Old equipment. Is it worth installing
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- Reegz
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Old equipment. Is it worth installing
My cousin gifted me his car sound many moons ago when he decided to settle down and become a responsible person (i.e.: he got hitched).
It's been sitting in storage forever and a day and I just now discovered it.
My question. Is it worth installing this stuff in my Golf or should I just write it off?
Items in question. Rockford Fosgate Punch G200a, Infinity Kappa 6.5" splits (ifi7066) and a pretty-big-sub-in-a-box.
I figure I have the stuff, and may as well use it instead of letting it waste away any further.
Will it still be good to go after all this time? Would I be better served sticking with my stock sound system instead? If I do fit these components would I definitely need to change the head unit?
Questions questions.. and questions.
It's been sitting in storage forever and a day and I just now discovered it.
My question. Is it worth installing this stuff in my Golf or should I just write it off?
Items in question. Rockford Fosgate Punch G200a, Infinity Kappa 6.5" splits (ifi7066) and a pretty-big-sub-in-a-box.
I figure I have the stuff, and may as well use it instead of letting it waste away any further.
Will it still be good to go after all this time? Would I be better served sticking with my stock sound system instead? If I do fit these components would I definitely need to change the head unit?
Questions questions.. and questions.
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Re: Odd equipment. Is it worth installing
Howdy bud. Rockford is one of the best around. I can almost promise you it will still work perfectly. And also it is going to blow your socks off with big, deep, powerful bass. Or maybe I should rather tell you that it is rubbish, and that I will come and collect it to take it to the rubbish dump to save you the effort.....
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Re: Odd equipment. Is it worth installing
Good guy casper helping out.casperjjordaan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:17 pm ... Or maybe I should rather tell you that it is rubbish, and that I will come and collect it to take it to the rubbish dump to save you the effort.....
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Re: Odd equipment. Is it worth installing
The kappas are nice splits so definitly worth the upgrade if they are in good condition. Same goes for the amp.
Headunit does not need to be changed. With a decent hi-low converter all will be well.
Headunit does not need to be changed. With a decent hi-low converter all will be well.
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Re: Odd equipment. Is it worth installing
Fit and enjoy.....
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Re: Odd equipment. Is it worth installing
Helpful bunch!Dinner wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:28 pmGood guy casper helping out.casperjjordaan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:17 pm ... Or maybe I should rather tell you that it is rubbish, and that I will come and collect it to take it to the rubbish dump to save you the effort.....
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Re: Odd equipment. Is it worth installing
Yeah, they've been stored pretty securely. No visible dust or moisture etc so in that sense they've been treated fairly.Killerwatt wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:03 am The kappas are nice splits so definitly worth the upgrade if they are in good condition. Same goes for the amp.
Headunit does not need to be changed. With a decent hi-low converter all will be well.
Would there be any natural time-based deterioration on internal components?
You mention hi-low converter. What's this?
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2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
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[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
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Re: Odd equipment. Is it worth installing
I shall take this as a direct instruction from an esteemed moderator
2016 Golf 7 Tyre Devourer
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
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Re: Odd equipment. Is it worth installing
What he said!MarshallGTi wrote:Fit and enjoy.....
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Re: Old equipment. Is it worth installing
Yeah, so there's a bit of a backstory here that goes back to my Polo.
The useless sh1ts at Gauteng Sound stuffed up the interior just days after I got the car. Matters not that the car was second hand; was still in very good condition and it was hard-earned money.
Anyhoo, point of the story is that since then I'm wary of letting people work on my cars unnecessarily to the point where I now doubt whether I need to do this or not. The Golf is in great condition - inside and out - notwithstanding that it is also a second hand car.
I'd love to have the kit fitted but I prefer my car in good condition a lot more. So, guess what I'm saying is who are the reputable installers that I should be talking to?
The useless sh1ts at Gauteng Sound stuffed up the interior just days after I got the car. Matters not that the car was second hand; was still in very good condition and it was hard-earned money.
Anyhoo, point of the story is that since then I'm wary of letting people work on my cars unnecessarily to the point where I now doubt whether I need to do this or not. The Golf is in great condition - inside and out - notwithstanding that it is also a second hand car.
I'd love to have the kit fitted but I prefer my car in good condition a lot more. So, guess what I'm saying is who are the reputable installers that I should be talking to?
2016 Golf 7 Tyre Devourer
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD