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  1. Are you still getting attention?

    Funny thing is buddy has an STI (non RA version) but stage 1 tuned and my FK8 beats him everytime :) It was a tough call when I was shopping for cars... STI or FK8... I like them both a lot.

  2. Are you still getting attention?

    why would those asshats flip you the bird and tell you to fuck off? The only reason I can think of is them casing your car, finding out where you live and then figuring out when you're not around to jack your vehicle. Degenerates at best... Regarding getting attention? I"m sure it still does...

  3. Is this car totalled off?

    Some dimwit pickup truck driver ran a red, nailed the car and kept driving. Witnesses identified driver that lied her way through their teeth saying they sold the truck that hit the car. Clearly under the influence of something to be able to drive 60km/h and smoke the car. Is this a write...

  4. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    That is a valid point and this is why I haven't tackled the job by myself. Being that the car is a Type R that I plan to keep forever that I'd rather not hack up the car if I can absolutely avoid it. I think what gets me is that I've always done all my own work (and done reasonably well) so...

  5. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    That's a good tip. I only use it on spark plug boot and occasionally on certain connectors that are exposed to water like a trailer power connector on my truck.

  6. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    thanks!

  7. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    I forgot to ask... did you simply use the 1" universal metra spacer rings to mount these? I think I have no choice but to cut the damned door to fit my larger than normal speakers otherwise I'll be relegated to using 5.25" speakers and I definitely don't want that.

  8. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    Yes I considered the smaller speaker at the time of purchase but I want maximum bass performance and going from a 5.25 -> 6.5 is a pretty big jump. I'm not 100% against cutting the doors, I will cut if I absolutely have to but being that this is a type R that I wanted to avoid that if was even...

  9. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    that is awesome news! I want to avoid cutting my car doors if at all possible. It's actually a Type R so if I can do as little modification to it as possible then that is the preferred route. Thank you for sharing!

  10. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    yep, I knew Honda had been using Pioneer for AGES. I believe at one point Honda owned an 8% stake in Pioneer Electronics Corporation at one point in history. I don't mind Pioneer equipment but the stock stuff.... yeesh...

  11. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    I didn't think Honda or other carmakers would go that far to invest more money into more pricey neo magnets. That is honestly a bit of a surprise. Totally get you on the installation and rationale behind proper support and dampening. I am currently working on another car to "test" the...

  12. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    ah okay, that's good to know. I have never invested in such an expensive pair of speakers for a car in my life and I want to ensure I don't ever ruin them b/c I wouldn't be able to afford to replace them! Thanks for the tips that is super helpful. I wonder why the hell honda as to make the...

  13. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    gotcha, like a small baby recip saw meant to cut metal. Did you bother repainting the freshly cut metal to prevent corrosion and did you also install any water baffles to keep the driver's dry?

  14. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    what did you use to cut the door frame so cleanly? That is really really clean. I purchased the Ai HS526 mounts b/c those apparently are the stock fit mount rings but since the door has to be cut does it mean the adapter ring I have is no longer useful?

  15. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    Wow crickey! How did you end up mounting that midrange in the a pillar without affecting the airbags?. That thing is huge!

  16. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    ah gotcha, so in other words maybe best that I hire the install out for these or downgrade to a lower grade speaker that isn't as gigantic. What about the tweeters are they almost a pop and click in affair?

  17. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    OMG, on one hand I'm glad someone showed me this but on the other hand I am aghast that the door metal had to be cut! I guess you gotta do what you gotta do. You installed a set of Utopia's and those speakers are gigantic. I'm hoping that I don't have to do that for the KX2's. Thanks for...

  18. Where to install my DSP for my Type R's audio system

    That is great news! I considered that if I can’t get a fabricated bracket made that Velcro/ carpet tape would be alternate option. Thanks for the tips.

  19. Are the front component speaker replacements THAT difficult to do properly on the Type R?

    Cool thanks for sharing that. The Red Wolf harnesses seem to be decent quality and I manage to get them for the lower speakers. Set of 4 for like $20 CAD. Not sure if the Metra ones are any better but all I know is the Red Wolfs work good! I'm super torn on the rain baffles... I mean my...

  20. Where to install my DSP for my Type R's audio system

    As the title asks. I haven't picked up the DSP yet but have landed on the Helix V Eight. It is not very large but quite a flexible 8 channel in/10 channel processing DSP with preouts to feed a separate sub amplifier which I already have in the rear of the car. Given the gazillion wires that...


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