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[michaelahess]

I haven't. The pulley was "easy" and I'm far from a mechanic, plus this car already exceeded all my expectations, so this was enough boost for me! Now if a drop in SC comes out, I might have to look into that, but probably not for a good while.

I live in the middle of Wyoming, not exactly a lot of tracks around here to go wild on.

[michaelahess]

Just replaced the Space6 speakers (started buzzing) with some used Morel Elates. Sounds a noticeable bit better, still need to tune it. The cool thing was how easily they mounted with some of the included hardware, tweeter wise. I'll try and post some pics tomorrow.

Still don't have my damn sub....

[michaelahess]

Finally got a sub, the original I ordered showed up damaged and Sonic Electronix did a shit job trying to get it back to me. Amex is currently collecting my money from them. So I got fed up and ordered a 10" Kicker CVT box/sub combo. Just to tied me over you understand. Turns out the damn thing is pretty good!

Once it loosens up a bit and I get a bit more sound deadener in the trunk, it should do very well for the price.

[EvoXDD]

ok you told me to look at your journal but it didn't answer my questions. are you using stock HU?

[EvoXDD]

ok nvm i see in one of the pics that you have the stock unit. how did you get a sub connected to it?

[michaelahess]

The amp. The H660 takes the inputs speaker level from the amp in the rear and creates new channels for everything. It has three sets of pre-outs that go to the amp. I've bi-amped my fronts so they use both front and rear channels of the amp. Then the sub has it's own channel.

If you just want an amp and sub, get an amp that has high level inputs and do it the exact same as I did, without the DSP, or buy a LOC line out converter to go into an amp without high level inputs.

[EvoXDD]

i consider myself pretty knowledgable with stereos but what you just said went right over my head

[michaelahess]

lol, no worries. It goes like this for what you want to do:

HU-----LOC----AMP----SUB

Or if your amp has high level inputs, these are just the raw speakers wires from the HU or factory amp:

HU----AMP----SUB

Here's what the LOC is:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...che-SLC-4.html

Walmart usually has them.

The LOC takes those speaker level outputs of the HU/Factory Amp and converts them back down to line level inputs (RCA's) that all amps take. Like I said, some amps already have this.

The LOC or Amp high level inputs are wired via scotch loks (buy them cheap at wally world) http://store.sbs4dcc.com/3MScotchLok...tor100pcs.aspx to the factory amp off the appropriate speaker out wires.

You don't cut the originals, and since you are not replacing the original speakers (correct me please) you just scotch lok the wires with the harness still plugged in and the amp/loc leaches the signal. Don't need too big of wire either, 16-20ga would suffice, since the factory amp isn't exactly over built cable wise.

[michaelahess]

Look here for more info, can't recall if I got a pic of the LOC, might have, don't have it anymore but hey, it'll get you going in the right direction!

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/1671329-post46.html

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/1677415-post66.html

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/1680259-post93.html

edit, added more accurate links.

[michaelahess]

Show N Go retractable plate holder broke. The cable snapped after bumping a curb. TERRIBLE design and not worth the cost. The $45 version should be $20 and the $120 electric one I have should cost $50 at most.

The company won't respond to emails for support either.

[michaelahess]

Fixed the Show and Go holder, what a POS, this thing is really built cheap. Works now, just like new, which isn't saying much. One good thing, it's built so cheap, that when it breaks, it just pulls the cable out of a screw/nut, so not too bad to fix.

[Gopherboy6956]

Originally Posted by michaelahess

And more random shots of buying the car and the drive home.

Dude, Love the car and all the work to it.

BUT...

You gotta stop with the Socks and Sandals. Like... please.