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#1 Marc ♫

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 07:58 AM

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?

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 09:14 AM

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

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 09:53 AM

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...?

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:30 AM

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

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 12:13 PM

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

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 12:42 PM

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.

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 12:52 PM

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!!

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 02:27 PM

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

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 03:33 PM

Looks like everyone's turning SQ!!! :P

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 03:43 PM

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.

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 04:05 PM

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


yes jay 2 big builds up here.

pony's is 1 an the other is a secret :pp

an before anyone asks no its not mine.

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 05:20 PM

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...

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 08:14 PM

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,

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 09:19 PM

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 10:04 PM

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.

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 11:16 PM

C'mon guys, share the pics and start the build logs if you haven't already.
Isn't that why we come here every day, to check out the pics, offer advice and share our hobby? :)

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 12:17 AM

Start of the new dash, 2 x 8" mids and 1 4" tweeter for each side of the dash,
12" 2way for the center channel,

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 01:21 AM

The Team Big Camira is on hiatus for the time being until we have a regular workspace and can start the more in depth section of the build, ie fitting 10 drivers in doors. But it's definitely still on the table. Big Valven and I are keen as ever.

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 05:25 AM

The panelvan is close to being finished, got a new bigger and better build in the pipeline shortly after.. soon as it starts ill start the build thread for it

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 08:51 AM

C'mon guys, share the pics and start the build logs if you haven't already.
Isn't that why we come here every day, to check out the pics, offer advice and share our hobby? :)



Ok... if you insist :D

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 09:40 AM

OK.... new build log entered: HERE

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Posted 04 February 2012 - 04:18 PM

vandersexx is on hold till the bombodore is back together, and the bombodore is on hold till i get one of my barinas back together so i have something to drive lol...

AJs magna is coming along quickly though :D

updates in the associated threads as they happen

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 05:18 PM

Seems everybody went soft.

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 05:38 PM

BAHAHAHA!!!


Or some of us humble folk are still obtaining audio gear OR have been strapped for time to do ANYTHING.

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:28 PM

just some pics of my new ride..

build itself will start in a couple of months after the pvan is finished

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sooo much room in these things

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:39 PM

^^^^ WIN!!!!!

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:45 PM

^^^DOUBLE WIN!!!!

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 07:23 PM

That windscreen is gonnnna flexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 07:26 PM

That windscreen is gonnnna flexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


forget the windshield, Tarago's have a tendency to tear the firewall...! hahaha THAT is what i want to see!!!

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 07:34 PM

either way its gunna be fun doing it!