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[Supa_c 1]

nasty

had a honda like that, bad #1 cylinder blow by

[JimJ 11]

my dual 12AU7 preamp arrived today, looks really sweet.

now I'm debating selling my 6BQ5 single-ended amp and going balls out with a 2A3 SET...3.5w of raw, grunting, triode power...anybody need an amp to buy?

[JimJ 11]

Slow day in here today.

[Supa_c 1]

3.5W, ill pass

[JimJ 11]

yeah, but you probably don't have the right speakers for it

If you have over 92dB/W efficient speakers, and don't need to run a party with it, anything under 5 watts is plenty.

[JimJ 11]

actually, my amp wouldn't sound too bad if you bought another one and bridged them as monoblocks on your regular, run-of-the-mill 87dB/W bookshelf speaker variety.

Would probably be more expensive than just getting high-eff speakers though.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

actually, my amp wouldn't sound too bad if you bought another one and bridged them as monoblocks on your regular, run-of-the-mill 87dB/W bookshelf speaker variety.

Would probably be more expensive than just getting high-eff speakers though.

Most people can't make the distinction between car and home audio, let alone the upper echelon devices you are using. Low power is plenty in the house and reference levels at 120dB are downright killer.

[mrray13 30]

Kent -

The TC9+ is installed. Looks very sweet. I took plenty of pics, and they're on my camera - but like an idiot, I forgot the adapter cable at my house

So, no pics until this weekend...sucks.

AWESOME!!

i suggest u have someone mail u the cord or u go buy another...lol..

is the order of the day!!

btw..did u get to listen to it any??

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[JimJ 11]

btw..did u get to listen to it any??

Don't have an amp for it yet.

Probably won't until the summer...at least

[mrray13 30]

ryan..sucks about the cutty...but even with routine oil changes there is a chance of that..especially if earlier changes were done using whatever oil was the cheapest at the time...

my grandpa used ot use just quaker state in his old 73 chevy p/u with a 350....he started to lose pressure at colder temps(meaning, once it got warmed up, it was ok..not great)...we pulled the covers...total sludge. and he changed his every 3k and only used quaker state..

oh well, gives u sumdin to do..

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[mrray13 30]

btw..did u get to listen to it any??

Don't have an amp for it yet.

Probably won't until the summer...at least

that sucks...

u could always use the amp in da van!!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[JimJ 11]

u could always use the amp in da van!!

Yeah, although the accessory electrical system has been on the fritz lately. My original battery terminals are starting to go, I think I need to finally stop being a cheapass and wire them correctly with real battery terminals.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

A wash/dry, clay bar, wash/dry, cleaner, swirl/scratch remover, polish and 2 layers of sealant took up my afternoon so far ... taking a break because my arms are going to fall off. Even with the PC and rotary, I still like to do a little buffing by hand.

2-6(depending on my attitude) more coats of glaze and 2 coats of wax.

Pain in the ass.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

I think I need to finally stop being a cheapass and wire them correctly with real battery terminals.

I hear ya.

I broke the bolt holding the stock terminal on so I half assed some wrong-sized bolt on there with a nut. It's not doing it's job at all - if it weren't for the weight of the 1/0 and 8 gauge coming off it it (+ the fuseholders that are maybe 5" away) ... it could easily pop off the top.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

A wash/dry, clay bar, wash/dry, cleaner, swirl/scratch remover, polish and 2 layers of sealant took up my afternoon so far ... taking a break because my arms are going to fall off.  Even with the PC and rotary, I still like to do a little buffing by hand. 

2-6(depending on my attitude) more coats of glaze and 2 coats of wax.

Pain in the ass.

Steve, I recommend not washing again after Claying. It will re-contaminate the paint unless you use a distilled water. Not that big of a deal, but if you're anal like I am, you take every step to avoid any contamination. And, BTW, I do it ALL by hand.. May be why it takes me 5 days just to clean the exterior. Don't even get me started on the interior.

[Supa_c 1]

A wash/dry, clay bar, wash/dry, cleaner, swirl/scratch remover, polish and 2 layers of sealant took up my afternoon so far ... taking a break because my arms are going to fall off.  Even with the PC and rotary, I still like to do a little buffing by hand. 

2-6(depending on my attitude) more coats of glaze and 2 coats of wax.

Pain in the ass.

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Steve, I recommend not washing again after Claying. It will re-contaminate the paint unless you use a distilled water. Not that big of a deal, but if you're anal like I am, you take every step to avoid any contamination. And, BTW, I do it ALL by hand.. May be why it takes me 5 days just to clean the exterior. Don't even get me started on the interior.

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We should make a section about detailing.

Most of us have the products and maby we can learn some stuff from each other

[Tirefryr 1,742]

A wash/dry, clay bar, wash/dry, cleaner, swirl/scratch remover, polish and 2 layers of sealant took up my afternoon so far ... taking a break because my arms are going to fall off.  Even with the PC and rotary, I still like to do a little buffing by hand. 

2-6(depending on my attitude) more coats of glaze and 2 coats of wax.

Pain in the ass.

Steve, I recommend not washing again after Claying. It will re-contaminate the paint unless you use a distilled water. Not that big of a deal, but if you're anal like I am, you take every step to avoid any contamination. And, BTW, I do it ALL by hand.. May be why it takes me 5 days just to clean the exterior. Don't even get me started on the interior.

We should make a section about detailing.

Most of us have the products and maby we can learn some stuff from each other

Nah, I'm already a genious in that area. That's a good idea though! Denim, get on it.

J/K. I have the fortune of being the son of a long time body man. The old man taught me all the good tricks. Been using clay bars before they were available on a consumer level. Although, they were larger and seemed to do a better job with less work.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Steve, I recommend not washing again after Claying.  It will re-contaminate the paint unless you use a distilled water.  Not that big of a deal, but if you're anal like I am, you take every step to avoid any contamination.  And, BTW, I do it ALL by hand..  May be why it takes me 5 days just to clean the exterior.  Don't even get me started on the interior.

fudge sakes ... didn't even think that far ahead to realize that I would be re-contaminating the paint. Oh well, I won't do it next time - thanks for the heads up!

It'll take me a few days now to get the exterior looking great.

The couple hours available tonight will be spent ... probably just vacuuming.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Use the automotive performance section if you want

[Chevy350TPI 12]

chit, any good interior tricks?

I just usually follow my routine, but I'm open to new ideas.

It seems impossible to spruce my black (vinyl type material) dashboard up and keep it looking good ... Armor All just doesn't seem to cut it there.

[Acidburn 10]

howdy everybody

[Acidburn 10]

tom, read and answered..lol...

man, i gotta got to work this morning..blah!!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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[Acidburn 10]

A wash/dry, clay bar, wash/dry, cleaner, swirl/scratch remover, polish and 2 layers of sealant took up my afternoon so far ... taking a break because my arms are going to fall off.  Even with the PC and rotary, I still like to do a little buffing by hand. 

2-6(depending on my attitude) more coats of glaze and 2 coats of wax.

Pain in the ass.

Steve, I recommend not washing again after Claying. It will re-contaminate the paint unless you use a distilled water. Not that big of a deal, but if you're anal like I am, you take every step to avoid any contamination. And, BTW, I do it ALL by hand.. May be why it takes me 5 days just to clean the exterior. Don't even get me started on the interior.

We should make a section about detailing.

Most of us have the products and maby we can learn some stuff from each other

i really like this idea, have a thread talking about good methods and good products

[Supa_c 1]

My friend will be getting his car painted black and i would like for that paint job to last. Teach him the tricks and what to use so it blings like no other.

The cali sun really takes its toll on your paint/leather if its un protected

[Chevy350TPI 12]

The cali sun really takes its toll on your paint/leather if its un protected

No kidding.

Get that paint protected properly.