PlaytimeAs all car audio fanatics know, one cannot live by sound alone: we also need blingety-blang monitors to watch those grillz-wearing fools from the ATL! What! This is why this fine crew included a pair (front and back) of MicroVision 10.4-inch flip-down monitors. The monitors themselves handle the switching. Under the driver seat is a MicroVision DVD360; and in the center of the dash, enclosed within a translucent orange polycarbonate case is a Sony PlayStation2. So, the only problem is having to decide between gaming or watching DVDs. Shall we load Call of Duty 4: Tehran, 2008 or watch a bootleg YouTube download of last week's My Name is Earl? Tough call.
Overhead monitorsMicroVision 10.4-inch flip-down monitors display either movies or games, depending on Cota-Robles' mood. The MicroVision DVD360 is under the driver seat while the Sony PlayStation2 gets a more unusual and prominent position in the dash.
TrunkThe fiberglass work of art in the trunk holds not only each 12" sub in 1 3/4ft3 of air space, but also rear speakers, four Zapco I-Force amps (two I-2100s for the subwoofers, two I-450s for the component speakers), a capacitor and a fuse center.
DashThe source unit is an Eclipse CD8454. Below, the inputs for the PSZ controllers. On top of the dash, custom speaker mounts enable a Rainbow 3-way component system to spread out in the dash, A-pillars and the front doors.
2004 XBTiresCooper 215/35 ZR 18 tires
Driver ProfileTy Cota-Robles works as a team mechanic for a Formula Atlantic team, Condor Motorsports. Without sounding boastful, Cota-Robles says that this sweet-sounding orange auto is "the best I've ever had and even listened to." Since this project, he's done plenty of shows around Orange County, CA, and Nevada. "Every time I do demos," he says, "I always get great responses." He listens to a variety of music, including "electronic, rap, rock, country, or even classical - it depends on my mood." When it comes to customizing cars though, it seems he's always in the mood attend to every detail. This was just his second project. Blam! We can't wait to see his tenth. Component manufacturers better come with the kitchen sink, because Ty is gonna work it in there.
SuspensionVogtland suspension
Wheels18" x 7 1/2" Arceo wheels
ExhaustTanabe exhaust