yeah thats true, one of these days im going to get a spl db meter to see how loud my system is. im not really after numbers, but anything in the 120db+ i would be happy. but yet again , i've never measured, so i have 0 reference on decibels, its just a wild guess.tpollauf wrote: ↑Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:30 am Nice work so far. Too bad you couldn't have taken a dBa reading before & after to actually see the noise difference. I'll be doing this similar improvement to my 2004 Vibe GT hopefully over the winter. My first priorities once I retire will be to fix the rust/leaky windshield (top passenger side) and an oil leak. I'll have a lot of free time this upcoming winter and looking forward to tearing into MANY overdue projects
Thank you so much for the support!! This is my first full fledged audio build and so far I've came across a lot of hurdles!treesleavedents wrote: ↑Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:17 pm I've used killmat and mounted new tweeters in all 4 doors. Sorry I didn't see this post sooner!!! Your tweeter install in the front door looks nice, does it have a crossover?
As for the sound deadening, I noticed the biggest difference from doing the entire floor. Gravel roads, debris, mud, dirt, leaves, none of it makes more than a muted dull thud if it's a really strong hit. I'm in the process of finishing my car and will be doing the firewall, roof, and rest of the interior as well. I'll let you know how it goes!
Holy, your getting real gritty with it! If only you were in AZ i would've had you do my deadening . your setup is looks really clean and im sure it out performs stock systems. i haven't started road tripping the vibe because im trying to do some servicing and performance upgrades because it's slower then a turtle, damn base awd...treesleavedents wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:29 pm I think you might be on a whole separate audiophile level of planet from me haha. I take a ton of road trips in mine and wanted better sound all around so I went with a budget 5 channel amp and the best speakers I could to keep the whole package around $700 with wiring. Honestly anything would've been an upgrade over the stock speakers, but with the sound deadening in and the mid level setup I have, It's great for road trips, and even to sleep in occasionally.
edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGuwKpUkkOg&t=5s Here's episode 2 with the interior mostly stripped if you wanna see what I've got done.
yeah i don't disagree, I'm sure I'll be spending 1k+ for only 20hp gain, but its less about speed or going "fast" more or less just want to get that 1zzfe less restrictive and I'd assume doing some modifications would increase fuel eco as there would be less "strain" on the engine if this makes sense. lightweight pulleys, headers, etc,, but this could be a topic for a new threadtreesleavedents wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:28 pm I used to be in west valley phoenix lol. But that was back in 2018... As for performance upgrades for a base AWD, don't bother haha. maybe a ram air intake if you wanna make fun intake sounds but there isn't much performance for you to gain without massive modifications and money...
Unless you go forced induction, I doubt you'll be able to get 20 HP out of the AWD. I think the ecu on the AWD is much more conservative as the AWD system isn't designed for a lot of power. I wonder if the TRD supercharger kit would fit? That would be a perfect bolt on addition for some HP!chromelampshade wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:50 amyeah i don't disagree, I'm sure I'll be spending 1k+ for only 20hp gain, but its less about speed or going "fast" more or less just want to get that 1zzfe less restrictive and I'd assume doing some modifications would increase fuel eco as there would be less "strain" on the engine if this makes sense. lightweight pulleys, headers, etc,, but this could be a topic for a new threadtreesleavedents wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:28 pm I used to be in west valley phoenix lol. But that was back in 2018... As for performance upgrades for a base AWD, don't bother haha. maybe a ram air intake if you wanna make fun intake sounds but there isn't much performance for you to gain without massive modifications and money...
if i could find one, trd sc, cai, standalone ecu, i would def see power gains. but i havnt found any for sale . its okay ive went through all the stages of greif. i am now at acceptance that my vibe will be slow, atleast i have audio. like i said if i want to focus on fast i should probably look into another project car.treesleavedents wrote: ↑Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:03 pmUnless you go forced induction, I doubt you'll be able to get 20 HP out of the AWD. I think the ecu on the AWD is much more conservative as the AWD system isn't designed for a lot of power. I wonder if the TRD supercharger kit would fit? That would be a perfect bolt on addition for some HP!chromelampshade wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:50 amyeah i don't disagree, I'm sure I'll be spending 1k+ for only 20hp gain, but its less about speed or going "fast" more or less just want to get that 1zzfe less restrictive and I'd assume doing some modifications would increase fuel eco as there would be less "strain" on the engine if this makes sense. lightweight pulleys, headers, etc,, but this could be a topic for a new threadtreesleavedents wrote: ↑Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:28 pm I used to be in west valley phoenix lol. But that was back in 2018... As for performance upgrades for a base AWD, don't bother haha. maybe a ram air intake if you wanna make fun intake sounds but there isn't much performance for you to gain without massive modifications and money...
You are absolutely right, nothing is more nice then riding around going the speed limit rolling around with my audio, sunroof open! As I said, I'll keep my car as-is (except for audio LOL) just to ride around the city, and I plan to look into another vehicle to ride around long distances where I can have power when I want, and be extremely comfortable lol (im 20 coming on 21, going to start a new job soon, trying to keep my life simplified haha)treesleavedents wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:25 am I'll tell you the same life advice my dad gave me that has served me REALLY well with vehicles. It's 1000% more fun to drive a slow car near the limit of it's performance and still be under the speed limit than it is to have to constantly suppress any urge to have fun lest you immediately reach felony levels of speed...
320A alternator was 350$ i had mine chrome powder coated so total came to 400$. The LTO bank yinlongs will be "supercaps" with busbars from probably jimsmachineworkz, haven't decided yet lol . Of course lithium cannot be ran under the hood, so it will be in the trunk. Battery delete upfront.treesleavedents wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 9:50 am Damn you're going all out! TBH your build would be better off in an audio forum with the level you're working at haha. How much was the HO alternator? Also why not run a supercap? Buddy of mine just gave me a few of em, I just need to get the bus bars and all the other stuff to install em.
Nice work so far. I did a similar mod with the factory cig lighter! When you get to the audio unit, get one with a backup camera. I'll be doing this to my 2004 Vibe GT real soon and will get input from you and others who have already done this mod!
ayyy appreciate the love! If it loosen every bolt on here, I think I'll be happy, changing out the alternator was a PITA, lower bolt was seized on and surprisingly its a common issue when I peeked on the forums. bolt breaker and a 2ft cheater bar got the job done, replaced bolt. Im going to be redoing the mids and highs because right now, you WILL get hearing damage, I've noticed a little bit of ringing in my ear because these skar tweeters are WAY TOO BRIGHT! I need to replace headunit, and set a HPF, and a LPF filter and get rid of the high 20kHz frequencies the tweeters are playing. Looks like I'll be focusing on playing lows on this vehicle, which if anything pushing air, rather then rattling like the higher ~60hz frequencies. ~18,20,22hz seems to get the doors slapping and clappingtpollauf wrote: ↑Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:48 am dammm .... sounds good despite the fact that it may vibrate every nut & bolt loose on the car eventually !!! Looks like there's a Demon inside that can't wait to get out! If my hearing wasn't already damaged (40+ years of commercial/industiral work) then a short ride around the block with you in this Vibe would do me in for good. Nice work