hahaha, i know, another "who is best" but hey, someone had to do it.
i would enter mine, but i havent installed it yet, maybe in a couple of weeks

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wheels1 hands down

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--Adam--
1987 Blue GT 5-speed
IM AOL: FieroGT5speed
16 years old and already selling my stuff to pay for repairs to my Fiero...which i sold my stuff to buy in the first place

i vote the guy in Canada with the red GT

Soaper

I vote for John Parenti of West Coast Fieros... He has a sweet system in his teal 85 GT. That system bumps, and it bumps clearly.

I do not have any pics.

kv

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88 GT T-Top 5-spd #338 of 1252
87 SE 4-cyl 5-spd has performance sound
85 2M4 base coupe 5-spd, hardtop, rackless decklid, 13-in rally steel rims

I'd have to vote fierosound's. Very very clean looking

quote Originally posted by Soaper: i vote the guy in Canada with the red GT Soaper

I think you mean FieroSound... He is from Calgary Alberta Canada, and as far as I know, the first to cut out the fierwall for a sub inclosure. Overall, not just in how it sounds, but install and everything, Fierosound, hands down. He has the trophies to prove it as well.

[This message has been edited by soup (edited 04-07-2003).]

Well mine is far from the best system, but for the price (~$1000) I think it's pretty damn good.

Headunit: Panasonic CQ-DF801U 60x4 MOSFET, LCD display, among alot of other features.

Speakers:
Fronts: Kenwood 4" components
Rears: Blaupunkt Overdrive series 4x6's
Doors: Kenwood Excelon DualMag 6.5" components
Subwoofer: Pioneer Premier 10" DVC sub

Amps:
-Kenwood Excelon KFC-X201T 600x1 or 300x2
-MTX Thunder 280 140x2

Misc:
-Lightning Audio Bolt Series 1-Farad Capacitor
-10" Footwell Sub Box from Stimpy
-AusFiero speaker door pods

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[This message has been edited by AkursedX (edited 04-07-2003).]

Definitely fierosound, like soup said, he's got the trophies to prove it

Chris.

quote Originally posted by AkursedX: Well mine is far from the best system, but for the price (~$1000) I think it's pretty damn good. Headunit: Panasonic CQ-DF801U 60x4 MOSFET, LCD display, among alot of other features. Speakers: Fronts: Kenwood 4" components Rears: Blaupunkt Overdrive series 4x6's Doors: Kenwood Excelon DualMag 6.5" components Subwoofer: Pioneer Premier 10" DVC sub Amps: -Kenwood Excelon KFC-X201T 600x1 or 300x2 -MTX Thunder 280 140x2 Misc: -Lightning Audio Bolt Series 1-Farad Capacitor -10" Footwell Sub Box from Stimpy -AusFiero speaker door pods

BRING ON THE PICS!! haha,

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https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/20021104-1-018195.html

Here's a link to the most recent pictures that I have. The MTX amp is where the Boss amp is and I have since cleaned up the wiring.

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very nice

I have the BEST sound system!

SOme day I'll do a sound system. However, it is very low on the list. I have to get a v8 or 3800SC in there first to over come the wieght . Right now I am got to just run an 8inch Punch HE. I need to fill in the lows a little cuz the lack of bass is driving me nuts. It will be run by a MTX 240 amp and a rockfor RFX 9000. It plays mp3s and it was only $139 so I got it. Some day I will have a 12 behinf each seat... Someday
Well gotta go finnish the box for the sub.

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85 GT 4 SPD
Number 53715 of 76371
Best 1/4 15.816 @ 84.72

Accel 8.8mm wires, Accel 300+ Ignition box, Blaster Coil, NGK UR5, K&N, Short Shifter, High flow cat, Monochrome Caracus red.

COMING SOON: KYB shocks and struts, ST lowering springs, Motegi M12 16X7 rims, Poly Dogbone, Ported exhuast manifolds, and YOKO AVS ES100 tires 205/55/16 front and 225/50/16 rear

Coulee Region Fieros member(couleefiero.tripod.com)

As far as max thumping power goes, this guy owns everyone. 4 12" subs!
http://www.fierostereo.b0x.com/

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87GT 4.9 in progress!

WHEELS1. Quality and Bump. Plus factory appearance.
-Ryan

Where do I sign up?

The sound image in my GT is dead center, and the 1200watt RMS DDaudio sub compliments in well in a custom footwell sub box. I must go on a road trip for people to attest to it. I've had it for about a month, so I haven't made it to any shows or meets yet. I'll be at the 20th Anual show, Auburn show, and the next Fierorama. Is WHEELS1 going to any of those shows? I know it's apples vs. oranges competing with a stock interior. I'm not disqualified, am I?

P.S. I'm definately not the best for a DB drag... I thought we were talking about sound quality? :P

Greg

[This message has been edited by FieroGTguy (edited 04-08-2003).]

4 12s" that is almost sick!

I like it

quote Originally posted by Archie: I have the BEST sound system!

Ha! Now that's a SHAKER!

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I vote on Fierosounds stereo system as being the best... and Archies is the best "entertainment system"

AkursedX,

I noticed you have a panasonic deck. I have the same model, but having weird problems with the display. It looses contrast after playing for a while.. The heat seems to soak all the briteness out of the screen, and Its really hard to see. Ive had my faceplate replaced once and repaired once, it still does it. Does yours suffer the same thing?
btw, what kinda speaker wires ya using? that blue color is deadly..

My system is a Panasonic Deck, same as AkursedX's, MTX Thunder 280 amp, Boston Accoustics 10.5LF sub, Kenwood 4x10's, and pioneer 4x6's. I need a new amp and a cap soon.. I will also be replacing the front/rear speakers with something else, i dont like pioneer stuff

JZ

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- 2.8v6, 5spd
- no cat, msd ignition/coil, K&N

[This message has been edited by SplineZ (edited 04-08-2003).]

Thanks Rayn & Adam.... I'll be at the Vegas show... I'm going to try to make it to some other shows soon. Just got back for the Daytona show. Some one in Daytona seen my Sys. ?? I now have my dash out & working on my DVD system. I'll post pics of it tomorrow night. This is what it looks like now.

My best system is in a friends Black GT 1800 watts with 2- 10" MTX & Amps. Hits a 134bd. It will rock your world. I make mine so that you only loose about 2 1/2" of back seat movement. The bottom goes all the way back. No leg loss. Thanks to everyone that votes for me!

I wish I had the $$$ to run around to all the shows to show it off. Maybe next year I will set up a post with the dates & show I will attend.

Thanks, Chris.

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88 Formula
WTB White 88 Formula t-tops w/5spd, pw,pl,cc,a/c,tan int.

I can't wait to see your dvd system. You do pretty impressive work Chris! When are you going to help me add a dvd player to my car that would top it off!

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Maroon 1987 GT 5 spd: 2.8L
Ferrari Red 1988 Formula 5 spd: 3.4L

My Website: http://www.members.cox.net/rare88/

SplineZ

The speaker wiring is from www.knukonceptz.com

And I have never really had a problem with my headunit fading. And I have been running my heater pretty much constantly along with playing my stereo loud and when I pull the faceplate off it's really warm. So I have been pushing it, but still no fading....

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Thanks for the votes of confidence guys.

MarkJPana - that's a "loaded" question, especially when you consider people are voting on systems they may have only seen, not heard. And of course, others will be voting only on those they've seen and heard, that's only natural. In addition, some people like lots of "flash" in the way a system looks, others prefer a more stealth look.

A better question might have been "Who's system impresses you and what do you like about it?"

Hey everyone! A few changes to my system - nothing major:
Just a new amp - Macintosh MC440M 6-channel 400 watts (4x50 + 2x100 for subs)

And I repositioned the deck so I could get a cup holder in the dash

The cup holder is all the way out. The shifter is in 3rd gear, so no clearance problems as you can see. I can still adjust volume and up/down on CD tracks with cup holder out. (yes, my instrument cluster is out at present).
I got the cup-holder assembly from a 96 Dodge Colt at a wrecking yard.

Some "hardware" I've collected. The 3 plaques on the left are World of Wheels awards from ISCA ( www.theisca.com ), the rest are awards from Stereo Competitions sponsored by IASCA ( www.iasca.com ) The "tall" one is 5 foot high. If you want to see impressive "stuff" visit an IASCA event to look at the cars there.

ISCA = International Show Car Association
IASCA = International Auto Stereo Challenge Association

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fierosound - 1987 GT - World of Wheels Winner
& Multiple IASCA Stereo Award Winner (click me)

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 04-08-2003).]

Well, I've only heard Wheels1's system, so I guess that's my vote.

I think Archie would be a close 2nd

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well i haven't heard a fiero sound better than mine, but i also haven't heard one that wasn't stock other than mine. I have lots of stuff, dvd, 3 amps, sub, all that, but it's not nearly as clean as say fierosounds is, i really like what he's done, though the components aren't my cup of tea, the install is fabulous.

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quote Originally posted by fierce_gt: well i haven't heard a fiero sound better than mine, but i also haven't heard one that wasn't stock other than mine. I have lots of stuff, dvd, 3 amps, sub, all that

Sounds impressive (no pun intended). Any pics? I'm especially interestd to see the DVD install. How about a LINK to your cardomain.com page? Thanks...

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 04-08-2003).]

I've never heard anyone elses fiero but my own. I have kenwood 4 x 10's in front, sony 4 x 6 plate speakers in back. Kenwood KDC-115S head unit, Kenwood KGC-4042A equalizer, Alpine MRV-450 Amp (5 channel 850 watts) A homemade box behind passangers seat made out of MFB with a 12 inch Pioneer Sub. Clearest sound I've ever heard in a car.

Matt

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Who has the most unique System? After doing pro installs off and on for over 10 years, they all start looking the same, lets see something different.

quote Originally posted by ds21: Who has the most unique System? After doing pro installs off and on for over 10 years, they all start looking the same, lets see something different.

good point, i tend to favor fierosound's system on the looks department, maybe i can base some more of my opinions on what i here at the next few meets and shows.

[This message has been edited by MarkJPana (edited 04-08-2003).]

I have seen and heard the DVD system in Wheels1 88 Formula.

Nice install, and good choice of hardware.

Come install mine now Chris........

Loyde http://www.fastfieros.com

quote Originally posted by ds21: Who has the most unique System? After doing pro installs off and on for over 10 years, they all start looking the same, lets see something different.

I'm working on a "floating" amp rack w/ neon light emitting from below. I'm planning something "interesting" to dress the rest up (not carpet, but I do think carpet looks nice). I will be upgrading the system components in the near future.

Greg

I know its not a fiero, but my bro in law once owned a S10 sony show truck with 12 12"'s and hydraluics, he could blow out the windows on the second beat, the whole system was running off of 40 watts too, then they would double and triple ect. though.

it took 6 batteries to run it for a 2 min or so skit....

it was a nice truck, until he rolled it

im still working on my fiero install though
i have a JL audio amp that puts out about 2500 watts
2 Infinity 10 inch subs (they need a home in my fiero still, i can only fit one so far)
stock 4'6's and a pioneer 8400 blah blah something deck

its good enough for me, the subs cracked the windshield in my firefly....

fierosound has my vote from what i have see so far though
good job man, you are a pioneer for all fiero men trying to fit the unfittable

-Phil

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Pontiac Firefly 87 1.0L
Pontiac Fiero 86 SE 2.8L
Buick Skyhawk 76 3.8L
GMC Jimmy 85 305
"It's not how fast you go, but how good you look goin"

If I ever finish it, Ill have over 3300RMS watts total(~6000 max). Custom dash helps with the incredible sound quality(that much I have heard).

Though I am considering subtracting 2 subs and 2400watts. Dunno yet...I have all of the components.

wheels 1 u have a PM

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I gotta go with Archie on this one. It can't play Helter Skelter, but

Here are the updated pics. I have a JVC SH77 deck, 2-10" Pioneers, Crunch 6 1/2" 2-way comps in the dash, & Pioneer 5X7 in the pillars. The amps are Planet Audio 4ch 400W & 2ch 400W. I have a audiobauhn blue LED cap. All work done by me. Enjoy, I have received e-mails on my set up.
I will respond with pics & info soon, Thanks, Chris.

This is a pic of what it will look like this sat. when I get my dash done.

Thanks for the vots..... Chris.

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88 Formula
WTB White 88 Formula t-tops w/5spd, pw,pl,cc,a/c,tan int.

quote Originally posted by Wheels1: I don't know about that.... When we take trips it gets HOT up front, I had some cleaning supplies in there & when we stop for gas, I checked on them & they where hot to the touch. Did you put anything to help with the heat from the radiator? Do you have some kind of cooling fan to help with the heat? Please LMK.... Thanks,Chris. (ADDED) I know that the spare tire is sitting in just plastic, & no seal around it. Just wondering what you guys did to help keep the dirt & heat out. When the fan comes on it blows all the heat right on it & just driving I still blows the heat there... Here is what I did to help with the heat & dirt. Plus I put a sealer all around the plastic piece. And I don't have to get out of the car to check the heat or adjust the amps.

There will be thermal gaurd in and around the front compartment, and I'm building a removable cover with plexi window w/ fans. I'll also be installing Aus's stage 2 hood scoops at the beginning of this summer. Currently, I have a spare sunroof glass stored over them (like that helps much :P). Important problem that needs addressing for anyone with electrical equipt. up front.

Greg