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Old 08-18-2011 | 06:52 AM
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just finished this 997 cabrio show car install if you have some time feel free to check it out.

i know the black and orange isnt for everyone...but the owner is actually german and if you have see the black/orange option on the gt3 RS...then you know they have some interesting taste hehe

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...lpine-jbl.html
Old 08-18-2011 | 07:13 AM
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that gt3 RS in that exact color is all over in my neighborhood, i see it al the time, cool car. I never liked the wing, but its a sick car.

Its a great install, but far too busy for my tastes.. not to knock your work which looks fantastic, but owners have pros do weird stuff sometimes on request, its just the way it goes i guess.



Not a fan of the exterior orange either, they guy just painted the wrong stuff orange.

I also agree Germans are kooky.

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Old 08-18-2011 | 07:19 AM
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WOW. You always do such nice work.
Old 08-18-2011 | 08:04 AM
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The install looks awesome, I almost threw up when I saw the steering wheel though
Old 08-18-2011 | 08:56 AM
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The install looks awesome, I almost threw up when I saw the steering wheel though
Old 08-18-2011 | 09:36 AM
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Another amazing job brick! Just wish your client's tastes were not so
That steering wheel
Old 08-18-2011 | 12:33 PM
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i love your work. so clean.

can you point me in the direction of that blue (bendy) plastic? or do u get it locally.
Old 08-18-2011 | 02:32 PM
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After reading the first comments about the steering wheel...
I was curious to see it.
So i'm scrolling down thinking..
"Steering wheel. Steering wheel. Where is- Holy damn."
To each their own.

Orange is a little too... flashy for me.
Car looks great none the less.
Old 08-19-2011 | 10:17 AM
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thanks guys...its funny to hear the different kind of feedback from different forums and groups of car owners.

this forum is the first time that the steering wheel was brought up hahaha

yeah to each their own...but i think its kinda neat in a euro centric kind of way.
Old 08-27-2011 | 06:28 PM
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too much money + bad taste = this thread.

very nice stereo install though.
Old 08-27-2011 | 10:14 PM
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Your work and craftsmanship is exceptional. Ever time i see a thread by you i know itll be interesting. Keep it up
Old 09-06-2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 16psibrick
just finished this 997 cabrio show car install if you have some time feel free to check it out.

i know the black and orange isnt for everyone...but the owner is actually german and if you have see the black/orange option on the gt3 RS...then you know they have some interesting taste hehe

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...lpine-jbl.html
Hey that install looks nice! Have to agree that the colour scheme doesn't do it for me but the execution looks flawless.

I'm curious about your construction method for the speaker pods, seems much quicker and tidier than pulling fleece and fibreglassing over it. Can you please explain what grille / mould cloth is and possibly provide a link to a product? Can you also give me some details on the duraglass/resin milkshake you mentioned you used to reinforce it? Do you just pour it in the back of the pod and swirl it around a bit?

I want to make some custom pods for my Z and the task was looking a little daunting until I saw your build thread. Unfortunately living way over in NZ, the price getting a product like CAS door pods delivered is a little excessive.

Thanks very much!

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Old 09-09-2011 | 08:11 AM
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i have a few friends in australia, maybe you can have one of them build you some pods and ship it over? let me know.
Old 09-09-2011 | 08:16 AM
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i love orange but i dont like how it was done on the car...16psibrick your work has always been amazing and i have been admiring your builds for years. I hope one day to do an audio build with you..
Old 09-10-2011 | 10:23 AM
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Bing, I like reading and looking at the pics in your installation threads/docs. Your stuff looks good even when the client has some peculiar taste-preferences (colors in this case). Of course function is always appropriate.

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