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[stretch tech]

by the way, i have finalised the layout of my Ice system: two 5 1/4 inch speakers under the rear seat; two 6 1/2 inch speakers under the rear seat; two 8 x 4 1/2 inch speakers facing upwards in the base of the rear bins and two 4 inch speakers in the metro door pockets plus a usb head unit in the dash console i will leave the original parcel shelf speakers in the car but not connected up as they are quite old and won't last long with my musical taste

[mini-luke]

by the way, i have finalised the layout of my Ice system: two 5 1/4 inch speakers under the rear seat; two 6 1/2 inch speakers under the rear seat; two 8 x 4 1/2 inch speakers facing upwards in the base of the rear bins and two 4 inch speakers in the metro door pockets plus a usb head unit in the dash console i will leave the original parcel shelf speakers in the car but not connected up as they are quite old and won't last long with my musical taste

That doesn't sound like a very good plan to me as almost all the speakers will be behind you. Maybe put the 6.5's in pods on the front wheel arches?

[stretch tech]

i was thinking of putting two under the dash board because i really don't like the speakers pods that go on the wheel arch but there isn't any room on the drivers side so i might put a speaker under the passengers side as i have a spare 4 inch speaker. i really want to maintain the factory standard look and that is why i am not putting any speakers in the parcel shelf or on show in speaker pods, it took me a while to except the idea of a speaker board under the rear bench as regards to all the sound being behind me, all my sound deadening should suppress road and engine noise and there really isn't much distance between me and the speakers and if i layer up the sound deadening behind the speakers, it will slow down the waves produced from the back of the speaker and there fore give the speaker more depth, well that's the plan anyway

thanks for your advice any way

Rhys

[IwanDavies95]

Wow buddie, this is really coming together nicely now:D
Still got loads to go on mine, your work is an inspiration, thanks!!
iwan

[stretch tech]

Wow buddie, this is really coming together nicely now:D
Still got loads to go on mine, your work is an inspiration, thanks!!
iwan

Cheers mate, no problem good luck with the rest of your project pal

Rhys

[stretch tech]

hi all, today we fitted my new boot lid and number plate light



and cut out my new boot board and fixed legs to the bottom of it to level and stabilise the floor



note: we have removed the arches and painted behind them and along the sills in chassis black so i can now refit them properly

tomorrow we are going to see a bloke for a quote for the paint job so it should be painted soon

Rhys

Edited by TH3aRchit3ct95, 21 May 2012 - 07:12 PM.

[joezone2001]

Looking ace mate. Keep up the good work.. (then come do mine?! ;) ) lol.
I'm still veeeerry jellous of your mini!
Joe

[stretch tech]

Looking ace mate. Keep up the good work.. (then come do mine?! ;) ) lol.
I'm still veeeerry jellous of your mini!
Joe

cheers joe

there's light at the end of the tunnel now i'd love to set up my own restoration/repairs business...someday ...i charge £30 and hour

Rhys

Edited by TH3aRchit3ct95, 21 May 2012 - 08:20 PM.

[Badboytunes]

Hi Rhys,

I have just read this whole thread. Credit to you and your dad, it looks amazing, so far.

Just a couple of tips for you. rotate your exhaust clamps thru 90 degrees so the thread and nuts are not facing downwards. It reduces the chance of catching and damaging the exhaust if you gover over something in the road. Also , I would advise against using bars seal for the leak. Not only will it hopefully sort the leak, they can also block/ reduce water flow through vital waterways, thermostats and the rad.

If you can, get the leak sorted

Cheers

PS, am following this now :)

[stretch tech]

Hi Rhys,

I have just read this whole thread. Credit to you and your dad, it looks amazing, so far.

Just a couple of tips for you. rotate your exhaust clamps thru 90 degrees so the thread and nuts are not facing downwards. It reduces the chance of catching and damaging the exhaust if you gover over something in the road. Also , I would advise against using bars seal for the leak. Not only will it hopefully sort the leak, they can also block/ reduce water flow through vital waterways, thermostats and the rad.

If you can, get the leak sorted

Cheers

PS, am following this now :)

cheers mate, thanks for your advice about the bar seal, i never thought about that, i shall have to look for another solution...or a new heater matrix as regards to the exhaust brackets, will do this week end

Rhys

[stretch tech]

hi all, just been up to the paint shop to get a quote for the re spray...cliff is booked in for next Thursday

tomorrow we will adjust the exhaust clamps and fit a repair sleeve as we just couldn't fix the blow in the joint between the y piece and one manifold down pipe , fit the boot light bracket and switch, refit the arches+sill trims and then drop cliff down onto all four wheels

i have got some more contact adhesive so i will also put some more sound deadening down in the cabin

Rhys

Edited by TH3aRchit3ct95, 22 May 2012 - 06:03 PM.

[Badboytunes]

Looking forward to pics.

Glad to offer advice. Its how we all learn ;)

[dolph]

where you getting it painted? need to get mine done when i've finished panel replacing.
Pm me if you prefer

Edited by dolph, 22 May 2012 - 08:23 PM.

[stretch tech]

hi dolph, i can't remember the name of the place and i won't try and guess it but it is on a farm near the belfry golf club. i will post up the name when i find where i put his business card

Rhys

Edited by TH3aRchit3ct95, 22 May 2012 - 09:30 PM.

[stretch tech]

hi all, small update today as it was too warm this afternoon so i will put the rest of the sound deadening in tomorrow

we finally sorted the blow in the exhaust but during the testing phase, the new choke cable frayed inside the sleeve that is now fixed and we then fitted the interior light switch for the boot light

tomorrow we will drop cliff down, finish a few tidying up jobs in the engine bay and adjust the boot lock catch as the boot lid is fairly tight now that the new seal has been fitted

Rhys

Edited by TH3aRchit3ct95, 23 May 2012 - 07:41 PM.