Novemeber 19. That date for the past 3 years has been the date Kandy has made a turn around somehow or another. This year, I drove her home from the audio guy's shop for the first time since I dropped her off on AUGUST 19. I'm not thrilled about what my thousands of dollars bought me and the THREE months it took him to do the work. Sure I could have hooked it all up myself but there's the warrenty thing that I want in the event an electronic piece malfunctions, plus I had already kinda paid for the installtion in the original price anyway. Good thing I had him install it:

2 out of 4 Accel screens were dead out of the box, Audio Control EQX was fried (I really think its a manufacturers defect), ambiance tweeters hit 1 high note and POOF exploded, and the additional battery just wouldnt fit along with capacitor which was DOA anyway. So, he claims Accel's warrenty is 15 or so days after the date of his purchase so I would be screwed with the 2 dead screens but since quote on quote he's a nice guy end quote he will order 2 new ones for me for free (honestly I think he used the screens I purchased in someone else's vehicle and couldnt get replacements soon enough so he took these 2 dead ones from a past project and lied to me about it) I recently found out Accel's warrenty is 1 year from my purchase date, the audio Control EQX was purchased from nexxon.com which is no longer in business so I'm stuck with a $230 paper weight since they do not warrenty items purchased online, the ambiance tweeters are warrentied so those are being replaced, the battery is made by Orbital I think, and that will go in his storage closet, and the capacitor is warrentied but he wants a 15 farad instead. After all is said and done, he still wants $250 out of me. $100 of that is because the last $1500 I paid him was on my credit card and he didnt want to take it because "Mastercard would charge him an arm and leg in fees" unless he charged me an additional $100. That itself frustrates me beyond belief because its not even my problem but he made it mine. Moving on because that pisses me off even thinking about it...

For some reason this install just wasnt what I expected. It's STUPID LOUD no doubt, but that is only when its hooked up to a battery charger since my alternator just cant take it. I was dragged into the idea of leaving 1 battery and getting a 15 Farad capacitor. I dont want to go that route, I'd rahter fit a small honduh battery in the back and use a battery isolator or 2 honduh batteries and bridge them.

But anyways... At the shootout, I felt like a lameass to an extent baring a bunch of holes in a pretty box in the back of the car. Surprisingly many people asked for me to post pictures once everything was installed, so here is the post. I left the pictures decent size, but so just remove the space... blah blah you know the deal.



I got the car back one day then the next day it snowed. WTF!!!!!!

More snow on the way this weekend. yay.

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This picture pisses me off. 2 totally different purples. Best part: If I want it to match I need to pay to have the panels sprayed again.
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On the brighter side.... the black carpet looks wicked awesome. lol I plan on sticking with the tan and black theme with some carbon fiber pieces here and there. (hint hint) Also, after all that added weight, surprisingly it still screws!

Over the winter I might have the car repainted with a slightly different hue purple and clean up the engine bay and turn it into something that I actually like to show off versus starring at that rusted turbo and downpipe, and finishing off the interior.

Bah, I'm done rambling.

1998 GS-Turbo KANDY -- For Sale
1999 GS-Non Turbo 10th anniversary Edition

I have been in bed with Dino.....ask me for a picture!

Doesnt sound like you went to a high quality shop. Most high end installers dont install Cap's anymore unless the buyer wants one and is going cheap. Batteries have come a long way since caps were big 10 years ago. There are batteries now that "act" like a capacitor and a battery combined.

You couldnt think of anything better than planet audio? Next time look into DiamondAudio. prices are really fair considering the quality is above most others.

A friend does high end installs in exotics in Phoenix, I learned a lot about the advances in Car audio since i last ran Competition in 97. Car audio has come so far and Caps are kind of a thing of the past, granted the 15farad Cap/battery is newer, most high end dont want to deal with it.

Good luck. You learned a valuable lesson about how shitty the shop you were dealing with is. Warrenty is when you find out how good a shop will be. the CC issue is true, they do charge 3 or 4% for you using it but that is a part of doing business and the sellers need to accept that if they want to move a large volume.

Damn, i just got ripped a new asshole. Planet audio was supposed to be sponsering me once upon a time but ended up sponsering someone else because I didnt attend shows in 2003. As far as the shop itself, the guy is the best person you would ever know, its the guy he works with that is the problem. This guy has been in some DEEP shit and works "under the table" for the audio shop making his money running an escort service, and hasnt paid the IRS in years. Mind you this guy is 33 fucking years old. He hates me because Kandy is a much better put together car over his 91 Civic hatch piece of shit, which is "the shop car" and he dosnt like it like that. So he talks shit and starts drama and whatnot to piss off everyone and the sad part is that he's got that macho appearance so no one is man enough to stand their ground to him. I did once but man, the heated arguement we got in wasnt pretty.

1998 GS-Turbo KANDY -- For Sale
1999 GS-Non Turbo 10th anniversary Edition

I have been in bed with Dino.....ask me for a picture!

Damn girl, that car looks fuckin' hot! Good job! I hope things work out for you better in the end.

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Fully Built MS powered 99' GS Sport, Garrett T3/T04e 60 trim with one big ass intercooler!

Yeah, she runs...sorta!

Hey is that a neon tube in your front grill Crazy? what size is it?
I just ordered a 20" for mine and I'm getting the Gold series under car kit.

Toss me some pics at night when that snow melts-

Fully Built MS powered 99' GS Sport, Garrett T3/T04e 60 trim with one big ass intercooler!

Yeah, she runs...sorta!

1998 GS-Turbo KANDY -- For Sale
1999 GS-Non Turbo 10th anniversary Edition

I have been in bed with Dino.....ask me for a picture!

Wow i love the black carpet!

New Car:
2004 350z base, Nismo CAI, pioneer avic-n1 (dvd, cd, navi)



Old Car:
1998 GS with hrc stage 2, HID 6000k conversion kit, AEM UEGO wideband, sfmu, ml, prokits, Greddy warning gauges: egt, boost gauge, and oil pressure, apexi tt, haydans tranny cooler, costum dp, groundwires, dynotune fp gauge. gst muff, turbo spoiler
Boostin since Aug 03.

nothing like driving with the windows down and the music low: i love hearing the turbo spool, swwwhhhttt!!!!

myspace.com/coastiecobb

Very nice work Michelle, but thats A LOT of weight, hope your running high boost to push her up a hill

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

Fully Built MS powered 99' GS Sport, Garrett T3/T04e 60 trim with one big ass intercooler!

Yeah, she runs...sorta!

Look into elemental designs subs... I've been running one for a good while now and it is by far the favorite of all the subs I've owned, it even topped the custom ones I had made for me (mostly since it sounds the same but costed 1/6th as much).. and I've had quite a few subs in my day
$130usd brand new for the good ones, and since Elemental is all about the DIY stuff, they will give you a 3 year transferable warranty no problem on EVERYTHING, amps, speakers, and subs.

1995 Eagle Talon ESi

Come on, guys. "Look into these subs! Look into those subs!" She just dropped a shitton of money on subs. They're not even a month old now! I don't think I would look into anything other than selling all but one of them, half the amps, all the monitors, and the cap to get a roll cage installed and a GT3540R. Then, I'd MS the car and run 11s or 12s looking like a movie star.

Kandy is a sweet ride, Michelle. Now that she's pretty much done, you get to spend time tweaking this and polishing up that. I think this is where it should start to get fun, since you've already spent the big bucks. It's all nickel and dime stuff at this point.

I think this is where it should start to get fun, since you've already spent the big bucks. It's all nickel and dime stuff at this point.

Fully Built MS powered 99' GS Sport, Garrett T3/T04e 60 trim with one big ass intercooler!

Yeah, she runs...sorta!

Originally posted by DR1665
Come on, guys. "Look into these subs! Look into those subs!" She just dropped a shitton of money on subs. They're not even a month old now! I don't think I would look into anything other than selling all but one of them, half the amps, all the monitors, and the cap to get a roll cage installed and a GT3540R. Then, I'd MS the car and run 11s or 12s looking like a movie star. Kandy is a sweet ride, Michelle. Now that she's pretty much done, you get to spend time tweaking this and polishing up that. I think this is where it should start to get fun, since you've already spent the big bucks. It's all nickel and dime stuff at this point.

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Damn girl, that Interior is fine as hell. I would sleep in it

But I agree with Brian on the GT3540R over waay to much stereo stuff. But hey, it's a showy car

I eat emo kids for breakfast

1995 Eagle Talon (SOLD)
72' SuperBeetle
72' Standard Beetle
56' Deluxe Beetle

Last night, I was going through all the umpteen videos on my computer that I've downloaded off this site over the years and Ihave to say, one of my absolutely favorites is that one you made almost a year ago of Kandy. (December 11, 2004 to be exact.)

It's one of the best videos I've ever seen and I watch it often. I'm sure there are other people out there like myself that watch your car in that video and think about how cool it would be to have such a sharp DSM.

Don't give up, Michelle.

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

I contributed to the Wiki!
EVO IX - just a really expensive boost gauge and a K&N air filter
96 Eclipse RS -awaiting registration and inspection
95 Eclipse GS - parts car
Mods/Profile - http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=cs82685

punch, schmunch, just wanna see some kandy, thats it

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

1998 GS-Turbo KANDY -- For Sale
1999 GS-Non Turbo 10th anniversary Edition

I have been in bed with Dino.....ask me for a picture!

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

I would say before you upgrade the turbo, reroute the IC pipe. That pipe hurts the styling of the front. Would look soo much cleaner rerouted.

I dont know the backround on the car much, is the motor built? How about EMS? Before you dump a crap load on the turbo consider upgrading somewhere else. If the turbo you have now is maxed out then upgrade. Max out what you have then begin upgrading so you get your money out of what you bought.

i see so many members upgrading just because they want bigger when they can even use what they have to its 90% capacity. Its just a waste of cash.

Good luck deciding what you want to go with. Some things to consider.

Terry

Important thing to consider, Terry, is that this is also a show car. The engine bay needs to almost look better than it performs. Rusty turbines and manifolds will hurt you.


So buying another turbo that will rust is going to help...i think not. You apparently didnt pay attention to my overall point.

Do what you guys want...what do i know, none of my cars are show worthy i guess

1998 GS-Turbo KANDY -- For Sale
1999 GS-Non Turbo 10th anniversary Edition

I have been in bed with Dino.....ask me for a picture!

I got screwed in the begining, I will not get screwed again. This time around it's going to get done my way or no way. Over the winter, I had plans to upgrade a lot of miscellanious things under the hood, including the turbo which I would have like to keep somewhat a secret, but after your post Terry, thats not gonna happen.



Your ranting at me because i gave you honest constructive criticism to consider? Okay

i promise i won't say anything about the compressor surge if someone posts the video or sends me a link to it. BTW amazing car crazy

I contributed to the Wiki!
EVO IX - just a really expensive boost gauge and a K&N air filter
96 Eclipse RS -awaiting registration and inspection
95 Eclipse GS - parts car
Mods/Profile - http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=cs82685

Yes, please. Someone post up the friggin video. Stop this pussy footing around about top secret stuff and post, Please....

Second Place "Sanford Sound SLAP 2005" Mild 2-Door
http://www.sanfordsound.com/carwash2005.htm
Second Place "Scrapefest 2002" 2nd Gen Mild
1995 GS AT, 97-99 Conversion.
2000 BMW Z3 2.8
1999 Chevy K2500 crew cab
5 jets skis, 3 snowmobiles, 2 ATVs. BRAAP!
Member # 1147

I assumed Driggs would post a link since he said he would. Instead I went ahead and uploaded it to some no name site that would allow a 30mb file. I found the larger version, and this is it. Not the size you have Driggs, this one is a larger res.

http://www.freefileupload.net/file.php?file=files/111205/1134275544/122104.wmv

I have a little bit of video from over the summer and I might put that together, with updated pics of the engine bay without all the yellow shit everywhere. (I dont know what I was thinking)

1998 GS-Turbo KANDY -- For Sale
1999 GS-Non Turbo 10th anniversary Edition

I have been in bed with Dino.....ask me for a picture!

Finally!!! nice video, amazing to see the before and after pics

I contributed to the Wiki!
EVO IX - just a really expensive boost gauge and a K&N air filter
96 Eclipse RS -awaiting registration and inspection
95 Eclipse GS - parts car
Mods/Profile - http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=cs82685

Finall indeed. Lookin' good. Cruising down South Willow and Elm..SWEET!

Second Place "Sanford Sound SLAP 2005" Mild 2-Door
http://www.sanfordsound.com/carwash2005.htm
Second Place "Scrapefest 2002" 2nd Gen Mild
1995 GS AT, 97-99 Conversion.
2000 BMW Z3 2.8
1999 Chevy K2500 crew cab
5 jets skis, 3 snowmobiles, 2 ATVs. BRAAP!
Member # 1147

VERY nice.

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L