Just a windge, got hit by a truck on the drivers rear quater panel. Got it fixed by a Licensed AAMI repairer ( no names ) only to needing to return becuase the rear bar wasn't attached properly. I also complained that there was loose clips and stuff because of the rattle. Was told that they would test the rattle with the bar off and with it on to fix it. No worries, drop it in get it back and the f#$king G5 isnt working:rant:

I ring up AAMI the next day, let them know whats going on and organise a meeting. In the mean time I consult hifi video marketing and ask them if it can be repaired ( the -ive tinsel has lost contact with the copper coil wires, the wires where it was attached are melted, coil is ok though! ). Hifi said the SPS would need to be replaced to ganantee it would work. The guy from AAMI would not believe me and I had to give him a bloody lesson on clipping, cooling and excursion. He actually said that the lead has snapped due to excursion ( the leads are wound into the spider??)

Now I have to wait a couple of days to see if they are going to do anything about it... As I said, I have had the G5 for over 2 years and in the current box for over a year and they have it for 5 minutes. I should have known better.

Excuse my ignorance, but whats a G5?

Excuse my ignorance, but whats a G5?

Its a Boston Sub, a very good one. Right??


Dude, that has got to suck. Its amazing how little these "repairers" care about the cars they fix.

So what do you think has happened? The repairer has cranked the sub beyond it's capability?

Woah hold up, was this damaged from an accident? Or did they actually pump up your stereo while they had it? If its the latter thats terrible, I would never leave the face plate on the headunit in that sort of situation.

Woah hold up, was this damaged from an accident? Or did they actually pump up your stereo while they had it? If its the latter thats terrible, I would never leave the face plate on the headunit in that sort of situation.

Yeah it is the Boston G5. They had to turn my stereo on to test for a rattle that has occured from the first repair ( loose clip etc ). Told them it doesn't have to go very loud to hear it but some F$%king tool has probably turned it all the way and caused it to break. Thing is with most Pioneer decks they go up to 62 or something crazy and mine only goes to 40. 35/36 is the limit ( absolute ) of the system and I beat it went straight up to 40.

I am mostly disappointed that I had to explain how, who, when etc of how a speaker works to the guy at AAMI. He has to do some "research" to make sure I am not lying. That is what has pi$$ed me off. $299 for a new SPS, I know who better be paying for it!

I am so stupid, I should know better....

Ouch...

Should be fixable still

This is why you need to set the gains right.

All systems should be able to go upto full volume without breaking anything.

You know your system well and the limits but its the drunk friend or another driver that will do the damage as is this case.

*dont bypass swear filter either!*

there's a way to check whether a speaker has been pumped to breaking point. if they refuse to pay for it,bring it an audio specialist and gett hem to examine it. if it's been pumped to breaking point, then they're paying for a whole new sub because the one you had was "irrepairable;)". And also they pay for the specialist's examination.

Ouch...

Should be fixable still

This is why you need to set the gains right.

All systems should be able to go upto full volume without breaking anything.

You know your system well and the limits but its the drunk friend or another driver that will do the damage as is this case.

*dont bypass swear filter either!*

Sorry :D Don't swear much. Well I usually have the sub on -2 so it can go up but it was on 0 for when I crusie round at low volume. It also depends on the CD, if its MP3 it can go right up but its all depending on the CD ( again my knowledge as you said ). Who hopes in a car and turn it up the whole dam way though?

Is fixable of cause, a new SPS will make it new again ( basically ).

Have already consulted hifi and they said new SPS only. Funny thing is he said "How can they tell from pictures?" Then he went on and asked "Can I take a picture to send to a guy who I know who does car and home hifi and if he says it can't be fixed ill take his word for it?". What a moron, I said "So you can send a picture to a "guy" and get a response, but I can't send a picture to the supplier and have a valid answer?" Absoluty rediculous.

Ouch...

Should be fixable still

This is why you need to set the gains right.

All systems should be able to go upto full volume without breaking anything.

You know your system well and the limits but its the drunk friend or another driver that will do the damage as is this case.

*dont bypass swear filter either!*

sorry dude but no installer would agree with that. level setting is always done to a point lower than the maximum level of the deck, in case you need to compensate for a quiet recording

sure it may result in the odd bogan smoking his gear, but if there is a will, they will find a way to break it no matter where its level set :P

Lol I blame you Woob after what you said about gains a while ago :bowrofl: . But yeah I would agree with you, when I set up cars I never set it up for maximum volume. Usually on a Pioneer deck ill aim for 50/62 or obviously in my case 35/40.

sorry dude but no installer would agree with that. level setting is always done to a point lower than the maximum level of the deck, in case you need to compensate for a quiet recording

sure it may result in the odd bogan smoking his gear, but if there is a will, they will find a way to break it no matter where its level set :P

I totally agree. Most electrical eqiumpent that deals with power handling may say they can handle X amount of power but for how long or under what circumstances is the question. Besides, if you want your sub to pump much louder than the stereo then it's likely to be damaged when you turn it up. You know the systems limits.

Rule 1:

NEVER turn anything up full bolt. This can be your gains, HU, or a mix of both exc. If your amps are down and your head unit is full bolt but not using it's amp you should be okay if your spleakers can handle it.

Rule 2: Never! let X testa di merda haggle with your stereo!

All im going to say is AAMI SUCK. im changing to shannons very shortly..:)
Ive just been through a pile of issues with a claim..

All im going to say is AAMI SUCK. im changing to shannons very shortly..:)
Ive just been through a pile of issues with a claim..

Hey!! Swear jar lol.

Yeah I will have a conclusion on how AAMI is when (if ) they finally get back to me.

Hey I only know about 8 compresive car insurances ( plus green slips ) and 3 home and contents they may look elsewhere depending on how this goes, but if they don't want our money over a problem that they should fix, then we shall take our business elsewhere. Simple. There still is time for them to fix it though.

Well after 5days we finally have a result. The guy said that they couldn't garantee the sub unless the SPS was replaced. They said they will replace it for me which is a good outcome. As a result the G5 is for sale in the FS section. If anyone is interested check it out. :D

I think its time to muck around with another one.