Wicks' E46 M3 Build. Hertz 3-Way Set from Tony D!

[Wicks]

Oh ok! I See and as far as the corners, cut stress relief slits don't make the too big just make them enough to move the vinyl in a different direction, apply heat and rub it on with your fingers, that'll help do the hard areas... and for that hole do the same except dont cut any reliefs just apply heat and stretch it then once its to a certain point you trim the edges... but dont forget, dont apply to much heat at one time because it will deform and/or melt

Alright, sounds good.

I have a hard time visualizing that the vinyl can stretch that far, but I'll take your word for it and give err a shot.

Any recommendations for the vinyl itself?

Any specifics I should look for (type, store/online)?

I've looked around online and whatnot and haven't found any that I really like which probly explains some of my issues.

Yea, it is crazy but you'll be surprised lol

This website has everything you could need for vinyl wrapping... any color (Literally), any size, any tool! http://www.metrorestyling.com/Default.asp

They sale the vinyl with bubble free technology so it's actually a lot easier to apply in comparison to older vinyl!

The 3m 1080 Series is what I usually use as its good on the pockets but also a good product overall! But all there products are top notch regardless of what brand you choose. This is quality film that they sale so dont worry about it being ebay quality Lol

Hmmm, we're thinking about different types of vinyl.

I don't mean the thin, smooth car wrapping vinyl. I was shooting for thick, black, textured vinyl that would match a car interior.

ohhhh!!! my bad... here's a site for car vinyl... im not too familiar with wrapping car vinyl, but from watching steves vids it almost appears to be the same... heat up the vinyl to stretch it and get wrinkles out... but heres a good vinyl website I found that I'm going to use! Been planning for a minute so I have a site for almost everthing lol but check this site out http://www.yourautotrim.com/

BOOM, there we go. Think I found what I need.

Thanks for the help Dude

I am watching this thread as I recently got into vinyl and stitching. I have done a couple things now. I was getting excited about the info then flop. Lol. By brainstorming I have figured out some good techniques. Also thought about incorporating staples and fold overs. Hopefully I do a box for three 15's soon and post some pics. Btw, wicks, do you have an Instagram. I post a lot of stuff on there since it's much simpler.

Hey Tundra, thanks for watching the action.

I'm intrigued by vinyl stitching, but that's WAY over my head right now... LOL

I like what Meade did in his trunk with the stitching so when I get to my trunk, I may look into it some more.

Yeah Man, post up some pics, I'd love to see some good examples.

Nope, no Instragram at the moment, I'll have to check it out.

[Wood]

Haha! No problem bro.. Thats what we're here for.. to share knowledge and help each other out!!

[Wicks]

Been lurking this build for quite some time. Just gonna say I have great expectations from you and your major attention to detail on this build.

Thanks Man, I appreciate that. I'm trying my best to do all the work myself and make it look as good as I can.

[Krakin]

Been lurking this build for quite some time. Just gonna say I have great expectations from you and your major attention to detail on this build.

Thanks Man, I appreciate that. I'm trying my best to do all the work myself and make it look as good as I can.

Forgot are you going with the Pioneer P99RS Deck?

If you would like a nice very in-depth read I recommend this, and along with all of the sources he sites. Has improved my home audio tremendously.

http://www.silcom.com/~aludwig/

[Wicks]

Been lurking this build for quite some time. Just gonna say I have great expectations from you and your major attention to detail on this build.

Thanks Man, I appreciate that. I'm trying my best to do all the work myself and make it look as good as I can.

Forgot are you going with the Pioneer P99RS Deck?

If you would like a nice very in-depth read I recommend this, and along with all of the sources he sites. Has improved my home audio tremendously.

http://www.silcom.com/~aludwig/

Currently I have a Kenwood DNX-6990HD.

It's nice, but I'm not terribly attached to it.

I like the idea of a nice, small and thin tablet in the dash.

Navigating through my music list on the Kenwood is terrible.

I like the simplicity of an iPad/iPod interface. Plus the ever expanding selection of Apps.

HU's are getting better, but they tend to go obsolete and you have to buy an entire new HU for the latest features.

Besides I'd kind of like to incorporate a carputer as well. I have lots of ideas floating through my head and a normal aftermarket HU doesn't give me much flexibility.

I'm also planning on getting a processor for time alignment (and other goodies).

Awesome! I'm always down to read some technical goodness

[nocturnalrites101]

I worked with alot of the 2013 Kenwood stuff and i can tell you theres a huge difference in it. Its not SLOW like the 2012 and prior items and the interface is very easy to use . I personally liked the 890 which is there second from top. Very responsive . The only thing i think it doesnt have that the 990 has is built in Wifi

[Krakin]

Go car-puter with a really nice sound-card and DAC.

Possibly run some high quality indoor audio equipment.

[Krakin]

I worked with alot of the 2013 Kenwood stuff and i can tell you theres a huge difference in it. Its not SLOW like the 2012 and prior items and the interface is very easy to use . I personally liked the 890 which is there second from top. Very responsive . The only thing i think it doesnt have that the 990 has is built in Wifi

When I read briefly on the new Kenwoods the 990 had the ability to connect to a wireless internet output, such as hot-spots from phones ect.

[Wicks]

I worked with alot of the 2013 Kenwood stuff and i can tell you theres a huge difference in it. Its not SLOW like the 2012 and prior items and the interface is very easy to use . I personally liked the 890 which is there second from top. Very responsive . The only thing i think it doesnt have that the 990 has is built in Wifi

See........just when you think you have an opinion on something, boom, somebody informs you of something different....

Guess I'll have to check that out.

Thanks for the tip!

Go car-puter with a really nice sound-card and DAC.

Possibly run some high quality indoor audio equipment.

Oh snap........HQ home equipment....now we're talkin'

I'm in the process of redo-ing my RCA's with yet another set of custom cables.

Let me tell ya, an optical connection front to back instead of RCA's sounds DAMN good right now.

So many options to ponder..................so little time to implement them all.

[Krakin]

There is a GREAT thread on very high-end DAC converters that I wish I could find but I can't for the love of god find it anywhere on the internetz.

But hell yeah run some high-power, dynamic, tube/valve amps and call it.

But then there is sound dampening, that can make a system right there.

Edit: As "High-end DAC's" I mean from $800 to a $33k DAC that has a 5 grand optical drive, and the power supply has it's own four legs.