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dB Outlaw is my handle on a few car audio message forums so its logical to repeat it throughout this site since it is a presentation for my vehicle and its modifications.

08/07/07

^{Picked up Erebuni carbon fiber hood from courier and dropped it off at the shop. We performed a test fit and noticed some fitment issues with the hood that need to be resolved.}

08/02/07

^{I decided to upgrade my 1zz's internals. Monkey Wrench Racing will be overhauling my engine as follows: stage 2 short block, stage 2 head, and stage 2 FI cams.}

01/20/07

^{After several CELs and idle issues, the car was dropped off at the shop for more work including: Level 10 transmission upgrade, Level 10 Billet Torque Converter, Level 10 Super Pump, and Hydra EMS.}

12/22/06

^{Turbo install complete}

11/17/06

^{Car dropped off for turbo install.}

07/22/06

^{SSBC rear disc brake conversion kit installed.}

07/08/06

^{TSW Thruxton 19" rims and SSBC front brake kit installed.}

06/22/06

^{Installed Aquamist 1s Water Injection System and corresponding water flow gauge, CamCon controller, and URD 2.2" supercharger pulley.}

05/16/06

^{Installed JP Performance header/midpipe and Greddy E-manage Ultimate. Dyno-tuned.}

04/15/06

^{Swapped out stock XR injectors for XRS injectors.}

12/03/05

^{AEM short ram intake and Powerslot slotted front rotors installed. Front calipers painted red.}

11/04/05

^{TRD carbon fiber engine cover, TRD radiator cap, and TRD Oil cap installed.}

10/29/05

^{Tein coilovers and Iridium spark plugs installed.}

10/17/05

^{18" rims installed.}

06/03/05

^{Pioneer P9 Combo installed. Power and symbilink cables loomed.}

04/01/05

^{Purchased Dynaudio System 340 3-way components. Yet to be installed.}

01/08/05

^{Minor detail work completed. Zapco decal added to underside of plexi view. Strut tower bolt covers painted and added to rear, side panels.}

12/30/04

^{Panel fabrication complete. Amps installed. Minor detail work still needed.}

12/02/2004

^{Bondo applied and light sanding. Panels are taking shape now.}

11/26/2004

^{I decided to lighten the load in my hatch and replace the dual 15"s with 4 8"s. Furthermore, all of the automation is getting removed and sold. The plan this time is to fabricate 8" pods in either corner of my vehicle.}

Fiberglass pod was attached to the opening behind both panels and the rings were mounted.

11/11/2004

^{Dual 30-band EQs were installed in the glove box with staggering results.}

09/19/2004

^{New kick panel fabrication complete. Malfunctioning Zapco C2K 9.0 uninstalled and returned to Zapco for repair work. Dual 30 band EQs ordered from Zapco.}

08/13/2004

^{All is better now. System is back in full operation. I decided to leave the sub amps running at 8ohms because I didn't want to send them back to Zapco so they could be reconfigured (to 2-ohm models). The custom kick panels will be refabricated in a few weeks in an endeavor to make them smaller. Later upgrades include: high output alternator (already ordered) and upgraded Big 3 wiring.}

08/04/2004

^{With the good comes the bad. I've been experiencing a few system hang-up's the past month or so. The system will periodically cut off. It appears one of my 9.0s sustained internal damage from the accident and has been sent in for repairs. That appears to be the reason for my ill-sounding subs. Since the 9.0's departure, I still am suffering from system cutting off however. I am suspect that a symbilink wire is coming loose, most likely from the SLX-4 input.}

I've decided to replace the Vifa PL drivers. They simply do not impress me when being used as a strict midbass driver. After many comparisons, I've decided to use a pair of MB Quart QSD 6½" midbass drivers (164). Since there impedance is rated at 4 ohms, this will increase a 6.0's output to the full 150Wx2. I am eager to hear the results.

06/05/2004

^{Custom fabrication completed.}

05/28/2004

^{Custom fabrication continues...}

05/18/2004

^{Custom fabrication of motorized amp drawer and fiberglass box begins.}

02/21/2004

^{Fabrication of custom enclosure for midbass drivers completed. A set of Vifa PL 6.5" midbass drivers are mounted behind my stock door panels in a 0.25 ft³, sealed enclosure.}

02/14/2004

^{Custom fiberglass kick panels completed. Drivers still lack power due to having no amps installed in the car. Listened to the kicks on a test bench (deck power) however and the drivers sounded crisp and clean. At present, still running stock speakers until amp and active crossover is installed.}

01/09/2004

^{Custom fiberglass kick panel fabrication begins. Kick panel will house Eton drivers (1" tweet and 4" midrange). To be sprayed with sound deadener (inside) and filled with polyfill. Wrapped in black-dyed vinyl.}

12/20/2003

^{Clarion DXZ835MP Headunit installed. Unit is a solid piece that offers few bells and whistles however. Far cry from my previous Pioneer DEH P940MP but at less than ½ the cost. I feel this Clarion model is a great budget MP3 player if you aren't concerned with a flashy display or a lot of features. People ask why Clarion over my old Pioneer. The simple answer is asethics; I wanted to match my red gauges.}

10/11/2003

^{One month after my accident and I still do not have a rental car. In need of transportation, I purchased a 2004 Toyota Matrix XR. The contenders included a Toyota Rav4 and Mazada Protege5. I felt the Matrix had a more luxurious interior than the Mazada and was financially a better purchase than a Rav4. All three vehicles were good candidates however.}

09/11/2003

^{On that morning, an inattentive driver rear-ended me while I was stopped at an intersection light. Her car slammed into mine at an approximate speed of 45 MPH, pushing my car into the SUV stopped in front of me. Luckily I walked away with minor aches and bruising, however my car was totaled. The car and system modifications are now commemorated in the 1997 Escort Gallery.}