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some pictures from monday when we finished up the amp and speakers.
What's visible in the trunk:
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...012_154257.jpg
All covers reinstalled! Looks so much better than it used to!http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...012_155213.jpg
Drilled 2 new holes since the speaker mounting points didn't match up. Used some boom mat baffles which are also waterproof, supposedly anyway, so I didn't have to try to reuse factory rain shields.http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...012_165111.jpg
The tweeter on the new speakers isn't round, so the factory grills needed a little modification.
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...012_165706.jpg
Ran the amp remote and a micro usb power wire through to the center console cubby.
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...012_181859.jpg
The amp turns on with the car and immediately pairs with the previously paired dvice, and starts playing whatever song is up on the phone. It works with my navigation app, cutting into the song to give audible direction. As an added bonus, I tried playing Star Wars, as it's one of the videos on my phone. That works too! The bt feed sounds ok to my ears, though the sound is lacking in bass. I'm the wrong person to judge for loudness, since I've got about a 60db loss in both ears, but I can hear it at highway speeds, so it's ok for my needs. now to set up my appt for paint to be done this winter. wooo!
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Awesome idea for the amp placement. I was thinking about doing exactly the same thing; moving the stereo to make room for a gauge panel. I was going to put an amp behind the tombstone, but up behind the suspension top-hat is more accessible to muck about with.
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well, plans fell through on the paint for this winter, and since i found out just before black friday, with no time before that to try and find another reasonable rate ( found out the day before thanksgiving) I decided to put paint off another year, and take advantage of some black friday sales with the money I had saved up. First arrived package? From Revlimiter, of course. The amount of time, care, and energy he spends on his customers is nothing short of amazing. Everything was packaged to perfection, so nothing arrived damaged, and it even was gift wrapped in boxes, and extra goodies to boot. That Sharka sticker made my day! I still have to order window switches since he was out at the time, but no worries there since the miata will be going into storage within the month. Parts I did get? Warbird gauges and Hvac panel with red lighting, hazard switches, and horn button. Tomorrow, I'm expecting 2 of the other 3 vendor packages!
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...8909825870.jpg
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I just realized I forgot to post a purchase made a while ago, Though I can't mount it yet...
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...016_145142.jpg
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You must have bought that Sprint R from Bo? Very nice wheel! You are going to love all the Revlimiter parts! :drinkto:
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yup, thats where the wheel came from. Once i get the interior and paint otherwise done, ( new carpet, radio delete panel etc,) the wheel will be recovered in reg and perf. leather. I'm debating on using the exterior colors for that, but leaning towards black.
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So yesterday my Moss order came in! Thanks to their sale, I got the coil overs for a great price, and the floor mats for free.
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...202_160943.jpg
And today the NRG quick release arrived, still waiting for my daikei hub from Project G (it was out of stock at the time, but theyre expecting some in. Since Adam hadn't fit one of his horn buttons in an ATC wheel, there was some concern, but as it turns out it's a perfect fit!
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...203_193550.jpg
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My hub ( Works Bell, not Daikei, whoops) arrived earlier this week, and I had a bit of time yesterday so I got to work. The install was a lot easier than I expected, though not everything went as planned. As it turns out, the wheel is far too close to me when driving. If my arms ended at my elbows it would work. One of the hazards of being short I suppose. I was considering getting the short hub, but that's only an inch shorter, and I don't even know if that's gonna work. So in the meantime the wheel is attached direct to the hub.
Is there supposed to be a gap between the hub shroud and the plastic from the steering column? It appears to be at least .25 inch....http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...1_160328_1.jpg
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...211_171055.jpg
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Looked at the forecast, and since it's a lot of rain and then cooling off with possibly snow in the near future, I decided to put Smurfette into storage. Like last year, stabil in the tank, extra air in tires, battery in the house on a tender and car wrapped in tarps so no critters feeding on wiring. Unlike last year?
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...224_160631.jpg
Removed stuff so I can install Revlimiter goodies when I need a miata fix. Adam's guide to removing parts were super helpful. I discovered 2 of the clips on the gauge hood were broken, not a surprise.
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Just read through. Like your thoughts on the goal. I know she's sleeping now. When you need the fix... Keep us informed. :popcorn:
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Managed to find this thanks to Hammerhead (thanks!):
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...125_135355.jpg
Since I was looking for a black one, due to the nature of my build, I've decided that the least damaging way to accomplish this is Plastidip. Sacrilege on such a part, I know, but it's completely reversible. In order to do that, and install the Revlimiter lenses ( purchasing soon) the cluster currently looks like this:
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...202_210827.jpg
Cant do much installing on the car itself... it's cocooned for a bit...
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...201_135457.jpg
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What about black vinyl? Should be easy to source, trim and reveres when needed.
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I was concerned about the adhesive residue if I decide to go back to stainless. I'm not sure how that'd react with the lettering on there. I @m currently trying plastidip, but thinking I may be able to use a print your own sticker so I can have lettering on there. Not sure if that will work though.
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I'm a bit behind on updates! I decided to do something about the broken clips on the cluster hood. Moss was there to help:
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...7399490847.jpg
Brand new part, so should be good for a decade or two!
Since that came in, along with Revlimiter lenses, window switches, and a custom horn button, I decided to get to work.
At first I was like yeah I can do this
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...308_141420.jpg
Then I hit here and thought, omigodwhat'veidone
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...308_145248.jpg
I decided not to go with the plastidip, I wasn't happy with the looks,so it came off. I'm pretty happy with the result. I grin every time I get into the car. The tach is off by about 300, even after being careful when I put the needle on. I can deal with it until I need to pull off the cluster for something else.
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...7631745931.jpg
Sorry for the crappy night pic, but ...
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/y...308_190745.jpg
No photos, but the hvac panel, and both sets of switches are installed too.
Thank you Adam for your help, expertise, and fantastic products!