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Just did it about a month ago. $3.50 for the inspection...$11.00 (or $12.00) for the title transfer, and then plates. My plates were like $75 (maybe $80...can't remember), since I got personalized.

You paid Crutchfield prices??!!

 

That's magazine is good for getting part numbers so you can input them online (I usually buy new from E-bay retailers, but there are other online retailers that sell cheap too).

 

They actually were pretty reasonable this time around. It was $150 for everything, shipped.

Nice speakers. I don't see a 10 or 12" sub in that box though... it is a requirement!

 

LOL Yeah, I plan to do something in the back...but not sure yet.

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Did the install today.

 

Front Speakers (Door):

Pioneer TS-G1641R

 

These were a pain in the ass.....mainly because you have to remove the door panel to get to them. That's what took the most time....especially trying to get the lock latch reseated. The speaker install was pretty straight forward on these...Crutchfield supplied a wire harness, so it was a simple plug-n-play. Fit was great....no modifications needed.

 

Middle Speakers (Rear Seat Panel):

Pioneer TS-G1641R

 

Getting to these was easy. Just pop the speaker grilles off...and there they are. Now installation was a bit tricky though. The factory Monsoon speakers here, are dual voice coil subwoofers. So you've got 4 wires running to them....you only need two. You have to splice the wires, before the harness...and use the correct two. This will make the new speakers basically only produce bass. The wires you need to use are - Left (Driver Side): White +, Tan -. Right (Passenger Side): Tan +, Red -. Connected these to the new speakers....and I was good to go. Fit on these was great as well, no modifications needed.

 

Rear Speakers (Sail Panel):

Polk Audio db400

 

These were kind of a pain, but not really. Take the grille off. The Speakers are held in two ways. One, they're riveted in (which means you have to drill the rivets out, to get them out)....Two, they're also held down by a strange "locking" frame. Drilling the rivets out was easy. But getting these things twisted around, and out of the panel was a pain. You gotta bend, twist, and pry to get them loose of the plastic frame. Once out...you just cut the wires, and splice them with the new speaker. When putting the new one in...I figured I'd cut some of the frame away, to make it easier on myself....and it worked. The speakers came with the hardware to screw them down, now that the rivets are gone.

 

Got everything in....and it sounds great!!! Still need to mess around with some settings though....to get 'em where I want. Much better than the Monsoons were. The highs, and mids are great....produce a really crisp sound. The rear seat speakers...probably don't produce quite as much bass as the Monsoons did, but they sound good. The Polks fill out the rear nicely. I'm very happy with the purchase....it's not by any means a "killer system", but it's perfect for what I need.

Lol, those are the ones that never blow. Dammit

 

LOL True.

 

Just replace them with new aftermarket ones.

Ha, you should see how the power has jumped since last time we cruised together before your mysterious disappearance to Florida

 

 

Yeah, I gotta check it out. I still remember when you first installed the SC.

Damn, that's a pretty nice jump...considering!

Mike, do you have any working Monsoon speakers left?

 

The only ones that may be salvageable....are the rear sail panel ones.

If your car was not so slow, the wind noise would negate the requirement of having a radio.

 

J/k, nice parts.

 

Why do you think the factories are so far gone? Gotta turn it up pretty loud to hear it, especially with the T-Tops off.

I need to do the same for the mazda.

 

Now that summer is here, I couldn't wait any longer. LOL

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Replacements for the TA. This is long overdue...the Monsoon's are in bad shape.

Happy 30! I'll be there soon too.

Hmmm.....I might show up.

Here's a version of Rondo (PC Engine), that plays directly in Windows without the need of an EMU.

 

http://anzavalley.org/games/Demon_Castle_Dracula_X_-_Rondo_of_Blood_v1.11__Win32_.exe

It's supposed to hit at 2 AM PST.....so if you wanna wait. I want to play bad, but can't stay up that late.

HAHA That's awesome!

 

Wanting to change my custom title...but, it's not under User CP -> Edit Profile.

This is bland???

 

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Don't get me wrong...I like GTO's (I've considered getting one many times), and some of them can look mean. But, their overall appearence is very uninspiring imo. "Bland" if you will. I've seen some that look sick, the one in the pic you posted (I assume is yours) looks great. But, it just seems that GM neutered them on the styling side....especially when you copare it to something like a Vette.

dude before you spend money on paint talk to andy on here Audion19s. He details cars and does one hellva job. I would go that route first that way you can save some $$$$.

 

Wow! Nice! Yeah....good idea. There are a few spots that will need paint....but this would be a good way to start.

Another vote for Quality Window Tint. Have had work done by them before, and always refer friends to them. They do great work.

I'm wanting to get the TA touched up. It's black, and I'm gonna keep it black....but the paint is just looking rough from age, the sun, wear and tear, etc. Where would be a good place to go?

I know you from somewhere...

 

Hmmmmm.

Challenger Super Street please!

 

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