Pics For The Curious

[Too Cold NB1.8T]

The project is still unfinished as there is a reasonable amount of work yet to be done, however, here are some low quality shots for now.

[Oyveychris]

Great job! Looks really incredible! My only criticism would be the huge speakers on the dash, doesnt seem to fit the theme, but other than that, schweet!

[Too Cold NB1.8T]

Although as I mentioned the vehicle project is not complete, everyone who has actually been seated in the car (including car audio Industry people) say they really like the front speaker placement, appearance and how it sounds, I guess like most things, it's subjective.

Thanks for your input, glad you like the progress.

[jazzcat]

dear lord....i must have rc's on my car now


that is incredible..simply freaking incredible..very nice on everything


what did you do to make the area around the speedo that reflective?


very nice car..id love to see it in person

[Too Cold NB1.8T]

The reflective nature in that area is the result of the paint work on the cluster shroud.

Thanks for the props.

[73standard]

Yea, I'd say that the speakers on the dash is kind of ugly.

[turbos03]

incredible job...!!! can you pass on some information on the hood and the FMIC..??? who makes them?? where to buy?? etc.. love the wheels... paint... gauge set-up... over all really nice work...

[Too Cold NB1.8T]

The hood is a one-off, I had Bernt himself customize that hood for me but he is no longer in the business.

ABD owns the molds for the standard Bernt accessories and the intercooler is from ABD.

[r0nd3L]

Wow, at last you posted some pics!

Looks incredible!

[chaddicus]

Alright, exterior wise the car looks great. Intererior wise it is a sore sight. How many guages does one need? Also the speaker set up looks horrible. Just giving my 2 pennies.

[PhoenixRising]

I like the way it looks...

[Too Cold NB1.8T]

chaddicus, thank you for the complement on the exterior of my car, glad you like it.

The question, "How many guages does one need?" is a highly subjective question, the answer depends on the car, intended use and how closely one would like to monitor systems.

In the case of my New Beetle 1.8t which is modified and was supplied from the factory without any of the essential gauges required to properly monitor the engines health and condition, the six gauges that I chose are completely in order and by no means overkill.

1. Boost/vacuum
2. Wide band A/F ratio
3. EGT
4. Oil temp.
5. Voltage
6. Water temp.

Automobile and SQ audio is an extremely difficult combination which often requires swinging toward more show than go, more go than show and some level of compromise, it all depends on how accurately one would like their car audio system to replay music.

The unfinished front speaker layout in my car as with anything, will be visually pleasing to some and displeasing to others, the system placement and design was done with SQ and front/system stage accuracy being the number one concern and appearance secondary, it's not meant to win a visual popularity contest.

Go to CES or other car audio trade shows sometime, you might be very surprised as well as gain a different perspective.

I do however, appreciate your opinion and thoughts on this, it was great hearing from you.

Happy motoring...

[Oyveychris]

Hey, I hope I didn't offend on the dash speakers, it just seems out of character for the rest of the car. Everything is seemlessly integrated except for those, and I'm sure you had good reason for doing what you did, and since I know little about car stereo, many props to you.

[Toad]

Holy mother of gauges!! How can you ceep an eye on all those?

Your speaker setup isn't that pleasing on first sight, but looking closer, those speakers look like they sounds really awesome, and the custom aiming probably makes the radio sound really freakin unbeleiveable.

[73standard]

Originally Posted by Toad

Holy mother of gauges!! How can you ceep an eye on all those?

Silly, that's what the passenger is for.

[dnyed]

Wow!


Finally, visuals! My favorite has got be those gorgeous wheels. Great choice!

[Toad]

Originally Posted by 73standard

Silly, that's what the passenger is for.

But I can't find one of those.

[Too Cold NB1.8T]

Originally Posted by Oyveychris

Hey, I hope I didn't offend on the dash speakers, it just seems out of character for the rest of the car. Everything is seemlessly integrated except for those, and I'm sure you had good reason for doing what you did, and since I know little about car stereo, many props to you.

No no, no offense taken, I know that everyone has an opinion and that nothing is liked by everyone, no worries.

[Too Cold NB1.8T]

Originally Posted by Toad

Holy mother of gauges!! How can you ceep an eye on all those?

Your speaker setup isn't that pleasing on first sight, but looking closer, those speakers look like they sounds really awesome, and the custom aiming probably makes the radio sound really freakin unbeleiveable.

The gauges that need to be monitored more often (boost/vacuum, A/F ratio{via wide band}, EGT) were intensionally positioned on the dash for a better/easier line of sight, the gauges needing less frequent monitoring (oil pres, voltage, water temp.) were placed in the lower bezel but they are still easy to see with a downward glance.

As far as the front speakers are concern, it appears to me that you understand the reasoning behind the design concept and you obviously understand something about music and how audio acoustics work, you are correct in your assessment.

[Toad]

Originally Posted by Too Cold NB1.8T

As far as the front speakers are concern, it appears to me that you understand the reasoning behind the design concept and you obviously understand something about music and how audio acoustics work, you are correct in your assessment.

Okay, now i needa know, who makes those speakers? They look like 8"ers. ALso did you make those tweter pods yourself? They are realy something sweet. I was thinking of doing somehting similar with some 4" speakers on my dash awhile ago, but i knew if i did it myself, it'd come out looking horrid.