MECA Finals pics

MacLeod
MacLeod Posts: 14,358
edited December 2006 in Car Audio & Electronics
Start off with Larry Chijner's Caddy. This thing is a work of art!!!

The trunk it fully motorized and all kinds of panels flip and slide out. The pistol grip in the center console is the remote control. He also rigged up some track and volume controls to go on the arm rest of the passenger side door!

He also has speakers on the outside of the car in various spots because he has a pre-recorded demonstration so when he does Intall, he turns it on and a narrator starts talking about all the stuff while he walks around and points to it.

He also had a 12" sub mounted flush in the floor board!
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MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2006
    This is Matt Roberts truck. This is the best paint job I have EVER seen in my entire life!!

    His install is also unreal. Scanspeak everything. 7" midbass in the floor, 4" mids a tweeters in the dash. Not 100% sure of the sub but its in the center console. And yes that is REAL granite! Even the cutout around the midbasses are real granite.

    This truck sounded awesome! This thing would get so loud that your eyelids would blow back but still be ultra clean!

    He used Zapco amps.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2006
    These are just random shots of different installs at the show.
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2006
    Here are a couple of the SPL'ers.

    Yup, those are 2, 10,000 watt Hifonics amps! He hit a 163.4 I believe.

    The Blazer did a 164.8 and took 1st.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2006
    Here is Alma Gates Bronco. She's like 80 and still competes in car audio!

    Got alternators?

    Just as an aside, that Powerwheels thing there is for MECA kids. They take little kids and their Powerwheels and slap some subs and amps on there and then they do SPL! That one belongs to my teammates, Kirk Proffitt's kid. He took a DD 12", some Orion HCCA amps, 4, 5.25" mids and a pair of horns and played Sweet Home Alabama thru it! He did 123!! On a Powerwheels!
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2006
    The first pic is the trunk of Kirk Proffitt's Acura. 3 big **** Zapco's!

    The next one is the back of Andy Jones' truck. One of the SQ judges, Keith Turner, thought he'd have some fun with him.

    Then the trophys on the stage.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
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    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2006
    This is Team Schil Acoustics with all our trophies for the night.

    Starting from the left- me, Richard Paladino, Scott Selvidge, David Hogan, Ricky McConnel, Kirk Proffitt and Andy Jones.

    The guy kneeling on the left is Chris Cosgray and the kid is Kirk's son, Gavin.

    The guy and girl on the right arent team members but are friends of ours, Jeff Golomb and his girl. He has the red Eclipse with all the Sony gear in the random pics.

    David Hogan is a machine! He is the best tuner Ive ever ran up on. He stayed up all night pretty much every night tuning his truck and others (not mine because Im the only one without a processor :( ).

    Paul Davoren is a member but I think he was a little pissed off cause he got 4th so he split pretty quick and didnt get in the picture.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2006
    Looks great mac. How bout a few pics of your system? you took 2nd, there has to be something there to see / learn.

    Michael
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    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2006
    McLoki wrote:
    Looks great mac. How bout a few pics of your system? you took 2nd, there has to be something there to see / learn.

    Michael


    Not really.

    I was in a stock class which meant pretty much using stock speaker locations.

    My mids are in my doors, my tweeters are in the A pillars and the sub box is under the rear seat along with the amps. Its actually a very boring install! :o

    I am going to be redoing the entire thing and I do have to admit I would like to have something a little worthy of showing off.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited November 2006
    good job mac!

    Say what you want, but those installs dont hold a candle to this bad boy
    speakers.jpg
    -Cody
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    Wow, I'm glad I stumbled upon this thread; must've come up while I was taking my 'break'.

    Thos are some awesome looking rides!! While a little over the roof, that Caddy is amazing. Can't imagine how many hours went into that install. And then the door switches for the volume - that's great! What does the 'tracking' switch do, though?

    And granite in the pickup? Granite? And in an old, ~94 Chevy? Wow, not your typical install, there.

    2 10,000 watt amps? Wow...didn't know Hifonics made anything that big. And SPL comp with powerwheels?? That's great!! ROFL

    Though he's stuffed it with Sony gear, your bud's Eclipse has a pretty sweet install, too.

    And congrats on the second place!! Flashy install or not, you're wiping the floor with your SR's...be proud of it! Second's great!

    Is Polk not banging down your door, trying to sponsor you?? :p
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited December 2006
    Mac.. Awsome pics Glad to hear you took 2nd place. Looked like a real good time.
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  • joeaudio26
    joeaudio26 Posts: 97
    edited December 2006
    hey, thanks for the pics have to say the JBL equipment look sensational, wish I had all that great stuff. Seems JBL is getting more popular?:D
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited December 2006
    Nice pictures Mac. Probably just me, but not digging the Caddy. I can appreciate the time and effort put into it, but I am one of the guys that thinks a car's main function is for transportation. The audio equipment should not get in the way of hauling gear to the beach and such. Heck, maybe I am just getting older..... or maybe just more conservatice than I thought :D.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2006
    I prefer that too but when he could hit a button and everything would fold away and he had compelete use of his trunk!

    The only thing that would get in the way would be the 12" sub in the floorboard!
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited December 2006
    I lug around stuff to the beach all the time. I don't think that I could ever get all the sand out of my car's trunk even if I wanted to :D. I don't see that trunk being used in that way :).
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    Rainbow: CS 265 Profi Phase Plug / SL 165
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2006
    Well you probably wouldnt be using a $50,000 Caddy to haul a bunch of rug rats and a ton of beach gear around anyway! ;)
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited December 2006
    Actually, if that was the family car I would. I like to get out and do alot of things with my kids :).
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    edited December 2006
    WOOOOOOO! I beat that Caddy once at a SLAP show.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2006
    Josh wrote:
    WOOOOOOO! I beat that Caddy once at a SLAP show.
    lol.
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  • Thom
    Thom Posts: 723
    edited December 2006
    Josh wrote:
    WOOOOOOO! I beat that Caddy once at a SLAP show.

    Yeah, I'm surprised he didn't retire the Caddy after that...
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  • Thom
    Thom Posts: 723
    edited December 2006
    audiobliss wrote:
    Is Polk not banging down your door, trying to sponsor you?? :p

    He's already got Polk in his truck, what are we supposed to give him?

    :D
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2006
    Thom wrote:
    Yeah, I'm surprised he didn't retire the Caddy after that...

    Funny you should mention that. MECA Finals was Larry's last show. He has since retired!
    Thom wrote:
    He's already got Polk in his truck, what are we supposed to give him? :D

    Thats true c400_4.jpg

    Im running all Polk speakers c400_4.jpg

    I have my beloved SR's and my kick **** Momo sub c400_4.jpg

    What more could I possibly ask for? c400_4.jpg


    :D
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    Man, I'm not too good with taking hints...but I think I got that one...


    :p:D
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • Greg Peters
    Greg Peters Posts: 605
    edited December 2006
    I say set the man up with free Polk amps and see what he can do with those...
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  • Thom
    Thom Posts: 723
    edited December 2006
    I don't get it.







    ;)
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  • 98thumpin
    98thumpin Posts: 649
    edited December 2006
    hey mac awesome job good to hear you took second keep kicking **** man
    John Tyler Birch

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