INVENT STUFF FOR OUR CARS

[boosteds14]

well, my father is a partner with this other company that molds to make plastic things. If anyone is into the MotoCross thing (Dirt bike riding or racing) like I am, we make SLATER SKINS for dirt bikes. it is the big shroud on the sides of bikes for advertisement. If you watch Freestyle Motocross, Mike Metzger uses them.
Anyway, I stopped by today to pick up my new set and he told me that if I knew of anything to mold for the 240sx, he could do it. he gave me examples like gauge pods, airbox, etc. anything that is plastic.

Well, i am trying to think and I cant get any ideas at all. I was wondering if anyone on zilvia had some ideas in there head that want to share.

Let me know.

Jeff

[-E-]

gauge din 1 or 2 rows of 3 guage's angled to the driver or dash pods just an idea <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/baaa.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':baaa:'>

[uiuc240]

Definitely! &nbsp;Something that would hold two or three small gauges (2 1/16" Autometer for example) in the spot below the radio. &nbsp;Bolt-in, preferably (use the OEM mounting bracket, I mean).

Also, maybe a nice cupholder that doesn't look homemade.

A WRX-style hood vent? &nbsp;Maybe not...:look:

Eric

[Chokets]

how about a freakin cup holder! &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':laugh:'> i'll take two!

[sykikchimp]

I think a gauge pod to go on the side of the instrument cluster hump would be sweet. like just a double cluster... OHH OHH.. or a set of gauge pods that go just on the inside corners of the cluster.. like one gauge in each corner.. know what I mean??

Can they do high temp stuff? Maybe heatshields for intakes?

umm.. CUP HOLDER!!!

edit - I just read erics post. &nbsp;I REALLY like the DIN gauge cluster idea. &nbsp;however I don't think the s14 and s13 have the same connections on the back of the spot below the radio..

[boosteds14]

OK, is the din the same for the s14 as it is for the s13?

[Chokets]

weird uiuc240, we musta posted at the same time! haha, i totally need a cup holder! everyone i know wants one! dude, your daddy makes one that fit's 240s (start with s14 please) and you'll be rich!

[boosteds14]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Chokets @ Nov. 12 2002,5:01)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">weird uiuc240, we musta posted at the same time! haha, i totally need a cup holder! everyone i know wants one! dude, your daddy makes one that fit's 240s (start with s14 please) and you'll be rich!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
where would it go?

what kind of design?

remeber it is plastic, cant have metal parts like springs or brackets attached

[uiuc240]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (boosteds14 @ Nov. 12 2002,3:00)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">OK, is the din the same for the s14 as it is for the s13?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
size? &nbsp;yes. &nbsp;bolt pattern? &nbsp;not sure. &nbsp;DIN is DIN. &nbsp;but the bracket that holds it all together may be different. &nbsp;someone HAS to know this.

Eric

p.s. &nbsp;looks like cupholders are a hot commodity! &nbsp;I just want one that is NOT a piece of PVC from Lowe's. &nbsp;And I'd pay up to $20 if it's pretty damn nice.

[boosteds14]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (uiuc240 @ Nov. 12 2002,5:06)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"><!--QuoteBegin--boosteds14+Nov. 12 2002,3<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (boosteds14 @ Nov. 12 2002,3<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>0)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">OK, is the din the same for the s14 as it is for the s13?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
size? yes. bolt pattern? not sure. DIN is DIN. but the bracket that holds it all together may be different. someone HAS to know this.

Eric

p.s. looks like cupholders are a hot commodity! I just want one that is NOT a piece of PVC from Lowe's. And I'd pay up to $20 if it's pretty damn nice.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
u guys have to explain yourselves more

a cupholder- in detail, you want something that bolts somewhere?

$20 bucks- that cant be decided until i get the details


i like the gauge pod in the gauge cluster thing. but the s14 and s13 are not the same, so it will be difficult. but not impossible

[boosteds14]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">p.s. &nbsp;looks like cupholders are a hot commodity! &nbsp;I just want one that is NOT a piece of PVC from Lowe's. &nbsp;And I'd pay up to $20 if it's pretty damn nice.
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>

no, this is an $30,000 machine that does it. dont know the specifics about it but it does the job professionally

[uiuc240]

the DIN gauge pod thing:

take out your radio and bracket. &nbsp;you will see that the lower plastic tray has little, umm, bungs for screwing in to. &nbsp;this would be nice to have with a gauge panel, so it stays in place. &nbsp;does that make sense?

the cupholder would be pretty simple, but I'm just saying that it would be nice if it was a plastic that closely matched the rest of the console, and that it was contoured to fit and all that.

I said $20 because I bought this OEM add-on cupholder for my old Integra and it was $20, and it held two cups and slipped into the ashtray for support. &nbsp;I think this would be much simpler, so $20 should be easy to do.

Eric

[DarkRaptor42]

heres my idea cause i was gonna try and do it:

non flip up headlights. Thats a huge commodity

[sykikchimp]

(not sure about s14) in S13 you can remove the ashtray, and there is a good size hole left.. &nbsp;you could put a cup holder there.. &nbsp;but it would need to be almost flush with the center console surface. &nbsp;anything sticking up any further than a drink would, could get in the way of shifting..

[driftingpanda]

CUP HOLDER!!! &nbsp;most of us s13 people remove the ash tray and use that rectangular hole behind the shifter as a cup holder. &nbsp;something like a 4"x5", 1/2" thick plate with a molded in 3" deep cup holder would be great. &nbsp;it could be a drop-in piece. &nbsp;i could draw up some plans if you're serious about making these. &nbsp;any idea how much? &nbsp;i'd be interested only if it's cheap... cheap as in less than $20. &nbsp;

how about gauges/electronics pods for the glove compartment? &nbsp;fiberglass pop-up headlight cover with vent? &nbsp;4x6 to 6" front speaker conversion plates? &nbsp;steering rack mounted gauge pod? &nbsp;ram air ducts for the grill opening under the bumper lights? &nbsp;slim (sleepy eye) headlight conversion housing? &nbsp;just some ideas...

danny

[Dousan_PG]

air ducts are always cool but very custom on the set up.
dins are a definate interest.
ones that would replace the AC vent holes would be GREAT. can put at least 2 guages on the AC vents on the s13. i would like that a lot.

also, a copy of the koguchi hood air deflector. i can scan a pic. that would be SICK. i would buy one of those asap!!!! here's a link of his car, its on the edge of hood infront of windshield! i would really like this. very inventive!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p027220ac84313ceb4484ae0e1fc921d4/fd224b90.jpg

i will scan a much better pic of that tonight! simple yet very effective and useful!!

here's upclose links


Link 2 (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p027220ac84313ceb4484ae0e1fc921d4/fd224b90.jpg.orig.jpg)

Link 1 (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p9da08801aec15953b8fccccb995fe360/fd224b85.jpg.orig.jpg)

[boosteds14]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (driftingpanda @ Nov. 12 2002,5:28)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">CUP HOLDER!!! most of us s13 people remove the ash tray and use that rectangular hole behind the shifter as a cup holder. something like a 4"x5", 1/2" thick plate with a molded in 3" deep cup holder would be great. it could be a drop-in piece. i could draw up some plans if you're serious about making these. any idea how much? i'd be interested only if it's cheap... cheap as in less than $20.

how about gauges/electronics pods for the glove compartment? fiberglass pop-up headlight cover with vent? 4x6 to 6" front speaker conversion plates? steering rack mounted gauge pod? ram air ducts for the grill opening under the bumper lights? slim (sleepy eye) headlight conversion housing? just some ideas...

danny</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
OK, i cant give a price just yet. suppose it cost me 30 dollars each cup holder to make and i charge 20. it wouldnt work. i would need plans and then work out the cost and expenses then get a retail price.

i am very serious about this. and who ever comes forward with plans in detail, i will work with them and a profit will be divided equally.

the headlight thing would not work. due to the fact that they would need to be approved by some organization for safety.

[Jeff240sx]

Jeff...
DIN is a radio size, and the dimensions are all the same.
But rather than the gauge pod under the radio, I am gonna have an apexi AFC and AVC-R under my radio, along with my HKS turbo timer.
So far I have looked around for people to make it out of ABS plastic, and nobody can make just one for a decent price. &nbsp;The cost of making the mold is just too expensive. &nbsp;
So, you might wanna make sure that the number you make is worth the effort of design and manufacturing that you will get yourself into.
-Jeff

[Chokets]

i'm no engineer, i just want a cup holder, someone help this dude make one! let's see... can't block the air ducts, a/c controls, or radio... man, this is hard to come up with.... maybe it could hang down next to the shifter area... lemme try and draw this real quick...
http://209.15.131.138/tougelifestyle/cupholder.gif
haha, 2 minutes! you'd never guess that i was a photoshop expert!

[s13driver]

how about those things that holds the speaker so you don't have to fab your own using plywood in the doors off the S13 <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

[s14slide]

HowZubowt and gauge pod that goes over the s14 airbag. &nbsp;I blew mine and didn't have full coverage insurance and didn't have the couple of G's to replace everything. &nbsp;So I cut the the old airbag covers out and took out the A/B pod and filled it in with foam. &nbsp;I'm now still shaping it and am going to fiberglass it in for three gauges. &nbsp;And I replaced the steering wheel w/ a momo(got it for cheap). &nbsp;I'll take pics when I'm done, but just thinking it would be great for those w/ an s14 and blown airbags as an alternative to replacing all the crap that has to be replace. &nbsp;And don't ask how I blew the airbags.

[two240s]

I really like the speaker adapter idea, real convenient. Also, I guess most of you haven't seen the HKS din gauge mounts

http://www.hksusa.com/products/?id=660

http://www.hksusa.com/images/?id=13

20 bucks...pretty sweet deal. They say 46mm gauges but they can be grinded out to fit 2 1/16" guages real easy.
I also think the gauge mount on the side of the cluster would be sweet. like this http://sr20.hybrids.jp/andy_c/180sx/pages/180sx_00A63.htm

[uiuc240]

nice. &nbsp;i didn't know HKS was selling those. &nbsp;blitz *used* to, but they stopped making them.

thanks!

Eric

[transient]

how about something that sits on the dash in front of the passenger that holds a license plate up front and gauges in the rear? I've heard of license plate holders inside the car, I just think the gauges would be a great use of space.

[turbo240sx]

jeff whats up?

hey he can do fiber glass? what about ployuretheyn, i dont know if i spelled it right but you know what it says..

[kandyflip445]

You can't make headlights for the s13 like the ones on the NSX? Hey.....do you think the NSX ones would fit?..... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>

[mbmbmb23]

You should make a knock off of the East Bear headlights....but with square lights (like Ab-Flugs). &nbsp; &nbsp;

Also, you could make some "foglight frames" that go into the front bumper vent holes on the 91-93 S13 (where the canadian daytime running lights are)...that holds round foglights (like the 2nd generation Eclipses have).

Third idea, replicate a copy of the S13 Canadian B-pillar trim....so we can use S14 manual seatbelts in our S13's. &nbsp;To make them fit the USDM headliner, you'll have to make the long horizontal part (that goes above the inside of the window) wider.

Last idea.........a square cup holder to go in the spot where the "flip door" ashtray is (S13).


-m

[s14slide]

I know this is an old thread but I just thought of this idea when reading a recent thread. How about making visors for s14's, the ones that could go around the top of the side windows. I've looked everywhere for them and only found them for the s13. A knockoff of the JDM option would be cool as hell. I'd definatelay pick a set up if you made them. Doesn't seem to complicated either. Hope something comes up cause I hear the JDM ones are very difficult to get and are pretty pricey for what they are.

[andrave]

hell mold me a quarter panel while you are at it.
Seriously, euro din is euro din.
The 240's and other cars that use the euro din arrangement (where you screw the din sized pieces into the frame of the dash from the sides) are all similar enough that the part would be almost universal.

[THX1138]

I vote for the 4x6 to 6-inch speaker conversion pieces and trim to convert S13s to manual 3-point seatbelts.

[AZNGTR]

Originally posted by dousan36
air ducts are always cool but very custom on the set up.
dins are a definate interest.
ones that would replace the AC vent holes would be GREAT. can put at least 2 guages on the AC vents on the s13. i would like that a lot.

also, a copy of the koguchi hood air deflector. i can scan a pic. that would be SICK. i would buy one of those asap!!!! here's a link of his car, its on the edge of hood infront of windshield! i would really like this. very inventive!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p027220ac84313ceb4484ae0e1fc921d4/fd224b90.jpg

i will scan a much better pic of that tonight! simple yet very effective and useful!!

here's upclose links


Link 2 (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p027220ac84313ceb4484ae0e1fc921d4/fd224b90.jpg.orig.jpg)

Link 1 (http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid36/p9da08801aec15953b8fccccb995fe360/fd224b85.jpg.orig.jpg)

what would it do tho? the deflector i mean

[andrave]

oh **** dude I just realized something relatively easy to make that is going for way too much money.
those headlight vents, for the driver's side where the filter is?
**** those go for like 50-60 bucks before shipping on ebay, you could mold those pretty easily from plastic and sell them probably a lot cheaper than 60 each.

[Foxcolt]

if you make din panel gauge anything I'll buy.

Also if your friend is willing to do a single custom dash peice please PM me as I'm looking for someone with those skills/resources for a project i've been trying to get done.

Thanks,
Jed

[BLiTz]

What about something like this, found them when i wanted to get a 300 before my 240...http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p60dba4ff44c20cf85d74b9a23493d17d/fc818cb6.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p3a3d9da480ed43f6543fbb09f5bc26aa/fc818cb5.jpg

[boosteds14]

i like that idea alot, but how would you attach it to the dash, bolt on the top?

[andrave]

3m trim tape should work fine, its what the carbon tricks CF accessories come with.

[boosteds14]

FYI: Cup holders are on the way.

they will be carbon fiber will a metal ring to hold the cup in. no pics yet, but they look nice

we made one so far for the s14, (my car) and it has been holding up for the last week so far. just need to work some kinks there and there

[Zemus]

Oh god cup holder please, we need those bad. And the speaker conversions would own. What i think would be nice, sorry if this is stupid, but when you take out the seats in the s13 hb its looks super ugly, maybe some sort of usable cover with compatments, shrugs

[KiDyNomiTe]

Originally posted by Oni
Oh god cup holder please, we need those bad. And the speaker conversions would own. What i think would be nice, sorry if this is stupid, but when you take out the seats in the s13 hb its looks super ugly, maybe some sort of usable cover with compatments, shrugs


I don't know if it was a 240 or not but someone did that. Just got some cardoboard or something, and some carpet, and covered up the back for a second trunk type thing.

[rancid240]

An s13 front speaker mount for 6.5" speakers, something that will improve imaging by angling the speakers towards the driver. (i.e. stock mount) Also something that could hold a 6x9 behind the black panels by the rear seats. that would be pretty trick.

[Fastback180]

Originally posted by andrave
those headlight vents, for the driver's side where the filter is?
**** those go for like 50-60 bucks before shipping on ebay, you could mold those pretty easily from plastic and sell them probably a lot cheaper than 60 each.

YES...I SECOND THIS MOTION! Make some fake C-Westin air dams for the headlight. Those things go for more than that! $90+ is what I always see. Always wanted to get one...But was like F that when it came to the price...

http://www.c-west.co.jp/aero/180sx/img/fa2.jpg

http://www.c-west.co.jp/aero/180sx/img/fh2.jpg

http://www.c-west.co.jp/aero/180sx/img/fb2.jpg

[91CRXsiR]

how about some aero mirrors?

erm. i dont know the capability of this machine. but how about some vents for the hood? and fenders?.


lets see wat else how about a 2chamber coin box/ashtray for the S13..?

[SilviaDriver]

Originally posted by Chokets


how about turbo kits and sell em on ebay boosted!? HAHAHAH jk man


http://209.15.131.138/tougelifestyle/cupholder.gif



as crappy as that pic is..i LOVE the idea. i dont like those cup holder where they hang from the vents..eventually the vents will break or something. with this idea..it can hang off the side..and hold your 10000oz big chug from 7-11 W/O breaking. try putting that into your AC vent cup holder.

[GotDriftS14]

Originally posted by boosteds14
FYI: Cup holders are on the way.

they will be carbon fiber will a metal ring to hold the cup in. no pics yet, but they look nice

we made one so far for the s14, (my car) and it has been holding up for the last week so far. just need to work some kinks there and there


where does it go?

will buy a cupholder if they are good. ;) :D

[nrcooled]

hell yeah I'm in for cup holders

[Stee Flo]

i think all us s13 and s14 people could use them. Practically everyone will probably buy one!:cool:

[SimpleS14]

cup holder is good.

But as for Chokets' concept...what would happen if you had a passenger with long, sexy legs, that just has to have her way all the time? :D

[SilviaDriver]

u tell that bitch to get the **** out of your car..she doesnt belong in a high performance vehicle anyways. gotta lay the law down let her know who has the balls between their legs. hahahha...

well..if u have a passenger..juss take it off..and she will be your cup holder HAHAH

[knightrider]

not to be off subject, but in my s13 coupe, when i removed the back seat, i just folded down the back of the seat so it made it look like a shelf kinda, its carpeted, and looks decent.

[-E-]

headlight duct for the 94-98 s14's

[SimpleS14]

Originally posted by EONE914
headlight duct for the 94-98 s14's

:confused:

[KiDyNomiTe]

Originally posted by EONE914
headlight duct for the 94-98 s14's

and how many of you really need this product, only people who have crazy turbo cars and do some drag racing or something and need all the air they can take, but if your in that situation you can make it yourself.

I just don't think it would sell

[24D]

How about a lip spoiler for the trunk like on the BMW M3. That would seem to be simple to make.

[Stee Flo]

Originally posted by 24D
How about a lip spoiler for the trunk like on the BMW M3. That would seem to be simple to make.
Thats a great idea! Ive always wanted a lip spoiler like the one on that blue oneline s13 pic.

[-E-]

Originally posted by 24D
How about a lip spoiler for the trunk like on the BMW M3. That would seem to be simple to make.

something like this
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL60/939696/1730535/21798896.jpg

[SimpleS14]

How about a rear valence that will go on the USDM bumper. :)

[Stee Flo]

I was talking about something like this.http://angelfire.com/ca3/s13/images/180OneLine.jpg

[24D]

Yeah exactly like that. Where'd you find that pic? Is that a JDM spoiler? It seems like a lot of 240 people prefer sutble styling. Don't know if it would be worth your time to produce though. I would defintely get one. I like the one on the S13 too. I totally forgot about the 200sx rear valence. That would definetly be something I'd like. That would complete the stock look of the S14 IMO. Keep me posted if you are able to make the lip spoiler.

[Fastback180]

Yes...That too is hot. Kinda looks like an FD. But do the 180sx air duct!!

[Maeda]

what about a gauge panel for those of us that have relocated the climate control? wheres the love man? =D

[Jsquared]

FYI: Cup holders are on the way.

they will be carbon fiber will a metal ring to hold the cup in. no pics yet, but they look nice
PM me a pic when you get 'em, i'd most likely want one... (S13)

also, i like the rear under-US-bumper valence idea and the rear decklid lip... could that be done for S13 coupes?

also i have an idea for some guage pods... PM me and i'll draw some for you...

[SR240DET]

i invented a horn that goes.... " out of the way jerk"

(you simpsons fans would understand... :eek: )

[rancid240]

wheres the master of ceremonies?

[RedlineRacer]

Any idea of price on these cup holders? Where do they fit at?

[weirdstyles.net]

I want a full dash cover, call it rice if you must, but lets look at the possiblities.

If you have a dash cover, complete cover, you (with a little skill) mold on any guage holders you wanted. Shange the styling, add some **** here and there Make some openings for the reloacted A/C or radios or what the hell ever. Then jsut plop it on top of the old dash.

Or, a recreation of the plastic molding over the rear strut assemblys. Recreate that faucker with a 6x9 opening.

[boosteds14]

price for the cup holders would be in the 20-30 buck range, i still have to calculate expenses.

i dont know how much for the gauge bezel. i am still working on that on the side when i find time.

[Jim96SC2]

How about a plate for the S13 radio area that is angled towards the driver? It would allow guages, turbo timers, AFC/AVR, and radio mounting.

[boosteds14]

too small of a demand to produce something like that.

the demand is for the cupholders right now, and my attention will be on them right now

[weirdstyles.net]

Back from work, heres what I was thinking of for a speaker setup.


Some of us are audio philes, so heres my idae. Two 6 1/2's and one 6x9 where the rear passenger "arm rest" use to be (fastback)

[RedlineRacer]

why would you want that many mid-range speakers including those in the front door? It would be better to put a 10 or 12 sub there.

[SimpleS14]

http://store3.yimg.com/I/jspec_1707_4231319

Make these.......NOW!!!! :mad:

I WILL PAY GOOD MONEY FOR A SET!!! :D

[Zemus]

Originally posted by GT specR
http://store3.yimg.com/I/jspec_1707_4231319

Make these.......NOW!!!! :mad:

I WILL PAY GOOD MONEY FOR A SET!!! :D what are those... are they like rear bumper ad on thingys??

[SimpleS14]

Originally posted by Oni
what are those... are they like rear bumper ad on thingys??

They are the JDM Kouki S14 AERO rear valence.

Only goes on the JDM Kouki S14 rear bumper.......
http://store3.yimg.com/I/jspec_1701_8315595


mmmm......me want......NOW!!!

[weirdstyles.net]

Originally posted by RedlineRacer
why would you want that many mid-range speakers including those in the front door? It would be better to put a 10 or 12 sub there.


Cause not everyone is a bump bump jDm woot woot, turn up da bass punk here. Im the kind of person who wants to actually HEAR my music, not just the low tones......son


A 6x9 and 6 1/2 would suffice nicely, but what ever....

[SimpleS14]

Originally posted by Weird Styles
Cause not everyone is a bump bump jDm woot woot, turn up da bass punk here.

How is that connected to JDM? :confused:

You get the big http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsdown.gif

[weirdstyles.net]

blah GT, i dunno care


i just get tired of all these bassed out cars with no treb... mostly ricers

[knightrider]

adding a whole **** load of midrange doesnt protest that you hate bass. if you want a great balanced system, get a professional that will do the math, and make everything sound good. also bass isnt bad, its needed, you miss alot if you dont have a sub, you dont have to run 7000 watts to it, it just needs to be there to complete the setup

[weirdstyles.net]

Mind you I have an advanced knowledge of balance and posistioning of audio. I am aware of the need for bass, but the over abundance in most of these audio systems bothers me. I know a kid with 4 12 JLs and a stock set of door panel speakers.

Why cant people really experience the music, more than just the bass.

This is gettin OT. Just my thought for a plastic idea for the rps13s

[boosteds14]

GTspecR-- how the hell could i make them without having a set to use as a template. buy me a pair and i coul TRY and copy them:p

[RedlineRacer]

Originally posted by Weird Styles
blah GT, i dunno care


i just get tired of all these bassed out cars with no treb... mostly ricers

I got treble, And, I am not a ricer!

[weirdstyles.net]

Originally posted by RedlineRacer
I got treble, And, I am not a ricer!


Got a little defensive over there RR? Calm my man. Never said you were. Just like my highs and mid.

[rancid240]

See, i was thinking of the same kind of 6x9 setup but with the speakers sitting behind the armrest, I think you could make a mount that connects to the inner quarter panel or whatever its called to hold it. The only problem is how sound would penetrate the armrest, maybe some grill cloth?

[SimpleS14]

Originally posted by boosteds14
GTspecR-- how the hell could i make them without having a set to use as a template. buy me a pair and i coul TRY and copy them:p

Screw that...if I buy a pair its MINE.......ALL MINE!!! :mad:

:p

Seriously though.....a gauge bezel would be nice.

[madwilly240]

what spoiler is that on the yellow 240 a few posts up... its pretty hot.

[andrave]

this is off topic, but an area of expertise for me, having built several successful sound systems in several different cars.
Car sound starts with a good front stage. Most of the national competitions use only midrange in the rear, if any "rear fill" at all. Many forego rear fill entirely. When you go to see a concert, they don't have anyone playing behind you, right?

If you really want good sound, attend an IASCA or USAC show in your area and audition some cars that sound good. These guys are professional, are usually very friendly, they will ask you to listen to their cars, and you can ask them how they got a certain kind of sound. www.elitecaraudio.com and its forums are an excellent place to start for forums, and eatel.net is a good place for beginners to read all they would ever want to, though I don't have the link off the top of my head.
I would be much more interested in molded adaptors for the FRONT STAGE than the rear.

[SimpleS14]

Originally posted by madwilly240
what spoiler is that on the yellow 240 a few posts up... its pretty hot.

Gracer (a.k.a Greddy).

[rancid240]

Originally posted by andrave
I would be much more interested in molded adaptors for the FRONT STAGE than the rear.

Yes, I do understand that the most important part is a well designed front stage, and that rear is only for fill. Alot of people forgo the rear setup and spend all the money on the fronts instead. I was just looking for a 6x9 mount so i can still get some bass response without having to lug around a heavy sub/box.

[rancid240]

Also the front mounts should hold the speaker at an angle for better imaging, i.e. so they dont fire across the floor board.

[Crofty59]

I can do any body kits, wings, hoos, dashes, seats, interior peices, etc...in fiberglass, carbon fiber and my favorite carbon kevlar(unless you are racing it serve no purpose other than to say i have carbon kevlar)

So we will see what is coming out...i am doing a sudo-widebody right now for my wife"s soon to be 1992 240 se notchback

pics available soon

[weirdstyles.net]

Originally posted by Crofty59
I can do any body kits, wings, hoos, dashes, seats, interior peices, etc...in fiberglass, carbon fiber and my favorite carbon kevlar(unless you are racing it serve no purpose other than to say i have carbon kevlar)

So we will see what is coming out...i am doing a sudo-widebody right now for my wife"s soon to be 1992 240 se notchback

pics available soon

o reeeeeeeeeeeaaaally swan?

That should be interesting

[Crofty59]

it is a 3" fenderflared machine, with custom front, sideskirts, and custom rear all modified from the basic sharkracing tiburon kit. It has a carbonfiber trunk deck, s15 conversion in carbonfiber, all to be put on and I am now workin on her Carbonfiber doors. I am lightening the car by hella pounds. Pics up probablly in a month.

I am sorry I just realized I am impeeding on this guys post and it is way off topic....sorry I will get my own post next time.
once again sorry

[weirdstyles.net]

holy sweet christ batman


I want that f*cking kit!

how much bling?`

[octane103]

ready to buy cupholder for s13. what kinda timeframe are we lookin at?

will probably take any guage holders as well.

[weirdstyles.net]

boosted- can you do me a HUGE favor and recreate the Ab-Flung headlight convert for the 180SX, im sure it would be cheaper if you could make it wrather than 1056.00 from abflung

im not even sure if that is possible


edit: hooked on phonics failure

[Jsquared]

<--- still willing to buy a cupholder :D

[Chokets]

still in line for cup holder... sick of one handing it home from McD's!

[Tuck&Poke]

you could make a spring loaded one....but you dont work w/ metal...is it possible for you to buy springs and you could design the springs to hook up to clips so theres no screwing etc. ill try to work on a design and put my drafting classes sKiLlZz to use:p

edit: best possible place looks like the empty slot under the radio (talking about s14) if someone could give me exact measurements (metric prefered) i could conjure up an idea.

edit#2: more idea, little moldings that attach to the a-pillar that can hold a little tweeter for driver and passenger sides. if you take out your backseat (dunno about the demand for this) you could make a cover that would takes its place and it could have a pass through etc. a bezel that goes around the gauge cluster to hold two guages on each side. more to come

[Tuck&Poke]

ok heres one idea. this is ala volkswagen requires 3 springs...or 2. its possible to make due w/o one and just have the user pull it out. plus, it uncomplicates the design because you dont need it to lock once in the closed position. you could also have a little cover so the cupholder isnt visible, and that doesnt need to be springloaded either. these are EXTREMELY rough sketches. i can make exact ones though w/ measurements. let me know if this is feasable.
side view
http://www.eframes.com/ef-cgi/j/jborroto_hotmail_com/7386cupholderplanssideview.JPG

top view
http://www.eframes.com/ef-cgi/j/jborroto_hotmail_com/3354cupholderplanstopview.JPG
****ing eframes pos..

here are the links maybe this will work
http://www.eframes.com/ef-cgi/j/jborroto_hotmail_com/3354cupholderplanstopview.JPG
http://www.eframes.com/ef-cgi/j/jborroto_hotmail_com/7386cupholderplanssideview.JPG