Jack's FTO GR
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Yea I was going to make that correction but I couldn't be bothered hahaDaniel2019 wrote:vipfto wrote:Or an idiot
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Dont worry I have that problem too.kiz wrote:Yea I was going to make that correction butDaniel2019 wrote:vipfto wrote:Or an idiot
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Cheers man! Must be loveDaniel2019 wrote:Jack I'm guessing that's her decision? You sir, are a dedicated man!


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EFAvipfto wrote:OCD freaks haha.

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ObsidianRadio wrote:Cheers man! Must be loveDaniel2019 wrote:Jack I'm guessing that's her decision? You sir, are a dedicated man!![]()











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I'm tellin Sue, you're going to be in troubleDaniel2019 wrote:I joke, I jokebjk wrote:I somehow doubt that.Daniel2019 wrote:Same missus, too?PHIL069 wrote:Same camera as mineObsidianRadio wrote:Nikon D3100![]()

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SSUUUUUUUEEPHIL069 wrote:I'm tellin Sue, you're going to be in troubleDaniel2019 wrote:I joke, I jokebjk wrote:I somehow doubt that.Daniel2019 wrote:Same missus, too?PHIL069 wrote:Same camera as mineObsidianRadio wrote:Nikon D3100![]()
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It's ok, Phil is probably still on the phone to the energy companyVectose wrote:SSUUUUUUUEEPHIL069 wrote:I'm tellin Sue, you're going to be in troubleDaniel2019 wrote:I joke, I jokebjk wrote:I somehow doubt that.Daniel2019 wrote:Same missus, too?PHIL069 wrote:Same camera as mineObsidianRadio wrote:Nikon D3100![]()

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Also, I never mentioned anything about Sue 
Now YOU'RE the one getting in trouble. Looks like you're gonna have to pack your own lunch for work tomorrow

Now YOU'RE the one getting in trouble. Looks like you're gonna have to pack your own lunch for work tomorrow

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Took the FTO to the Sound-Off Super Series on Sunday, and it was quite a good day!
A lot of high-end sound systems there, and an awful lot of large cars to fit them in
With my system, I was classed in the intermediate category as I was running two 12" subwoofers under 1500W. Systems were matched with similar systems to achieve the highest decibel rating throughout three runs! We had to select our own music to get the best out of our systems, but intermediate class were restricted to music only (no frequencies etc).
My results were as follows:
RUN 1: 132.7 (Track: Stalker [Bass Enhanced Edit] - Obsidian Radio)
RUN 2: 133.4 (Anthemic - Magnetic Man)
RUN 3: 141.2 (Anthemic - Magnetic Man + rear seat removal + wind windows up + rotate sub box ports)
Overall, I placed second in the intermediate class out of six vehicles, being beaten by a staggering 146.8 decibels. Pretty happy with the result!
The vehicle with the highest reading of the day was a decked out Volvo, that reached 161.7 DB with in excess of $30K of hardware and six batteries
For my $1500 worth of hardware, I'm not complaining
When I had my system initially tested after I installed it, I was told it was 156 DB, but the potential of a misreading was possible as the decibel counter was damaged. Thought that was a bit fkn extreme
Glad to know my system pumps and that it's actually intermediate comp worthy!
A lot of high-end sound systems there, and an awful lot of large cars to fit them in

With my system, I was classed in the intermediate category as I was running two 12" subwoofers under 1500W. Systems were matched with similar systems to achieve the highest decibel rating throughout three runs! We had to select our own music to get the best out of our systems, but intermediate class were restricted to music only (no frequencies etc).
My results were as follows:
RUN 1: 132.7 (Track: Stalker [Bass Enhanced Edit] - Obsidian Radio)

RUN 2: 133.4 (Anthemic - Magnetic Man)
RUN 3: 141.2 (Anthemic - Magnetic Man + rear seat removal + wind windows up + rotate sub box ports)
Overall, I placed second in the intermediate class out of six vehicles, being beaten by a staggering 146.8 decibels. Pretty happy with the result!



When I had my system initially tested after I installed it, I was told it was 156 DB, but the potential of a misreading was possible as the decibel counter was damaged. Thought that was a bit fkn extreme

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ObsidianRadio wrote:Took the FTO to the Sound-Off Super Series on Sunday, and it was quite a good day!
A lot of high-end sound systems there, and an awful lot of large cars to fit them in
With my system, I was classed in the intermediate category as I was running two 12" subwoofers under 1500W. Systems were matched with similar systems to achieve the highest decibel rating throughout three runs! We had to select our own music to get the best out of our systems, but intermediate class were restricted to music only (no frequencies etc).
My results were as follows:
RUN 1: 132.7 (Track: Stalker [Bass Enhanced Edit] - Obsidian Radio)![]()
RUN 2: 133.4 (Anthemic - Magnetic Man)
RUN 3: 141.2 (Anthemic - Magnetic Man + rear seat removal + wind windows up + rotate sub box ports)
Overall, I placed second in the intermediate class out of six vehicles, being beaten by a staggering 146.8 decibels. Pretty happy with the result!The vehicle with the highest reading of the day was a decked out Volvo, that reached 161.7 DB with in excess of $30K of hardware and six batteries
For my $1500 worth of hardware, I'm not complaining
![]()
When I had my system initially tested after I installed it, I was told it was 156 DB, but the potential of a misreading was possible as the decibel counter was damaged. Thought that was a bit fkn extremeGlad to know my system pumps and that it's actually intermediate comp worthy!

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Sounds hectic, uleh.
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Awesome job!
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UPDATE TIME.
OKAY, SO A LOT HAS HAPPENED LATELY.
HAD A BIT OF A CRASH. NO BIGGIE. BLOODY KANGAROO AND FENCE C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER.
Got pretty fucked up, fibreglassing, cable ties, paint, panel replacement and superglue were in order.





SO THIS IS WHAT I DID:
Superglue, cable ties, paint and still quarter panels. Driveable, but I really need to spend some decent time on the bumper and the skirt to get the back to a decent condition.



HOLY CRAP, NEW BRAKES.
So I got new calipers compliments of FTO-007's GP spares, as I needed to upgrade from my single pot GR brakes to fit these lovely drilled and slotted rotors! Cleaned them up, painted them red with VHT caliper paint, got some new pads and VOILA! Was great to discover that my old brakes were absolutely rooted. Paper weights for everyone
Cheers Tim for helping with the install





THAT'S ALL FOR NOW.
OKAY, SO A LOT HAS HAPPENED LATELY.
HAD A BIT OF A CRASH. NO BIGGIE. BLOODY KANGAROO AND FENCE C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER.
Got pretty fucked up, fibreglassing, cable ties, paint, panel replacement and superglue were in order.





SO THIS IS WHAT I DID:
Superglue, cable ties, paint and still quarter panels. Driveable, but I really need to spend some decent time on the bumper and the skirt to get the back to a decent condition.



HOLY CRAP, NEW BRAKES.
So I got new calipers compliments of FTO-007's GP spares, as I needed to upgrade from my single pot GR brakes to fit these lovely drilled and slotted rotors! Cleaned them up, painted them red with VHT caliper paint, got some new pads and VOILA! Was great to discover that my old brakes were absolutely rooted. Paper weights for everyone

Cheers Tim for helping with the install






THAT'S ALL FOR NOW.
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Nice work on the brakes, they look great
A fair bit of damage on your car, at least you got it back to drivable condition for now.
lol @ superglue

A fair bit of damage on your car, at least you got it back to drivable condition for now.
lol @ superglue
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Sucks about the damage 
Nice job on the brakes though!
and the repairs :p

Nice job on the brakes though!
and the repairs :p
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