The Anticipation Kills!

[sqcomp]

It is really interesting actually. The noise floor is lowered quite a bit, especially with the foam. I knew when I went into this that the mat itself wouldn't be enough. Using the mat AND foam is really like a fighter throwing punches in bunches versus just jabbing.

I've got a video that demonstrates the difference between a bare panel and a fully deadened panel. I'm wondering if I can post it on here. I'll insert the link at least...

What I've been doing is simply laying down the base for the install. I was so "inspired" to move last year by a fellow YW member who insinuated that I was a completely uneducated consumer that didn't know a thing about car audio. This turned out to be the wrong thing to say to me. I've taken that motivation and it has turned into an awesome project. Most outsiders, like one person yesterday at the shop say "what the!? Why even bother? It's a Yaris!" Yeah, so? You drive a Honda Civic with a ghetto setup in it, why bother?

The collaboration from Team Hybrids, Scott from Hybrid Audio Technologies, Eric Stevens and Matt Borgart from Image Dynamics, all the local reps who have their collective lines being represented in this car, Dave who is my fellow "silent investor" for the shop, and the shop itself are really going to be putting a very high level install into this little sub compact sedan.

The plans are finalized, as of the middle of January all the equipment will be purchased...we're just waiting for me to finish my deployment to Iraq (which helps fund this little project) to start on the main part of the install. The end of April will see a big infusion of money thanks to a re-enlistment bonus. Projecting what this has cost JUST in equipment costs? Oh, at MAP pricing I'd estimate this...oh wow! Around $7500 maybe $8000. Of course I didn't pay that much, hence my always telling everyone to make friends with an experienced installer. It WILL save you time, money, and headaches. I'd also say by the time this whole project ends, to put at least that amount ($8K) into install costs. I have spent a lot of time planning, and executing just the sound deadening itself. Having worked with the shop owner before at another high end stereo shop, I know that the labor doesn't come cheap. I also know what is involved with installing a system like this.

I am projecting that in late April or early May when I'm back that the first part of the install will be a combination of the signal path. The Carrozzeria will be installed, seamlessly, into the vehicle. I'll be making my own RCAs. We'll setup the woofer enclosure and the amp rack. That will allow us to then do the install on the three way components. I'd say that there will be a few weeks of testing and setup prep for the front end speakers, then maybe a week of actual fab. Then the woofer enclosure will happen.

The alarm will already be installed...it will probably happen in mid February when I'm in Iraq.

Man! There is SO much to think about here. It's not like just slapping in a pair of speakers and a deck and going cruising! Thank the lord I have short hair already! I'd be pulling it out otherwise.

[Alien Mantis]

Originally Posted by sqcomp

Most outsiders, like one person yesterday at the shop say "what the!? Why even bother? It's a Yaris!" Yeah, so? You drive a Honda Civic with a ghetto setup in it, why bother?

A Honda Civic ?!?!?

Bwuh-Hahahahahaha!



Yaris > Civic !!!