Recent content by Carl T

Hi, Has any one managed to get a second DIN unit (i.e Something like Alpines in-dash DVD player) in the front of thier car ? I was thinking of maybe installing it in the glovebox. Is there room in a Mk2 172 (or any MK2 Clio) to fit a DIN unit in the glovebox ? Thanks Carl

I used to have A520 on my Megane and now have A539s and I feel they are as good in the dry and much improved in the wet although the tread doesnt look nearly as cool !!! Not sure about durability yet but they seem to be lasting a bit better too. Not tried any other tyres yet, still my first...

Sorry one more... 3) When using an Alpine Mobile Media H/U in UK spec (i.e. only one break sensor cable I think) To bypass the lockouts, do you just need to ground the cable or connect it to a positive source. I know this works for other units but dont know if the Alpine is different.

Hi All, I am planning my install for the 172 when I get it and I am considering doing as much of the work I can, myself. 1) I am going to be replacing the battery with an Optima and was wondering what I need to be aware of when doing so. For example is there a valet mode on the alarm on...

Does anyone know of an easy way (i.e. a wiring kit that you can connect cig lighter transformers to) that allows you to bypass the cig lighter and avoid having to have things plugged directly into it. ? Or is there another way to provide power to transformers or other accessories e.g a camera...

BenR - Do you know roughly how much the Cup exhausts would cost ? Who supplies them ? When I get mine I am not amazingly worried amout the looks would just like a bit more noise and the best perfomance benefits. Cheers, Carl

A few months ago my dad was in a supermarket car park making a phone call in his car. While he was sitting there some driver reversed in the side of a brand new car (ca couple of days after the 02s came out) right in font of him. He had just been using his camcorder for some recording so he...

Thanks for the help Scott. I certainly have a much better understanding of the different types of sub options now ! Thanks. Now just got to get the 172 in the summer and build the system ! Thanks, Carl

Well when I said space I basically meant that I didnt want to take over the whole boot with a fixed install. I dont mind having a largish box as long as it is quickly removable if I need the boot. I think that once the main install is done I will take a trip down to Huets to try out the subs...

Ah I see now just found a JL install guide for the W3s and shows how you can get different loads by wiring the two terminals in series and parallel. Is there any reason to choose say Dual 4Ohms over Dual 2 or 6s other than to match the load to the sub depending on the number subs in use (e.g...

So do subs with dual voice coils have twin terminals then ? Otherwise if you running a single sub how can you wire them in series/parallel ?? (maybe I am being stupid !) Thanks for the idea on the M5, I will try one out when the system is installed. Also Luke mentioned the W6, What are the W3...

Chris, I take it, that size is in a sealed box not a ported one ?? Would be good to see some photos of the install for ideas. Cheers, Carl

Thanks for you views guys. I wont be doing any of this till I get the car in the summer so the market place might be different, so I suspose I will have to wait till then to decide. Luke - Thanks for the ideas. As I want a removable box that is not tied into the install, I think I will...

Hi Luke, Hope you remember me from the last meet. Just wanted some independant advice on the sub for my new install as every car audio shop just pushes the subs that they get the best deal on. I dont want a massive box as I need the boot space and so I am probably going to get a single...

Alpine produce adaptors for thier headunits that work with the steering wheels controls. Will not make the display though. Carl