Chapter GMW | E30 LS1 (starting on post #1427)

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hows it running?

[DrLeadFoot]

Great! I haven't really gotten into the rpms yet. Letting the gasket sealant set. The vanos was two teeth off I guess so I'm excited to see how that affect the output.

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[ClassE]

So jealous - can't wait to see it in person.

[DrLeadFoot]

ClassE said:

So jealous - can't wait to see it in person.

I'll give you a ride! My only request is that you're on cop watch like an eagle.

The car is running great! No leaks except for a drop of oil on my cardboard by the power steering pump area. I'll keep an eye on that.

Installed this radio. Bluetooth is working with my Samsung!!! Today was a good day!

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[DrLeadFoot]

Installed new rear shocks. These were shot!

While I was down there I noticed my sway bar bushing slid out of the mount so I reinstalled that. I'll keep an eye on it.

After I was enjoying my new radio I think I blew my brand-new alpine R12. I might need a new amp. Oh the joys of ownership.

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[KaiserRolls]

DrLeadFoot said:

Installed new rear shocks. These were shot!

While I was down there I noticed my sway bar bushing slid out of the mount so I reinstalled that. I'll keep an eye on it.

After I was enjoying my new radio I think I blew my brand-new alpine R12. I might need a new amp. Oh the joys of ownership.

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Just cause Braun hits a 3 run homer. Doesn't mean you have to crank the stereo!!!

H3gon3

[KaiserRolls]

Also. What are you replacing then with?

Edit: nvm. I think I see a Billie sports box?

[DrLeadFoot]

KaiserRolls said:

Also. What are you replacing then with? Edit: nvm. I think I see a Billie sports box?

Billies are correct! 

I barely turn up the sub via the receiver controls and this is the third time it has blown.  I smell electrical hotness and h3gon3.  Maybe I need a more powerful sub.  I have a 500watt alpine now.

[KaiserRolls]

DrLeadFoot said:

Also. What are you replacing then with? Edit: nvm. I think I see a Billie sports box?

Billies are correct! 

I barely turn up the sub via the receiver controls and this is the third time it has blown.  I smell electrical hotness and h3gon3.  Maybe I need a more powerful sub.  I have a 500watt alpine now. 

Pshhh. I have bmw "premium" sound. You know. The kind where the front speakers are quiet and the rears sound like marbles in a can. And if you are on the highway, between the exhaust and weather stripping you can't hear crap anyways.

[RamRod E28]

JL audio they make some glorious noise!!!!

[RamRod E28]

I was at ams audio in madtown not too long ago and the owner of the place showed me the new 6.5 inch sub that jl came out with and 1 sounded better than my 2 12s???!!!

[RamRod E28]

this thing is a little monster!

http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mfg/9013/product_image/thm/t345_0aa00f66f531cb72c67b64473397a99e.jpg?1396994424

[DrLeadFoot]

Ramze46 said:

this thing is a little monster!

http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mfg/9013/product_image/thm/t345_0aa00f66f531cb72c67b64473397a99e.jpg?1396994424

I think it might be the amp. Can you recommend one for a 12in? Clarity over loudness is preferred.

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[jc43089]

JL Audio equipment is fantastic, the quality is excellent and they are way underrated on the power, I used to have a pair of JL Audio 12w3v2 subs with a JL 500/1 mono amp.  It sounded awesome.

[DrLeadFoot]

I don't know why I haven't posted this earlier!  The theme of the build!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfyrIPw3wY

[jc43089]

I have a tshirt that says "I want the gold" with a drawing of the leprechaun.

[wasnt m3]

+1 on JL. Have on 10" in my touring, couldn't be happier with it!

[RamRod E28]

If I was rich I would have JL everything for sound in my cars and van and kenwood excelon head units I have the top of the line excelon in my e46 and love it now I need a new headunit in my van hate my stock one

[RamRod E28]

I had on JL w0 10" in a 5 gallon bucket running off 250 watts and it sounded amazing

[DrLeadFoot]

I'll look into the JL subs. What about amps??

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