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[Marc ♫]

One thing I have noticed is there seems to be a lack of big builds (extreme style?) going on at the moment.
Is anything happening behind closed garage doors?

Do you think with plenty of events coming that people will start building big things again?

[barcode]

i know of 2 big builds happening up here an 1 down in vic.

i will say though with more exposure comes more people an bigger builds so i would expect lost more starting in the next 6 months

[Lunchbox.inc]

it seems to me, that in the last couple of years we've seen peoples goals shifting, from wanting that 160db, down to wanting a musical 150db in a daily driver...

and as such i've been noticing the change in direction that people are taking with their builds... as far as i'm aware, most people have been learning away from your more "extreme" style builds, in favor of packing as much cheap cone area into the biggest removable box as they can... which makes alot of sense to me, it keeps cars driveable and enjoyable for some weekend cruising...

that being said, i think more people are achieving their goals now more than ever, as the motivation is higher than ever, it's no longer solely based on competition cars, that can only be used at comps, it's more about the enjoyment of being able to go cruising with it cranked, car park demo's and doing hairtricks at the traffic lights... lol and with that motivation we're seeing more and more cars doing great things... 1-2 years ago in vic, there was only 1 car doing well over 150 on a regular basis, now, at any event we have at least 2 cars hitting 150, with quite a few more out there....

i'd like to see a couple of big extreme builds come out of the woodwork, as i've always found them super interesting... so hopefully with more comps, it gives people more of as reason to start building them...?

[barcode]

i think it depends on how you use the word "extreme".

are you use it in "dbdrag" form or just a general "that build is extreme" form?

i was using the latter

[089JAY]

2 up here Ricky??? Who's???

[ryzaa]

The Team Ampl Laser is still hiding in the garage, finally getting some time to work on it... Sealing begins early next week. There hasnt been much in the build log of late, but there are new batteries, recone is together and in, now working on strengethening the cabin and sealing it from the boot.

[Lunchbox.inc]

barcode, on 03 February 2012 - 11:30 AM, said:

i think it depends on how you use the word "extreme".

are you use it in "dbdrag" form or just a general "that build is extreme" form?

i was using the latter

ahhh you do make a good point there young grass hopper!!

[Dean the EX Grant]

stuff has been happening on the EX, took the baffle out for a new design that will be started in the next week or two, in the mean time it has been rewired and the amps moved to fit speakers in the back hatch ect progress pics seem to make their way to my facebook albums

[Fury♫]

Looks like everyone's turning SQ!!!

[D34M0N.inc]

Yeh most my updates are just uploaded pics to FB atm but yes i have noticed people moving to more a 150db enjoyable music system as a daily than 160db extreme non driveable car.

[barcode]

Jay_Laser, on 03 February 2012 - 12:13 PM, said:

2 up here Ricky??? Who's???

yes jay 2 big builds up here.

pony's is 1 an the other is a secret

an before anyone asks no its not mine.

[089JAY]

Ahhh yes, Pony's... And I think I know of the other, I know there is a Sherpa Stripped and a heap of good gear up for sale to fund the batts and amps for another build...

[Goldopel]

I would not call mine a big build, it just a few things going in, 4 x 15" subs on 30k of power, 5 x 4ch amps, 10 x 18volt batterys, 3 x 12volt batterys and about 14 PA spks,
plus new wheels, paint and inside trim maybe a new motor aswell as well as some other stuff, so not to bad for my daily drive car,

[Sorin-Andrei]

Mother of...

[Tiger]

I've "downsized" my SQ install now on the Proton to now work on my new canvas. (the Jackaroo)

I'd like to think I've got a big install in the work. EST. time of debut is anywhere between 6 -12 months.