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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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^ that made no sense what-so-ever...

chris make sure it's really smooth before you wrap it. also, a heat gun will be your friend.
Yeah, the one pictured is super smooth. The other I am still working on. My arm feels like it is going to fall off. What would I need a heat gun for?
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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So UPS came by today and I'm giggly like a little girl
So wait, a guy dressed in a brown jumper came to your house and made you giggle like a little girl?
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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So wait, a guy dressed in a brown jumper came to your house and made you giggle like a little girl?
I never said anything about a guy. If that's your thing, do what you like cause I don't judge
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Vinyl shows EVERY imperfection. If you have even the slightest dip or raised surface, it will show through.

I'd rate leniency of materials in the following order (from least to most)
1. Paint
2. Vinyl
3. Suede
4. Carpet
I thought about grabbing some suede but Kevin left a bunch of vinyl here. I still can make that happen if you think it would be stretchy enough to cover the complex angles and be worth buying it.
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by The Law
I never said anything about a guy. If that's your thing, do what you like cause I don't judge
Lawl! I have been a fan of the SE since it first came out. I have no experience with the new version, but I like that dust cover better. I bet it is the same motor, basket, and soft part with the addition of a new dust cover. If so, you will like. Well, as long as you don't buld a box like you had before.
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by filtor1
I thought about grabbing some suede but Kevin left a bunch of vinyl here. I still can make that happen if you think it would be stretchy enough to cover the complex angles and be worth buying it.
Give it a shot. You have nothing to lose, if it doesn't look right, peel it off. Maybe two layers will mask the imperfections better.
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by filtor1
Yeah, the one pictured is super smooth. The other I am still working on. My arm feels like it is going to fall off. What would I need a heat gun for?
heat makes the vinyl much easier to work with.
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Give it a shot. You have nothing to lose, if it doesn't look right, peel it off. Maybe two layers will mask the imperfections better.
I think I will try the vinyl and see how it looks. You are right, I can always pull it off and start again.
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by AscendantMax
heat makes the vinyl much easier to work with.
Ah, I had no idea. I don't have access to one though. It looks like it will be 70ish today, I hope that helps.
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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When I put dampening on in the summer, I just lay it in my driveway to soften it up. 70 deg should be good for vinyl too.

Also, it's snowing here. And it's 70 there. Not bad.
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
When I put dampening on in the summer, I just lay it in my driveway to soften it up. 70 deg should be good for vinyl too.

Also, it's snowing here. And it's 70 there. Not bad.
LOL, I have done the same thing. Driveway + sun = easy installs of deadener. It is already 70. It will get a little warmer too. I will go lay the practice piece out there in the sun for a little bit.
Old Jan 10, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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tiny bit cooler today. yesterday got up to 75
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Another work week begins
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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^ sounds like fun...

i lost my 18v dewalt saw.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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How do you lose a saw?
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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i don't know...i thought it was at my cousin's garage. but it's not, and it's not in my back shed where i keep all my tools either. l've looked everywhere i can think of. i still can't find that damn thing.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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Oh, and in case you didn't see my thread on DIY, I broke apart the sails I made. They turned out bad. They were impossible to cover with vinyl and were sitting 1/2" too low. The door panel would no longer fit. So I trashed them. Time to start again.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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The gremlins took it.

Sucks man, but at least this time you've got some mistakes to learn from.
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Hello guys!
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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damn chris, any pics?
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/nyc/907788944.html

Old Jan 11, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Buahahahaha
Old Jan 11, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Buahahahaha
So don, any word about the ipod adapter?
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by AscendantMax
damn chris, any pics?
All the pics I have I posted on DIY. The majority of them are here though. I can shoot some via IM later if you would like.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
The gremlins took it.

Sucks man, but at least this time you've got some mistakes to learn from.
Yup. I hope to avoid those this time around.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Cats's are ok.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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I can't wait to get my new subs soon!
for a bandpass box which isn't a bandpass box?
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Torgus
for a bandpass box which isn't a bandpass box?
Who let you back in here?
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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We all thought you did!

Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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We all thought you did!

Well then you've all confirmed your homosexuality. Good Show.




Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by E55AMG2
Well then you've all confirmed your homosexuality. Good Show.




LOmf'nL.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Round 2:







I am going to go out and make sure they don't impede my progress before mixing the resin up.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Lookin good. Leave em like that
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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looks good chris. waiting for more progress pics
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Wat. OMG Wat.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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^^^ Lag.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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my damn internet is lagging...again...
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Lookin good. Leave em like that
Thanks. I hope this is the last set I need to make for this car.
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AscendantMax
looks good chris. waiting for more progress pics
Thanks. You know how much I like posting pics. There will be plenty.

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