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why? · 06-08-2012, 12:09 PM

that's expensive. The factory five kit they just released looks great and is so much less expensive.http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/

They say you can have the full car for under $18k.

sqcomp · 06-08-2012, 12:29 PM

^I'm skeptical. Let's take the cost of the donor. For safety, get a fully running donor in good shape. Then add the kit cost.

I'm NOT saying that it's not more affordable...

What I'm looking at with cost on my idea is the engine...a N/A small block Chevy at 650 HP, that can be run day in and day out. I'm not going to worry about all the plumbing associated with a T/C engine. I know how "fun" the T/C engines are...I used to own one before my Yaris. At 2000 lbs, I'm only a couple hundred pounds more than the Factory Five kit AND it's proven to 200+ MPH and is at the top of the Top Gear performance list. It's not a Can-Am that I'm looking at like the Factory Five design. I like a closed cockpit design myself. I also don't have to deal with a donor car, I build it from scratch parts specifically made for the car itself.

There's just something about the Rolex type vehicle...that is street legal and fast as sin! As much of an Japanese fan as I am, there is NOTHING like the sound of an 8 cylinder shoehorned into a British car platform...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKX2KZruc3E

To me this is a value. I'm also a huge fan of ALMS racing so...watching this video, for me, is like a shot of drugs.

derickveliz2 · 06-11-2012, 02:02 AM

I'm a Fan of Factory 5 (made in Massachusetts) I like this one:

I'm also a fan of V8 engines!

The Ultima GTR is awome too

But aren't these cars too noisy?

If I could afford a new car and a new sound system, I might go with a Camaro, it comes with a V8 and also has great proportions that benefit PLDs in a sound system.

What do you think? (everybody)

What do you think? Sqcomp

Sqcomp... what do you think Scott Buwalda would think?

I love the way his Altima came up! very simply install, though very complex to put together.

or a BMW?

What would be the best car for SQ?

I guess I should go to many show cars and listen to professional sound systems that win Sound Quality events, right?

D.

sqcomp · 06-11-2012, 01:00 PM

You know...if you have the time, the IASCA finals is in Indianapolis in October...

...and I wouldn't be getting the Ultima for sound... >;)

sqcomp · 06-12-2012, 03:51 AM

Derick,

You're going to flip. I did something almost unthinkable to some on Team Hybrids. Drop an e-mail when you have a few minutes. This is going to have you scratching your head. :)

derickveliz2 · 06-13-2012, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

You know...if you have the time, the IASCA finals is in Indianapolis in October...

...and I wouldn't be getting the Ultima for sound... >;)

I would love to go! but now I can't see it happen, 3 weeks ago I lost my second job that means no treats for now.

Where in Indianapolis? I'm going to search for excuses to go jeje.

Yeah I didn't think the Ultima would please your sound quality desires but it does in other ways!

D.

why? · 06-13-2012, 12:12 PM

I agree that a full hard top would be better, but I strongly disagree you would need to buy a full donor car. The WRX/STi aftermarket is gigantic, you could easily pick and choose any pieces you need, without ever owning a full car.

I've never been a fan of V-8's. Just not my thing. A turbo Supra still would be my favorite. Straight six and as much hp as you really could ever want. The top ones put out 1200+. Or if I could stuff a EVO 4g64 into an awd eclipse I'd do that. I just love the designs of the old gen awd eclipses.

I think for a full sq sound car something like a Lexus IS F or a Infinity G coupe. Or of course an Audi or BMW or something like that. Mostly because anything in the luxury range will already come with a ton and a half of dampening.

sqcomp · 06-13-2012, 02:40 PM

I hear you on the 6-cylinder thing. Just a fan of the 8's...more potential on all levels as I see it. It'll take less involvement on an 8 for me to see a 600+ HP normally aspirated...no lag, no loss. Fuel? That's something else. The whole idea of the Ultima is just for a weekender/track day car that can be driven on the street and that can lay down some serious lap times compared to the exotics for a heck of a lot less coin.

As for picking...you still have to pick. Regardless of where you get it. That will cost. Yes, it will probably be less than 60K though, admittedly. More like 30-40 I'm thinking. There's just something about a rolex series type car with a nice 8 in it that floats my boat.

SQ car? not without some serious modification...I wouldn't do that.

sqcomp · 06-13-2012, 02:42 PM

@ Derick...

That JVC HU is out ASAP. It doesn't even compare to the output on our decks.

derickveliz2 · 06-18-2012, 03:24 AM

Took the family for a ride! we all end up singing "Rock A Bye Your Bear" The Wiggles

even kids music sounds pretty good.

D.

derickveliz2 · 07-07-2012, 01:07 AM

mmm sq system can be addictive, and dangerous... some times when cruising on the high way, I just loose notion of where I'm am, dam music makes the car disappear and makes me feel I'm somewhere else! LOL

D.

derickveliz2 · 07-07-2012, 01:10 AM

BTW,...

I've been playing with the left side tweeter, you guys are not going to believe what I'm trying to do!

Stage getting wider and deeper!

D.

sqcomp · 07-07-2012, 10:21 AM

Do tell...Pictures are appropriate as well. :)

derickveliz2 · 07-08-2012, 01:17 AM

No pictures today, still a secrete but I'm cutting metal again!

D.

derickveliz2 · 07-08-2012, 03:02 AM

OK, I'm going to need help! (advice)

I'm trying to dig in the tweeter in the a-pillar into the metal, so how do I cut a round circle there? I did a few holes with a small bit just to check I get the clearance in the back and there are no structural members.

Why I'm doing this? is because I'm physically moving the tweeter's position by 3.5 inches forward and almost 2 inches towards the left side, I'm loosing about 3-4 inches of height but I did try the tweeter and stage still up high, so that I don't mind, but...

the fact that the stage got wider and deeper from actual location the end result it's very satisfactory, so I really would like to sink in this tweeter there, any advice is welcome! I guess I need a special tool?

These pictures show the left a-pillar and the round wood peace represents the circle I want to cut away:

D.

sqcomp · 07-08-2012, 11:40 AM

How were you cutting the hole? That angle is tricky because of the glass.

derickveliz2 · 07-08-2012, 06:27 PM

I was thinking of making a series of holes around the perimeter then try to trim the imperfections with a dremel, but it's so hard to do each hole. I was hopping to find a good tool that would make my life easier.

D.

07typeS · 07-08-2012, 07:33 PM

Why not just use a hole saw.. It looks like there is enough room to get a drill in there..

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...&storeId=10051

06-08-2012, 12:09 PM	#1981
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	that's expensive. The factory five kit they just released looks great and is so much less expensive.http://www.factoryfive.com/kits/project-818/ They say you can have the full car for under $18k. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

06-08-2012, 12:29 PM	#1982
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	^I'm skeptical. Let's take the cost of the donor. For safety, get a fully running donor in good shape. Then add the kit cost. I'm NOT saying that it's not more affordable... What I'm looking at with cost on my idea is the engine...a N/A small block Chevy at 650 HP, that can be run day in and day out. I'm not going to worry about all the plumbing associated with a T/C engine. I know how "fun" the T/C engines are...I used to own one before my Yaris. At 2000 lbs, I'm only a couple hundred pounds more than the Factory Five kit AND it's proven to 200+ MPH and is at the top of the Top Gear performance list. It's not a Can-Am that I'm looking at like the Factory Five design. I like a closed cockpit design myself. I also don't have to deal with a donor car, I build it from scratch parts specifically made for the car itself. There's just something about the Rolex type vehicle...that is street legal and fast as sin! As much of an Japanese fan as I am, there is NOTHING like the sound of an 8 cylinder shoehorned into a British car platform... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKX2KZruc3E To me this is a value. I'm also a huge fan of ALMS racing so...watching this video, for me, is like a shot of drugs. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

06-11-2012, 02:02 AM	#1983
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I'm a Fan of Factory 5 (made in Massachusetts) I like this one: I'm also a fan of V8 engines! The Ultima GTR is awome too But aren't these cars too noisy? If I could afford a new car and a new sound system, I might go with a Camaro, it comes with a V8 and also has great proportions that benefit PLDs in a sound system. What do you think? (everybody) What do you think? Sqcomp Sqcomp... what do you think Scott Buwalda would think? I love the way his Altima came up! very simply install, though very complex to put together. or a BMW? What would be the best car for SQ? I guess I should go to many show cars and listen to professional sound systems that win Sound Quality events, right? D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

06-11-2012, 01:00 PM	#1984
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	You know...if you have the time, the IASCA finals is in Indianapolis in October... ...and I wouldn't be getting the Ultima for sound... >;) __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

06-12-2012, 03:51 AM	#1985
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Derick, You're going to flip. I did something almost unthinkable to some on Team Hybrids. Drop an e-mail when you have a few minutes. This is going to have you scratching your head. :) __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

06-13-2012, 12:12 PM	#1987
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	I agree that a full hard top would be better, but I strongly disagree you would need to buy a full donor car. The WRX/STi aftermarket is gigantic, you could easily pick and choose any pieces you need, without ever owning a full car. I've never been a fan of V-8's. Just not my thing. A turbo Supra still would be my favorite. Straight six and as much hp as you really could ever want. The top ones put out 1200+. Or if I could stuff a EVO 4g64 into an awd eclipse I'd do that. I just love the designs of the old gen awd eclipses. I think for a full sq sound car something like a Lexus IS F or a Infinity G coupe. Or of course an Audi or BMW or something like that. Mostly because anything in the luxury range will already come with a ton and a half of dampening. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

06-13-2012, 02:40 PM	#1988
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I hear you on the 6-cylinder thing. Just a fan of the 8's...more potential on all levels as I see it. It'll take less involvement on an 8 for me to see a 600+ HP normally aspirated...no lag, no loss. Fuel? That's something else. The whole idea of the Ultima is just for a weekender/track day car that can be driven on the street and that can lay down some serious lap times compared to the exotics for a heck of a lot less coin. As for picking...you still have to pick. Regardless of where you get it. That will cost. Yes, it will probably be less than 60K though, admittedly. More like 30-40 I'm thinking. There's just something about a rolex series type car with a nice 8 in it that floats my boat. SQ car? not without some serious modification...I wouldn't do that. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

06-13-2012, 02:42 PM	#1989
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	@ Derick... That JVC HU is out ASAP. It doesn't even compare to the output on our decks. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

06-18-2012, 03:24 AM	#1990
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	Took the family for a ride! we all end up singing "Rock A Bye Your Bear" The Wiggles even kids music sounds pretty good. D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-07-2012, 01:07 AM	#1991
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	mmm sq system can be addictive, and dangerous... some times when cruising on the high way, I just loose notion of where I'm am, dam music makes the car disappear and makes me feel I'm somewhere else! LOL D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-07-2012, 01:10 AM	#1992
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	BTW,... I've been playing with the left side tweeter, you guys are not going to believe what I'm trying to do! Stage getting wider and deeper! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-07-2012, 10:21 AM	#1993
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Do tell...Pictures are appropriate as well. :) __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

07-08-2012, 01:17 AM	#1994
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	No pictures today, still a secrete but I'm cutting metal again! D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-08-2012, 03:02 AM	#1995
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	OK, I'm going to need help! (advice) I'm trying to dig in the tweeter in the a-pillar into the metal, so how do I cut a round circle there? I did a few holes with a small bit just to check I get the clearance in the back and there are no structural members. Why I'm doing this? is because I'm physically moving the tweeter's position by 3.5 inches forward and almost 2 inches towards the left side, I'm loosing about 3-4 inches of height but I did try the tweeter and stage still up high, so that I don't mind, but... the fact that the stage got wider and deeper from actual location the end result it's very satisfactory, so I really would like to sink in this tweeter there, any advice is welcome! I guess I need a special tool? These pictures show the left a-pillar and the round wood peace represents the circle I want to cut away: D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-08-2012, 11:40 AM	#1996
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	How were you cutting the hole? That angle is tricky because of the glass. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

07-08-2012, 06:27 PM	#1997
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I was thinking of making a series of holes around the perimeter then try to trim the imperfections with a dremel, but it's so hard to do each hole. I was hopping to find a good tool that would make my life easier. D. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

07-08-2012, 07:33 PM	#1998
07typeS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 White Toyota Yaris Type S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 439	Why not just use a hole saw.. It looks like there is enough room to get a drill in there.. http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...&storeId=10051 __________________ TRD Springs w/ KYB Struts and Shocks, Custom CAI w/ K&N filter and pre filter wrap, Weapon R Header, Stock 15 inch alloys, Dezod Performance pads, Tanabe Front Strut Bar, 35% front door Tint and 20% Rear doors back Tint, De-Badged Ass, Custom painted flat black interior, Pioneer deh-p6700bt w/ IPOD hookup, Infinity components up front with custom mounted tweeter, Inifinity 6x9's out back, 1 12" kicker comp cvr........

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