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  1. OldManSTI

    Upgrading Speakers

    I mentioned in one of my earlier responses that one disadvantage of swapping the OEM speakers out is that almost always the aftermarket speakers are less sensitive than the originals. This means in an A to B comparison, just swapping the speakers but changing nothing else, you'd need to turn the...
  2. OldManSTI

    Upgrading Speakers

    According to the amp specs, they actually have more power than the Kicker (which leads me to believe Kicker is underrating their amp). Yes, either of the amps I suggested will work for the speakers you've chosen. So will the Kicker, but the install for that one will be harder.
  3. OldManSTI

    Upgrading Speakers

    The 6 1/2" speaker will give you a little more bass up front and slightly more power handling. I would really doubt that amp is going to fit behind the deck. It's 12" long and 7" wide. You seem to want to get your stuff from Crutchfield, so how about this...
  4. OldManSTI

    Upgrading Speakers

    Any reason you're going with 5 1/4" up front instead of the 6 1/2" that you're rated for? Rockford Fosgate is a good brand, so I could see them being a good choice. The two amps I suggested from Clarion or Alpine were (I believe) rated for 45x4, which should be more than enough for moderate to...
  5. OldManSTI

    Upgrading Speakers

    IF you can find a good ported 10, I'd go with that. However, a good ported box might be a bit expensive with all that you're doing so a good 10 in a sealed box with a good amount of power may give you the dynamics you need. The sealed enclosure will increase your power handling, and as long as...
  6. OldManSTI

    Upgrading Speakers

    I've always enjoyed a single 10 in a well designed ported enclosure with plenty of power. The extra juice allows for a good volume when I listen to bass heavy stuff, but the smaller sub can be faster and more accurate when listening to quicker stuff like rock. A good ported box will be larger...
  7. OldManSTI

    Upgrading Speakers

    Might be a good suggestion, depending on your music tastes. The dual twelve box seems like a default starting point for a lot of folks, but for many it's completely overkill.
  8. OldManSTI

    Upgrading Speakers

    Another thing to consider (further muddying the car audio waters) is to get the volume you want you should really consider an amplifier for your new speakers as well. I'm assuming your subs are going to be driven by the Sony amp, and you'll find your highs may be completely drowned out by your...
  9. OldManSTI

    Down pipe only?

    Ok, now I know we're getting a little off topic, but why is it a good idea to get a new fuel pump?
  10. OldManSTI

    Down pipe only?

    I'm eyeballing a Cobb catted DP. My county doesn't current require emissions testing, but we're so close to the influence of the People's Republic of California I'd probably better keep the cat. I wouldn't mind a change in the tone and volume of the exhaust, just so long as I don't sound...
  11. OldManSTI

    Down pipe only?

    Would there be any change to the sound of the exhaust, or is THAT a cat back thing?
  12. OldManSTI

    Top 5 Worst Dyno Fails COMPILATION! | [2014]

    A few thoughts: 1. Can someone please buy them some straps NOT made in China?!? 2. I didn't think there were so many tuner shops out to kill mustangs. It's a conspiracy! 3. I'm thinking that dyno purchased off of ebay wasn't such a good idea. Jus sayin.
  13. OldManSTI

    Down pipe only?

    If I were to upgrade my exhaust in stages, Is there any benefit to upgrading only the down pipe without changing the factory exhaust, or does the cat back need to be first?
  14. OldManSTI

    hi...i'm new here..

    Welcome. I appreciate your ride, and the Full Metal Jacket reference! :D
  15. OldManSTI

    Shifting Style

    So is there any advantage to floating gears? (ie saves clutch or easier on tranny)
  16. OldManSTI

    Shifting Style

    Hopefully someone can give a little more info, as "butterfly shifting" sounds a little fruity... :lol:
  17. OldManSTI

    Shifting Style

    In another post a driving technique was mentioned called "floating gears" by HolyCrapItsFast and Spamby. If I understand the concept correctly, this is upshifting without using the clutch pedal. I'm intrigued by this concept, and was wondering if someone wouldn't mind explaining the idea further.
  18. OldManSTI

    Mom's Reaction To 450hp Subaru WRX

    She's soooo whiny! I think I'd have let her walk home like she asked!
  19. OldManSTI

    New member from NorCal/Reno?

    Welcome from Nevada, sir. Yuki's a good looking car. Does Yuki stand for something? :)
  20. OldManSTI

    Subaru Impreza WRX STi DRIFT

    Yeah, this might be a stupid question, but do you think they disconnected the front wheels from the drive line?
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