The kick panels arrived from CarDomain today. They are Q-Logic Q-forms molded for my era of 4Runner. I decided to get them because I'm too much of a noob for fiberglassing my own. Sue me 8) I'm installing the RSd comps in them. Here are some initial pics after just unpacking them: Kick Panel Kit Kic...

Apple keeps on doing more things the right way, both for the market and for the users.

I'm quite glad to see Apple doing well as I think they often produce a quality product.

Stipud's amps have fans in them. I believe they are well enough cooled with these fans to run upside down with no problem.

You don't even use sport mode

Not when you're in the car with me...

Modest?? Damn. I ride in that thing several times a week and I tend to agree... it's not modest modest. It is however super-stealth. The only real exterior hint that most people would have about this car is the tinting and perhaps the mesh... other than that, you'd never really know unless you're a...

It is way too fucking cold right now.

Pussy.

This is sex: http://www.deloreanmacmini.com/

Independent music just keeps looking better and better... Go fucking figure.

Paying for a lossy medium in a digital-only format still creeps me out. I don't think I will ever use it. Yeah, that also turns me off. But the whole online distribution method isn't very effective right now with full CD-quality tracks... (think of the bandwidth!) or even many modern lossless compr...

Even though your ears may not hear what is being cut out of the music, your body might feel it. At the right volumes levels with a decently tuned sound system, I can hear the difference between a CD-quality digital encoding and an average MP3 encoding. AAC on the other hand, I have a much harder ti...

Thank you, but... you should really be praising/recognizing Bfowler and stipud though. They've basically played at least as large or larger roles in what will be the final outcome than I have... :oops:. It's all good though! I'm learning a lot with Tom around AND I'm getting a, dare I say, rather ni...

Phase 2 Update: I bit the bullet and purchased an Alpine head unit with iPod support from a local retailer. It is replacing a very low-end Clarion. I knew I would want a new deck as soon as I got to the next phase of my install so while waiting for that to happen, I decided I'd preemptively get the ...

So when are you updating this review now that you solved your EQ crossover/high bass output issues, Tom?

Or right, you need a 10" sealed box...

4GB iPod nano w/ Sennheiser PX100 Sounds great for a tiny little combo but I really wish the open design of the PX100 didn't require it to leak so much sound. On a quieter train ride, the people beside me can hear my music with some degree of clarity even though I don't have it turned up very loud s...

stipud wrote:If she is a metal head like my girlfriend

She's not JUST a metal head... don't sell your woman short Tom, she likes a plethora of music

I'm almost starting to itch for the RSd comps, they looking freakin' sweet, both on paper and the physical design.

Then I'm going to want to a new deck... hot damn this doesn't end, does it?

Exactly. You can criticize my install (4Runner) because it does deserve criticism. However, like Tom said, it's often just about finding the right system, the right attention to detail and the right attitude for each individual's install. Especially for us hobbyist and first-time installers. I know ...

Seriously though, not a bad start. Trust me you will want more, it is an addiction. That's what I've been told. I've also noticed that by looking back at Tom's old corolla installs and our friend Jason's various installs. You always end up wanting more. How many sub/amp combos have you gone through...

Simple, modest... same thing, right?!?

I first must make some kind of introduction, I am an admin here after all ;) I'm Tom's roommate. He lives downstairs and I live upstairs ;) We have been friends about 7-8 years. We met in grade 10 high school. The first thing I remember us talking about involved him trying to convince me that Apple ...

Looks good on 1280x800.