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    Car Audio setup questions

    in I.C.E.

    Posted

    Went full retro with oldskool Pioneer PRS twin amps, headunit, tweeters and sub a year or two ago. Just need to get the new Pioneer HD speakers for the door (replacing Alpine type R's), and then worry about the "proper" stuff to make it actually sound good: deadening, EQ and setup. I have virtually no warm midrange at the moment.

     

    Aside from Rapid Radio, who else knows about automotive sound in Auckland? (not just your "follow the product instructions" shop)

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    Crosssing rivers / floodwaters

    in Forester

    Posted

    Hi all, I was recently flooded in, the only road in or out was swamped with water. Got talking with a local farmer on a quad bike ('d like to shout him a couple of beers) who knew the lay of the land and escorted me where the road was. Brave guy on a low clearance quad! Managed in first gear all the way through, took it really slow so my air intake (stock '04) didn't get flooded. Water was REALLY high up but I managed to get across. I knew I'd pay a price, but I had to get to work 😕 Water + car = all sort of bad.

     

    After a few days, I started the car and now there's a whining which occurs not when the engine is idling (smooth as silk), but when I drive. Anyone had this issue after braving high waters? I'm thinking it's the timing / accessory belts that are the issue? 

     

    Advice appreciated from someone whose done stupid things like this in water.

     

    +Berg

    Forester Suspension / Handling Guru Wanted

    in Forester

    Posted

    On 17/08/2019 at 6:20 AM, Kiwi_Fozze said:

    In a foz I'd go for the 24mm 3pt adjustible jobbie. There's more weight higher up to deal with. And for sure, heavy duty endlinks are a must.

     

    Be glad you don't have an sf chassis, the rear bar on those are only 14mm LOL

    Already broke my end links, can confirm.

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    Ownership experience

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    23 minutes ago, SpeedySub said:

    Client perception can be a big thing in sales.

    If just going for impressing clients then I think the Golf would be the way to go.

    Remember impression counts a lot, and I think the other cars would not be quite suitable.

     This. Boring, comfy and respectable.

     

    Newer Hyundai / Mazda have offerings which their brand appeal has yet to catch up to. 

    Speaker r recommendation for highs and mids (component)

    in I.C.E.

    Posted · Edited by Berg
    Ears are ouchy

    Thanks. Similar needs to an ear drum I guess. 

     

    Tip: don't be a hero and start with the volume low. Increase very slowly until you can hear all the detail you want to hear- that's your listening volume. Don't do what I did and decide that nice round numbers divisible by 5 and 2 are increments :-/ And watch your source voltage!

    Speaker r recommendation for highs and mids (component)

    in I.C.E.

    Posted

    Thanks for all the advice. Looked at some fancy recommendations, but went semi-budget :-p

     

    Outcome: went Alpine R-S65C  components in the stock foz front door  and tweeter enclosures. Running 2 ohm @ 150W RMS. Can't tell they're not factory!

     

    Haven't installed sound deadening yet,  they sometimes seem to lack lower mid bass. (Heard deadening can help with that)

     

    Any suggestions to increase lower-mid bass appreciated. Sub rocks, but I'm not getting the wow factor from the lower-mid.

     

    They're quite clear however. Some songs have terrible sampling and/or sound recording, which I can now hear :o

    Science Behind Intercooler Piping Sizing

    in Engine Related

    Posted

    Hmmm. Pressure, density & velocity.

     

    Higher pressure would increase response (thought test this using extremes of density).

     

    Velocity is where we lack understanding, right? From Murch's old post, thin headers are the win. Was this due to velocity or pressure, and as you state @Not_Sean, due to the interaction with another part of the system in regards to either temperature or a bottleneck/step change?

     

    Almost need a napkin and a mech engineer who understands fluid dynamics 101 ¬¬

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    Recommendations for good, NON-adjustable suspension?

    in Brakes, Suspension and Steering

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Timmah said:

     

    How do you find the MCA's?

    Limit is now the seat, and the (presumed) human turning the steering wheel. Also, ride is semi hard / urgent with ample road feedback, but not uncomfortably so. Sometimes it's hard to fine tune the stereo volume with bumps ;-) Drove 700km in a day with less fatigue than expected. I'm no "hellaflush" guy, so plenty of suspension travel. 

     

    Subjective opinion: love the product.

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    Highbrook Automotive

    in Product and service reviews

    Posted

    Highly recommend Highbrook Automotive. Knowledgeable, clear communication and they have a passion for performance Subaru. They're at the "engineering" level of understanding what they do, rather than the old "tried it before or heard it works" level so many shops operate at. 

     

    Took in my old and tired Foz to them as soon as I took delivery of the vehicle for an engine rebuild. (It was almost at 250k) Revs quicker, sounds stronger and certainly feels torquey! I now get grumpy when a day goes by and there isn't a reason to drive some where. 

     

    Thanks Alex / Spencer!

     

    Ps: there is still a discount for CS membership at the time I post this. 

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    Daytime Running Lights

    in Impreza, Crosstrek and XV

    Posted

    On 15/03/2018 at 3:23 PM, Joker said:

    Hah so tell her to leave lights on?

    Might be starting a War but less headache

    (I'm getting married in April so yep see where your coming from already)


    Swiped while swerving using Tapatalk
     

     Congrats Joker!

     

    I assume you're pioneering the civil union between man and Subaru? :D

     

    Or maybe teaming up with someone to make the next Possum Bourne!

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