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right, seems everyone is keen.

So Cameron we are ready when you are.
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Post by wit_skapie »

Car section sounds good :D

Now we just need a good name for it...

"Under the hood"? "Burn some rubber"?
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only prob is that bikes dont have hoods! ;)

yeah, it would have to be a more general name refer to all things in the automotbile industry.

"Burn Some Rubber" sounds cool though

any other suggestions... ?
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Skidmarks...he he he... :wink:
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Post by Scarlet_Spider »

Skidmarks is a cool name - you got my vote!

Cant seem to think of any others.

Opinions?
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Post by Cameron_Losco »

I dig "Burn some rubber"!

Next we can add a fitness section and call it "Burn some blubber" :roll:
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So Cameron, whats the status quo on the Car Section...?

Now that you have a name, when is the official opening...? 8)
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Are you gonna use those big-a$$ scissors to cut the ribbon for the launch? :wink:
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NinjaTic wrote:Are you gonna use those big-a$$ scissors to cut the ribbon for the launch? :wink:
:D

cant wait for this section to open!
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Post by Scarlet_Spider »

one thing alot of cars have is really big sound.


How's this...

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Post by Law »

8O

Damb that is one big @55 sub.

How big is it???

30 inches?????
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Yes, that's one massive sub.

As for the name, "Skidmarks" sounds great.
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Actually it may be possible that it is only a 8inch sub with a custom cone/tube made for it.
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when measuring a speaker you measure across the cone, so if that cone is x inches across then it is referred to as an x inch speaker.

I think what you are referring to is the size of the voice coil or magnet.
ie: that could be an 8 inch coil with a mofo of a cone attached - but the sound would be awful, if audible at all.
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Skidmarks sound 100's.

I have built some cars, mostly Jags, XJS HE was my favorite, from scratch.
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SS_Titanic wrote:Skidmarks sound 100's.

I have built some cars, mostly Jags, XJS HE was my favorite, from scratch.
From scratch? Surely you had some parts to work with... :wink:

He he, but seriously - how long did that take? (The XJS?)
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O yes, of course, it was all there and I had a team. I started in August of 99 and started up the car on Christmas day that same year.

You might have seen it driving around jo burg, nice metallic blue convertable with a sport kit
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SS_Titanic wrote:O yes, of course, it was all there and I had a team. I started in August of 99 and started up the car on Christmas day that same year.

You might have seen it driving around jo burg, nice metallic blue convertable with a sport kit
Did you do this for fun or work? Or both ... :D
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A bit of both, I worked in a panel shop/ conversion centre and my boss had all these jags. He was quite passionate about his cars.
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Scarlet_Spider wrote:when measuring a speaker you measure across the cone, so if that cone is x inches across then it is referred to as an x inch speaker.

I think what you are referring to is the size of the voice coil or magnet.
ie: that could be an 8 inch coil with a mofo of a cone attached - but the sound would be awful, if audible at all.
Fair enouth for the measurements but the sound you get depends on the material used for the cone and the shape of it. certain materials just absorbes the distortion to such an extent that you won't even hear it if the speaker is damaged
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Post by Scarlet_Spider »

WitSkapie, pic loads halfway and then dies - maybe resize and repost (please)


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Scarlet_Spider wrote:WitSkapie, pic loads halfway and then dies - maybe resize and repost (please)


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Aarrrgggg! Sorry, will try...

In the meantime, if you really want to see it - its on :
http://www.seriouswheels.com/2004-Merce ... 0x1200.htm

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So when is the "Car Section" going to be launched?
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Loaded OK here!
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