Rod Birch Audio Upgrade (Lots of Pics) - Page 2

tafkai · 11-28-2005, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Anir

I went with a McIntosh for that very reason.

I KNOW WHERE ONE OF THESE IS FOR SALE FOR £400.00 PLUS SHIPPING !!

mo · 11-28-2005, 07:58 PM

Rod is a class act, and is a selected few (it seems) that knows quality and customer service, even for fanatics like us.

swftiii · 11-29-2005, 01:02 AM

Carlos,

The only answer I know is that you can reach Rod at his shop: http://www.caraudioinnovations.com/

His phone number is on the site and just ask for him. He has spent some time with me on the phone over the years and has helped me out a bunch. He is a great guy.

-Skip

Michael S. · 11-29-2005, 01:44 PM

Anir,

Do you have any pictures of the modifications made to the rear speakers?

I bought the Focals from Rod to do the rears, since I had the rear deck out of my car for recovering... But, I can't figure out how to get them mounted into the plastic mounts of the original hi-fi rear speakers. The guys at Rod's shop have spoken to me on several occasions, but a picture in this case may very well be worth a thousand words!

If you don't want to post the pics... you can email them to me at mstockdale@sc.rr.com.

Thanks! And, good luck with your p-car!

Anir · 11-29-2005, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael S.

Anir,

Do you have any pictures of the modifications made to the rear speakers?

Michael,

Unfortunately, I do not. All of my pics are included in the original post, which is about a year-and-a-half old (back from the dead).

Anir · 11-29-2005, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos4S

How long does it take to get the components?

Don't know. As I stated in the post, I purchased all the components from Rod and he shipped them just before his visit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlos4S

How long does the installation take?

Rod did it in a (long) day.

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Originally Posted by Carlos4S

Does the head unit have an Aux-In for an iPod?

I don't think so (I guess it doesn't only look old-fashioned).

tafkai · 11-30-2005, 04:51 PM

mx406 does have an aux-in , to connect i-pods etc.

Anir · 11-30-2005, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tafkai

mx406 does have an aux-in , to connect i-pods etc.

Where is it located? I don't see it on the faceplate.

Thanks,

tafkai · 12-01-2005, 04:33 PM

on the rear !!!!!!!
front out , rear out , aux in . all on rca plugs

The Eagle · 01-06-2006, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anir

Yes, the new tweeter is located where the factory midrange used to sit. It is angled towards the occupants. Imaging is great. The factory tweeter is disconnected, but still sits in the uppermost enclosure.

Anir, could you tell me how Rod attached the new tweeter & the cross over to the door panel?

Thanks

Pete Lech · 01-07-2006, 02:11 AM

Rod is indeed a class act. He did a job for me on our '85 Carrera on his last trip through SoCal, as he was getting ready to open his store in Sacramento.

I knew him when he had hair!

cab&coupe · 01-07-2006, 09:11 AM

I too had Rod apply his skills to my `87 Cab back in January of 2000... he has been around this forum for a long time and is indeed a class act.

pezza · 01-07-2006, 05:25 PM

Anir,

What have you done with the nokia door enclosures and amp? Are you interested in selling them as I'm returning my 4S to stock.

I'll take them off your hands if you want to sell them.

regards

Robert Collins - 96 993TT · 01-08-2006, 03:16 AM

Anir,
Congrats on the system!! I also bought a system with rear footwell speaker enclosures and all from Rod and had a local friend/stereo expert install it with Rod on the phone. We had him on speakerphone collectively for about four hours and he never complained once. Great guy!!

I need to meet you sooner or later as I only live a few hours away in Nashville! I seem to remember you are friends with Greg Fishman. I guess you're not racing anymore. Is Greg still going at it?

Let me know if you ever come to Nashville, I would love to meet. I have been following your adventures with your TT for a long time, and I finally traded up from my 1996 C2 cabriolet last February to my 1996 TT. I love it and would love to mingle with other TT owners as there are few of us in Nashville. E-mail me if you ever come this way.

24FPS · 01-09-2006, 08:21 AM

thx 4 the very informative post anir.

very low-profile & pleasing install.

wish we could hear it

too.

11-29-2005, 01:02 AM	#18
swftiii Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 1,404	Carlos, The only answer I know is that you can reach Rod at his shop: http://www.caraudioinnovations.com/ His phone number is on the site and just ask for him. He has spent some time with me on the phone over the years and has helped me out a bunch. He is a great guy. -Skip __________________ Skip *'91 964 At Sebring in 2008* '97 993 C4S --> Fondly Remembered

11-29-2005, 01:44 PM	#19
Michael S. Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lugoff, SC Posts: 379	Anir, Do you have any pictures of the modifications made to the rear speakers? I bought the Focals from Rod to do the rears, since I had the rear deck out of my car for recovering... But, I can't figure out how to get them mounted into the plastic mounts of the original hi-fi rear speakers. The guys at Rod's shop have spoken to me on several occasions, but a picture in this case may very well be worth a thousand words! If you don't want to post the pics... you can email them to me at mstockdale@sc.rr.com. Thanks! And, good luck with your p-car! __________________ Michael 98 Carerra C2S (my baby), Arctic Silver/Black, PSS-9, Turbo Sways, RSR's, DACH X-pipe, Big Red Brakes, FD Motorsports SSK 05 Cayenne S (wife's car), Titanium Metallic/Black, Nav, Air Suspension, Mega $$$ XM Radio install 06 VW Jetta GLI, 2.0T (daily driver... Lots of Fun!), Nav, H&R Coilovers Rennlist Membership # 021214-2365

01-07-2006, 02:11 AM	#26
Pete Lech Addict Rennlist Lifetime Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Fullerton, California Posts: 1,047	Rod is indeed a class act. He did a job for me on our '85 Carrera on his last trip through SoCal, as he was getting ready to open his store in Sacramento. I knew him when he had hair! __________________ Pete '06 Carrera S (Club Coupe # 31) '97 Carrera S Left Coast Rep, "Hey, Wait For Me!" Racing Team

01-08-2006, 03:16 AM	#29
Robert Collins - 96 993TT Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 1,231	Anir, Congrats on the system!! I also bought a system with rear footwell speaker enclosures and all from Rod and had a local friend/stereo expert install it with Rod on the phone. We had him on speakerphone collectively for about four hours and he never complained once. Great guy!! I need to meet you sooner or later as I only live a few hours away in Nashville! I seem to remember you are friends with Greg Fishman. I guess you're not racing anymore. Is Greg still going at it? Let me know if you ever come to Nashville, I would love to meet. I have been following your adventures with your TT for a long time, and I finally traded up from my 1996 C2 cabriolet last February to my 1996 TT. I love it and would love to mingle with other TT owners as there are few of us in Nashville. E-mail me if you ever come this way. __________________ Robert Collins - Member# 031217-4908 1996 993 Twin Turbo (guards red/black) 2002 BMW M5 (imola red/caramel) 1999 BMW M3 Convertible (estoril blue/dove gray) for sunny days 2008 Cadillac Escalade (Diamond White/Black) - family car and transporter of all my parts purchased from Gert) 1996 993 Carrera 2 cabriolet (sold) 1981 911SC Coupe (sold) 2001 BMW 740 iL Sport (sold) 1991 BMW M5 (sold) Many others, etc...

01-09-2006, 08:21 AM	#30
24FPS Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: la la land \| comin' back soon nyc Posts: 3,217	thx 4 the very informative post anir. very low-profile & pleasing install. wish we could hear it too. __________________ expose your film & drive officialauteurforhey wait for meracing fear eats the soul. rlm 031107-4606 \| rlm 070728-6927 ich was ich

11-28-2005, 07:58 PM	#17
mo Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,675	Rod is a class act, and is a selected few (it seems) that knows quality and customer service, even for fanatics like us.

11-30-2005, 04:51 PM	#22
tafkai Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: manchester u.k Posts: 964	mx406 does have an aux-in , to connect i-pods etc.

12-01-2005, 04:33 PM	#24
tafkai Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: manchester u.k Posts: 964	on the rear !!!!!!! front out , rear out , aux in . all on rca plugs

01-07-2006, 05:25 PM	#28
pezza Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England (West Sussex) Posts: 358	Anir, What have you done with the nokia door enclosures and amp? Are you interested in selling them as I'm returning my 4S to stock. I'll take them off your hands if you want to sell them. regards