Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.23

[TLSheff]

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I got the new front rotors and pads on today. Not much of a difference, the old ones weren't bad. Hopefully the rear are bad so it will make a difference.

Truthfully, it would make a difference on a test track, but real-world driving and the "feel" when braking, you won't notice.

The backs are only used at a % compared to the fronts, I forget what the difference is but they don't work evenly iirc. So you most likely won't really notice.

 

[dsmuts]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Backs are like 15% or something. Almost nothing. I noticed a big difference in my braking when I replaced a leaking line lol.

 

[matt5112]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Changes constantly, no point in trying to guess when it changes and we dont know how the proportioning valves are setup.

 

[Jus]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

ya you wont make much of a difference with stock replacement unless you do something called UPGRADING. also why would you waste your money changing your brakes when they don't need to be changed? especially the emergency brake pads, never herd of someone replacing them on any car unless they drove with the e-brake on.

as for your stereo get a cheap amp to power some good speakers and a good amp to power your sub.
upgrading your alt will need to happen at some point (depending on electrical demands). running 2 amps (or 3) you will exceed the output of the alt just running the stereo. (dimming headlights suck at night)

 

[dsmuts]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

It's a parking brake not emergency brake.

 

[Hippo Machine]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Mine doesn't work so I'm replacing them. I thought the car needed new stuff so I got it. Peace of mind after wetleaves.

 

[Mad Monkey]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

lulz.. leaves...


good call, i bought new brakes today, makes wife happier, so ill do it.

 

[Hippo Machine]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

it was such a pita doing just the fronts on the hottest day of the year here..

 

[dsmuts]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Should have set up a big umbrella lol

 

[Hippo Machine]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

I'm getting new tires soon

 

[Hippo Machine]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Got my new amp in. Sounds real good. Still need to make that box for the sub

 

[Hippo Machine]

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Sub is IN and sounds amazing! Have it wired at 4 Ohms, bridged, getting 500w RMS. (Accidentally had it bridged at 1 ohm for a bit. oops.)

 

[Hippo Machine]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Turned out nice, eh?

 

[Mad Monkey]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

looks like a hole with a sub in it...

 

[DanPrixGTP]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

No ported box?

Enclosed FTL <<<<

 

[TLSheff]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

No ported box?

Enclosed FTL <<<<

Not necessarily. When I was younger I liked enclosed boxes for SPL, that BOOM from 3 blocks away was kewl... today... I'm older and want that clean low bass sound without rattling my car to pieces. It all depends on what your after as to what you need.

 

[Hippo Machine]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

I like it, definitely loud enough. The sub can handle a lot too.

 

[DanPrixGTP]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Not necessarily. When I was younger I liked enclosed boxes for SPL, that BOOM from 3 blocks away was kewl... today... I'm older and want that clean low bass sound without rattling my car to pieces. It all depends on what your after as to what you need.

Im here to blow my trunk off, and shake my whole neighborhood.

:th_laugh-lol2:

 

[Hippo Machine]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Found out my radiator has a stream of coolant shooting out of it when it gets hot. Ugh... more problems!

 

[Hippo Machine]

Re: Hippo's Car - Install List Added Pg.16

Grand Prix Build List

"-" means I have it but not installed
"--" means I have it and its installed
Underlined items are my next buy

If you have any comments or suggestions lmk!


Aesthetics
SD Front Air Dam -$200
Window Tint- $225
--5" Arrowhead- $10
GPO Grilles- $125
6000k-8000k HID Fog Lights- $35
6000k-8000k HID Headlights- $35
New Rear View Mirror w/o Compass?- $55
--LED Reverse Lights- $12
--Tinted Tail Lights- $24
--Full LED Interior- $45

Performance
Stainless Steel Brake Lines- $135
Drop-In Struts- $300
ZZP Front Strut Tower Brace- $80
Poly Motor Mounts- $60
--Poly Dogbone Bushings- $30
--Dorman Front Sway Bar- $110
GMPP Rear Sway Bar- $75
Open Cone Intake- $30
HV3 Intake Insert- $200
Water Pump Underdrive Pulley- $70

Electronics
--Morel Maximo 5.25 Inch Component Speakers- $130
--Kicker KS69 6x9 Speakers- $90
--Kenwood 3-way 4-inch Speakers- $30
--Kenwood eXcelon X896 Headunit- $220
--Rockford Fosgate P3D2-12 12" Subwoofer- $120
--Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure
--Hifonics ZRX1000.4 4-Channel Amplifier- $150
--4 Gauge Amp Wiring Kit- $16
--Cobra XRS-9340 Radar Detector- $60
--Monster iCable 800 Auxiliary Cable- $5
--Wolo Two-tone Horn- $20


Maintenance
-Transmission Mount- $20
-Motor Mount- $20
Pan Drop w/ Filter Change- $85
suggestions??