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@joew94th- Thanks for the tip!

@yomama5785 - Hey buddy! I do not use Tidal, bummer. These panels were getting the best of me, but almost finished up. Should have another video posted soon. Thanks!

@mikereaulo2359 - Sure thing Mike, here you go. shop.mapleshadestore.com/A-la-Carte-Brass-Percussion-Boogeyin-Swamprock-Salsa-Trane_p_1090.html

@dakenned1 - Thanks again!

@dakenned1 - Hey buddy! I LOVE the idea of F1 style tech to build parts, but I am really trying to maintain the old school ways "we used to do it". That said, I do have regrets about how I built these. I wish I added battons (as others have suggested) to reduce the amount of filler needed. Oh well, I will get these done and get past it. Thanks for watching!

@MrPat8703 - Thanks man, I really appreciate it. You nailed it. Did you see the part where I was going to add some additional strips? But then I thought that would be "overdoing it". Now I am in kitty hair hell, this sucks. I think I will fill in the deepest spots with some strips of plywood. I am really looking forward to these being done, and moving on to the next part of the build. Its been over 20 years since I did this kind of fiberglass work, clearly I am rusty. Thanks for the sympathy, more "precision" work coming soon...

@hiresaudiocosta873 - Hey buddy! My father actually builds strip mahogany boats that he then wraps in fiberglass and epoxy resin. Cool stuff! Honestly, this part sucks. I much prefer working with aluminum, even the mess from router work.

@@PrecisionMike It's so neat that you are documenting the entire process with video instead of just photos. What an awesome time capsule. Thanks again for doing this!!

@@hiresaudiocosta873 - For sure! Taking on this project, I feel an obligation to share it with others.

@pocket5s1- thanks for the tips! I have been out of the game for a couple of decades (lol) but I have used rage in the past, great stuff. Awesome that you got the hear the car in the past, maybe someday in the future as well!

@carlnorrbom- Thanks buddy! Honestly, this has been my least favorite aspect of the build. If I did not have some much time invested, I would start these over. Looking forward to them being done:) Thanks again for watching, more "precision" work coming soon!

@mikereaulo2359 - Hey Mike! All of the panels in the trunk will be covered in tan carpet, as Earl had with the original build

@Venomized95 - Thank you! I am no spring chicken at 54 years young. You are never too old to do this kind of work:) More content coming soon!

@hiresaudiocosta873 - Hello sir! Thank you! I watched your interview with Nick from Resonix and was blown away at the fact that you spent over 10,000 hours just on tuning, WOW! Your dedication is inspiring!

@@PrecisionMike Thanks so much, Mike. The 10,000 hours was me trying to learn how to tune and teaching myself about time alignment, and learning how to recognize what each frequency sounds like. I tried using REW and a microphone, I used analog EQT and analog phase shift controllers, then I got into the realm of DSPs. I tried Helix, Mosconi for a brief moment, Arc audio, and then Mini DSP. I also fiddled around with Dirac room correction on both the mini DSP as well as my NAD preamp. I switched to higher grade microphone, used perfectly positioned microphone locations using strings hanging from the ceiling measured out in a perfectly symmetrical box, with tape marking elevation on said strings. Or course, over the years with driver, amplifier, and wiring upgrades, every swap caused many more hours of adjustment. Mostly all adjusts were done by ear. Bottom line, after all those hours of fiddling, I did an ok job, but I would say that I never really “tuned” the system. I was what I could call “ fiddling” or “playing around making adjustments” trying to get it to sound right. Bottom line, just recently, when Miguel Rios flew up to the Northeast and brought his JL Max and used his skills to get my system dialed in, I can proudly say thanks to Miguel, that the system is tuned. The soundstage width is about 150 degrees, the depth on some tracks can reach about 80 feet in front of the windshield. The instrument tonality is lifelike and realistic, the imaging is three dimensional, fleshed out and unbelievably holographic. The incredible size of my soundstage was because of the work Steve Head did on my midrange enclosures. I just had an audiophile friend come take a demo and he got goosebumps, mentioned the open and airy sound, noted the instrument tonality, was In disbelief of the center image stating I had hidden martin Logan panels in the windshield, then went on to mention the background singers were flanking him and singing in his hears, yet but so far away. He also mentioned the realistic tonal characteristics of every instrument. He has heard almost every incarnation of my system over the last several years. He said that it’s the best it’s ever sounded and “people need to hear this”. Problem is my health has taken a downturn and I ended up in the hospital the day before yesterday. I no longer have the strength and ability to make it to shows. So the only way others will get to experience the system is if they come to me. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how much longer my time here on earth I’ll be around. I wished to share my creation with as many people as possible, as do you with your creation once it’s finished. For me, It looks like that’s not going to happen.

@josephennis7008 - Hey buddy! Thank you! Every inch of this build is over engineered, just the way I like it. Today, I will FINALLY be slinging that fiberglass!

@carlnorrbom - Thank you! the fact that I can inspire even one person makes this all worth while. Hopefully someday you can see it in person, and get a listen. More content coming soon!

@yomama5785 - Hey there! Thank you SO much for the comment, it means a lot. And you nailed it:)

@MackhackCA - Thank you! Lots of detailing, and at this point, I do not drive this car very much and only during nice weather.

@retsekoj - Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the video. More content coming soon!

@yomama5785 - Awesome! thank you buddy

@carlnorrbom - Thank you sir! Move content coming soon:)

@robertlambert5299- Thank you, Robert!

@carlnorrbom- Hey Carl! Whoa, that is a great point. I honestly did not consider if there are any items that are mounted to the zebrawood that would stratal more than one of the four pieces. The only item will be the base for the 845 display tube cage, but I think it will be just fine. I am going to speak with my dad about the zebrawood also. This wood appears to not behave very well. More videos coming soon, stay tuned!

@axelromerodiaz6018 - Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it!

@chesar32 - Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the video. The wheels are 20" Vossen CV-3s. IMO, they are the PERFECT wheel for this car.

@mrkevinhoang - Ok great thanks for the helpful info. After I replaced my intercooler, I was still having a weird misfire. Turned out to be 2 loose plug wires. I properly secured them, now the car is back to running like a beast!

@andreistan6534 - Knock on wood, no issues outside of a few minor things here and there. The motor is healthy and very strong. Still runs amazing!

@PrecisionMike thank you for the reply, I want to purchase a c32 amg and I want to make sure it's the right decision 👍🤙

@yomama5785 - Thanks buddy!

@carlnorrbom- Nice catch! The night I finished that side, I realized that I cut off the part that I was going to use to mount the panel. No worries, I am going to add a piece of aluminum as a tab. Glad you are enjoying the build, more content coming soon!

@roeunpapa - yes

@harkatdz - I have never removed the facelift video, but I assume it is similar

@@PrecisionMike thanks for your help

@jaredhendricks3119 - Awesome Jared! Glad to hear it!

@sevenpaulperalta929 - Sure thing. The fronts are 20 x 9" and the offset is 25. I run 225/30/20s. The rears are 20 x 10.5" and the offset is 30. I run 305/25/20. I rolled and pulled the rear about .25", no rubbing and you cannot get your finger between the tire and fender

@scriimy_7979 - Man, that could be anything. Does it crank?

@Dokuji - Thank you! Very interesting that the CLS drops with the settings. I have measured mine in all setting, with zero change.

@yellowjoe.2000 - Thank you! I love the c36, amazing car!

@@PrecisionMike I might shop for a silver C32 just for fun! awesome car. so fast

@@yellowjoe.2000 - super fun car!

@JeanFolarin- Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it.

@robertlambert5299- You're welcome, I am glad you found it helpful. The wheels are Vossen VVS-CV3-R, which unfortunately are discontinued. I traded another set of wheels to get these. When new, they were about $2,000 for the set of wheels only. They were then stripped and new powder coating was applied. Most people run 285 or 295s in the rear, I wanted something a bit wider. I (carefully) rolled and pulled all (4) fenders about .25". FRONTS: weight 24lbs, offset 25, 20 x 9", tires are Hankook K120 Ventus V12 Evo2 255/30/20. REARS: weight 26lbs, offset 30, 20 x 10.5", tires are Hankook K120 Ventus V12 Evo2 305/25/20.

@RyLokey - Great to hear! More content coming soon.

@supervdj - Thanks!

@user-tb7xe8jo5m - Hey there. They are Vossen CV-3, which are no longer made. IMO, they are the perfect wheels for this car. They are 20x9 up front, and 20x10.5 in the rear. I am running 255/20/20 and 305/25/20. I also rolled and pulled the fenders slightly. You can barely fit your finger between the tire and the fender, and there is no rubbing.

@@PrecisionMike definitely did a good job 👍🏻

@colindavidson4297 - Glad to hear it! Yeah, that will require some more aggressive compounding. I had about half of the car painted a few years ago, and they never did a final cut and buff.

@Valsmercedes - lol!

@CM-tc6pp - You're welcome! Answer number 1- when I do the alcohol wipe, I am very careful to use a freshly washed microfiber. Answer number 2- between the alcohol wipe and the polish, the old ceramic coat should be gone, and ready to apply the new coating.

@@PrecisionMike Awesome, thanks for the advice. looking forward to your next video.

@@CM-tc6pp - You got it!

@haramaschabrasir8662 - Thank you!

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@supervdj- There are mentions of some of the CDs in some other videos on the channel, but I do not recall exactly which. At some point, I will create a video with CDs that I suggest, and provide a description of each. In the mean time, here are a few that come to mind. Big Joe Maher- Mojo, À La Carte Brass and Percussion- Boogeyin'! Swamprock, Salsa & 'Trane, Cincinnati Orchestra with Erich Kunzel- Young at Heart. Those are my favorites!

@supervdj- I will be integrating a retracting extension cable into the underside of the car. That will plug into 110v to run the inverter. The car will not be driven much, but I will list daily. This will allow me to plug the car in and listen, without having to start the car. There will also be (2) Optima batteries under the rear seat, just like Earl had.

@yomama5785 - Cool idea! But I was super fussy about the placement of the spacing between the components, including the overall length of the 1-Zapco. Thanks!

@yomama5785 - Hey! I totally agree. The end shape is those pockets will be kind of curved as needed. I spent about 80 hours just building those shock tower covers. I am over it! lol:)

@michaelbloom5342 - Yes, I am aware that there have been a few units that will read and play DSD, but the issue is that they convert to PCM for the processing aspect. I would love to someday see a truly native DSD for the car, but it is extremely unlikely, as DSD is a bear to process. A guy can dream...

He took it totally apart down to the wiring hardness to rebuild it.

@michaelbloom5342 - When I bought the car, it was intact, but quite rough. I pulled it apart until I got to a point where there were zero issues, which ended up being down to the core. The overall concept of the build it to maintain the design and ideas that Earl and Henry had, use the same products, and build it back better where possible, based on my skills and tolls available.

@yomama5785 - Yeah buddy!