Mazda 929 Install
I also have just recently acquired these aswell:
Dayton RS52 midranges to sit next to the Vifa XT25 tweeters. Should sound sweet. I have the midbass drivers in mind (to upgrade to later) but they are yet to hit aussie shores. So until they do.. the Philips midbasses I have now will do :p
OK, no more updates ... for now...
Dayton RS52 midranges to sit next to the Vifa XT25 tweeters. Should sound sweet. I have the midbass drivers in mind (to upgrade to later) but they are yet to hit aussie shores. So until they do.. the Philips midbasses I have now will do :p
OK, no more updates ... for now...
Last edited by Tiger on Mon May 03, 2010 5:38 am, edited 1 time in total.
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
Would be an absolute pain in the ass to handle down there with this kind of car.
This way, I enjoy the creature comforts of being a lazy-ass and resting my hand on the auto while I'm operating my head unit! Perfect height for it!
The thought crossed my mind, unit I thought about the cupholder drawer thats coming. The cups would hit the 1.5 din face EVERYTIME. So, I scrapped that idea.
This way, I enjoy the creature comforts of being a lazy-ass and resting my hand on the auto while I'm operating my head unit! Perfect height for it!
The thought crossed my mind, unit I thought about the cupholder drawer thats coming. The cups would hit the 1.5 din face EVERYTIME. So, I scrapped that idea.
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
I forgot to show you actually... this is why the head unit is up there....
Should be here next week some time. That little drawer thats there now is a temp fit to merely fill the void
Should be here next week some time. That little drawer thats there now is a temp fit to merely fill the void
Last edited by Tiger on Mon May 03, 2010 5:23 am, edited 1 time in total.
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
It's been a while since I updated this thread. So here goes....
I was doing all in my power to make sure I got my hands on 2 pairs of Exodus Audio Anarchy mids. BUT, an opportunity came up and I've been fortunate to obtain a pair of 3 ways ZEROpoint splits with dual 6.5" mids, which I can run active off the following collection of goodies
2 x MRV-1507 amps for my Xmax 12s (1 each), 2 x MRV-F407 to run my new dual mids bridged at 4 ohm, a 3rd MRV-F407 to run the Daytons and Vifas up front and the MRV-F303 will run the 4" ZEROpoint splits passive as rear fill.
Now, to start doing some work in cabin with all this gear! haha. I'm waiting on the ZEROpoints to be shipped over, then I will start rocking. But, I can organise my boot at least (now that I have the V12 collection all set)
I was doing all in my power to make sure I got my hands on 2 pairs of Exodus Audio Anarchy mids. BUT, an opportunity came up and I've been fortunate to obtain a pair of 3 ways ZEROpoint splits with dual 6.5" mids, which I can run active off the following collection of goodies
2 x MRV-1507 amps for my Xmax 12s (1 each), 2 x MRV-F407 to run my new dual mids bridged at 4 ohm, a 3rd MRV-F407 to run the Daytons and Vifas up front and the MRV-F303 will run the 4" ZEROpoint splits passive as rear fill.
Now, to start doing some work in cabin with all this gear! haha. I'm waiting on the ZEROpoints to be shipped over, then I will start rocking. But, I can organise my boot at least (now that I have the V12 collection all set)
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
OK.... the updates are as follows:
I've sold the odd amp out (above), which was the F303 and I've sourced another MRV-1507. So, I've still got six amps.... just ALOT more power for my front stage.
I now give you... a pic of my new amps
I've sourced my front stage/rear fill.
Dual 6.5" ZPM160s in the doors to run at 2ohm stereo on a 1507 amp.
The Dayton RS52 and Vifa XT25 pairs will accompany these speakers up front (each run off a bridged F407 at 4ohm)
The 4s and tweeters will run actve off a F407 for rear fill (so they won't be running hard)
The unfortunate thing with the Zeropoint 6.5" mids is that 2 of them were somewhat damaged, most likely in transit. You can see in the pics that towo of the cones are down low as opposed to how they should be. I'm sending these off after the weekend to get assessed by Speakerbits in Port Melbourne, and 9/10, if they say they'll need a recoil.. I'll tell them to recoil all four together. (and thrown in a second spider in each driver while they're at it.. for good measure! :p haha)
Because of my boot layout, I've opted to use these babies below, to cool the buggers off under a false floor
Specs on the fans are:
Material: plastic
Bearing type: rifle bearing
Rotation speed: 2000RPM
Acoustical noise: 25 dB(A)
Airflow: 32.11CFM
Rated voltage: 12V
Max Input current: 0.20A
Size: 80 x 80 x 25 mm
Cable length: 27cm
Color: clear
LED color: blue
These babies in action: LINK
I've sold the odd amp out (above), which was the F303 and I've sourced another MRV-1507. So, I've still got six amps.... just ALOT more power for my front stage.
I now give you... a pic of my new amps
I've sourced my front stage/rear fill.
Dual 6.5" ZPM160s in the doors to run at 2ohm stereo on a 1507 amp.
The Dayton RS52 and Vifa XT25 pairs will accompany these speakers up front (each run off a bridged F407 at 4ohm)
The 4s and tweeters will run actve off a F407 for rear fill (so they won't be running hard)
The unfortunate thing with the Zeropoint 6.5" mids is that 2 of them were somewhat damaged, most likely in transit. You can see in the pics that towo of the cones are down low as opposed to how they should be. I'm sending these off after the weekend to get assessed by Speakerbits in Port Melbourne, and 9/10, if they say they'll need a recoil.. I'll tell them to recoil all four together. (and thrown in a second spider in each driver while they're at it.. for good measure! :p haha)
Because of my boot layout, I've opted to use these babies below, to cool the buggers off under a false floor
Specs on the fans are:
Material: plastic
Bearing type: rifle bearing
Rotation speed: 2000RPM
Acoustical noise: 25 dB(A)
Airflow: 32.11CFM
Rated voltage: 12V
Max Input current: 0.20A
Size: 80 x 80 x 25 mm
Cable length: 27cm
Color: clear
LED color: blue
These babies in action: LINK
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
OK, I'm gonna need some help please
I've gone crazy on boot layouts with all my amps now. So, I've taken pics and here are the setups:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
Now... whilst you folk are picking which one I should go for... I'll be messing around with the following stuff below:
^^^ This will be my "to-do" list today because of yesterday's rain!
I've gone crazy on boot layouts with all my amps now. So, I've taken pics and here are the setups:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
Now... whilst you folk are picking which one I should go for... I'll be messing around with the following stuff below:
^^^ This will be my "to-do" list today because of yesterday's rain!
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
Thanks for the comments, guys
E & F would be tough looking, for sure. After some interesting points thrown my way off another forum, I've had to take into account my power arrangement/accessibilty for competitions and also, would I consider an amp rack.
For my power arrangement, I've got a 0AWG T-Junction and two x 1 0AWg in to 3 4AWG out splitters. From those, they split into 6 separate runs of 4AWG and I can put 4AWG in/4AWG out inline fuses for each of my amps and mount them somewhere for accessibility. I was looking at that back wall in install (A) for my designated fuse area. A fused distro for 6 amps has been a trick to find, so I thought "STUFF IT! EACH AMP GETS ITS OWN AMP INSTEAD OF A FUSED DISTRO". Better to be safe than sorry.
A rack was a thought, but I'm honestly going to need a spot on designing one. I've never worked with amp racks before and I've got some ideas, BUT I wouldn't know where to start. I could pen some ideas for a rack down. Having said that. (A) is really starting to win me over here. It is simple enough in design, it looks tough, and if glassed right, I should be able to access my spare wheel still and my tool kit on the right. I can throw a cover over the floor and still use the boot. So it CAN be fully functional. Every other way would throw functionality out the window and look more like a show piece.
Anything I may have missed here guys, let me know please
E & F would be tough looking, for sure. After some interesting points thrown my way off another forum, I've had to take into account my power arrangement/accessibilty for competitions and also, would I consider an amp rack.
For my power arrangement, I've got a 0AWG T-Junction and two x 1 0AWg in to 3 4AWG out splitters. From those, they split into 6 separate runs of 4AWG and I can put 4AWG in/4AWG out inline fuses for each of my amps and mount them somewhere for accessibility. I was looking at that back wall in install (A) for my designated fuse area. A fused distro for 6 amps has been a trick to find, so I thought "STUFF IT! EACH AMP GETS ITS OWN AMP INSTEAD OF A FUSED DISTRO". Better to be safe than sorry.
A rack was a thought, but I'm honestly going to need a spot on designing one. I've never worked with amp racks before and I've got some ideas, BUT I wouldn't know where to start. I could pen some ideas for a rack down. Having said that. (A) is really starting to win me over here. It is simple enough in design, it looks tough, and if glassed right, I should be able to access my spare wheel still and my tool kit on the right. I can throw a cover over the floor and still use the boot. So it CAN be fully functional. Every other way would throw functionality out the window and look more like a show piece.
Anything I may have missed here guys, let me know please
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
With a trunk kit of Dynamat Xtreme, I was able to get this much done:
And to get the floor a bit easier to work with when it comes time to fixing it in place (next weekend) I cut out the corner just above the channel for the petrol tank.
I've got to grab some liquid nails to fix my blocks to the floor and then I've got something to fix the false floor to. However.... I'm gonna need some more deadener very soon, I can see how you could use a bulk pack just for your boot EASILY!
And to get the floor a bit easier to work with when it comes time to fixing it in place (next weekend) I cut out the corner just above the channel for the petrol tank.
I've got to grab some liquid nails to fix my blocks to the floor and then I've got something to fix the false floor to. However.... I'm gonna need some more deadener very soon, I can see how you could use a bulk pack just for your boot EASILY!
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
Hey Bud.
Go for 'F' - definitely.
I love those V12 amps. My first amp was an MRV-F407. A great amp. I even bought a second one to put into what is now my ex-wife's car (although it's stopped working now and is about to be replaced by an older MRV-F403).
Go all out on this install as it'll look great and with that gear, so long as your execution is sound, will sound fantastic as well.
p.s. I went from a 407 to a ZX450. As much as I still have a fond spot for the last of the Alpine V12 mosfet amps like ours, I've never looked back
Go for 'F' - definitely.
I love those V12 amps. My first amp was an MRV-F407. A great amp. I even bought a second one to put into what is now my ex-wife's car (although it's stopped working now and is about to be replaced by an older MRV-F403).
Go all out on this install as it'll look great and with that gear, so long as your execution is sound, will sound fantastic as well.
p.s. I went from a 407 to a ZX450. As much as I still have a fond spot for the last of the Alpine V12 mosfet amps like ours, I've never looked back
[b]Source: Clarion HX-D2 & changer
Mass storage and GPS: Sony Ericsson X1i
Amps: PG ZX475Ti, 500.4, 600.2
Cable: Monster XLN Pro
Drivers: Morel MT23, CDM88, Elate 6, 2 x Infinity Perfect 10VQ[/b]
[i]Australian MEASQ Judge[/i]
Mass storage and GPS: Sony Ericsson X1i
Amps: PG ZX475Ti, 500.4, 600.2
Cable: Monster XLN Pro
Drivers: Morel MT23, CDM88, Elate 6, 2 x Infinity Perfect 10VQ[/b]
[i]Australian MEASQ Judge[/i]
After much deliberating, (and arm twisting) I might be able to meet you guys halfway on this and do install E. Where the subs are, I can slightly angle the subs to fire either upwards or still inverted (I'm yet to decide) and surround it with some fibreglass sprayed in a gloss piano black or a grey to match the amps. And watever I spray that color.. I'll change the woodgrain to match that theme. Modernise the look of the car a little. And from velour to suede/leather
I'll have an answer by tonight on this install. I'm waiting on a couple of answers to be giving on a couple of matters with regards to it all
Cheers for the input
I'll have an answer by tonight on this install. I'm waiting on a couple of answers to be giving on a couple of matters with regards to it all
Cheers for the input
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
4.5 sheets more in the mix...
And the final product... for now... is:
That totals a full bulk pack in my boot and you know what... STILL not enough! It's like a drop in a bucket with this boot!!!
I've got some deadener on its way next week. I'll buy some paint on stuff for the fiddly stuff shortly aswell. I've got about 60 odd sq. ft. of Damplifer Pro... that oughta do some damage around here
More to come...
And the final product... for now... is:
That totals a full bulk pack in my boot and you know what... STILL not enough! It's like a drop in a bucket with this boot!!!
I've got some deadener on its way next week. I'll buy some paint on stuff for the fiddly stuff shortly aswell. I've got about 60 odd sq. ft. of Damplifer Pro... that oughta do some damage around here
More to come...
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
More updates:
A mate of mine and I got stuck into the boot over the weekend... and the kick panels... here's the pics.
Started cutting out box number 1 And then....
^^^ THIS got my attention. It WILL need to be sorted before this boot gets finalised.
^^^...and box number two under way....
A mate of mine and I got stuck into the boot over the weekend... and the kick panels... here's the pics.
Started cutting out box number 1 And then....
^^^ THIS got my attention. It WILL need to be sorted before this boot gets finalised.
^^^...and box number two under way....
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
We made the boxes in a way that the sub boxes will be bolted down and the amp floor on top of it. So they ain't going ANYWHERE! Yes.. spare wheel is gone... I ain't gonna miss it. RACV roadside assistance will be my new spare wheel! hahaha (and some Tyreweld)
Time to make some shapes out of the boot....
My mate was getting on the "resin" and getting high as a kite! :p
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
Bfowler..you absolutely right... I was!
This is my first attempt at glassing, so it is still a learning curve at that. But the cardboard boxes were another suggestion given to me. Some do masking tape, others go straight over the panel, some do plastic bags. We'll see how this goes... if it don't work.. Plan B!
This is my first attempt at glassing, so it is still a learning curve at that. But the cardboard boxes were another suggestion given to me. Some do masking tape, others go straight over the panel, some do plastic bags. We'll see how this goes... if it don't work.. Plan B!
-1998 Mazda 929 HC Series 1-
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
[b]Alpine[/b]- CDA-7998R/CHA-S634/
PXA-H700/MRV-1507 x 3/MRV-F407 x 3
[b]Phoenix Gold[/b]- Xmax 12 x 2/ZPM160 x 4
ZPM100 x 2/ZPT25 x 2/Bass CUBE/DD5
i actually watched pros over here use the cardboard for the backs of sub boxes... this is the first time i've done fibreglass sub boxes too, after doing kicks, pillars, door pods, etc..
oh.. and for the record... i was the mate getting high as a kite doing the glassing... i offered to help John out with his install and get some practice myself...
so far, its coming along well.. altho we've had some minor issues with the kick panel "boxes" as the cardboard outer was too tight in the space allowed and had a hard timing coming out... but i think we'll remove the cardboard part, and add another layer of glass to seal up the enclosure.. these will be for the zeropoint 4's + tweeters..
oh.. and for the record... i was the mate getting high as a kite doing the glassing... i offered to help John out with his install and get some practice myself...
so far, its coming along well.. altho we've had some minor issues with the kick panel "boxes" as the cardboard outer was too tight in the space allowed and had a hard timing coming out... but i think we'll remove the cardboard part, and add another layer of glass to seal up the enclosure.. these will be for the zeropoint 4's + tweeters..
Damo - Australian member..
Speakers: 3 way front - morel elate9 (in custom doors), Peerless HDS Exlusive 4" midrange (in kicks), Scanspeak 1" illuminator (in custom a-pillars)
Subwoofers: 3x Phoenix Gold Ti2 10d2 (in wheel well enclosure)
PG Ti amps: 2x Ti600.4 (front stage) + Ti2500.1 (sub duties)
Speakers: 3 way front - morel elate9 (in custom doors), Peerless HDS Exlusive 4" midrange (in kicks), Scanspeak 1" illuminator (in custom a-pillars)
Subwoofers: 3x Phoenix Gold Ti2 10d2 (in wheel well enclosure)
PG Ti amps: 2x Ti600.4 (front stage) + Ti2500.1 (sub duties)
you should really be wearing a mask at the very least but I always use a $20 carbon resperator. Those fumes are nothing more then very small pieces of resin and you do not want them collecting in your lungs mang! You see what it does to material, it can do the same to you after a while.......
I know alot of people do not but take my word for it, you will want your lungs later in life. Save inhaling the bad stuff for till it is worth inhaling.........
I know alot of people do not but take my word for it, you will want your lungs later in life. Save inhaling the bad stuff for till it is worth inhaling.........
what else can I say I am a grumpy asshole most of the time.
hey man I found something in the bottom of my toolbox today and thought about you. I found a matching set of alpine V12 4awg-8awg power reducers that I thought you could use, still have the rubber on them(black and red). The big brass bitches that allow you to use a 4 awg wire to power your amp where it accepts an 8 awg. If you want them let me know and you can have them for the price of shipping.
what else can I say I am a grumpy asshole most of the time.