Hello! From California

[Dragonbssj]

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to join this forum because I'm a beretta 1996 owner!
As you can see that is my car above.

I will write out what has been done to the car below.

1. Bought the car at 64,000 miles in 2010.
2. Currently entered its 100,000.
3. When I got the car it didnt have AC.

So here's my things done installed in the car so far.

1. 18" RIMS (Chrome) (got these for around $400 with the tires)
2. 12" Subs (SEALED Box + $45) Dual Electronics SD12 12" Subwoofer 500 Watts - http://tinyurl.com/3m4hlut ($30 each)
3. Amplifier: KAC-8105D - http://tinyurl.com/3vezpu5 - ($150)
4. Got 3 Windows Tinted - ($65 - $70 But the guy who did it sucked! So I got the tint for $40)
5. DUAL XML8150 - http://tinyurl.com/42dyhs2 (NEW RADIO INSTALLED)
6. BOSS AVA1204 7-BAND PREAMP EQUALIZER W/SUBWOOFER OUTPUT - http://tinyurl.com/3w6rb5f
7. Had a new Stock Muffler Installed. ($60)
8. Yellow Top Optima Battery - ($220 + a 3yr warranty)
9. Kick Speakers (4x6): Alpine SPS-406 - http://tinyurl.com/3fam9jg ($50 - $60)
- These got replaced because one of them stopped working.
- Current: Kick Speakers (4x6): Sony Xplod XS-R4644 - http://tinyurl.com/3ap8h66 - ($40 - $50)
10. Back Speakers (6x9): Crunch P1-693 - http://tinyurl.com/3k9luml ($60 - $70) (Used different Speaker Grill)
11. REBUILT AC COMPRESSOR AND CLUTCH 57981 - ($75.00) + ($100 for the install)
12. Goodyear Engineered Prod 4050835 Serpentine Belt - ($10)
13. Camco 41320 RV 12 V Double Dome Light - ($10 - $12)
14. JBL GTO18T 1" Tweeters - http://tinyurl.com/3fkyb2n ($50 - $60)

Future Plans

A. Trying to install this 4.3 Inch Monitor and a Media Player Device. (Maybe a Power Inverter?)
B. Tint Front Windows? What % ?
C. Install those tweeters in the car.
D. Will post more pictures if anyone wants to see the car.
E. I do need new mirrors (the whole thing replaced.)
F. Not sure??? Anyone have any ideas?

[Chad91GTZ]

Sharp car, even if it looks like it could drive over a beach ball with those rims.

You are spending a good chunk of money on the inside. Maybe some side skirts to lower it down a bit.

[Wanako]

Nice! another cali member. Where you at? I'm in South Bay, near L.A.

[Dragonbssj]

Nice! another cali member. Where you at? I'm in South Bay, near L.A.

Hi Wanako, I'm located in Rialto,CA (which is 1 hour from L.A) (close to San Bernardino)

[95BerettaBase]

I like it and I actually like the stance of it with those wheels. I'm usually not a big fan of chrome, but those wheels look nice. With the front windows tinted the car will look even better.

Is that a V6 or an I4?

[3X00-Modified]

Going by the belt installed its and I4

[Dragonbssj]

I like it and I actually like the stance of it with those wheels. I'm usually not a big fan of chrome, but those wheels look nice. With the front windows tinted the car will look even better.

Is that a V6 or an I4?

Its a 1996 Chevrolet Beretta 2.2L SFI OHV 4cyl, What % for the front tints do you think, (the back is limo).

[Wanako]

Nice! another cali member. Where you at? I'm in South Bay, near L.A.

Hi Wanako, I'm located in Rialto,CA (which is 1 hour from L.A) (close to San Bernardino)

Oh ok then. I know where you are. We have 2 more members in Temecula.

As far as tinting your front windows, it isn't legal to tint them at ANY percentage in California. I personally had them at 35% fronts and 90% rears and L.A.P.D. never gave me beef. They usually don't care unless you drive around like an asshat. It's then when they add it to your bill. Don't quote me on it though.

[3X00-Modified]

Nice! another cali member. Where you at? I'm in South Bay, near L.A.

Hi Wanako, I'm located in Rialto,CA (which is 1 hour from L.A) (close to San Bernardino)

Oh ok then. I know where you are. We have 2 more members in Temecula.

As far as tinting your front windows, it isn't legal to tint them at ANY percentage in California. I personally had them at 35% fronts and 90% rears and L.A.P.D. never gave me beef. They usually don't care unless you drive around like an asshat. It's then when they add it to your bill. Don't quote me on it though.

Um your backwards on your tint levels... Tint is measured in VLT, visible light transmitted, so if your rears were darker than the fronts, the percentage should be lower... I'm assuming your result was 10% VLT on the rear and approx 65% up front.

[DUBS28]

Nice ride! I'm happy to see someone show that a 2.2 can be cool too.

[Chad91GTZ]

I guess Dustin is chop liver LOL

[SuzukiGhostRider]

Sharp looking ride. Welcome!

[Wanako]

Um your backwards on your tint levels... Tint is measured in VLT, visible light transmitted, so if your rears were darker than the fronts, the percentage should be lower... I'm assuming your result was 10% VLT on the rear and approx 65% up front.

I could have sworn that's what I got... It was quite a bit ago so I'm not sure, so you're probably right.


*edit* Actually, it IS 35% up front and 5% out back. I was half right.

I guess Dustin is chop liver LOL

Who's Dustin?

[DUBS28]

Yeah, who's Duston? Just saying that its nice to know there are nice I-4's out there. I'm hoping to get one myself for a DD if I can ever sell my Blazer.

[heavywoody]

Baims... he isn't on here much. Co-creator of Berettaspeed.com