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Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 02:59 PM
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Posted By 78w72
Just an FYI on powering up or repairing older...

Just an FYI on powering up or repairing older audio gear. Of the 50+ capacitors I just replaced in a vintage 1979-80 era Sansui integrated amp, they were all sill within capacitance specs except a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 72
Posted By 78w72
I have that on my qjets too, just some slight...

I have that on my qjets too, just some slight seepage or dampness when I pull the air cleaner, never caused a running problem or dripped down onto the intake so I just let it be.

Cliff mentioned...
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 10:35 AM
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Posted By 78w72
A DBT will protect older solid state stuff when...

A DBT will protect older solid state stuff when powering up after long storage or repairs. Thats what most techs use on gear from this era.
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 10:25 AM
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Posted By 78w72
Nice vintage gear, the Citation stuff was/is very...

Nice vintage gear, the Citation stuff was/is very good. As mentioned you dont really need to worry about using a variac to power up the components, they arent "that" old & most of the caps should be...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-21-2024, 10:28 AM
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Posted By 78w72
Nice systems & stories of vintage car & home...

Nice systems & stories of vintage car & home audio, love those big old marantz & other silver face vintage brands.

I have a nice collection of vinyl too, mostly classic or newer rock & roll.....
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 12:10 PM
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Posted By 78w72
They make refoam kits to DIY, almost every brand...

They make refoam kits to DIY, almost every brand out there can be refoamed as opposed to buying new woofers, many vintage drivers are hard to find, save the originals if you can.

Heres a company...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 12:05 PM
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Posted By 78w72
Yeah there are lots of audio repair shops out...

Yeah there are lots of audio repair shops out there keeping this old stuff alive, also lots of audio forums just like PY for audio guys to discuss, debate & even argue over audio related things......
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 11:50 AM
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Posted By 78w72
Thanks, I definitely have an obsession with home...

Thanks, I definitely have an obsession with home & car audio, been going to countless A-list Rock concerts since I was 12 or 13, seen a lot of good bands in large venues or smaller local bars...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 99
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Posted By 78w72
Few more pics. Big 15" Klipsch sub I just picked...

Few more pics. Big 15" Klipsch sub I just picked up.

The black towers are Definitive Technology brand, a company started by the guy that started Polk audio, they have built in powered subwoofers...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 1,623
Posted By 78w72
Great thread! I was just going to start one like...

Great thread! I was just going to start one like this to see if any other members had an audio hobby.

Can probably access the pots by removing the top cover, then spray with Deoxit cleaner &...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
Those KG4s are great little speakers, Ive owned a...

Those KG4s are great little speakers, Ive owned a couple pair, kind of the entry into the vintage Klipsch sound.

A popular thing to do now that they are 30+ years old is to refresh the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
LOL! I know you are but what am i... :rolleyes:

LOL! I know you are but what am i... :rolleyes:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
Im also a amateur audiophile since I was like 13...

Im also a amateur audiophile since I was like 13 years old, I hate that term so I just consider myself an audio nut, car & home. As much or even more than a Pontiac nut!

back in the late 80's &...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
You seem to have a problem with reading...

You seem to have a problem with reading comprehension... I clearly said my experience (and many others) was based on facts & results of using it for a couple decades... yet you have never used it but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
Yep, saying that based on common sense that if...

Yep, saying that based on common sense that if these displays were bogus as you implied, it would have been exposed a long time ago... and a friend being a manager at a parts store for 10+ years. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
No accusations at all, just logical replies to...

No accusations at all, just logical replies to your statements... but if you want to get personal with "WTFE" & accusing me of arguing, then yes, your statements are 100% assumptions, nothing you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
Exaggerating is fine, but that doesnt make much...

Exaggerating is fine, but that doesnt make much of a point assuming they are trying to deceive anyone, im sure if there was any funny business that someone in the 20 years that display has been...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-16-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 265
Posted By 78w72
There is only one clip to hold the cable on these...

There is only one clip to hold the cable on these doors, its up near the top, the rest of the cable just lays out of the way of the window & track.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 552
Posted By 78w72
Will let others suggest a cam, but if you use the...

Will let others suggest a cam, but if you use the 72cc heads it will raise the compression a lot vs the 6x-8 heads that have ~103cc. Use a calculator to confirm the compression with the E-heads.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
Im not calling you a liar, just stating some...

Im not calling you a liar, just stating some facts of what lucas stabilizer advertises and does, how is that snake oil if it does what its intended to do? Ive used it for 25+ years & it does exactly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
Possibly. Significantly? Probably not. Doubt...

Possibly. Significantly? Probably not. Doubt its even measurable on a dyno at the right ratio.

Its only supposed to be added at a diluted rate, I doubt the proper amount would create much drag...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,741
Posted By 78w72
The lucas oil stabilizer is not snake oil... it...

The lucas oil stabilizer is not snake oil... it does exactly what its advertised to do & nothing more, its not a zddp or other additives product, its made to thicken the oil somewhat but more so it...
Forum: Test & Tune 05-15-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 670
Posted By 78w72
I did not get any email notice for for the reply...

I did not get any email notice for for the reply you just made here... but some other notices do work.

I have never experienced the email notice for a unsubscribed thread that Ive never...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,349
Posted By 78w72
If thats the measurement hes using then that...

If thats the measurement hes using then that would make more sense... but the HP number seems like a standard measurement.

Hope he can confirm what measurement was used for those numbers and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,349
Posted By 78w72
623 torque?? Is that a typo? What kind of dyno? ...

623 torque?? Is that a typo? What kind of dyno? Seems rather high for a 400 with a mild cam.
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