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I seafoamed Midnight Explorer's intake tonight. Even though it has 165,000 miles I was pretty sure the engine was pretty clean anyways, and I didn't gain much by doing it. But I wanted to try it. maybe gained 1/20th of a second in rev time and 2% better idling and rev smoothness. I'll try it in the gas tank later in the week. Not expecting much there, either, though, at least in terms of MPG boost. I'm already getting about 4 (20%) above EPA highway mileage on my commute to work. Right at EPA for highway with only a 75/25 highway ratio. My in-town is killer, though. Get 1 mpg less than rated even with good technique. So that's kinda weird. I was a little worried at first because of the maybe 1 in 20 stories I'd hear about the seafoam messing up sensors, plugging cat converters, causing oil leaks if put into crankcase because the carbon buildup is what was holding the seals together, etc. But I decided what the hey and tried it. Not sure I want to put it in my crankcase for that reason, though. I don't have any oil leaks and it doesn't burn oil, and I'd like it to stay that way. Don't fix what isn't broken, right? I have just a bare minimum amount of tap but I don't think it's cause for concern at all. It idles smooth as ice. Not glacier ice, though. That's pretty jagged.

Sounds about right ...

I hate that. It's almost always a camaro or firebird, from what I've seen. I think that is the dumbest mod ever. What is the point?

What's the interior going to look like - will there be any other places you could build speakers into (and hide wires, etc...)? I'm thinking something like Radian in-wall speakers, maybe three on each side. Now that you posted that, I like that better. Sorry Shizzam. I mean on. 3-4 6.5's and tweets on each side. I still like the 18 though

I was thinking the same thing. Like some 18's in a big ported box. And some PA-style mids & highs, too. Like a 10" and a horn, or something.

ok. well I trust you. I'll admit I have secondhand knowledge of American Bass, but the first hand was from a very well respected and knowledgable equipment tester/installer. A few years ago he said they were cheap power with an emphasis on cheap. I think there was some kind of little saying, like Scratchy Bass (instead of american bass) because they didn't produce clean power. But maybe they've changed since then. I imagine so if it's the same as the IA 40.1. That's a very well respected amp.

is it really necessary to quote every post if you guys are just talking back and forth and are posting directly under each other's post? It makes the page very long.

If they were marketed properly, people might understand better. But then they wouldn't sell nearly as many.

My sister-in-law has a TC, and I just think it's ok. Pretty ugly IMO, but the interior is fairly solid feeling. One of my friends has a Mazda 6, and I think it's pretty good. I only rode in it for about 1 minute though. Crossfires look cool, aside from being a bit small. Have you checked insurance on all these yet? I figure the Crossfire would be the highest. That might be something to consider as well. I think Altimas look good. Never driven/ridden in one though. Your tastes for what looks good may be different than mine though. And like has been said, don't get something if you really don't want it. If even the smallest thing goes wrong it's a lot easier to start hating your car if you didn't quite like it as much in the first place. But for me, if I really like the style and feel, I forgive those hiccups and remain happy a lot easier.

Get bigger power wire for sure

that kinda saddens me.

anything will sound better than the L7. IIRC, they aren't very efficient, either, so many things will be louder as well. Was the Kicker sealed or ported? What were the specs on the box?

anything but american bass

everybody's watching opening weekend football

Oh, you know they will. To those people a win is a win and the preseason polls are pretty concrete as long as you keep winning, no matter how you do it. I don't understand the UGA drop, though. That goes against things.

The two on the right I can tell are 1N4744 diodes and I can find replacements easily. But the ones on the left only say A on them. Any ideas on those? NVM- found out a "744" just peeking out of the bottom of one that I can see. so they must all be the same.

The Crossfire VR404 didn't like something. woke up this morning and it wasn't on, so I went back and the power light would slowly come on, then snap off. Then slowly come on, then snap off. etc. It was a cool night and my other two amps were cold, but this one was burning hot after only a 10 minute drive at very low volume. So I unhooked it and opened it up, and this is what I found: Sorry the second is a little blurry. Looks like four diodes let out some black smoke, though they don't seem breached themselves. Maybe I'll try to replace them. I only had the amp on some stock speakers. Maybe I blew one of them and protection on the amp didn't work? But, I'm not sure I care too much. I may just want a bigger 4 channel amp so that I only have 2 amps instead of 3, since I have 6 channels of amplification right but only four speakers to power. Anybody have a 100x4 amp to sell? I would also trade my Planet Audio TT2300 (2 x 150 @ 4 ohms) if you wanted it.

I don't think devising a plan to hide a gf's body is a national terror threat. It's a domestic disturbance, get local popos for that.

Go State!!!!! We are going to crush you guys this year. *I hope....* Well they just won 29-0 over La. Tech. That doesn't say anything. I don't know much about KSU's program this year, did you lose a lot of players? We lost our best corner, offensive lineman, and running back, along with a good WR. But we've had a number of other players step in really well to replace them so far. Well, except for running back. Nobody seems to want to play there.

It's not a problem for the RCAs. However you do run into problems with the remote turn on. Usually if you have 3 or more devices hooked up to it, you'll need a relay.

Yo Adrian! Happy Birthday

They are looking really good this year. With their relatively weak conference......BCS game possibility? Assuming they play as well throughout conference as they are now. Granted, VT and WVU may have had some of their own problems during those games, but some credit has to be given to ECU. They'll be ranked next week I bet.

I was Told it did ??? will call Grizzzz @ Soundstream and comfirm or deny,,, as for the im a Main Stream sub guy you obviouslly never caught my RANT on JL / RF Su@k Threads... i know i know here we go agine... the truth is i Collect Bigg @ss Subs with Bigg @ss Motors that can handle the 2x SAZ 3000d amps i use... i.e. the newest Monster in my collection a CUSTOM built Pierce Audio 18" MOAB with 74lb Motor, & all the goodies they can cramm into a single sub maybe do a lil research before you call someone out !!! yours trully FanBoi ??? whatever the h@ll that is ??? Is your name Peter euro? I don't even know what you are talking about or why you think I was directing that at you. Unless I quote your post, I'm talking about the original poster's topic. Notice I was talking about marketing, were you? wow you got defensively quickly, and in a big way.

i just read that he has 4 group 31 batts, a 200+amp alternator and after he typed it seems like he coulld pull it off. dont be mad big baby. big baby? Seriously? Are we in grade school? What's with this name calling. Grow up and learn how to make an argument without name calling.