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Car Stereo Speaker: Let Your Car Stereo Speak For Itself
Even if you’re not a car audio connoisseur, it’s easy to be impressed with a car stereo speaker while looking around in an expo or convention. They’re the first thing you’ll probably notice, they come in different colors, shapes and sizes. Those big throbbing concaves blaring incredibly low bass lines or cool little tweeters whistling out seething treble sounds.
Car stereo speakers are interesting and very tempting to buy, especially the big loud ones. But big is not always the best. Each speaker has its own unique quality, intended use and price range. Some may also be better than others at certain things so it pays to investigate your type of car stereo amplifier or head unit before you finally decide on a car stereo speaker for your system. Here are some features to consider:
Car stereo speakers are not all the same size and wattage, and this can cause a problem once you try to hook it up in your car. Know the specs of your system. Sort this out ahead of time, it will save you a lot of hassle. You will be happier with your new acquisition if you can get to see it in action as soon as possible.
There are also a lot of car stereo amplifiers on the market, it pays to be aware of how the car stereo speaker you are considering compares to the others, and how compatible it is to your amplifier or the amplifier you’re planning to buy. Car stereo speakers and amplifiers go hand in hand. You’ll want the car stereo speakers you buy to be suitable for your automotive entertainment needs and not strain the system.
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How To Paint Your Fiberglass Car Audio Projects Using Spray Paint
Ok, so a lot of people are wondering the exact steps involved in painting with spray paint. In my 3 -10″ sub enclosure video, I actually show you how to spray paint a box to get professional results. No one can tell the difference if you do it right. So don’t think that by doing this it is going to look stupid or less attractive. If done correctly you can get any finish you desire.
In fact, a lot of people do not have the skill to use a pneumatic gun, so this will really be your best bet anyhow. What you are going to need, for a box like the one in the video, would be 3 cans of High Build automotive grade primer. 3 cans of your actual finish coat. Just make sure it is automotive grade and that it is a name brand paint. Do not go cheap on this stuff. You can also get an auto clear coat if you would like an extra layer of gloss. If you would be using a light color, you can lay an undercoat of a metallic silver, or gold for colors like orange or yellow. This just helps light reflect back through the paint a tiny bit. This is not necessary, but does add a hint of extra “pop” to your finish.
So as far as grits in your sand paper goes, you will need about 6-7 different grits. I use 80 or 120 grits disc pads on my mechanical sander whenever I am rough shaping the bondo. Once I get my bondo knocked down to the shape I want, I start sanding by hand with a 200 grit pad. Then I take the rest of my grits 300,600,800, and 1000 in the sanding process. Some people wonder just how many times and what grit to use. I have an actual fail proof formula you can go by. Write it down, print it out, whatever, and put it up in our shop. Follow these steps and your finish will be perfect. The numbers just represent the grit to use.
The steps are
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Car Computers – Why Do I Need One ?
The all conquering microprocessor has crept steadily into most people’s lives. Nowadays it is used for all sorts of appliances from simple controllers in domestic appliances to comparatively sophisticated items such as entertainment systems and laptop and desktop computers.
The fast pace of technological progress together with the reduction in the size of the computer chips has also made possible their use in relatively powerful handheld devices such as the ubiquitous cellphone, and PDA’s.
At the same time, the average car has changed dramatically, as carburettors and electro/mechanical ignition systems have given way to fuel injection, electronic ignition and engine management systems. However, one area which has not yet been targeted by the mainstream automotive industry is the use of computers for entertainment and driver information.
The car computer (carputer) is with us now and growing in popularity, but apart from being fitted as a very expensive optional extra, or retro-fitted by a specialist dealer, it has fallen to enthusiasts to take up the challenge of fitting a PC in their own vehicles. As is evident by the active forums on the internet, this challenge has been accepted with alacrity, and today, there is a huge and growing community who are not prepared to accept the standard offerings of the car manufacturers.
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Car Stereo Buyers Guide – Selecting a Head Unit
In the automotive aftermarket, one of the most upgraded items in any car is the stereo. Car owners of all ages often choose to upgrade their stereo first. The first step in upgrading the stereo is changing out the head unit or deck. The head unit is the control center for the entire stereo system and is the piece of the equipment the driver uses to control the system. There are many options and add-on accessories you can add to any head unit and it is good to consider which of these you may be interested in prior to purchasing the head unit.
Depending on your car, you may have a few options on the size of radio you choose. “DIN” is the terminology used to describe the physical size of the radio, a single din unit is 2×7 in size and a double-din is 4×7. Most cars come with one of three size factory radios a single “DIN”, a double “DIN” and a “DIN and a half.” Many late model cars come with a double din sized stereo or the ability to add one. Some cars come equipped with a “DIN and a half” radio or even a single “DIN”, but have the ability to add a double din unit without major modifications, other cars do not. If you take a tape measure and measure the face of your factory radio you can determine what size radio you are going to need. Doing some research online can also help you determine if you are able to install a double din radio in your car.
Once you have decided what size head unit you would like to purchase, you will have to make choices on a wide variety of other options. Some of these include:
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