From: kmr4@po.CWRU.edu (Keith M Ryan)
Newsgroups: rec.audio.car
Subject: A call for Submissions
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1992 05:23:17 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University
NNTP-Posting-Host: b64746.student.cwru.edu


	One common type of question concerns the location of certain 
speakers in a specific car, what sizes fit, etc. I propose that all who 
are interested, write a short section, maybe two or three pages long, on the 
particular car's one is knowledgable on. This will include the make/model/
year, the factory speaker locations and sizes. In addition, it would be nice 
to include any special installation techniques for the individual car, and 
any installation tips. Some examples: certain cars are tight, space wise, 
and one may have to be creative of where to mount amplifers, cross overs, 
etc. Possible locations are under the seats, etc. Other considerations: were 
there any problems such as bad engine noise, poor power supply, etc. 
	I'm not so much interesting in particular brands, as the FAQ should 
be fairly neutral in this regard. I'm interesting in what you have done!
Anyone wishing to help in this capacity, please e-mail your submissions to 
me at: kmr4@po.cwru.edu.  I will combine any duplications, and may rewrite 
them according to a standardizes format. You will, of course, have the honor 
of being footnoted as a contributer. If by chance, there seems to be a 
multitude of a particular model, I'll post them on the board. The more 
people who respond, the more comprehensive it will be.
	( I am planning on adding the Crutchfield installation guide, but I 
am hoping for some personal feedback on individual cars.)


Possible format:

Make:
Model:
Year:
Headunit: 
	What kind and which sizes fit?
	Qualitatively rate how difficult the installation was.
	Did you need an installation kit, and if so, where did you purchase 
	it from?

CD changer: 
	Where have you found the most convinient locations are and why?
	How susceptable to skipping do you think the car is?

Speakers: 
	What are the factory locations, and what size are they?
	Have you done any modifications?
	How easy was the speaker installation?

EQ's, crossovers, amplifers:
	What do you have, and where/how did you mount them?

Power Supply:
	How would you rate the standard power supply (factory alternator and 
	battery). Did you have to upgrade?

Alarm:
	Did you instal an alarm?
	How easy was the installation?
	Are there any special considerations?

Instilation tips:
	Are there any specific installation tips which you would inform 
	another installer of? Were there any difficulties in the 
	instilation?

Instillation tricks:
	Do you have a tip for a special technique or trick? Maybe the dash 
	accomidates a center channel nicely? Etc. 
	Note: I am mostly interested in additions which pertain to audio or
	the alarm. BBS wheels are nice, but belong on other boards...


	So, if you're interested, please spend some time on this. Its an 
easy way to have your name added to the list of co-authors!

( note: to all those worried about my typing. I do have a slight physical 
problem, but I will be using an editor for the actually FAQ which will 
enable me to edit my own work )