now, if i can just stop blowing fuses in the semifinals i might actually finish better!!
never fails. i watch the other guys score, i start crankin my gains, and pop, there it goes.
keep popping the three-30 amp fuses IN the amp
i'm sure its because i'm cranking the remote gain all the way.
but oh well, its becoming tradition. i blow the fuse half way through the run, and toss the remote in the backseat and sit there waiting for it to end.
its odd though, i never blow a fuse in qaulifiers, only in the semifinals :-(
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quote:Originally posted by SPLMAX - Sam: THIS STATEMENT HAS BEEN ADDED TO MY ORIGINAL POST. THE ADD ON STATEMENT IS BETWEEN THE LINES. The orginal post is after the lines _______________________________________________ Over the last 4 years,I have felt that db Drag Racing needed to better market itself. We needed something new and fresh. Each year I submit ideas for the next year. This year I have over 20 killer ideas to help dB Drag Racing, Auto Show Professionals, competitors and retailers. These ideas are designed to try to generate excitement which I hope generates a bigger base of first time comnpetitors.
This year was different for me. There were many changes inmy life and inmy work. One of the changes was being an independant contractor for auto show professionals. I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR ALL THE CHANGES THIS YEAR.
1) I have no intention of satarting my own SPL league. I have been in contact with db Drag Racing in regards to some of my ideas. Some ideas I have tested on my own.
2)I have no intention of stealing anybodys ideas. Sometimes people have similar thoughts. I spent a great deal of research on the interent and found NO SIMILAR ideas to the ones I am suggesting.
3) I am constanstantly thinking of new ideas ALL THE TIME.
4) I am not completely familair with mini street except some retailers will run mini street in a way to introduce competitors to db drag racing. I believe thier fear is that the "new guy" will get stomped by the "big guy". In the past I hvae run mini street in a similar fashion.
5) My beta tests (I stress BETA tests) did not affect the db drag racing portion of any event. It was a seperate. Thank You ________________________________________________ Orininal Posts
Basically: for the last 8 weeks SPLMAX has been BETA TESTING a new format to be presented to dB Drag Racing world called BASS RACE . There is a lot of development being done but here is what we got in a "nutshell"
The Bass Race format is simple.
• Competitors score is a 30 second average of bass music (no burned cds, MP3's, test tones or burps)
• Competitors compete “head to head” to see who has the loudest car stereo
The Bass Race competition begins when a competitor qualifies his or her vehicle. To qualify, a TERM LAB SPL sensor is placed on the competitors passenger side windshield. The competitor plays his or her stereo system for 30 seconds. He or she is given a SPL score. This score places him or her in 1 of 6 classes. The class is determined strictly on the score. Classes are NOT determined by equipment, vehicle, competitor status, installation or manufacturer. The classes are:
119.9 dB - Under (30 second average SPL) 5% of the competition
120 dB - 129.9 d B (30 second average SPL) 55% of the competition
130 dB - 139.9 dB (30 second average SPL) 30% of the competition
140 dB - 149.9 dB (30 second average SPL) 7% of the competition
150 dB - 159.9 dB (30 second average SPL) 2% of the competition
160 dB - UP (30 second average SPL) 1% of the competition
Now the fun begins. After all the competitors do their 1 qualifying round they are ALL RANDOMLY placed in a bracket. The brackets determine who will compete against each other. They compete nose to nose against other competitors with very similar scores. Winners advance in the BRACKETS to the finals and loser compete in the loser brackets to determine 3rd place.
Please note A competitor once placed into a class, his or her average SPL score CANNOT exceed the class the maximum score for the class. Example - A competitor hitting a 132.0 db while in the 120 -129.9 Db class during eliminations would result in a final losing score of ZERO.
Other items are also strictly FORBIDDEN
FORBIDDENS - any of the following items will result in the competitors losing score being recorded as a ZERO
“RED LIGHT” - starting the stereo before 30 second clock begun
“OVER REV” - revving the motor in excessive of 2000 RPMs
“OVER SHOT”- exceeding the class score for you final average score in any run
“VENTING”- Opening a door, trunk or hatch before the 30 second time limit has expired
“RED SCORE” - playing a bass note in excess of 80hz to attain the maximum average SPL score.
“TEST TONES” - competitor using test tones
REALLY COOL Term Lab scoring will be used to give the competitor all the data he needs to win. After each winning run the competitor will receive a computerized printout of the run. On the print out will be the following data
• Competitors Name • Reaction time (how fast he started playing his stereo after the 30 second clock began) • peak resonant frequency of the run • 0-10 second average SPL score •High spl of the run •Low spl of the run • final average spl score • The other guys (competitors) data also
FAQ
REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Why 30 second average?
A. It is our opinion that 30 second average represents a typical stereo system playing typical music.
Q. Can I sit in my vehicle during the event
A. Yes. You also must wear protective ear gear for your ears.
Q. Can I run my motor during the event.
A. Yes you can run your motor during the event. You cannot exceed 2000 rpms. Please note in case of a tie, you will not be allowed to run your motor during the tie breaker round.
Q. I have 2 woofers and hit a 129.4 and the other guy had 4 woofers and hit 129.6 - that doesn’t seem fair?
A. It not the vehicle nor the equipment, it is what you do with it that determines the winner. Its all in the score. There will be times when less equipment will beat more equipment. There will also be times when more equipment beats less equipment.
Q. I have a trunk car, . Why do I have to compete against a Hatchback?
The competition is based on similar scores. There will be times when a trunk car will beat a hatchback and there will be times when a hatchback will beat a trunk.
Q Why would anyone chose this format over any other existing format for doing an SPL show?
A) Less classes - more competition Very simple format for everyone involved Almost any vehicle stereo system can be competitive Manufacturer friendly Retailer friendly Spectator friendly - IT IS THE MOST ENJOYABLE FORMAT TO WATCH Competitor friendly - it is very active format - requires a full 30 seconds of concentration. Competitors receive a guarantee of 3 runs or heats at each event.
Q My name is DJ Mondo Bass and I record my own music. Can I use my own music.
A) yes you can AS LONG AS IT is commercially available. Example - lets say you produce Cd’s. The cd must Be available either online or at a retail store. It must be commercially packaged. You cannot use any music that has not been commercially prepared which would include but not limited to demo music, re mix.
Q. Can I do more than 1 qualifying round?
A. No - only one qualifying round is permitted
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love the bass race. Its a blast to take part in.
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