Out with the "old"....

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Uh, I HAVE a 1-series I love it. Love, love it.

While I am in love with the idea of a GT2, GT3 or GT3rs for the sexy beasts they are, we are looking for something a bit more cool, like a '73 with a modern rebuild, current engine, brakes, suspension.

I agree with the saying-It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. It takes real skill to maintain speed with low HP cars.

[Gas Man]

I was going to get the Nissan Z but with no backseat at all, it pretty killed it for me. I need somewhere to put the pooch.

[fujimoh]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I was going to get the Nissan Z but with no backseat at all, it pretty killed it for me. I need somewhere to put the pooch.

On the roof. If it was good enough for Romney's dog, just sayin'

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I was going to get the Nissan Z but with no backseat at all, it pretty killed it for me. I need somewhere to put the pooch.

Our dog goes with us a lot...but only in my wife or daughters car.

I do all the car detailing so its fair.

Speaking of which, I detailed the Z yesterday and it looks AMAZING properly cleaned up.

Some sound system pics...

Kenwood DDX&19 head:


Memphis Car Audio Sub Woofer in a custom built box to keep it out of sight from outside the car:


Hidden Amp:


Sub Woofer Controller and USB hook up hidden in the in dash storage area:


Bluetooth Mic:


Stealth system....looks pretty stock from outside the car:

[Gas Man]

I hear ya on the detailer in the fam but we use my car for vacations (even when we take the dog) because I don't put shit for miles on normally. Live only like 3 miles from work.

What's up with the amp install and the broken styrofoam?

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

What's up with the amp install and the broken styrofoam?

I wanted the amp out of sight....the hatch area is a cramped space so we peeled back the after market carpet...the stock carpet...and cut through the underlying foam floor...the amp itself is velcro-ed to the metal flooring. It's not going anywhere.

The piece of foam that was cut away slides back into place and both carpets go back to their normal spot....and you never even know the amp is there. The shot with the sub woofer shows what it looks like without me peeling everything back to reveal the amp's hiding spot.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by KSGregman

I wanted the amp out of sight....the hatch area is a cramped space so we peeled back the after market carpet...the stock carpet...and cut through the underlying foam floor...the amp itself is velcro-ed to the metal flooring. It's not going anywhere.

The piece of foam that was cut away slides back into place and both carpets go back to their normal spot....and you never even know the amp is there. The shot with the sub woofer shows what it looks like without me peeling everything back to reveal the amp's hiding spot.

Sounds cool.

Not heat issues with the amp buried like that?

[RACER X]

just like back in High School w/ the boom box taking up al the trunk, lol

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by RACER X

just like back in High School w/ the boom box taking up al the trunk, lol

"Trunk" is a bit of an over statement...that space is largely for appearances only....it's not wide enough to hold much of anything due to the shock mounts....and it's not tall enough either due to the glass in the hatchback.

It's not a "haul things around" car in any event....we can use either of the Civics we own for that.....this is just a toy for me to enjoy DRIVING.

The amp should be fine, heat wise....it has a radiator...and doesn't push big heat at the wattage it runs.

[Apoc]

A friend of mine bought a 370 a few months back. I took it out one day with him. Handles very well, looks great, and its got decent power. Surprisingly, its fairly roomy inside, because I was able to drive it Semi comfortably.

Nice car. I agree, I would take it over a Camaro any day. (I'd take the Challenger, or a 1st or 2nd gen Viper first though.) One thing is for sure though, it is fun as hell to drive.