day... your car sounds so real. So I feel good about "realm"



What about volume level? will they crank the volume to the maximum?

D.

[sqcomp]

You can also put up a center point on your dash. Something like a hula girl wobbly...right were you think the center vocals are. That will show the judges subliminally (at least) where your center is.

Another trick is to fold down the sun visors to shrink the height of the windshield. It's another subliminal thing for the judge.

You can also put your rear view mirror facing toward the roof. This will keep the judge from being distracted by anyone behind the car while judging. The other thing to do is to keep onlookers away from the front of the car while you are under judging. visual distractions and all.

Also remember to keep your cabin cool! Cool is comfortable. Comfortable yields better scores through a happier judge.