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[Sorin-Andrei]

Hey all,

Just thought i'd start a thread to get an idea of where people are at with their builds and what's the go? I know leading up to AAS we were all over the build threads but things have dropped back abit and just curious to see where people are at and what they're working on.

I'll start with myself and P.Siddy:

Most of you remember the spectacular sendoff we gave our 9915's at Adelaide Autosalon,
Obviously at AAS one of the woofers was totally gone and we took him apart - Sam made a huge effort of reattaching the spider on the day but it was only ever going to hold up for so long.

Upon taking the car home we found that the other woofer also had a serious case of coil-rub and was on its last legs.

Regardless we decided to push on and temp install it in Sam's laser for abit of SPL at the Marvey comp.
The day before the comp it was doing 149's in testing, however upong firing it up at Marveys Sam experienced some pretty major failure and decided to call it a day after the first burp to avoid any damage to the amp.

Since then we've given Siddy a break (literally?) in order to recoup the finances and get recoils going.

I am pleased to say that AMG have come to the rescue with some recones and Siddy will be burping again in the coming few weeks.
They had some regular 9515 recones available in stock and have sent them over to get us going while we get the box tuned and setup properly. I think our plan is to get the car burping again so we can get the box right, then look at sezzy new recones maybe later down the track.

Personally i'm also keen to triple up all the runs between the batteries on the bank now that we're happy with the arrangement - got plenty of Knu cable left over so there's no reason why not.

There you have it guys - that's the update on Siddy, other than that i've taken some time to work on my garden and catch up with the rest of the Team SS family.

[Banned.ScrewYouTeam.inc]

installing an alarm, central locking and train horns in the little red laser,

[dougee]

The first layer of resin is on, next week ill get them finished off

Edited by dougee, 15 September 2010 - 12:47 PM.

[dougee]

Also I got this 16tonne crimper, I need to know where to get the lugs from though.. a local easy source would be good

And these wire cutters (soo much easier for 0 gauge)


And I have in transit a new metering system, capable of 50-186Db and 3-30000Hz. And is supposed be as accurate as a TL and within .1Db. When I receive it I will write up a review and let people know where its available from. May still be 3 weeks or more in transit though

[Sorin-Andrei]

I usually get crimp lugs through a friend who works at BOC gas n gear, but unfortunately they still cost a fair bit anyway

I'm super-curious about this meter, if you want, when it arrives you can come around and meter a couple of cars so we can do a proper back to back test with the TL... could be a bargain buy for some of the guys getting interested in testing at home without the huge cost of a TL

[dougee]

Sorin-Andrei, on 15 September 2010 - 03:22 PM, said:

I usually get crimp lugs through a friend who works at BOC gas n gear, but unfortunately they still cost a fair bit anyway

I'm super-curious about this meter, if you want, when it arrives you can come around and meter a couple of cars so we can do a proper back to back test with the TL... could be a bargain buy for some of the guys getting interested in testing at home without the huge cost of a TL

Hmmn okay Ill have a look thanks.

Yeah it could end up being a great cheaper alternative, and honestly as long as it gives consistent results it should be great for testing on the cheap

I will let everyone know when It arrives, we can organise a meet sometime. See what she can do

[Sorin-Andrei]

Yeah as long as the meter is true against itself it'll make a great little tool.

I like the idea of another "show n tell" meet where we all bring our latest little developments along like we did last time at the Brighton meet.

[dougee]

Yeah, the sensor self powers aswell. Outputting a voltage depending on the Db, It has a supposed accuracy gauranteed from 0.01db to 0.05db. Ive bought the software aswell, its similar to the TL software as far as I can see.
Also apparently as the sensor just outputs voltage you can read the voltage with an accurate multimeter and convert the voltage to Db... Useful if you only have access to the small sensor and a multimeter.

The sensor itself looks exactly like the TL sensor, except the suction caps arnt either side of the mic they are mounted on the side of the device so the mic ends up 90degrees to the window.


And its supposed to be N.I.S.T calibrated like the Termpro/lab
It is also supplied with a calibration sheet.

Thats basically all I know lol, ill find out more when it arrives haha

[Banned.ScrewYouTeam.inc]

oh, this doesn't actually interface to a computer like a TL, its just a pressure sensor that you read the voltage off, and the program calculates what SPL level that would equate to.

edit: my mistake, apparently it can interface to a computer.

Edited by VLOUD, 15 September 2010 - 06:19 PM.

[dougee]

Yeah it does interface... if you pay the extra money for the software which I did

otherwise you can use a multimeter and a chart or small program on the computer to work out the Db

[KSR]

What's happening?? I'm just about to rip out my install from the Ang's comp...

A-pillar tweeter mounts still need a bit more bog then will get covered with acoustic cloth, 9887 needs to be sold off when the DVA-9861 gets here, hook up the PXA-H701 processor so I can go fully active, glass up some sealed enclosures for the 8" in the doors, and last but not least, some testing with the 3515 when I get the chance.

Doug, if your after some crimps give a couple of local places a ring, these were recommended to me through uni for decent prices:

• Key Tubing & Electrical Industries
• Noremak Industries

I did find an online company that does 70mm for under $2.00 each but can't seem to find the link sorry...

Edited by SUSWGN, 15 September 2010 - 08:06 PM.

[peaandham]

dougee, on 15 September 2010 - 02:23 PM, said:

Also I got this 16tonne crimper, I need to know where to get the lugs from though.. a local easy source would be good

Oh oh oh where from and how much?

Where am i at??

Tuning and waiting on some Rca Extensions, then when everything is finished maybe some Big V Rcas all round.

Edited by peaandham, 15 September 2010 - 09:09 PM.

[bobo333]

all my latest updates are in my build thread but il add here too, the week after the ang's comp i started my new job at autobarn and have since got a big new toolbox and everything to service my car at staff price... WIN

ive also finally relocated my head unit, ananlogue volt mete, and switches to make room for my touchscreen for the reversing camera and future carputer

yesterday i finally got the damn cast off my arm so after my muscles have regained strength i can get back into fiddly little things that i havnt been able to do yet, such as dynamatting my passenger door, and playing around with some BCM bits and pieces with the help of the other tech at work

oh yeah and i bought a couple of jaycar 8"s yesterday too for the crazy 8's challenge... box building may commence this weekend

[SWBMav93]

Doug i get my lugs from Aztronics.. usually like 2 bucks for a pack of 4 or so, but now i get them from my mate for free.

Well im trying to make a box for my 3512 to burp with. I have a sealed enclosure atm at 2.5cu just need to make a port hole and get a nice port happeneing.. It will prolly sound like crap as i dont know what im doing with tuning but yeah.

Edited by SWBMav93, 15 September 2010 - 11:15 PM.

[dougee]

peaandham, on 15 September 2010 - 09:06 PM, said:

Oh oh oh where from and how much?

http://cgi.ebay.com....e=STRK:MEWNX:IT

$115, there are 8ton ones that are cheaper. But I saw the need to crimp 300mm sq cable