loopzmatt Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 You don't **** about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Quite a delay since last post, apologies! :-)Since then the lupo has been well and truly sound deadened all over Inc roof! (maxmat)The dash has started it's transformation- early days but it is being "redesigned" to accomodate both midrange and tweeter to improve the soundstage. There will be a woofer in doors soon too- can't wait. More details as and when work done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshB&D Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 niiiice and that 25 is lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Damn the TT seats, look awesome mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Whats going on with the dash! Looking forward to seeing the result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks for comments! The clocks and the binnacle have been moved centrally. This allows two sets of speakers to be positioned to allow better balanced sound and lift the sound stage. I will be competing in sq soundoffs so this will score extra points. The woofers will be put sealed in doors and then sub bass added in rear quarter panels. Can't wait for it all to be put together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLAST Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Sounds impressive!How much MaxMat did you use! I thought 43sqrd ft was enough, and thats without doing the floor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Sounds impressive!How much MaxMat did you use! I thought 43sqrd ft was enough, and thats without doing the floor!The loop is still at the installers he did the work ben. I know he said the courier complained at the weight of the boxes!!He played me a video clip of banging the roof - sounded like concrete! Thought of what you said about yours having improved sound after.Be interested to hear what it's like actually on the road. How you getting on with your new components? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLAST Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Still not arrived yet. Shall keep you updated though as apparently they could be the next big thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Still not arrived yet. Shall keep you updated though as apparently they could be the next big thing.I had a set of focal Utopias and was very impressed with the sound- especially the tweeters - the best of any set of components that I have owned , so I think you'll be pleased. It will help cut into all that bass of yours!! Edited February 26, 2010 by One life. Live it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) Well... Had some pics sent over from the workshop... It shows some of the work that's gone into fabricating the new and improved dash! This shows some of the fiberglass work, and the brackets made up to support new dash.I must admit I prefer the new position of the instrument binnacle- personally I think it's an improvement but I would be interested in peoples feedback? Obviously there's still a load to do but I'm really pleased with how it's shaping up! At the back of the dash on both sides ( in fibreglass) is where the midrange and tweeter speakers are going to go.Bring it on! Edited March 2, 2010 by One life. Live it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopzmatt Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 SWEEEET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Must admit can't wait for the work to be complete and the final article is done. Aesthetically I prefer it but I think it will take a bit of getting used to regarding positioning. One thing without doubt though Is it will sound a-w-e-s-o-m-e! Not stupidly loud but clear and precise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLAST Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 That looks awesome. Definatly something i'll be keeping my eye on. Has centre dials every been done in a Lupo before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calumoip Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 dash is hawwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyA Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 nice, but oem+ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted March 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks for comments. I realise that it might be a marmite dash,and I don't think it's been done before but the finish will be top notch when it's done. The speakers that are going in are true high end stuff that Ive previously seen in an oettinger conversion. Without letting out too much information they will be integrated with Vw and Audi TT components that I feel will give it a high end finish. I guess oem+ will mean different things to different people. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 nice, but oem+ ? oem+ or not ? Only one way of sorting this out..... F-I-I-I-G-G-H-H-T!!!!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 As I've said before I've managed to buy a lot of the car audio stuff second hand on talk audio forum. The idea was to supposedly save a load of dosh but the truth of it is I've just gone up a level on my initial plans. There is no way I would have bought this stuff brand new so the bonus is I get top quality stuff for a lot less. Obviously it can be a gamble buying second hand but the people on there are true enthusiasts and seem trustworthy enough!The picture you see below is for all the sound quality (sq) people. For me its a dream front end install.I've been into car audio for many years and these are my ultimate. I've used genesis amps in my transporter install and there stuff Is awesome however have never used their speakers.The pic shows the 3 way speakers,the smaller if the pairs - tweeters and midrange will go in where I've highlighted before with dash pics. The woofers will go into the doors within a sealed compartment to give them the beef! You'll notice also that there are what appears to be mini amps in the box too but believe it or not they are crossovers to set frequencies for each speaker.The crossovers will not be used though as we are using a sound processor to accurately set it all up and use time alignement.2.3 genesis absolutes.These speakers were actually used by a magazine to test and review them - I think it might have been "car stereo and security" - now no longer. They were then checked over and sold to the chap I bought them off. He never used them and kept them under his bed for 4 years! Rest of install as it's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) In a Pete Tong voice... We continue!Shaping up now with speaker placement in the dash, doors and rear quarters.Tweeters and midrange in position in dash. The midrange will be sealed within the fibreglass section. The mdf rings help to set the speaker within the door so it's fixing is solid. This will help give the woofer more punch and depth. The way I was explained was using the analogy of firing a cannon from a canoe! You would have limited force behind it because the canoe or in this case door would vibrate and move limiting the force or what I want -bass! The initial plan was to try and fit a subspeaker up front hidden in dash but there wasn't enough room. The next best thing was fitting two smaller ones in the rear quarter panels. Sound might have been better up front but as sub bass is less directional it should still "fill in" nicely. Edited March 6, 2010 by One life. Live it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubsy Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 looking good fella would be nice to see how the genesis sound im using rainbow platingum,s but only 2 way are you going to be running active or passive, which subs are you using for the rear quaters? my only worry would be they would have to be heavily deadened with their position being so close to a pretty flexible part of the car i had issues with resonance from that area during my build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 looking good fella would be nice to see how the genesis sound im using rainbow platingum,s but only 2 way are you going to be running active or passive, which subs are you using for the rear quaters? my only worry would be they would have to be heavily deadened with their position being so close to a pretty flexible part of the car i had issues with resonance from that area during my buildhey dubsy! I've seen your install on the site and it's awesome! The 3 ways are going to be running active through a audison bit1. The subs are ones I havnt tried but been recommended on talk audio- cdt 6.8's. One will be ported in box and one sealed - the strengthening has begun! Yes would be interested to hear your system. U going to UD? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emz Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 This is starting to come along, be different to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One life. Live it! Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 This is starting to come along, be different to see it finished! thanks emz! Getting there gradually! I can't wait till it's done but there is still lot of work to be done. Was initially aiming for UD but now gti spring festival. Any of club lupo going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro3mark Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 This is going to be mental, are you still going to drive from the same position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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