{"id":850,"date":"2014-05-18T21:43:35","date_gmt":"2014-05-18T21:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/?p=850"},"modified":"2018-01-03T03:41:27","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T03:41:27","slug":"day-1431-leds-shims-and-bass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/2014\/05\/18\/day-1431-leds-shims-and-bass\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 1431 &#8220;LEDs, Shims, and Bass&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is a busy weekend for sure.<\/p>\n<p>The new sub is installed finally.\u00a0\u00a0It sounds great paired with the 12. I finally have all that mid bass without the mind fuzzing 12 trying to do it.<\/p>\n<p>A few layers of paint both matte black and the carpet spray paint. I still can&#8217;t believe how close is it to the trunk lining.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/sound_system\/IMG_20140517_102449_827_zpshrys7ngf.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/sound_system\/IMG_20140517_102449_827_zpshrys7ngf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/sound_system\/IMG_20140517_102612_917_zpsj8d1snpp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/sound_system\/IMG_20140517_102612_917_zpsj8d1snpp.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Installed:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/sound_system\/IMG_20140517_111726_613_zpsryuggigt.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/sound_system\/IMG_20140517_111726_613_zpsryuggigt.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/sound_system\/IMG_20140517_112011_176_zpsbw7pkvrc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/sound_system\/IMG_20140517_112011_176_zpsbw7pkvrc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I also managed to knock out quite a few annoying things.<\/p>\n<p>Shimmed the shock finally. I hope this gets rid of the rattle in my shock tower.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140517_154641_219_zpsvtirvebl.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140517_154641_219_zpsvtirvebl.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140517_154048_759_zpsjaxidkaz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140517_154048_759_zpsjaxidkaz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is where the dust cover would have mounted. Now the thickness is where it is supposed to be.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140517_154140_620_zpsogmvvfas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140517_154140_620_zpsogmvvfas.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Going Back In:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140517_174114_875_zps1nndh5q0.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I finally re-badged the back window. It&#8217;s now worthy to cruise to G18.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_163544_721_zpsbankla0k.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_163544_721_zpsbankla0k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The most visually appealing thing I accomplished was my LEDs for the headlights. They are finally installed. Although these look great, I plan to redesign the headlights completely but keep this same look. The aiming in this design is less than ideal. I&#8217;ve had to remount them to the car several times to get them properly aimed. But they are installed and ready for G18<\/p>\n<p>Finishing the tedious soldering:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_133822_377_zpsfb3wnrft.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_133822_377_zpsfb3wnrft.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_154656_648_zpsliadh6ra.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_154656_648_zpsliadh6ra.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_154631_551_zpswojmrc4x.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_154631_551_zpswojmrc4x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Installed Preview:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_172301_107_zpsvfsnietq.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_172301_107_zpsvfsnietq.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_173317_373_zpsgmo0lgko.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_173317_373_zpsgmo0lgko.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Final Install:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194430_369_zpseaiq8sm0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194430_369_zpseaiq8sm0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194515_572_zpsq3y6bpe2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194515_572_zpsq3y6bpe2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194523_820_zpsmsbgs8an.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194523_820_zpsmsbgs8an.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194549_911_zpsxddh9bo1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194549_911_zpsxddh9bo1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194624_964_zpsnuyqd24m.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194624_964_zpsnuyqd24m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll probably sharpie the resistors and the screw heads prior to the show. They stand out a little too much.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194644_852_zpsw4um6kjv.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_194644_852_zpsw4um6kjv.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Night Shots:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_222808_080_zpstxn7rnik.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_222808_080_zpstxn7rnik.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_222849_181_zps5unvnadu.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_222849_181_zps5unvnadu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_222947_097_zpsnndqerz2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_222947_097_zpsnndqerz2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_223021_872_zpshcnellnm.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/forge\/images\/cars\/96camaro\/operationx\/IMG_20140518_223021_872_zpshcnellnm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a busy weekend for sure. The new sub is installed finally.\u00a0\u00a0It sounds great paired with the 12. I finally have all that mid bass without the mind fuzzing 12 trying to do it. A few layers of paint both matte black and the carpet spray paint. I still can&#8217;t believe how close is &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/2014\/05\/18\/day-1431-leds-shims-and-bass\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Day 1431 &#8220;LEDs, Shims, and Bass&#8221;&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9l0gt-dI","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/850"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=850"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/850\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1240,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/850\/revisions\/1240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=850"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=850"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frankforged.com\/blog\/96camaro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}