Please allow me to introduce myself.

goatlife · 04-14-2007, 11:13 AM

Hi, I'm a new member on GTO Forum and really like the site. I especially enjoy listings of the latest posts, new member introductions, and the news items. I look forward to hearing from other GTO owners, maybe even helping them out if I can. Let me tell you a little about my car and myself, if you care to hear.

I have owned my 2006 black M6 GTO for 14 months. The engine is a stock LS2 and will stay that way for now. Nothing against modders, but I gradually modded my LT1 Z28, and was overwhelmed by unforseen problems. I was driving rental cars more often than my own car - plus all I ever wanted was the HP that comes stock with an LS2. But I am considering a Lingenfelter upgrade after the warranty runs out.

I have done some appearance mods. I replaced the stock 18" wheels with Fikse FM-5's: 18 x 8 in front, 18 x 9 in back, 45mm offset all around. Tires are Michelin PS2's, 235/40-18 and 265/35-18. I am pleased with the increase in rear traction. I also deleted the spoiler and rear badges, filling in the holes. I added drag bags and a skip shift eliminator. But the real news is the new stereo.

The HU is an Alpine IVA-W200, I love the 2-din size and the touchscreen. It starts up using a PAC TR-7, and interfaces with the steering wheel using a PAC ALP-SWI. The heart of the system is the Alpine PXA-H701 digital processor. Speakers are Dynaudio: MD 100 tweeters in dash, MW 160 GT mids in doors, and MW 190 subs. Subs are installed in a stealth custom box where the back seat used to be. The car is fully Dynamatted. Amps are Sony ES's (4 x 100) and Infinity Class-D's (2 x 160) which I had lying around. I may upgrade the amps in the future, but the stereo sounds so good now, I am forced to upgrade my home stereo first.

Personal info: I was raised in central IL, but I currently live in Savannah. I am a EE who worked for Delphi Automotive for many years at Milford, MI. One of my projects was the LS1 TBC. After GM went to hell, I started working in the aircraft industry and haven't looked back. I do all my own car stereo installations, including the GTO which lasted 4 weeks. I have removed every panel on that car at least once. I am especially proud of the EQ curves I have developed using simple tools and a unique method which could be done by anyone.

Well that's me in a nutshell, sorry for the long post. Sorry no pictures, my X-GF took the camera. I'm looking forward to a meaningful relationship with GTO Forum, instead.

pickinfights · 04-14-2007, 11:21 AM

Welcome. Lots of info here.

GTOtbird · 04-14-2007, 12:13 PM

Looks like you have meaningful relationship with your GTO. I know that I do.
Hope it's not the reason you are lacking meaningful GF relationship.

I an audio buff but don't see the point in expensive audio in a car as I like to drive and listen to my car not my music. However, when I get home I like to listen to music.

My 440 watt JVC receiver died a few months ago and since it had lasted many, many years I have not kept up much on new receivers.
Also, our new house is prewired for wall mount speakers. There are five mounts in the den which has 10 foot celings and the speaker mounts are 9 feet off the floor.

Any advice on home receivers and speakers?

goatlife · 04-14-2007, 03:38 PM

Thank you pickinfights, I am honored that my first post came from you. You are truly the ambassador of the GTO Forum.

You are right GTOtbird, unfortunately my loss of nookie coincided with the car stereo installation. Something about I like my car more than her, I really wasn't listening. But if you're looking for a nice home receiver, I'm big on Onkyo and Denon. I love NHT speakers and Velodyne subwoofers.

Fat_Nick · 04-17-2007, 08:45 PM

Welcome to the herd dood.