Shring

The amp doesn't go into protect mode immediately. Some times it'll work fine my entire commute to work, others, as soon as any bit of bass kicks in, it's getting overloaded and goes into protect mode. I turned the gain on the sub down at the amp and so far...so good...but at the same time, it's not the same. I like my bass. lol.

I can semi control the sub gain from the screen. turning the sub completely off from the cabin/radio turns it down, but it doesn't completely kill the sub like the stock sub would.

We should be able to get it all worked out tomorrow and hopefully we'll get the it worked out to where I could listen to it prior to last weekend.

1islandparadise

Lol....dang man yea sounds you got a leprechaun stuck somewhere. If you all do use a LOC you will have full control of the sub through the navi (you can turn the sub off also). Well I'm here if ya need me. Damn leprechauns....lol.

Shring

So we think it may have been a power issue. The power wire coming off the battery was REALLY loose and wasn't getting a proper connection. Played around with that and some of the other wires and hooked everything back up and it's been SOLID. Even feels stronger/louder/etc. than it did before. The power issue makes a lot of sense as well because there were a few times whilst turning left the stereo would cut out. Since the power wire was loose, it was coming out and losing power!

While we were in there, I built a cover for the amp to give the trunk a cleaner look:

Stereo progress!

What it's looked like since April. Not pretty, but functional:



Playing around with somd MDF:



Tossed some carpet over the MDF:



More complete:



All of these were taken with the phone. I'll get the D5100 out there and see what it can do. I'm very happy with the progress and Ryan Slade, as usual did some fantastic work in a short amount of time to get me fixed up!

1islandparadise

Wow, love the clean setup man. Simple but very functional. I'm glad you all got it working. Haha....gotta love when it's a simple fix thats been messing everything up. I have my big ass box from my tl in my m45 and I can barely fit a half a cart of groceries....lol

Shring

thanks man! I tried keeping it simple, yet RIDICULOUS at the same time :lol:

The sub is Italian, front components are Swedish, and the amp is good ol' fashioned American. All high end stuff you won't really hear of, but is top notch quality.

saucy

Sounds like the way I would describe a girlfriend I used to have. Ha

bukjoe15

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Any body want to roll out to this meet in a couple of weeks?

http://southrnfresh.com/showthread.p...oom-Roswell-GA

mn2trance

^ LOL Saw one of my co-worker's VW in that vid that was in that first post. Sounds pretty interesting. I may check out that event, but we probably won't stay for the feast at MM.

bukjoe15

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i went to the one at that pizza place and it was a good turn out. Just got my new wheels so i want to go.

mn2trance

Round up the troops and let's represent AZ.

Shring

most women can be described that way!

saucy

I might be able to make this meet. Sundays are usually pretty easy going for me.

bukjoe15

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Lets go and set up a area for azine members

mn2trance

SouthernFresh Meet 9/25

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Thug

Do your car have to be modded to attend i'm rolling a stock daily driver?

mn2trance

^ I doubt it. There were some rolling stock in the video on that link that bukjoe15 had posted.

saucy

Put a sticker on it...you'll be good. Kidding. You should not have to be modified to show up.

We should def roll in together so we can all park together.

Shring

manhattan pizza? a good friend of mine owns that place.

bukjoe15

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^^ yes it was so pack, i had no where to park. I was fighting with this old man for a parking. I had my turn signals on and he just jet into that space while i was waiting lol.

bukjoe15

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haha funny, I got some stickers if you need them

bukjoe15

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hey everyone, i want to see a picture of everyone's car. I want to get an idea of what everyone drives and what is around GA

mn2trance

It's in my sig.

saucy

Maybe Ill get you a pic up if I can get a wash in this weekend.

Count me in on the meet for now and if anything changes I can let you guys know.

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3. saucy

bukjoe15

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Would post my car but might get bashed on.

Thug

Count me in on the meet for now as well and if anything changes I also can let you guys know.

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4.Thug
<--- picture of my ride is to the left <----

bukjoe15

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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/just-got-these-832188/

Picture of mine with a lot of hate and dislikes

saucy

but at the end of the day...its still ballin! I like it man.

mn2trance

I didn't read too much hate in that thread. Most people had liked your wheels.

bukjoe15

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yea and they closed my thread oh well...

bukjoe15

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thanks man

1islandparadise

Yea I took it as one member hating and everyone bashing him....lol. But honestly I like the setup man. Aspec, drop, and wheels is perfect.

bukjoe15

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^^^ thanks man

BTW: anyone looking for 8mm spacers? Do not want to put in black market, don't want to ship.

NBP00TL

BukJoe- I want those spacers. Just curious how much they will push out my front wheels but I am interested in them.

Also I'm in for the Southern Fresh Meet!!!

Here is my car:

bukjoe15

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When u want it? Before meet or at meet?

NBP00TL

I wanna test fit them first to see how the stance looks like. How much do you want for them? I'm half thai half laos. Can I get the Laos deal? ahahaaaa

Imabeast31

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im in for the meet after I find out how far away it is for me

1islandparadise

I would double check the hub bore size on your GS. I know most Acura/Lexus have the same lug pattern 5x114.3 but most Acura hub bore sizes are 64.1mm. I think my 01 IS300 was smaller so they should fit, but but just wont be a "perfect fit." I ran my 07 TL-S wheels on my 01 IS300 with no issues but remember the IS300 hub was smaller.

Love the GS man. I sold my IS and almost picked up a GS400 platinum because I wanted that VIP setup. Ran a car fax and it had a salvaged title though...

NBP00TL

Thanks Donnie I appreciate that. I'll check the hub bore size and see if it is compatible with it. So far the GS430 has been driving like a dream! I just miss the stance I had with my TL and I would like to have this car considered VIP status one day.

bukjoe15

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the spacers kinda look like these here in the link, but without the big extra hoes.
lol discount? sure, just give me $20.00. I just picked them up last week for $30 but it pushed out my wheels to far and I didn't want to do any more fender work.
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...-PLATE-SPACERS

When do you want to test fit? I'm free maybe all week after 5

mn2trance

You didn't know that Lao discount = free?