Here you guys go: http://www.geocities.com/flash_point...l?974960600680

These pictures really don't due the system justice but oh well. You get the idea though. Send me some feedback.

- Mike Harvey -

 

I see that my site is still lonely, lol. Come check it out guys, it looks pretty phat (the system that is)

- Mike Harvey -

 

dope system dude, I'm putting 3 12's in my car hopefully this weekend.

 

That looks really nice. I know you said the subwoofers fire downward...but where exactly are they? The Rockford amp is a 4 channel...what is it hooked up to?

I really like those kick panels. (But I wouldn't dare do it in my standard-shift car.) Are those stock Rockford grilles that hold the tweeters, or was that a custom job?

That's a sharp looking car too. I normally wouldn't like chrome on a thirdgen, but those wheel well mouldings highlight the shiny wheels really nicely.

The only other thing I would do is improve the mounting of the stereo, and get rid of the mounting kit that sticks it out. Either build a custom kit that makes the radio look flush mounted from behind, or at least use the flat panel that comes with the Metra kit.

 

Dude get a new site host it was slow!! And I have DSL. But what I did see looked sweet. BTW when is that MacEwen thing going to go through?

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Current: 1991 RS 305 TBI
Past: 1990 RS 305 TBI (A woman forgot what red lights are for)
Current: mostly stock - newer 305 w/ 12,000 on it
Eclipse speakers all around w/ 10" tube in back
Future: 2" Cowl hood w/ K&N filter

 

Let me answer some questions one at a time. 1) You can't see the subwoofers. The box that the amps sit on are where the 12's are at. If you put your hand underneath the box then you can feel the subs.
2) The 4 channel Rockford is hooked up to my 6x9's & my kick panels.
3) The kick panel grills are the ones that came w/ the component set.
4) I actually changed web servers over to geocities b/c angelfire was too damn slow and I had problems uploading graphics. I have not once had a problem loading the page on my computer and my parents computer. We both have 56k modems and the page loads very quickly, don't know what to say bro.
5) All info has been sent to Ryan and you guys can send payment to him whenever you want. I e-mailed everyone yesterday & I'm most positive that I e-mailed you as well Neo. Ryan should be getting a hold of all you guys so the ball is in his court now. Later guys

- Mike Harvey -

 

Now i know why it took so long to view, I gave you guys the temporary link, that's why it took so damn long. Sorry guys, here is the right link and all sections are working now: http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002/

This page should load a hell of a lot faster than the other one.

- Mike Harvey -

 

Looks good.

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89 RS V-8

 

Your head unit was made in the dark ages.
Why waste your time with 12's.
Rockford is a ripoff.
Nice kick panels, One day your going to put your foot through your speaker.

 

There's always gotta be a **** out in the crowd. And what kind of system do you have and what are hitting in db levels?

- Mike Harvey -

 

its great to see negativity in this room.


Mike the system looks dam tight, it looks very clean and professional. i guess some people are just jealous.


daniel

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86 camaro cpe(dont laugh)has 92z28 body kit with GTS covers, new red paint and a killer stereo. 2 amps, 8 speakers, disc changer, custom install with subs coming by the end of the summer. sawpped (or in the process of) 305lg4 for brand new 350. TES headers, flowmaster cat back, performer manifold, TCI converter, jet chip, kn with dual snorkel cleaner. and she still passed the sniffer!

"Cal Poly SLO is the shi#"

 

Now the site is crusin. And yes you did send me an e-mail. The system looks sweet!! THX

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Current: 1991 RS 305 TBI
Past: 1990 RS 305 TBI (A woman forgot what red lights are for)
Current: mostly stock - newer 305 w/ 12,000 on it
Eclipse speakers all around w/ 10" tube in back
Future: 2" Cowl hood w/ K&N filter

 

Ahhhh, someone else with the same rims as mine. Those Eagle Alloys look killer, but even better on my camaro, hehe. Anyway, wish i could hear that thing. Also, what size are those rims, I have the 16" with 50 series Z rated tires, also lowered my springs. You might want to consider that too, I hated all that dead well space above the tire. Very nice, very jealous.

 

My rims are acutally 15". I'm still debating on wheather to lower it and put 17" rims of the same ones on there. Still up in ther air though. Thanx for the compliments guys

- Mike Harvey -

 

killrog22:

It's so sad that you have to act that way, we all know you are just jealous. Kickpanels are the only way to go if you want high sq, unless you build out the doors.. Why are 12's a waste of money now? Because all you could afford were pioneer 8"s and a pyramid amp?
The only waste of money I know is the hospital fees your mom payed when you were born..

 

ha ha ha, LMAO!!!!!!!
Oh well when you post something like I did or when a person posts pictures of a 383 strocker there is bound to be someone who doesn't like it and think that it sucks. I'm suprised that it didn't happen earlier when the post was up. I'm just glad tht all my friends here on the board and all my buddies in town like my setup. And people wonder why my car cover is on all the time, hehehe. Later guys

- Mike Harvey -
1986 Pontiac Firebird http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002

 

looks bad *** . Did you make a custom plate that your reciever and heater controls are installed in?

 

Actually no, the original plate that covers the radio pod was used. However the CD deck sits in a filler type thing to fill the empty space in the place of the old radio. Check ya guys later

- Mike Harvey -

 

Sweet. I like the placement of the subs.

 

Thanx for the compliment. I appreciate it

- Mike Harvey -

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The '86 Firebird http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002

 

wierd! i wonder how thoes subs sound firing downward! i havn't thought of that yet.

i just got my 12" kenwood in a ported box sitting in the back seat firing backwards. (had it firing forward at first, but one day i turned it around, and it was WAY better)

nice setup!

 

Thanx bro.
Those subs firing downwards sound so damn sick that it's not even funny. I love this system so much but I need to turn the bass levels up a little then it would be perfect.
Later

- Mike Harvey -

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The '86 Firebird http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002

 

To each his own, but do'nt you think it's a little silly to have the kick speakers stick so far into the footwell?

 

One question bro. Where else would I put them? In the doors? Nope, I've got power windows and that won't work, maybe if I didn't have power windows. Where else could I possibly put them. They have to stick out a certain degree to give them certain air restrictions and space to angle them to the driver & passenger so they sound right & give the right imaging. I'm almost 6' tall and they don't bug me at all. They are jsut fine. You have to see them in person they don't look as far out as they look.

- Mike Harvey -

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The '86 Firebird http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002

 

Ok Mike, know that every thing I ask is just trying to help you out, I have done IASCA judging and am curious about the install..

1. Who did the installation?

2. What possessed you to carpet the kick panels?

Those are the only 2 things I can think of off the top of my head, I really can't say much without seeing the system in person... And yes, I have tons and tons of stereo equiptment that isn't cheap, so don't throw a line like that out. This is all just in good interest.

 

Hey Shiner did I happen to lash out at you or make a rude comment. From what I've seen I don't think that you have replied to this thread until now; may I asked what I said?
Anyways to answer your questions though: 1) An audio shop by the name of Audio Pro's installed my entire system & 2) the audio shop decided to carpet the kick panels. WHy do you ask?

- Mike Harvey -

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The '86 Firebird http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002

 

No, I just wanted to say that first, before I made any comments, some people on this site get offended way too easily.

The reason I ask why you decided to go with carpet, on kick panels that in no way look like that are factory, typically that sets you out of a "hidden" type of system in your car.. by far with the amp ramp and box also which puts you into more of an extreme catagory. Are you competing the car? or do you just like having a large good sounding system? That would make the largest part of it up.. Points have been taken off lately for panels covered in carpet, that's the only reason I asked, most people lately have been using vinal or Simms texture coating on the panels.. Overall good looking system though, 2 thumbs up.

 

Thanx for the compliments bro. That system hits that hard when set up for sound quality. I can't imagine how hard it would hit when it is set up for db drag. I have not had a chance to compete w/ it b/c there have not been any competitions around here yet. So we shall see how well I do, pretty damn good I bet. One question: why losing points for carpeted kick panels?

- Mike Harvey -

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The '86 Firebird http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002

 

Rockford is one of the best Car Audio Companys out, what is this clown talkin about?

system is beyond sweet, must be nice to have all that $$$ for it.

 

It is nice after saving & saving after 2 years to get all the things that you need & want for your car & at the same time developing good credit to get credit cards w/ high as limits. That also helps.

- Mike Harvey -

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The '86 Firebird http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002

 

very nice system, the subs and amp placement look real good, how much everything cost ya including the install? im just curious.

 

Let's break it down into individual pieces of the system and well find out together:

1) Clarion deck = $350 (2 yrs ago & needs to be replaced)
2) Fosgate Compnoent System = $219
3) 1st Aura amp = $450 (2 yrs ago)
4) 2nd Aura amp = $122 (online at Ubid.com, love that place)
5) Fosgate amp = $325
6) CAP = Free, early X-mas gift from my buddy
7) Optima Yellow top battery = $150
8) 4 Fosgate 12"'s = $518 (they were having a buy one get one free woofer sale, so I went a little nuts)
9) Labor, parts, customization, & wires = $400

TOTAL = $2,534

Keep in mind that this was done over several months and even a year at a time. This does not include all the money that was wrapped up in the system before this one. And the cool thing is that my insurance company has got me covered.

- Mike Harvey -

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The '86 Firebird http://www.geocities.com/flash_point2002

 

Look "BRO", I didd'nt say dont put them in the well's, I just want to know why they stick so far out. I'm 6'2" and my left foot is cramped even using the BOSE enclosure. The way the pictures show the speakers, it is not only silly looking but dangerous to have the enclosure that close to the brake pedal. As far as having to have them stick out so they sound good, thats bull. If thats what the shop told you, consider looking for a new shop. I installed an ADS 5 1/4 woofer into an internally modified Bose enclosure that is no bigger than stock, and looks stock, and it sounds perfect. Also, if you are looking for imaging, try moving the tweeter, if possible, up into the passenger compartment so the higher tones can reflect off the glass surfaces in the car. Having the tweeters down by your feet does nothing for imaging.

 

Well then ODIN it doesn't seem like you know a lot about car steroe's then, well it's not like I know a lot but anyways. The imagaing sounds like crap in the A-pillars when coupled w/ kick panels. I heard a 95 Camaro today at the stereo shop w/ kick panels and the tweeters in the Pillars and it sounds nothing like mine does. His car sounded like crap and had them move them back onto the kick panels. There is a certain amount of distance that the sound has to travel w/ the highs & the mids to make it sound right together. If you cut out the distance and make one shorter than the other then it sounds like crap like I heard w/ that Camaro. That's was I was trying to get at, ok "BRO".

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- Mike Harvey - 1986 Firebird

 

Well "BRO", I hate to tell you but you really know nothing about car audio, your last post and the photo's of your system prove that. Maybe that system sounded like crap because it was'nt set up properly. When you move the the tweeter away from the woofer you have to adjust the crossover points to compensate. By moving the tweeters up to the dash openings, not the a-pillar, you can use the angles of the glass to widen the sound stage beyond the windshield, not just into the bottom of your feet. Oh, as far as the sound quality of your "massive system from hell", how good do you really think four twelve's and a set of 5.25 components can sound? Where is the mid-bass, or the center or rear-fill in your system? Can you really hear anything but the booming and rattling?

 

Actually the sound imaging is awesome. You can hear everything perfectly I am extremely pleased w/ the system. You just showed right there in your last post that you can't tell your head from your a$$ b/c you just said w/ 4 12"'s how good can sound quality can be? Well it can be damn good. If you weren't such a jealous and dumb **** you would appreciate things.
What's your problem: This isn't the only thread that you have stuck your little twig size d i c k in. Why don't you just go away from this site and far away your piece of $hit.

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- Mike Harvey -
1986 Firebird

 

If it makes you feel good to think that I am jealous of that pimp wagon and it's "massive system from hell", you go right ahead. Oh, by the way, nice chrome trim rings.

 

damn fellas...

Odin, suck a **** cuz his ****s hot. You know it, I know it, We all know it.

Mike Harvey?, u got a deathwish tellin people your name and talkin **** at the same time? we know your **** is hot, YOU DONT GOTTA REMIND US... DAMN.

-yo u guys still got my back if im troubled with something, right?


kev

 

Well I can really care less if people know my name or not, I've got nothing to hide. Also what do you mean by it being "hot", like stolen HOT. If that's the case I might as well laugh b/c I couldn't steal a cookie from a cookie jar more or less take equipment and have a shop install it.
As far as talking $hit, I can put out as much as much as someone dishes out. If they want to start at me then bring it on, I could car less b/c I didn't start this one.
Also as far as Odin goes, I've got no problem w/ you just chill and relax, I also saw you bashing on another thread so this isn't my imagination. I'm swallowing my pride and I apoligize for being a ***** and I hope you can do the same. This is a board to talk about our cars not to slam anyone, well unless they got the confederate flag on their hood with many shades of bondo & rust. Well I'm outta here.

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- Mike Harvey -
1986 Firebird

 

Hey, just to let you guys know before you guys try to start clowning,I'v been in the car and it sounds tight! The kick pannel's are fine where they are! Their not to close to the breaks, you can drive that car fine. And the bass in the car does not over power the highs. It sound's good and looks good, maybe you guys should try putting the kick pannels where his are before you guys make rude comments on this post!

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Mike, sorry bro, but I am having a tough time believing you are achieving 161.8 db spl out of a rockford fosbreak amp...with 2 12's...hmmm...maybe if ya got alittle more realistic, then maybe people will jump aboard with you....remember, to get respect, you must give it...just take a look at it.

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are you blind? he has four 12" RF DVC's, and the Rockford Fosgate powers his mids and highs. he said nothing about two 12"s powered with the RF.

 

Yeah I've got four RF 12"'s and the RF amp is powering the mids & highs. My amps are 2 Aura amps that push out an RMS of 330x2. So does that help clarify things a little????

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- Mike Harvey -
1986 Firebird S/E

 

Looks pretty good. I used to compete in IASCA with my Camaro, but after a while, I got tired of the headaches and ears ringing. 8^) I could not keep it turned down, so I took the system out. 149.9db is the most I got for SPL, but that was playing Metallica, Enter Sandman, so with some boom boom, wicky wicky music, it would most likely have been more. I never had any luck at all with Rockford Fosgate, blew 3 amps, 4 subs, 4 mids, and 13 tweeters in just over a month. I changed to Pheonix Gold amps, JL Audio subs and MB Quart highs, never a problem again. I have a mild system in my Blazer and am pleased with Boston Acoustics Pro series high end too. I do miss the stereo now and then, but I am much happier with horsepower 8^) You did a good job with your install, but what if you need to haul a third passenger? I see you are from Northern Ca. where exactly are you located? I am in Paso Robles, exactly in between the bay area and LA.....

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1991 Camaro TPI, 355ci. Sportsman 11 heads, LT-4 Hot cam,Pete Jackson gear drive, on,and on, and on... 13.6 @ 102.5 with a 2:73 open rear, no traction, no tuning, no practice.

1985 California Edition IROC red, polished TPI and polished wheels, otherwise completely stock 305ci. & automatic trans.

 

Thanx Jason, you've got mail.

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- Mike Harvey -
1986 Firebird S/E

 

damn, and I thought I had overkill:




That box is rotting in my garage BTW, if anyone wants it, it's free..

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1987 Formula 350, headman hedders, Accel supercoil, cap, rotor.
MAF screens removed. 160 degree stat and manual fan switch.

Best ET: 14.745@91.317mph-Stock
Best ET: 14.418@95.51 mph-Modded
Ridiculed Founder of the Traction Impaired Crew

 

hehehe, it's all or nothing. It is a bit much but it sounds great.

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- Mike Harvey -
1986 Firebird S/E

 

WELL! that was some good reading!


My mother said "If u have nothing good to say, dont say anything at all"


Looks great! Nice job!

 

Amps look awesome man. I hope my alpine v12s turn out like that. I'm doing my install soon except I do all of it myself. All my friends help and we don't cut corners anywhere. Only problem with us is we usually never plan very well and so it's always take it out, change this, change that, put in, take out...etc. It's fun though. We're starting to work with fiberglass because I'm going to be doing kicks and a custom box in the drivers side rear panel for my kicker solo 12. The amps are going to be behind the spare tire panel. I want to carpet the whole interior. Not sure though, the poor car sits outside a lot and I'm afraid the panels are going to sun rot like they did in my 86. We'll see.

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, Jon (91 RS too many mods to list), getting new engine in summer

 

Thanx bro. Hope your install goes well & that it sounds really good. Let us know

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- Mike Harvey -
1986 Firebird S/E