Ok guys, the prototype's came out good.

so here is the deal:

Kickpanel pods are $150 a set, tweeded, with plastic grills.

Shipping is $20. PA guys, I need Sales Tax.

I will accept 15 orders. I will post when I hit the limit (It would take me way too long to make more than that).

I will begin buying materials after about 6 confirmed orders, and the kick's will be shipped in the order of payment recieved.

Once you submit my order form, you have 1 week to have the payment to me before I cancel your order (unless you email me for other arrangements).

Expect Kickpanels to ship in about 4 weeks (depending on date of payment receipt).


Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

mike

Here's the link to the order page.
http://www.lachernet.com/kickpanels

mike

EDIT: Here are some pics:





Here are my old designs, just to show you how they fit in a car. New ones are the same size.





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[This message has been edited by DJSexay (edited August 02, 2001).]

 

Mike, I'm getting Boston Acoustics ProSeries 6.5 Components. They say that the "Mounting Cutout Diameter" is 5" ... but it's a 6.5" Speaker... I'm not sure what to do, but I ordered your kicks... Just want your advice on this!

Thanks,
Dan

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Daniel Galley
'88 IROC - SLP Exhaust
2 12" JL W3's.

 

guys, I custom cut the mounting hole, so I can fit any size speaker, up to a 6 1/2" .

mike

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1 down, 14 to go!

mike

 

Mike, they look great. I'll post pictures either tomorrow or friday. I just gotta carpet them and do the install. The sub box needs a few more layers before I'm happy with it. Thanks again and I'll be sure to post some pictures.

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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website

 

ttt, added pics

mike

 

3 down!
12 left until I cut off.

mike

 

those things look great!

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thanks Jim,
you'll be happy to know that I decided against the aperiodic membrane install in the hawk. Going with a single Focal 13" in a ported box.

mike

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Good idea with avoiding the aperiodic. Hope all turns out well in your new install.

Juan

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1987 Pontiac Trans Am
1994 Nissan Sentra E
1999 Daewoo Leganza

 

still have 12 spots open.

mike

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good monday all!

ttt

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custom 3rd gen kickpanels at http://www.lachernet.com/kickpanels

 

Very nice job!

 

DJ how do they install on the kick pannels?? I amy be interested in a set but havent decided what components to run in them. Can you give me an idea on a good but affordable set. If I am not sure but want to order could you draw the cicles )where they need to be cut) for different sizes if I do decide to order. Thanks James

 

82TransMan,
You've got mail.

mike



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The IROC Homepage
<A HREF="http://www.rit.edu/~jli4307/camaro" TARGET=_blank>
View the restoration of an 85 IROC</A>
"I didn't know a bored out Ford could go so slow" -Shenandoah

 

dj when you quit how long before you make more? i won't be ready for like 3-4 more weeks...

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"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching."

 

orders are not exactly pouring through the door, so I might still be accepting in 3 to 4 weeks.

but once I hit 15 (give or take an extra set for any straglers), I am done for awhile. I want to concentrate my efforts on my own install.

mike

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custom 3rd gen kickpanels at http://www.lachernet.com/kickpanels

 

status - 4 ordered, 11 available.

Also, I can do the "do it your self" special. Unfinished kicks for $135, then you do your own grills and covering. Email first if you are interested in this option.

Mike

 

I take it the price is in American funds. Still very reasonable. How much to ship a pair to Canada?

 

shipping is still $20 US for B.C. Canada.

For non-US orders, I prefer PayPal, since they take care of the exchange rate automatically.

mike

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What about Australia?

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1982 Z28 Camaro
305 Carburated
Muncie 4-speed
Other stuff I haven't figured out yet.

 

give me your shipping address, and I'll give you an estimate.

mike

 

DJ, Don't worry about orders. When the weather gets nicer (not 100+ or thunder storms) I'll have really good pictures of my install. Check out my updated post on my install. No pictures but I have a good reason for not having pictures up.

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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website

 

making sure that you included me in that count...

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91 FireBird 305 V-8
Edelbrock Catback, Fourth Gen Console. i have six cupholders. all for starbucks!
ghetto rigged cold air intake,
GheTTo Riggers INC.
We Make Mcgyver look Like Crap
God Created The Earth, And Then Turned Up The Bass

 

i'd be up for it let me know.

 

I don't want to sound picky or critical, I'm just really close to buying a set and I have some questions: I noticed that the speaker mold is not angled toward the driver/passenger. I realize that 4th gen models have speakers mounted in the door without an angle, but with the kicker location being so much further away, isn't the effectiveness of the speaker being compromised? The directional tweeter looks like a good idea, though. Also, is there room for a crossover?

 

I will admit, the angle on the kicks is not the best for perfect imaging. But keep in mind that these kickpanels were not designed for that. They are designed to offer better imaging then the dash locations, while using up a minimal of foot room.

The mid range speaker is not as critical with aiming anyway, so that is why I have it flat. The tweeter, however, is very critital with aiming, which is why they face out a bit.

The only way to get perfect imaging is to have a set of kicks custom made to your speakers.

But for the price, I thnk these are a great value to let you add bigger speakers to the car, in a better spot then the dash.

mike

 

I'll second what DJ said. Having them installed, I can say that there is some slight biasing towards the right, due to the more direct angle of the passenger kick. However, my components have a farily high crossover point, 5 kHz I believe, so my midrange is actually playing farily high frequencies. For the price though, and the foot room, I'm not complaining; I definatly recommend them. They still sound GREAT, and are a big improvement over dash speakers (imaging, frequency responce, upfront bass, power handling, etc.) Oh and I just mounted my crossovers where my 4x6's were. It was a tight fit on the driver's side though, so if you have large crossovers they may not fit.

- Mike

[This message has been edited by Mike92RS (edited August 13, 2001).]

 

Yeah, that's what it comes down to: they're still a major upgrade from the dash for a lot cheaper than custom.
...and I'll bury those crossovers somewhere.

Oh yeah, about the exchange rate problem: don't worry, I can send a money order in American funds.

 

Status: 5 ordered (maybe 6 ... FireBretha ?)

10 (maybe 9) available.

I'm hoping to have the first 4 orders recieved completed and shipped by next monday.

mike

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custom 3rd gen kickpanels at http://www.lachernet.com/kickpanels

 

I received my set last week, and they look awesome! These kicks are definitely high quality -- very solid.

I haven't had the chance to install them yet, but once I do, I will post some pics.

Just wanted to give you some positive feedack on a great job! Mike is also a great guy to deal with. Very flexible and professional.

I would recommend these to anyone looking for kicks, but doesn't want to pay the inflated price for a sub-quality Q-Form.

Thomas.

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1992 RS Camaro - Red
305-TBI/5 Speed Manual- 3.08 geared rear
1.6 Roller Rockers / Adjustable Fuel Regulator with high flow pump / Open Air K&N Filter / TBI Spacer / ADS Super Chip & custom burned Off-Road Only chip / MSD ignition
Headers - 3" Cat'Back - Flow Master - dual chrome tips
Adjustable Coni shocks & struts & 16" factory wheels