Ric Thornton
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Ok...
I want to share my opinion about DC with you guys.
Recently I had a customer with a DC subwoofer that needed a recone done. Ok, well having done many other recones I told him I'd take a look at it, and take care of him if I could. Well... the subwoofer in question was a DC Level 5 woofer...18"
This woofer was a monster as I tried to move it...lol the build quality of the subwoofer was actually pretty nice. The only issue I had were the leads....
Now... then I had a customer interested in the subs. Well, I called to speak with Rusty at DC Audio. He was unavailable to speak to me at the moment as he was helping someone else, no problem... I'll call back later. The customer is a friend so I told him when I got some info I'd let him know later that day.
About 15 minutes later, my phone rang. It was Rusty on the other end. He answered all my questions politely, as I had a few. Then I went on my way... but I thought it was pretty good customer service on his part to do that.
Kudos to Rusty for taking care of business sir.
(PS. I am a Digital Designs fanatic myself, but I do need to give credit where it is due.)
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I know exactly what Jacob is saying...
When I'm in the middle of a build, answering the phone is sometimes NOT an option. I really don't like not being able to answer it... but if they leave a message I always call back as soon as I can.
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PULSE CAR AUDIO 2010 SPL BATTLE LEADERBOARD
UPDATED 8-24-2010 (total points highlighted in red)
Matt Starke (team pulse) single 8" 142.3 dB 30
Matt Elliott (team pulse) single 10" 150.9dB 150
Joey Baker single 10" 134.3dB 8
Eric Trader single 10" 137.2dB 8
Brent Voigt (team pulse) single 12" 147.4dB 128
Jess Webb (team pulse) single 12" 144.5dB 89
Charles Glover (team pulse) single 12" 143.4dB 23
Daniel Vickers single 12" 140.5dB 2
Teresa Boswell (team pulse) single 15" 156.3dB 150
Angelo Matthews (team pulse) single 18" 147.8dB 40
Steve Spedden single15" 142.8dB 16
EdHobby (team deadlyhertz) single 15" 145.0dB 10
George Chrissomalis single 15" 136.2dB 2
Charles Porch single 15" 137.8dB 5
Grant Jones single 15" 139.8dB 4
Deams Larrabee (team pulse) two 8" 142.3dB 40
Josh Holland (teampulse) two 8" 142.4dB 30
Brandon Manley (team pulse/deadly hertz) two 10" 146.9dB 78
Joey Genco (teampulse) two 10" 143.3dB 40
Kaley Elliott (teampulse) two 10" 143.9dB 36
Steve Ward (team pulse) two12" 149.3dB 138
Ron Campbell (team pulse) two 12" 148.6dB 112
Andrew Pittman (team pulse) two 12" 144.9dB 20
Katie Genco (team pulse) two12" 145.8dB 40
Tim Holley two 12" 144.0dB 12
Avon Thorpe two 12" 142.0dB 5
Matt Ellis two 12" 141.2dB 2
Leon Henry (teamdeadly hertz) two 12" 139.0dB 10
Phill Lawrence (team deadly hertz) two 12" 140.8dB 5
Joey Tingle two 12" 145.6dB 8
Leon Purnell two 12" 142.4dB 2
Nick Garcia (team deadly hertz) two 18" 155.7dB 128
Gary Webb (team pulse) two 15" 150.4dB 78
Jeff Lockhart (team deadly hertz) two 15" 148.2dB 16
Scott Snyder (groundshakaz/pulse) two 15" 152.8dB 26
Chris Martin (defiant audio) two 15" 140.2dB 10
Chris McVeigh two 18" 154.7dB 20
John Frank (team deadly hertz) two 15" 146.0dB 2
Colton Berg (team deadly hertz) two 18" 148.1dB 2
Ed Hobby (team deadly hertz) two 15" 149.2dB 20
T.J. Bradney (team deadly hertz) two 15" 145.3dB 11
Jean Cabrera two 15" 142.3dB 6
Mike Helkowski (team pulse) 3 woofers + 150.0dB 124
Andrew May (team deadly hertz) 3 woofers + 147.3dB 70
Jeff Lockhart (team deadly hertz) 3 woofers + 149.5dB 30
Chris Webster (team pulse) 3 woofers + 148.3dB 28
Elliott Hernandez (defiant audio) 3 woofers + 153.1dB 20
Tyron Onley 3 woofers + 142.0dB 7
Jermaine Dashiell 3 woofers + 142.2dB 2
Steve Hasabein (team stetsom) walls of pain 160.2dB 10
BJ January (team stetsom) walls of pain 156.3dB 18
Wally Cropper walls of pain 147.7dB 18
Jack Coleman (team deadly hertz) walls of pain 146.3dB 10
Matt Elliott (team pulse) Box Battle 171.8dB
Chris McVeigh Low NLoud 152.2dB
Nick Garcia (team deadly hertz) StreetSlam 146.1dB
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Street Slam Nick.
Congrats to all...
scores are up for that show right now....
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Ok... so shooting a vid today playin around in the shop with Gary's Blazer.
wow. all I can say...
DD's Wildest Fan!!! Mr. Gary Webb...
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Hey fellow SMD freaks!!!
I have just added a link to SMD on Pulse Car Audio's website.
Click to view the page, and other links... PULSE CAR AUDIO
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I have to agree... sorry man... but sounds to me like you are in over your head.
consult a local audio dealer for assistance.
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yea this thing is something else.
highest spl on dash to date with termlab... 157.1dB
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It seems like only yesterday I started on this journey with this little baby.
Every once in a while it throws a temper tantrum... like today, this poor innocent girl came in to visit with little "DDBEAST" to show it some love. Well wouldn't you know it... the "DDBEAST" got angry and started yelling...
Special thanks to Richard and Teresa Boswell for allowing me to babysit this little tyke. To take it on its journey in search of that infamous 160dB with one woofer in a street vehicle (no wall). It's been alot of fun.
Thanks to Digital Designs, Powerbass Xtreme, Batcap, Excessive Amperage, Alma Gates (great friend and my hero), My girlfriend (for putting up with the long hours) and to you... the people on these forums and competitions who keep car audio alive. Thank you for allowing me to play.
thanks to Nick and the gang from TDH for coming and playing with us at shows (they ain't scared)
and to Steve for letting me be on this forum!
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scroll down to bottom of page for event flyer. I tried to attach it here but it says the file is too large.
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here's a little something... let me know if you like it.
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that's pretty sick.
99% was done in paint.
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im just starting with this stuff... but here's something i did for ya..
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welcome over Elliott!!
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we actually have a few husband/wife teams each with their own car they compete with...
Richard and Teresa Boswell
Gary and Jessica Webb
Matt and Kaley Elliott
Joey and Katie Genco (though they are actually split up at the moment... they are both still on the team)
and I even have my girlfriend doing her car now.
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wait... how is Jessica in AS1? im running a single 12" woofer with a 60a fuse and i am in AS2.... or was it a typeo? wouldnt she have to have a 40a fuse to be in AS1?
sorry... my typo... 40 amp fuse.
i fixed it.
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hey peeps!!! the vid will have the names of some of the contestant runs... i listed on the vid under comments who they are and what they were running.
check it out...
Jessica Webb (silver Hyundai Elantra) posted the current world record score in MECA's dB1 and she's in MECA's Amatuer Street 1 class!!! this is with an 40 amp fuse in front of a Powerbass asa1500.1dx, Batcap 2000, stock alternator and a single DD3512d2 in a Pulse Car Audio "monster" box.
Gary Webb (black Blazer with DD on side windows) posted the current world record score in MECA's dB3 class. this is done with a 150 amp fuse in front of a Powerbass xta4kd, Batcap 4000, stock alternator, and two DD3515d4 in a Pulse Car Audio "monster" box.
Both are Team Pulse members.
ENJOY...
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Ric your shows count as well so all those DC competitors can rack up the points while they are tearing up your lanes!
Folks lets get in the lane and show the world what DC's all about!
I don't know about tearing up our lanes. lol
we haven't had ANYONE yet with a single sub beat our DD's... whoot whoooooot whattt!!!
oh yea.. bring it boyyyyzzzz. hahaha
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i have a competition EVERY MONTH. it's not a MECA, DBdrag, IASCA event. its a PCA (pulse car audio) event. with points even. there are a few DC competitors at every show I do. I think they should get the points for those events. they are still there reppin DC.
Nick Garcia (chode), Scott Snyder, Jen Snyder usually make the drive. Infact DC can thank CHODE for getting the name known in this area. I have had a few customers come into the store and ask about DC from seeing his truck at my shows. Good job Nick!
I dont even sell DC, nor support it (we use DD) but I do think it's fair.
and for the guys who say there are no shows in their area... you need to go to your LOCAL audio dealer and ask them to put one on. there is no reason they cannot. my shows are a success with very decent turnouts (for local shows) averaging 25-30 people per event. i start at 1pm and we are usually done by 4. registration 11am to 1pm (time for looking and peepin other's rides)
We do have MECA shows during the year. Infact there is one tomorrow here at Hoops! Sports Bar (yea i hold my shows at a bar!! pool tables, a/c, heat, bathrooms, food, and drinks) And I have two more scheduled during the year.
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i dont know if you've seen this or not.. if not then you will possibly whizz yourself.
if so... then you know its hilarious and will want to watch it over and over.
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local shops saying they are the loudest, but I have a show every month and they show up but dont compete... fuk dat!!... bring it or shut the f up.
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bitch wants to cheat to win...FUK THAT!!
(revenge is a bitch... bitch)
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is that with the sensor on the dash with doors and windows closed?
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I really hope you can make this one!! This is another competition in the PCA Series and will be a DOUBLE POINT EVENT!!
At march's DISTURB THE PEACE show we had a new record set in Box Battle by Matt Elliott at a 171.5dB with only one 10" sub, and he has a high score of a 150.9dB sealed up on the windshield!!
and Gary Webb brought home the trophy for best in class, low n' loud, and street slam. Gary was voted "Competitor's Choice" GREAT JOB GARY!
HOPE YOU GUYS/GALS CAN MAKE THE NEXT SHOW!!! APRIL 18th at HOOPS sports bar in Salisbury, MD!
remember... double points!
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154.2 at the headrest 4 DC xl 18s
in DC Sound Lab - Big Bass on ANOTHER LEVEL!
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yes it is.
With the DDBEAST we can actually do the same number sealed on the dash (154.7dB) as we do at the headrest. 43hz. no wall. single 15"
but he's right it is easier with a lower freq.
lol
usually higher freq's do better on the dash, lower freq's do better at the headrest and floor, both with the door or windows open on the opposite side.