GMballistic Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Great pictures and interesting write up ~ going to sound awesome when finished but not as good as that V8 will I'll bet. 1 Quote
Husky Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 I've learnt a loud exhaust isn't always pleasurable Does that mean you didn't enjoy mine that time the exhaust valve got stuck open? 1 Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Oh and the V8 will have two exhaust functions: Valve open windows open sound system off, Valve closed, windows closed and sound system ON!! I've learnt a loud exhaust isn't always pleasurable Nice to know the therapy worked Sent from the golf club... 1 Quote
Wasso Posted August 5, 2014 Author Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Ok now that house moving is out the way and life settles down again I received two packages, one which opened at work (left) but the other was my Suzi's surprise especially after reaching 100,000 miles today. So what's in the box on the right? It contains a whopping 1,650 watts RMS of musical bliss. This is tied in with the Audison AV Bit IN will provide the remaining connection between the ipad and a FULL Digital Audio System. I'll only be using 1050 watts of the system, which should be plentiful. But will mean that I'll possibly swap the sub for something more substantial as that will be driven by 600 watts on its own. Should be interesting. Suzi comes off the road during August with my daily commuter which will prob be a C270d for those motorway miles but I doubt it'll provide the smiles. Install of the above over the next couple of weeks. Edited August 5, 2014 by Wasso 1 Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Ian I applaud your obvious enthusiasm for your audio but a Zed is an awful place for SQ on the move even with a tonne of sound proofing, let alone a V8 and an exhaust that would wake the dead Have to say I love it though, even if it doesn't make any sense Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Wow even at 5am with nobody on the site I get double posts Edited August 6, 2014 by spursmaddave 1 Quote
Wasso Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 I can but only agree. Although it's an investment and whatever project I have next it comes with me. It's not just the quality that I'm going for, its functionality as well. Quote
grahamc Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 You are going to need the extra V8 power just too pull these electronics around! You may need to consider a supercharged V8 if you want to improve the performance Quote
Wasso Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) You are going to need the extra V8 power just too pull these electronics around! You may need to consider a supercharged V8 if you want to improve the performance I have already considered this, which I'm thinking the Whipple producing 603bhp at the hubs and I think it's 550tq. $7-8000 for the kit, delivery and customs, including fitting and tuning I'd say around £7-8k - I can then pull a fuel tanker around, as it's likely to burn a whole load more fuel Edited August 6, 2014 by Wasso 1 Quote
grahamc Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 You are going to need the extra V8 power just too pull these electronics around! You may need to consider a supercharged V8 if you want to improve the performance I have already considered this, which I'm thinking the Whipple producing 603bhp at the hubs and I think it's 550tq. $7-8000 for the kit, delivery and customs, including fitting and tuning I'd say around £7-8k - I can then pull a fuel tanker around, as it's likely to burn a whole load more fuel Sounds.......ummmmmmm..............PERFECT!!! 1 Quote
Wasso Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 I'm going to see of how the LS performs first with trick cams, headers, exhaust etc. get used to the power then decide. Quote
grahamc Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I'm going to see of how the LS performs first with trick cams, headers, exhaust etc. get used to the power then decide. should be entertaining When are you expecting to getting a work car (with the v8)? Quote
Wasso Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 I'm going to see of how the LS performs first with trick cams, headers, exhaust etc. get used to the power then decide. should be entertaining When are you expecting to getting a work car (with the v8)? Sourcing my daily chugger this month, then Suzi will be off the road. I'm hopefully going for a modest C270d Merc. Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I'm going to see of how the LS performs first with trick cams, headers, exhaust etc. get used to the power then decide. should be entertaining When are you expecting to getting a work car (with the v8)? Sourcing my daily chugger this month, then Suzi will be off the road. I'm hopefully going for a modest C270d Merc. Good luck with the search mate Quote
glrnet Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 Wow even at 5am with nobody on the site I get double posts post whore Quote
grahamc Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I'm going to see of how the LS performs first with trick cams, headers, exhaust etc. get used to the power then decide. should be entertaining When are you expecting to getting a work car (with the v8)? Sourcing my daily chugger this month, then Suzi will be off the road. I'm hopefully going for a modest C270d Merc. You may grow to love the ride comfort and the fuel economy Quote
Wasso Posted August 6, 2014 Author Posted August 6, 2014 I'm going to see of how the LS performs first with trick cams, headers, exhaust etc. get used to the power then decide. should be entertaining When are you expecting to getting a work car (with the v8)? Sourcing my daily chugger this month, then Suzi will be off the road. I'm hopefully going for a modest C270d Merc. You may grow to love the ride comfort and the fuel economy But it will be DULL!! Saving money though by doing so and putting that cash towards the SC Quote
grahamc Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I'm going to see of how the LS performs first with trick cams, headers, exhaust etc. get used to the power then decide. should be entertaining When are you expecting to getting a work car (with the v8)? Sourcing my daily chugger this month, then Suzi will be off the road. I'm hopefully going for a modest C270d Merc. You may grow to love the ride comfort and the fuel economy But it will be DULL!! Saving money though by doing so and putting that cash towards the SC oh yes it will be.... but worth it!!! Quote
zebedy Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 great build. excellent reading. Im after the same "Z" as youve got on the rear strut bar. Where did you get the emblem (letter) from??? cheers Quote
Wasso Posted August 18, 2014 Author Posted August 18, 2014 great build. excellent reading. Im after the same "Z" as youve got on the rear strut bar. Where did you get the emblem (letter) from??? cheers Thanks The Z is made by Tommy Kaira and are rare as rocking horse poo on Mars. They aren't cheap either being that they're so rare. I've got two, one was from the UK and the other from America. Quote
Wasso Posted September 8, 2014 Author Posted September 8, 2014 Purchase inward bound from Simon De Silva...... Can you guess what it is yet?? Quote
Wasso Posted September 8, 2014 Author Posted September 8, 2014 A camp site hair washing kit? Close but not the ticket..... 1 Quote
simon da silva Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 Its a box full of ducktape. Closed witj ducktape.. i hearf that the new is to cover the car with ducktape.. 1 Quote
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