Cardboardcat15 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well, As of right now things are up in the air. I went to the Escondido show today, and I may be able to get a killer deal on some AB VFL 15's. So I'm REALLY thinking about those. However, I'm not sure about what I'm doing yet because I noticed on the drive to the show today white smoke billows out of my tailpipe every time I hit the gas going up the hills to Escondido. Was not cool. I have a noticeable clicking sound when I accelerate in heat (or going uphill), but just today I saw the white smoke coming from my tailpipe. So I'm not exactly sure what's going on with my car. EDIT: Wanted to be clear here. Only when im accelerating and the ticking sound starts, the smoke came out of the tailpipe. I was able to go uphill without hearing the ticking, but it was like 45 mph, lol. So if you guys have any idea what it might be lemme know I can do a payment plan for you Art, just putting it out there. Thanks man. If I were to buy them, It'd be nearing the end of November. I'd probably have Cash in hand too. If all goes well with my car and it's nothing serious, I'm really leaning towards AB, just because of the price. I could run arguably less power to them, meaning less to spend on an amp. If Johnny can help me design a box that will perform with the 18's, I might do those too. It all depends on my car, lol. My Channel on YouTube. Check it out for cinematic-style Car Audio videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSMhtT-rpopJbdybubDgnQ New 2014 Scion TC 4th Wall Build https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217173-2014-tc-4th-order-build-3-fi-sp4-15s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 White smoke is usually water, head gasket going. Easy fix on your car. Just do it soon before you overheat the thing and have to get the head and block surfaced. Short story, get the head gasket changed. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardboardcat15 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 White smoke is usually water, head gasket going. Easy fix on your car. Just do it soon before you overheat the thing and have to get the head and block surfaced. Short story, get the head gasket changed. Yep, that's what people have been saying Cracked head or the gasket. I hope its the gasket. I'm gonna have it looked at sometime tomorrow or tuesday hopefully. Thanks for the input. I shuold really elarn how to do this shit myself. My Channel on YouTube. Check it out for cinematic-style Car Audio videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSMhtT-rpopJbdybubDgnQ New 2014 Scion TC 4th Wall Build https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217173-2014-tc-4th-order-build-3-fi-sp4-15s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalilac619 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 yeah you definitely need some more power on those(i was the guy with the trailblazer in back with the w7s if your wondering) could also be valve seals which is common in that year of Toyota which could be addressed if you do the head gasket 2000 Suburban 6 runs of 2/0 12 timpano audio mids,6 timpana audio tweets and 1 timpano compression horn per door 8 banks of blue Maxwells + 260ah of Yin Long LTOs 2 370 Amp Autotech Alts mids amps 2 Crescendo Skyway 3ks Tweet amp Crossfire 2000.4 sub amp: 4 Crossfire XT 8ks Subs: 8 18 in Crossfires in a 4th order Best Scores at events… 161.6@38hz DBdrag sealed on the dash… 162.54 outlaw…161.14 Meca headrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerHouse407 Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 get another 2k!! and fix that head gasket $30 fix 2003 VW Jetta Wagon AA Mayhem 15's Flatline BA2 2 XS D3100's in rear Shuriken BT80 under hood Mike Singer 250A SHCA and KnuKonceptz wire Big 4+ AQ / Dayton pro mids+monsoon tweets My Build : http://www.stevemead...35#entry1989435 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardboardcat15 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 get another 2k!! and fix that head gasket $30 fix I'm thinking (if I do go with the SP4 18's) More like 2 3k's of some sort. My Channel on YouTube. Check it out for cinematic-style Car Audio videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSMhtT-rpopJbdybubDgnQ New 2014 Scion TC 4th Wall Build https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217173-2014-tc-4th-order-build-3-fi-sp4-15s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Arthur hearing ur wall at SoCal bass and bbq's and seeing the massive potential for a solid 150 under 40hz mean you need those sp4 18's. If you need help with your wall let me kno, I've got allll the tools Btw... 2 18's ported on a 4500.... Or ns-1.... Painful Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterJohnson Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Also if batts are a concern David gets group 31 batts for 120ish a pop. Déka platinums I believe agm Scion tC SQ BuildiPad mini, lots of fabrication, daily drivenFord Explorer C Pillar Wall Build Just a cheap car to destroy with bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardboardcat15 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks hunter. If I need any help I'll let you know. In all honesty I'd love to go with the sp4s just because I want the biggest and loudest I can fit, and because kens practically giving those subs away. If I can get a Good box design for em I'll do it. I'm stripping the car down once I get the problem fixed, so Johnny can help me design something nice. My Channel on YouTube. Check it out for cinematic-style Car Audio videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSMhtT-rpopJbdybubDgnQ New 2014 Scion TC 4th Wall Build https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/217173-2014-tc-4th-order-build-3-fi-sp4-15s/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lam Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 nice wall:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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