Another beetle audio install - progress pics - Page 4

zen · #46 April 7th 2005, 18:07

looking great. should look super sweet when completed.

Dasdubber · #47 April 7th 2005, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Troy_Audio

so is it paint or cloth?

I got my new garage so i may turn out some new stuff..
Sneek Peek

Hope you dont mine your pictures scrolling on my screen saver..

Peace Troy

Paint for these babies....will take longer but hopefully will look good once done - should blend in nicely with the rest of the paint work.

New garage looks cool - lots of space!!

no probs re. screen saver

Troy_Audio · #48 April 7th 2005, 19:19

Awsome..
I cant wait..
Im sure you are die'n to go crouze in your new ride too..
Peace Troy

Dasdubber · #49 April 10th 2005, 09:21

First couple of coats of filler went down onto kicks today (sanding between obviously). Have more sanding, glaze filling, high build priming etc before paint is ready to go on though!

Troy_Audio · #50 April 10th 2005, 13:52

Lookin Sooo Goood
SO you going to hit up a comp or 2?
Keep it up..
Peace Troy

Dasdubber · #51 April 10th 2005, 18:37

Cheers Troy. I might go along to a show or two and see how the car goes. I would not be expecting to do too well compared to some of the systems out there! Hopefully I can get some points on presentation as I have a lot of hours in custom fibreglass work - and more to come!

Received the Watsons Streetworks wiring kit last week, so I can finally start sorting out the electrical system, so I can then finally try out the audio....not to mention start the engine that has been patiently waiting for a long time!

Troy_Audio · #52 April 10th 2005, 20:31

Thats the same kit i got..
Where you plan on mounting it..
((Custom FG Fusebox Panel))

Peace Troy

I love giving more idea's

Dasdubber · #53 April 10th 2005, 22:03

Did you have any troubles with installing the kit? Looked to be pretty well organised.

I am running through a few ideas at the moment with the fuse panel mounting but I would say there will be fibreglass involved

I am just trying to mockup how I will fit the crossovers, distribution block and fuse panel next to the amps under the bonnet and still make it look balanced/symmetrical. Got to finish the kicks first, then move under the bonnet....then finish the sub enclosure....then paint it all!

No wonder this project is taking so long, I keep getting sidetracked with new ideas all the time!

Troy_Audio · #54 April 11th 2005, 00:13

I hear that..
I was going to install a rear seat in my bug but when i was making my templets i layed the amps down & liked the way it looked & scraped my idea for what i got now..
Plus i saved the $200 on the rear seat..lol
Say when did you start you project..
the whole resto..?
I got my bug Feb/03 didnt realy start on it till Jan this year..
Rested wrist & shoulder to you..
I know that sanding feeling..lol
Peace Troy

Dasdubber · #55 April 11th 2005, 06:56

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Originally Posted by Troy_Audio

Say when did you start you project..
the whole resto..?
Peace Troy

I think I started around May 2003 so just coming up to 2 years. That hasn't been all systems go the whole time though - during which I got married, had honeymoon, been busy with house renovations etc.

Well, a couple more layers of filler (with sanding in between) went down after work today - they're starting to look more respectable. Once primer goes on there will be a bit more fine filler to apply - we'll see how it goes.

Troy_Audio · #56 April 11th 2005, 19:29

Nice..looks good..
Congratz on the wedding..

say you do all the painting right?
What kinda Tank/booth do you have?
Troy

Dasdubber · #57 April 11th 2005, 23:20

Cheers.

Yep I do all the painting - I use a 15cfm compressor (not sure of tank size - seems pretty standard for a 15cfm unit). Single cylinder but next time I'd like a dual cylinder as they recharge lost air faster (important when using airtools for grinding/sanding etc). I used a mid range (AU$280 approx) gravity feed gun - sorry, can't remember brand (maybe ATE but not sure if thats even a brand!). It wasn't a HVLP unit, but it was "high efficiency" which uses a similar principle to minimise overspray and lost paint. Works pretty well:

Troy_Audio · #58 April 13th 2005, 01:33

Hey is that a New CBR 900rr in the back ground?
I dont see a exhuast on the side.. must be under the seat..
Thanks For the info on the Painting..
I think im going to do Sound system work to pay a painter for the work..
Lookin @ BMW Phoeix Yellow
Peace Troy..

Dasdubber · #59 April 13th 2005, 06:52

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Originally Posted by Troy_Audio

Hey is that a New CBR 900rr in the back ground?
I dont see a exhuast on the side.. must be under the seat..
Peace Troy..

Nah, its my new Yamaha FZ6 - I ride it to work each day (and give my wife a lift to work as well) so had to get as sensible commuter with comfy riding position etc....still lots of fun though

It has a single muffler up under the seat with dual outlets below tail light - when I finish the bug and save some $ I'll get some decent pipes made up for it!

Troy_Audio · #60 April 16th 2005, 00:23

Hey man
Now that my car is running & i have drivin it a few miles..
How loud is your motor?
I think im going to install my system in my 97 Ram 1500
My Motor is SO Freekin LOUD!
my CD Player gose upto 80 vol..
I got to start @ 70 just to hear it..lol oh well makin it a racecar..
Peace Troy

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