TheTodd’s 2008 Malibu (re)build thread

[TheTodd]

Got the Y cables installed and loaded up my tune to the Twk and the center image locked into place. With some EQ work this thing should have some serious potential. Hopefully we’ll get the install done Saturday and I can get some seat time and make this respectable in the next month.

[TheTodd]

And she’s done! I’m quite happy with how the whole thing turned out. The new amp mounts were definitely worth the redo.



Next up will be to try to get some EQ done before the meet. All I have is a free RTA app on my phone but I’ll see what I can do. If anyone is going to the NC meet and wants to give it a go I’ll be more than happy to compensate.

[Notloudenuf]

That looks really good. I’m looking forward to checking this out in person.

[TheTodd]

Over the last week I’ve gotten some EQ work done. I must say I’m REALLY happy with how this sounds. I’m surprised I got it this good with just a free RTA app on my phone. Just to get its full potential I’ve scheduled a professional tune for Thursday. I’ll definitely report back with the results.

[TheTodd]

Just got home from Tier 1 Motoring and I’m SUPER impressed and pleased with the results of my tune. If anyone is within distance to Tier 1 in West Chester, PA I can highly recommend them. Really nice guys and, as I said, very happy with the results. Can’t wait for next weekend.

[Stycker]

I'm also looking forward to hearing this in person. I'm also looking forward to meeting you. See you soon.

[naiku]

Can't believe I missed getting a demo in this yesterday, it looked great, was really good catching up! Looking forward to the next time.

[TheTodd]

Doubtful I’ll change anything before the next GTG. It’s just a shame nobody heard it after Jason C did some massaging to the tune. Sub is firmly locked up front and the fronts as a whole improved with just some minor adjustments by ear.

[Stycker]

I heard it before but not after. Glad you got it worked out. I had the same issues. Micheal Myers hopped in my car and got me up and running. Same here, not many people got to hear the improvement.

[TheTodd]

Doubtful I’ll change anything before the next GTG.

I *MAY* have spoken too soon. I just may have a totally different car by the next one.

The ‘Bu has developed a severe issue with the brakes. I’m REALLY glad it didn’t show it’s ugly head until this morning and NOT on my drive back from NC. But… now the decision has to be made whether to repair the car or get a new one. I have been window shopping for a few months now so I have a general idea what car I’ll get if I go that direction but if I’m being honest, I really love the ol girl and the system/tune that’s in it. I’ve put a lot of literal blood & sweat into it recently and I’d HATE to start all over. Looks like I have some thinking to do.