Car Mods

[John Gutmann]

Look at at from my point of view, do you want to put $4000 into something that you have to hand back in 40 months? And as for the rims, well.....I don't know about that....I already messed the stock ones up in a snow parking lot. When you power slide into the drive through window curb you make a noise.

I have already thought about all your ideas, and if anything I would rather paint it yellow and put a huge spoilor on it along with a hood scoop. But if I wanted to do that << I should've went for the WRX. And instead of cold air intake I would probally put a turbo on first. Just because if I throw a single turbo on it, a new air filter (more surface area), a cheap intercooler and put some pure acetone in the gas then it will jump by up to 100 HP easy. Trust me I have been thinking about the performance side for about a year now.

I am basically looking for something to do that will make it more fun but also improve the appearence. I think I may still stick with the 8" Subs under the front seats. Who doesn't love 500 watts of power under them?!

-John

Good point. Sound system mods then. Though the cold air intake and pipes would only be like 500. Take a look at Summit racing, they have good and cheap stuff. Our racing team puts Summit parts on all our cars. The first thing we do is replace the air filter and put the cold air intake on, and replace the pipes out the back with better flow.


But yeah, if you have to give it back... Just mod out the sound system.

[John Gutmann]

Could you or anyone here help me with finding a nice Amp on ebay. I am new to car audio and just have alot of questions about things. I want to get the amp now so I have it when I get home from college in 13 days so I can put it in within the next few days. Or atleast test it with my robot batteries and my laptop.

-John

[Elgin Clock]

The best resource I ever found, and then bought stuff from there cause they were reasonably priced for the do-it yourself car stereo system installer was crutchfield.com

They have been in the audio business since the 70's I believe, and really know their stuff.

I obviously don't work for them so that's not the reason I'm touting them, but it's because I have had very good luck with them in the past, and they have always been a great resaource to answer questions for the Audiophile in all of us.

I need to upgrade the stereo system in my new car (04 Cavalier) and will be heading to them and their catalog and webpage sometime over the summer to do so.

Speaking of catalog, they have a place where you can request one for free.
Check it out.

[John Gutmann]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

The best resource I ever found, and then bought stuff from there cause they were reasonably priced for the do-it yourself car stereo system installer was crutchfield.com

They have been in the audio business since the 70's I believe, and really know their stuff.

I obviously don't work for them so that's not the reason I'm touting them, but it's because I have had very good luck with them in the past, and they have always been a great resaource to answer questions for the Audiophile in all of us.

I need to upgrade the stereo system in my new car (04 Cavalier) and will be heading to them and their catalog and webpage sometime over the summer to do so.

Speaking of catalog, they have a place where you can request one for free.
Check it out.

I have heard of crutchfield before, but even after looking at their site they are still a much high price then ebay. I have had good luck with the large dealers on ebay, and the products cost very little. I just bought this a little while ago today, and this is the second set of them I have bought, and in my friends car they sound nice. I just plan on using these under my front seats for now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AME WN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220105127357&rd=1&rd=1

The only problem I have had is that most of the amps I am looking at are low priced higher end amps that are made for 2 ohm speakers which means I get alot less power out of the amp. So I think for these I am just gonna buy a 300W x 2 channel amp made for 4 ohm speakers. Which means I will have about 150W per channel.

-John

[DonRotolo]

Just remember it's leased, so check if they're gonna want it back to original when you turn it in. Otherwise it can get expen$ive...

If the lease docs say it's OK, go wild. But remember, it's only a car.

Don

[viking1902]

Originally Posted by sparksandtabs

Could you or anyone here help me with finding a nice Amp on ebay. I am new to car audio and just have alot of questions about things. I want to get the amp now so I have it when I get home from college in 13 days so I can put it in within the next few days. Or atleast test it with my robot batteries and my laptop.

-John

A great site for car audio stuff is Ike Sound. They have a large selection of items from discount brand-name stuff to really cheap no-name stuff. They have just about every amp under the sun and everything to go along with them.

As for modifing a leased car, I would advise against it. Heck, I would advise agaisnt leasing a car at all. Too many rules to follow and lots of stiff penalties if any of the rules are broken.

Anyhow, good luck with your car!