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Derby, Yorkshire is a bit of a treck![mention=2794]sam534[/mention] - I'm sure driving is more important that whatever else you have planned?!
Where are you based? Perhaps if you can't make this weekend, you'll be able to make the Yorkshire meet once it's organised?
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Gutted im going to miss out on this didn't realise there where a few 86s going
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Interested in these mate, would need posting though,would that be OK?
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Make sure you detach both sides before you put the links on.
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Tweeters and crossovers in place secured with 3m tape.
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The tweeters are a bit more complex and using the ct55ty02 the right wire needs to be plugged into the right connection so the woofers get signal. unfortunately the ct55ty02 adapter comes with bayonet fittings whereas my vibe speakers where spade fittings so this was the only thing that wasnt quite plug and play but easily adapted.
When plugging in the CT55ty02 there are 4 colour wires on the tweeter plug but unfortunately toyota decided to put them in different orders for left and right.
so right side.
Red is woofer -ve and white is woofer +ve
Green is Headunit -ve and Brown is headunit +ve
Left is
Green is woofer -ve and Brown is woofer +ve
Red is HU -ve and white is HU +ve
this makes the plugs as below:-
the right two cables are for the signal from the headunit and left two too the woofer.
and plugged into the crossover
then finally plugged into the tweeter and placed in the dash.
the sound is much much better, and some good bass as well, impressed with this little setup and for 170 quid all in very happy and all reversible and plug and play.
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Fancied doing something alternative to the norm but also cost effective, this will also have some tips for anyone wanting to do a custom front setup or use the OEM headunit but incorporate more powerful speakers/subwoofer and make it all plug and play... relatively.
Been looking at the focal speakers for a while, but seen some recent posts about people being unimpressed on FB, and i had been thinking of using a Pioneer GM1004 inline amp as im happy with the functionality of the standard headunit and the amp would give more oomph to the focals. But i saw Halfords had a sale on the Vibe Optisound micro amp for 70 quid. This amp has alot more functionality, gain control and a high pass filter for front and rear.
This is simple plug and play with a T harness adapter i also got from halfords for 12 quid CT10TY01. But does create a spaghetti junction of wires.
There is plenty of room to fit the micro amp behind the headunit, i mounted mine using 3m tape to the right hand side and all the cables to the left under the headunit, hard to get a good picture.
The standard speakers where much much better with just this setup, mostly the volume was stepped up and the clarity was much better on the motorway.
Another added benefit is it gives 2 RCA outputs for wiring an amp for a sub or other speakers, I'm thinking of using an underseat sub below the drivers seat.
Halford also have the front vibe optisound components for Toyota at 150 quid... but they had the Vauxhall ones on offer for 80, the only difference are the plugs and mounting bracket for the woofer, but i can get those separate.
If you want to do your own custom front components and make it plug and play without cutting standard speaker wires you will need:
CT55-TY01 to plug the woofers into the standard cables (labelled as for an aygo)
CT55-TY02 to plug into the tweeters, this is essential as totoyta have a silly setup that sends the signal to the woofer via the tweeter so the woofer wont get a signal without this or cutting the standard wires
CT25TY02 woofer adapters.
All this comes in the Toyota kit but you can buy seperate for 20 quid altogether.
One good thing about this kit it comes with some sound deadening for the door to go behind the speaker.
then a rubber surround that helps direct the air and stop it being diverted behind the door card, not sure how much this helps but i installed it all the same. and the woofer built up with the new Ct25TY02 adapters on.
and the CT55-TY01 plugs attached to the woofer then the standard wires on the car and all in place.
Tweeters next post.
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That was all the rust from the brake discs after going for a quick drive to get the above photos. I've now ordered some Atom Mac to try.
The struggle of light coloured wheels
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Ah is that rust fallout appearing when you clean them?Would also make less mess on my new wheels
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Definitely would make for better pictures
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Sold
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Can offer postage now
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That's awesome
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I enjoyed the HUD on the supra, I hope to see more performance cars with this option
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Clever
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It's not been around long, but comes recommended from various detailers.That looks like a cool product [mention=2794]sam534[/mention], wish I know about it a week ago before I did a big car cleaning supplies restock.
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Yes, although I'd spray it on as soon as possible so even straight after you wash before you dryThanks, worth a try
Assume you use it after cleaning and drying up the wheels?
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Maybe try some bilthamber atom mac next time you suspect that they may stick. Detailer use it to prevent disk rusting after cleaning. When you park up, just liberally spray on the disk surface a caliper.
https://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/products/bilt-hamber-atom-mac
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Plugs cost 70-90 that's all you should be paying extra. If you want a clutch that's another 190 ish.
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How much tracking are you doing? I swap tyres (2 sets of wheels) between ps4 for road and ad08r for track. But I'd run the ad08r most of the year tbh, just not good in heavy rain and have to take it easy.
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Will there is a min thickness for standard fronts it's min 22mm and new is 24mm for the rear it's min 16.5 and new is 18mm. Not sure if your BBK or not but check with AP etc what the min thickness is for your discs with the supplier.
Measure with a micrometer.
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People have asked this before, I don't have any boxes this shape or size. So no I won't be able to post.
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Hello it is still for sale yes!
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Garage Recommendation, Sheffield
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Drive over the peak district to Macclesfield Toyota, well known for being the best Toyota garage for this platform.
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