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[MiniCarJack]

Did you manage to get your stereo all wired in? I'd be keen to know how decent those speakers sound, as I've been thinking of getting exactly the same ones, but mounting them under the front dash rail somewhere.

[GT Jimmy]

Did you manage to get your stereo all wired in? I'd be keen to know how decent those speakers sound, as I've been thinking of getting exactly the same ones, but mounting them under the front dash rail somewhere.

No mate, still not fitted it, got a bit of lazyitis towards the GT of late, hopefully when the light nights kick in I'll get it sorted

[MiniCarJack]

 

Did you manage to get your stereo all wired in? I'd be keen to know how decent those speakers sound, as I've been thinking of getting exactly the same ones, but mounting them under the front dash rail somewhere.

No mate, still not fitted it, got a bit of lazyitis towards the GT of late, hopefully when the light nights kick in I'll get it sorted

 

 

Fair enough, I think lazyitis is quite rampant among all of us from time to time! 

[GT Jimmy]

The saga of fitting these front seats is coming to an end, welded a cross brace and some brackets for the passenger seats frame and fitted the locking mechanism, didn't take enough photos

 

 

 

 

Got a 25mm number 3 pool ball for the lever to unlock the seat, trouble is when i put the seat on the frame you can't see it, Doh!!

 

The driver seat has a seat raising mechanism so that fouled the tilt/locking system so i resorted to third time lucky and adapted the frame so it bolts directly to the floor, rear passengers, probably never happen, will have to get in the passenger side. Again a lack of photos

 

 

So that's the alfa seats finally in, I'll be placing an order with Optimise Automotive this week for some bespoke door cards with applejack stitching and maybe matching dash trim, I'll try to remember to take photos next time

[MiniCarJack]

Nicely done! Those frames look like they'll keep the seats in a nice low position, should be properly comfortable now 

[GT Jimmy]

Nicely done! Those frames look like they'll keep the seats in a nice low position, should be properly comfortable now 

Thanks mate, they're a lot better than the original seats, I got there in the end lol. I'll stick some photos up when I get the door cards from Optimise

[GT Jimmy]

Did you manage to get your stereo all wired in? I'd be keen to know how decent those speakers sound, as I've been thinking of getting exactly the same ones, but mounting them under the front dash rail somewhere.

I wired the radio up this morning, I wasn't expecting much from the speakers, they are ok, you don't get much bass from them. I'm thinking of getting some speaker pods for the doors as well

[GT Jimmy]

Test drove the alfa seats and the retrosound stereo early doors this morning, I sneaked out before everyone woke up

 

 

 

Seats are very comfy and pleasantly surprised how clear the radio was over the sweet sound of the maniflow. Door cards have now been ordered from Optimise, got a 6 week wait for them though. 

 

So anyway, spurred on by a bit of indie music I ended up in Southport at the carousel, then a short trip to the Scotch Piper in Lydiate, a round trip of about 90 miles

 

 

 

Can't wait for this place to re open for classic car night on Mondays

[Daviewonder]

It looks so good mate. That colour really pops! I bet it turns a serious amount of heads.

[Gilles1000]

That's such a great picture!!!

I should go back in the shed after such a long time and continue my car to have the same color on it one day...

 

Cheers

Gilles

[johnR]

Your car looks stunning! 

[JXC Mini GT]

Car is looking stunning the wheels really suit it, as a matter of interest what aerial are you using?

[GT Jimmy]

Car is looking stunning the wheels really suit it, as a matter of interest what aerial are you using?

I used the "hidden" one you get with the radio that sticks to the screen. Works OK where I live, but can lose signal while out in the sticks. I have been looking this afternoon online for a better hidden type antenna, drilling holes in the wings isn't an option. Open to recommendations if anyone has any

[JXC Mini GT]

I used the "hidden" one you get with the radio that sticks to the screen. Works OK where I live, but can lose signal while out in the sticks. I have been looking this afternoon online for a better hidden type antenna, drilling holes in the wings isn't an option. Open to recommendations if anyone has any

 

I am looking for the same I have tried a few, but none seem that great, let me know if you find a decent one
 

[GT Jimmy]

Which ones have you used so I can avoid them?