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OK, I love my iPhone4 . . . all but the texting . . . here's how I send a text message . . . two words, then six backspaces to fix a mis-spelling. . . two more words, then three backspaces . . . it's incredibly frustrating. Steve, is the iP5 more text friendly? I've got normal size thumbs but damn . . .

7 ring terminals on one post? Is that really such a good idea?

Mis-information has been part of the Consumer Electronics industry since the very beginning. With the advent of the 'net, it can be spread at a viral pace. Many of our SMD Partners and members have gone out of their way to provide good information. As one industry friend used to say often, "the answers are out there for those that seek them." Very true. Believe it or not, you guys (SMD Members) can play an equally big role in turning the tide. How? Simple - via Email, via Facebook, via Twitter, sharing with members of other forums, etc. SMD has and always will be a melting pot for some of the best minds car stereo has to offer. Encourage your friends to join so that they too can take advantage of that.

Jason - I'm glad things have worked out. Daniel - thank you for taking care of Jason!

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15% . . . wow!

Hmmm . . . . I'm loving this. Definitely brings back the memories when Astro vans ruled. I've seen LOTS of variations over the years - (9) 18s, (10) 18s, (12) 18s, (12) 15s, (16) 15s, (18) 15s, etc. The (16) 15 and (18) 15 installs stand out. At one time, Greg Cobbs had (96) 10s in his Astro before converting it to a dB drag van. I never heard it then, but rumor has it that it moved a ton of air. I also remember a van that Chris Lewis built back in the day that they called the "pipe organ van". It had a bunch of 15s (16?) loaded into Sonotube and was rumored to do in the 140s at 10 Hz. Keep in mind, this was in the '90s. I say, build it like you want and screw the meter. But, that's just me . . . Now, it may be time for me to hit up CL and find a clean t-top IROC-Z so I can build something to park alongside it . . .

You done with lunch yet or what?

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3/0 AWG for a 120 amp alternator? What am I missing?

I have one of the XS Power AGM chargers . . . it ROCKS. I'm sure that other members will echo that.

Good stuff indeed. Hard to argue with your picks.

I know Im young and all.. but youre making me feel like an infant lol Hey, before those, we rolled with cassette! Recorded it with Dolby ON, played it back with Dolby OFF!

Generally speaking, I have had tremendous success with the Pioneer units. I replaced my RFX-9420 with a DEH-700BT a few years ago and have never looked back. For a single DIN radio with simple iPod control and excellent Bluetooth, I have been extremely happy. This deck looks to build on that platform and has a bunch of features that we could only dream about just a few short years ago. To put that price in perspective, the first DIN sized car CD players were just that - CD players (they had no tuner built in). They sold for upwards of $1,000.00 and were super difficult to install. The first AM/FM/CD players introduced (like the Sony CDRX7 and the Alpine 7900), had TWO outboard modules that you had to find some place to locate! Processing was confined to Bass and Treble controls. All of these units skipped at even a hint of vibration. My how technology has changed.

VERY unique! I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like that.

Ram, best of luck to you in your venture. Yes, members are correct - if you intend to offer anything at all for sale, you need to be an SMD Partner to do so. Thank you for respecting the rules of our community.

Yes, this has been done numerous times.

Good stuff Matt. Mechman = value add. And, that's why they're our partner.

So, would any of you guys be interested in one of my new "Add-A-Battery" kits? If so, check out post # 28 in this thread: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/138222-proposed-add-a-battery-kit/page__st__20

Steve, It's the little touches that matter in a build like this. For example, I really like the way that you ran the cables up to the 3sixty and were able to use the factory trim pieces to give that a totally stock look. Nicely done. This is the only build I've seen since I finished mine 8 years ago that makes me want to finish some of the other parts of the install that were left undone - the underside of the trunk lid and the lighting there and in the front doors . . . all pre-wired. Now don't give me no crap about "I ain't drivin' it to Phoenix for no road trip." I'm thinkin' we need to take it to Tortilla Flats and see if we can't get the hook-up on a few Monster Energy drinks . . .

Keep me in mind if I can make or supply anything for this project. Visit my web site and you'll find all kinds of difficult to find components (just click on the banner in my sig).

You may also find this read interesting. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/14953-rockford-t15k-the-proto-pics-and-short-story-more-pics/ Looking at those pics now . . . what a blast from the past!

PPI did the same thing with their Art series of amplifiers back in the day. Liquid cooling was an option. I was the Bazooka rep in Texas when they released the triangle woofers, NOS bottle subwoofer, and liquid cooled amplifiers. All seemed like really great ideas at CES that year, but none seemed to catch on.