1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
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Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
I got it running really well with the audioengine plugged into the mains - really good sound. I was able to cut out a load of unnecessary wires in the process as well which tidied things up a lot under the dash.
Then I realised that I needed a 5v supply in micro-USB format to power the audioengine from the car.
I ordered one from Amazon and promptly set about taking it apart to reduce the cable length from about 3 metres down to 5cm
Then I realised that I needed a 5v supply in micro-USB format to power the audioengine from the car.
I ordered one from Amazon and promptly set about taking it apart to reduce the cable length from about 3 metres down to 5cm
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Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Then I made a bracket to hold the audioengine and the 5v adapter
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Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
This is it in place under the passenger seat - barely noticeable
It gives a cracking sound and I'm really liking it - sitting in the garage wi' some banging choons.
It gives a cracking sound and I'm really liking it - sitting in the garage wi' some banging choons.
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Then on Tuesday morning I thought I'd drive the car to work and enjoy my sounds along the way.
Got in the car and went to start it up and ...... nothing. Not a sausage.
I'm guessing some of those wires were needed after all.
That's my saturday taken care of then....
Got in the car and went to start it up and ...... nothing. Not a sausage.
I'm guessing some of those wires were needed after all.
That's my saturday taken care of then....
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Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Lozzles. I hate car electrics. They should be so simple but I always manage to end up doing that sort of thing. I’m sure you’ll get it sorted.
I like the idea of a hidden receiver like that.
What do you use to amplify it?
I like the idea of a hidden receiver like that.
What do you use to amplify it?
964 C2 Targa. 205 1.6 GTi. Testarossa. Fisher Fury Fireblade. Motorhome. Motorbikes. Scooters. Pushbikes. Threadbare Saucony Peregrines. Dog. Human relations and friends. 97.5%-built house.
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I picked up an Alpine MRV340 amp for not a lot. It sits under the drivers seat. Then I butchered it. Then I bought another one. (https://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewt ... start=1635) - sounds nice and way more power than I need.
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As we are living through zombie apocalypse I thought I’d tackle the front headlamp. I fitted the ultra bright LED sealed units from RPM Teknic (I think) a few years ago. When Fitting them I tarted up the headlamp bowl.
One of them still looks good but the other one went rusty within a month or two and has always let the side down
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One of them still looks good but the other one went rusty within a month or two and has always let the side down
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SO I whipped it out and stripped it down, taking exact measurements of the screw lengths so I wouldn’t lose the adjustment
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Then a bit of sanding
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A bit of paint
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And we’re back in the room
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Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
Looking good
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72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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Well it looks like quite a bit of time has passed since the last update so we are due a bit of a catch-up
The main 2 reasons for lack of progress are that I moved house in 2020, and I also bought a daily driver car (Alpine A110) and then more recently swapped that for a cayman GT4. Both cars have been excellent but the upshot is that I’ve not been driving the hot rod. Which is not good. I have a plan though…..
The bigger factor in not working on the old car is the house moving. Those of you keeping up with my Uber-shed thread will know that along with the new house came a number of outbuildings, and much of my time over the last few years has been taken up with converting a barn and tannery into workshops and garage.
I’ve reached the stage now where I’m nearly there with the garage - well at least at the point where I can start to use it. I will carry on working on it though as time permits.
So after an age of wiring, flooring, roofing, adding a lift, building cabinets, drawers and adding shadow- foam I finally thought I could do a little project on the car.
On the few times I’ve driven it over the last few years I’ve noticed that the front suspension clunked a bit at low speeds. Once on the move it seemed pretty good so I thought I’d take a few things off and have a look at it
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The main 2 reasons for lack of progress are that I moved house in 2020, and I also bought a daily driver car (Alpine A110) and then more recently swapped that for a cayman GT4. Both cars have been excellent but the upshot is that I’ve not been driving the hot rod. Which is not good. I have a plan though…..
The bigger factor in not working on the old car is the house moving. Those of you keeping up with my Uber-shed thread will know that along with the new house came a number of outbuildings, and much of my time over the last few years has been taken up with converting a barn and tannery into workshops and garage.
I’ve reached the stage now where I’m nearly there with the garage - well at least at the point where I can start to use it. I will carry on working on it though as time permits.
So after an age of wiring, flooring, roofing, adding a lift, building cabinets, drawers and adding shadow- foam I finally thought I could do a little project on the car.
On the few times I’ve driven it over the last few years I’ve noticed that the front suspension clunked a bit at low speeds. Once on the move it seemed pretty good so I thought I’d take a few things off and have a look at it
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Re: 1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod
So I started with this.
I can’t tell you how fantastic it is to work with a proper lift - complete game changer.
So I started looking at one or two bits in there - looking a bit grotty
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The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah