Fingers

Hey guys. The worst has happened. I had to sell my gxl. It simply wasnt fast enough. Didnt pump out enough amps either, even with the new alternator for my 3400-some watt sound system. She had to go. She served me well, but I just needed more. That and I need more space for more sub box volume. She served me well. Now i'm looking for a new car.
The options are as follows:
-Mitsu 3000gt
-dodge stealth rt turbo
-talon tsi awd
-eclipse gsx
-mr2 turbo
-celica all-trac (impossible to find)
-nissan 300zx
-fd3s (too expensive, cant afford one)
Anyone have any other suggestions?

KNONFS

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I truely hope the 3000GT is a VR4, if not you just made the worst decision in your life if you want speed! You won't have more space for your subs in the Mr2 than what you had before.

So you want speed and space for subs? How many subs & size? Ported or sealed? How fast do you want your next car to be?

vaughnc

Turbo II or Turbo II Convertible RX-7

Is 350+HP enough for you?

RedFD

If you want more space Id say go with the GSX. Otherwise get an fd3s!!!!

Fingers

Thinking of four eclipse aluminums. I know they will fit in the rx7, but the lack of ambient space creates a very boomy feel, and the lack of separation from the cabin makes the bass inaccurate. I've researched the other cars and they seem to have much better acoustics (AND MUCH LESS RATTLES!!!!! I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH!!!)

j a r o d

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It seems your into speed, and heavy sound systems....pick one, for your soiund system, get a honda, for speed, get a RX7. YOur old car wasnt good enough cause your dumb sound system you don't need.

Fingers

You know, if I was interested in a dumbass comment like that, I'd join a honda forum. But it is possible to have a fast car, and a sound system that weighs in at about 150 pounds extra. That's not that big of a deal. a tenth of a quarter mile score. So shut up

vaughnc

I'm not familiar with your setup, but I've heard a few Turbo II sound systems that had pretty tight/accurate bass. I'm assuming your running a good component setup such as System Q EX, Bass Engine Pro, etc..

I know a SE that's been winning quite a few awards for overall sound quality, but he's only pushing ~3000watts overall.

So you feel even with the best setup & tuning you can't get the overall volume & sound quality you want?

Wouldn't this a problem with any hatchback then?

Ah don't worry about Jarod - he likes to **** on everyone's threads.

knight1976

how much you get for your ride Fingers?

Boost Lee

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i know of a mr2 turbo with of TRD suspension (uninstalled for sale in Washington)

Fingers

i got $5000 canadian for it ($4 USD )
I'm not doubting that the car has the potential to have a very good system. its just hard to do in a car full of little rattles( tonnes of sound deadening).
How much is the mr2???

vaughnc

ahh.. Well just about any car is going to have raddles.

I'm sure you could eliminate them if you tried.

Fingers

I have tried
however, those rattles do not exist in newer cars. So i'm aiming for a mercury cougar v6 right now. Comments?

KNONFS

iTrader: (14)

Well I've been in your situation, and my comment is:

Get a:
- Cadillac
- Liconln
- SUV

I had a Buick Le sabre show car Not very fast from a dead stop, but after 70MPH........................HANG ON...............with bass!!

Fingers

yeah ... luxury cars are good for that because they're sound deadened from the factory... and nothing can beat that. Caddy catera?

vaughnc

The couger isn't really a sports car, more of a sports sedan - so the handlings not there.

I mean you could wrap the interior of the rx-7 in sound dedining material (or any sports car for that matter).

This is really part of installing any high end system - fixing the raddles & squeeks.

Matlock

I suggest the Stealth or 3000gt, and make sure they are Twin Turbo. They are a luxury sports car, and have room in the back for your subs and stuff.

Ryde _Or_Die

I am not for the cougars. When they came out I was thinking "man they made a huge improvement." Now all I can think is my friends automatic 92 integra smokes them. Your GXL should smoke one. How fast do you want (say 1/4 mile time)?

Icemark

For sound stage and quality, you had the best. So I am not sure what you are thinking. Rattles? You had a car with radically fewer rattles than all the other cars on your list (well except for the two Toyotas, but of those only the celica has a decent sound stage). Maybe yours was wrecked before???

But if I was building an audio car and couldn't use the FC the next choices would be the Celica or a 91+ 300 ZX (but I doubt you'll find one for for $5000 CD.

Boost Lee

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the Mr2 is going for $5000

Fingers

Well guys, I went for a Subaru SVX too bad its auto but they all are, unfortunately. I'll be back from time to time Hopefully we'll get B430's 5.0L conversion up and running soon **ducks as various objects are thrown at his head**. Thanks for all your help guys!!! Its been a pleasure meeting all of you! Hopefully, i'll get an FD soon so that i may rejoin the rotary society and reclaim my respect

HuggyBear

i see non rx-7's in that list.... your banned!!!

SureShot

Before you buy anything. Try a 95 -97 Cady STS. My wife will rarely let me drive her's. It's way faster than my 91 & will almost handle as well. I still prefer the 7 with its RWD.

PuppyDoc

I was able to mount two 12" aluminum subs in my car, but it took a grip of fiberglass and two weeks to do. But, unless they are on, you don't even know they are there!

Fingers

i saw her today god i miss her!!