mantis23

The smaller hose isn't so bad once you get the engine cover off, but it is easily the shittiest of the 4 connections to access.

AEM supplied me with 2 big, and 2 small clamps. I used all 4 aftermarket clamps supplied by AEM.

Didn't they give you 4 screw clamps total?

mantis23

yeah 2 of the ones on the right. I'm gonna need another optima blue battery like the one I have now. Its probably gonna go where the spare is if I can cram it in there, else, there is some cutting to be done. I might just use only one of the amps and sell the other one.

CasperTL

power, size, ohm load, channels, price.....

gimme, gimme, gimme....

mantis23

550W x 2 Channel Max. Power Output at 4-ohms Stereo
370W x 2 Channel 0.1% THD at 4-ohms Stereo (RMS Continuous Power)

So if I crank it all the way up, that would be 1100 watts per sub, 2200 watts total. But I'd never turn it up that high.

My subs are dual voice coils, so each sub can accept 2 channels, therefore 1 amp for each 12" sub.

I actually got these for literally a steal. On average you can pick up 1 for about 600 bucks (including shipping). Ebay had one for 370 (including shipping).

I'm getting 2 for $500.00.

I wasn't really planning on getting a new set of amps so soon, but you can't let stuff like this go by.

CasperTL

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice........

don't look far if you plan to sell one.....

danny25

that was not fun. Being tall sucks sometimes, my back is killing me .
I probably just lost one of the screw clamps, so I just used a squeeze clamp off another hose.

It definately looks better now...



I trimmed that "extra" hose cause it was way too long, but I accidentally took to much off... so I had to zip tie it down to another hose...



Then after all that fun, I spent 10 min. digging for a socket that fell down into the engine bay.

danny25

mantis, i forgot to ask you, when you pulled that metal bar off did some antifreeze/coolant come out? Cause it poured out of mine for a second.

danny25

hey Ruf, Inferno, I heard the Ice Boxes are currently being shipped out. If you guys get them this week you want to have a little meet and install them on Sat?

Then maybe I could bum a ride around in someone's car with the sways? Never felt them b4.

InfernoTLS

Oh my god, Mantis--it's soooooo big.

(I bet you will be hearing that a lot once you get those installed!!!! And don't say you already do, bro, not after that g-g backseat photo. You will make all of us feel bad!)

Looks outstanding! Inferno

InfernoTLS

If folks are getting together, post it. I would like to come over. I do have to be somewhere for dinner so it should be early afternoon if you want to see my new Comptech Ice Box which arrives on 2/21/03 (that would be Friday, I believe).

Who else is getting the ice box delivered besides me? If nobody is, no big deal. We can meet later...

Inferno

danny25

Are your dinner plans on Sat.? We could meet up in the afternoon. I know Ruf ordered his a while ago too, so he should be getting his soon too.

mantis23

Behehehe, sounds like you had some fun. :P
Yeah, I didn't think replacing those hoses was too enjoyable either, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

Don't know if I mentioned it earlier, but I trimmed that extra hose also. Luckily I didn't cut it too short.

mantis23

Yeah, I started freakin' out cause I thought I did something I wasn't supposed too, but it was all good. I kept trying to hold it in an upright position so shit wouldnt leak out so much.

mantis23

You're too much Inferno.

On another note, so many ice boxes to see, so little time...

And another thing, this 60 second rule is starting to tick me off.

/rant

suXor

Mantis, you should check the rated amprage draw on those amps before you invest in another battery and alternator. I have had some massive systems in the past, and only once did I need a 2nd battery and upgraded alternator. That was a 5000watt setup drawing 200+amps. Your factory alternator should suffice recharging the 2 batteries. I wouldn't worry about an alternator until you wear yous out...if ever.

InfernoTLS

I don't know if Ruf kept his order current, but I am not sure. I thought he told me he was going to wait and see when came out but didn't want to get caught with an upgrade at a bad time.

Early Saturday afternoon would be great but it may just be my car. Anybody want to do this thing?

Also, it looks like the first batch sold out! Inferno

mantis23

Thanks for the tips Chris, I'll check in to it. If anyone would know on this board, it'd be you.

danny25

I know DeezNutz was part of the first order, so he should be getting his as soon as you do. I'll send him a PM and see if he wants to get together Sat. too. But if not, I'd still be happy to meet up and help out on just yours.

Bluesman

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mantis23
[B]550W x 2 Channel Max. Power Output at 4-ohms Stereo
370W x 2 Channel 0.1% THD at 4-ohms Stereo (RMS Continuous Power)

But I'd never turn it up that high.

Thats Funny! Next you will be telling us "I never speed".

CasperTL

HAHAHAHAHA That's freakin hilarious.

danny25

I just bought HEADERS!!! I can't wait to get those on and hit the track!

CasperTL

Way to go amigo!

Gotta LOVE that!

Did you go CT or OBX? I forgot.

mantis23

Aww yeah!
SS or ceramic?

mantis23

Looks like I'm gonna have to do some _serious_ weight reduction before I step up to the plate.

Bluesman

Hey Danny I want to see those headers go on! Are you gonna do it?

mantis23

I really don't think its that hard Danny, since its all bolt on, but you're gonna need at least 2 people & jacks stands the first time around, and hella good instructions.

danny25

i got a used set of OBX SS for $300 shipped from jimcol711. Those ceramic ones are crap, the coating flakes off and the headers get all rusted pretty quickly.

danny25

i'd like to try, but I don't have much experience, or those tools mantis just mentioned.

Damn that 60 sec limit!

danny25

My neighbor is a mechanic and I think he has his own shop, I need to ask him how much he'd charge me. I know he could do it with no problem, last year he did a custom turbo install on one of his friends old GTIs.

Bluesman

I bet Imsport would do it cheap.

danny25

is that a good shop? Where are they located? Got a phone #?

typeS_CLark

danny ,

congrats on the headers!!! once u get them on i wanna hear what they sound like and how they feel. i'm waiting on my tax return so i too can make the purchase

i feel the need for speed

Bluesman

I called Imsport. They said $120. 2hrs. I think these guys do good work.
Oh yea its on 121 in Lewisville.

danny25

no problem Clark. there's a guy selling new OBX headers for $335 shipped. I almost bought them from him b4 Jim lowered his price to $300.

danny25

thanks bluesman, not a bad price at all. I may have to head over there depending on what my neighbor says.

Bluesman

Hey Danny from what I have been reading I would get a new set of OEM gaskets for those headers.

danny25

you don't think the ones i have now will work?

danny25

i heard if you just use the same stock ones, there's no weird noise.

mantis, do you notice any noice at around 2800 rpm with the headers?

danny25

also mantis, i was just IMing with peiqinglong and he wanted to make sure it was okay to put up a profile for you on www.abunchofcars.com .

And he wants me to take some DFW group pics of all the sweet rides we got down here. So everybody needs to meet up with me and Inferno Sat. to shoot the shit and install the ice box, and take some pics.

mantis23

yeah, its cool to post up whatever on that site.

My obx headers came with gaskets, so we just used those. At 2800 there is a resonance that I didn't hear with the stock headers. But its only at 2800ish, and lasts a very short time. Its nothing really. People just like to exaggerate shit too much.

so, do you have the headers now? or will they get here next week, meaning you'll have to go to the track next Friday?