After almost 2.5 yrs, my stereo is finally done...for now

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Old 04-25-2012 | 01:16 AM
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if you don't mind me asking what did you use to fill the half circles and what vinyl did you use? I had my head unit installed today along with sub and amp and would love to know so I can do it my self! I understand if you don't want to share your secrets
Yup, simple. I used ABS plastic to get close, Rage Gold body filler to smooth it out, and sanded it to wrap ready.

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Damn dude, that is one of the best looking setups Ive seen in any car- not just TLs... Great work
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Old 04-25-2012 | 07:30 AM
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Set up looks nice , do you know what size is the navi screen?
Old 04-25-2012 | 10:29 AM
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Sub'd, you setup looks really good. I gotta change mine up to a more permanent oem-like setup when I get a chance. I like how the subs are hard wired. That looks hot.
Old 04-25-2012 | 10:51 AM
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Any reasoning for making the midranges that much off-axis? Also, what are your plans for the dead pedal? I've always thought about how nice it'd be to have kicks and that they couldn't be "that" hard to make, but forgot about the damn dead pedal, hood release, etc.
Old 04-25-2012 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey
Any reasoning for making the midranges that much off-axis? Also, what are your plans for the dead pedal? I've always thought about how nice it'd be to have kicks and that they couldn't be "that" hard to make, but forgot about the damn dead pedal, hood release, etc.

That is where they sounded the best. I made test pods and put velcro all over them and drove around with the speakers in different spots at different angles for weeks to see what imaged best.

The hood release I just moved to the firewall. It was pretty easy actually.

For the dead pedal I'm just going to buy another OEM one (~$12 @ dealer) and cut it to fit. That is what I did with the stocker, but got a little ambitious with the dremel
Old 04-25-2012 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Gizmo 04
Set up looks nice , do you know what size is the navi screen?
stock? ~8"ish
Old 04-25-2012 | 12:14 PM
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Impressive for sure. Right up there with the stuff you see on TV for audio installations.
Old 04-25-2012 | 06:21 PM
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Impressive for sure. Right up there with the stuff you see on TV for audio installations.
I've taken apart and fixed some things I've seen on TV...this is better
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