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8-4-2013
Ok, I want to finally post up an update...The regulator on the alternator went bad so when I replaced the used and dead Kinetic battery with a brand new one, I noticed the battery light on so I checkd the voltage while the car was shut off and while it was running...While the car was off, I saw 13.2 volts...Perfect. While it was running, it read 18.5 volts. Yikes! So, I immediately shut iff the car and disconnected the main fuse to the battery so no connection was to the alternator and the new battery would not be drained.
I tell you, the new stereo is stunning, but I knew that changng out the stock 97 tails to the ClearCorners 97 Tails would be a bear...And it was. In order to get to the tails, I had to remove and disconnect the rear 12" subs, as well as loosen and unbolt the Sub boxes. Plus in order to get the sub boxes moved enough to provide me enough clearance, I had to unbolt the amps and move them out of the way as well...It took me 10 hours to get that completed. But it is done and the Clearcorners are installed!! I will have pics soon and post up.
9-22-2013
So, a lot of time has passed since I went to Anguilla, 
. What a beautiful vacation resort. I recommend it all looking for a nice spot in the Caribbean to to vacation.
First, let me post up the YouTube video of the Gauge start up, which also allows you to hear the smoothness and ease of start up now, as well as the beautiful idle Darin tuned in.
As you can see, the car runs quite nicely now. You will notice a slight whine, especially when I increase the throttle. This is due to needing a better ground for the stereo system. That will be addressed soon.
More on my next post.
9-23-2013
So, the high output alternator that I had bought failed after only a few hours of use...That was disappointing. I did receive a partial refund, and I had Raw Brokerage send it out for repair and install. They did rebuild it with the highest quality parts and I have had no further alternator isssues. Kudos to Raw Brokerage and Dan for taking care of it.
Innovate: I decided to swap out the Innovate LC1 for the new all in one Innovate MTX Gauge. It uses the same Bosch O2 sensor, but it does not require the frequent recalibrations that the LC1 did, and I am happy for that. I also like the digital gauge. Easier to read and to follow.
Kinetik: The first battery I bought was used and from the dealer that built my stereo. it never quite worked well...I noticed a drag on th starter everytime I started the car. Since I installed the new Kinetik, no issues at all. Start up is nearly instantantaneous, and I have not had to put the batteery on a charger at all. Sweet! Great battery, and Innovate took care of me on the second battery. I bought it direct from them under a special warranty price.
DEI: Awesome stuff! I use copious amount of their different types of Wrap and Shielding throughout the car. Expensive and worth the price. It greatly reduced the temps to my Air Temp Sensor bung housing on the charge tube, which is important for accurate readings of the charge air enteering the intake. It also greatly reduced heat from the Stainless Heat Sheilds over the turbos as I have it attached on the underside of them. It also protect the Coil and the AC compressor from excessive radiant heat on the drivers side. I also use it on the transmission feed and return lines and especially on the fuel lines and the alternator harness. I will be adding the corrugated shielding to the underside of the hood too.
Here is a pic of the new alternator harness:
A few pics of the ClearCorners tails. Excuse the low quality iphone pics.
Brake lights:
