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Old 05-30-2011, 11:04 PM
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hahahaha!
Old 05-30-2011, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Rear camera?...is that so you can get your point by's ready?
Its so I can see the look on your face as I'm pulling away

If you pull the trigger on that thing you emailed me about, you'll soon understand the merits of the rear cam at night.
Old 05-30-2011, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sws1
Love how every thread about car stereos become a place for people to comment about exhausts, and "who needs a radio" sarcasm.
Tell me about it. The "I'm too cool for stereos" club must have some kind of thread alert setup.

I would love a better stereo in the GT3. Not enough to spend money - I spent thousands on the home 2ch setup - but still.
Old 05-31-2011, 12:44 AM
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I miss my GT3 sunroof
Old 05-31-2011, 12:45 AM
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To tilt it so I can hear Sharky better cause that's the best music available in a GT3
Old 05-31-2011, 12:48 AM
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I have to concur
Old 05-31-2011, 09:36 AM
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For those of us that live in areas where the avg speed is about 30 mph, a real stereo would be nice when tooling around town. The GT3 engine doesn't have much of a howl at 2k rpm

I don't see why we can't have both.... I don't remember the name of the brand, but a friend of mine owns Ultimate Audio in Orlando and showed me some 3 way separates that fit in the stock locations. The bass was amazing for a 6.5" speaker. Even at my cost I was looking at an easy 3k for the speakers, amp, and install. And that was just front speakers.
Old 05-31-2011, 12:52 PM
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Hey Jimmy,

Too much of a pain, I mean, seriously, where are you going to put the phono section? hehe


Originally Posted by aussie jimmy
digital is out. you need an analog rig in the frunk. something like a vpi tnt-hrx
Old 05-31-2011, 01:28 PM
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you're right.....too much hassle and weight..., just install sharkwerks b/pass and enjoy flat6 symphony every day.
Old 05-31-2011, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by deputydog95
Thanks for posting. I just swapped the head unit in mine for a Kenwood Nav unit with rear cam, etc... Love it. The sound is still pretty weak though. I wish there was a way to get some real bass in these cars without adding a ton of equipment.
You should get a leather covered subwoofer box......with yellow stitching

to match your inside

I am thinking about mounting my Traqmate display where the radio goes
Old 09-28-2012, 02:36 PM
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Bringing this Thread back to life....

I just put in the same set of Speakers as the OP.

Focal PS165 Front set up only. (15lbs) No Speakers in the rear also no Point based their location and location of engine.
JL Audio XD200/2 AMP (6lbs) Fits right in the front compartment tucked away.
iPod/iPhone Jack tied directly into antenna since these cars have no other way to add a Jack (Not FM Tuner).

Net Weight increase
+~15lbs max
Net Sound increase +1,000

I'm SHOCKED at how effing good this thing sounds!

No new holes, would never know it was there until you turn up the volume. All in w/ install $1,100. Definitely recommend.
Old 09-28-2012, 03:00 PM
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I nearly put in the $800 aux adapter for the sound-plus system installed in this RS before I bought it....then I rode in the car. You can't hear the radio. Headphones seem like a better option.
Old 09-28-2012, 03:33 PM
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^^^ This upgrade is loud as hell..

You can hear it over WOT.
Old 09-28-2012, 04:18 PM
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Is it wrong to strip out all the carpet, do a side exhaust delete, install a 6 cupcar shifter cable, but install better speakers and an Amp with an Iphone connection so I can enjoy the tunes while lapping and multitasking the Harry's Lap timer? (I have a solo DL as backup but just using the Iphone 5 would look save weight)

I'm serious is it wrong?

If it is I will tell the shop to re-install the carpets they just ripped out.
Old 09-28-2012, 04:39 PM
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reverberation and echo if u care about sound quality

seriously I would just use ear bud and plug one ear


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