I just replaced all the old Bose stuff in my Max. I put some Pioneer 6x9's in the back and thought it would look good with the grills that came with it. So I snatched out the stock Bose grills, drilled some new holes and screwed 'em in. After I finished, I took a step back and just wasn't as enthused as I thought I would be.

My question is: Do you guys think it looks tacky with aftermarket grills?

 

Here are a few pics. Not completely done with install, hence missing pieces.




I think they'll look better when I paint 'em black to match future color scheme.

 

I like the Bose covers

 

I agree that painting them black might look better. IMHO as they are they don't look bad, just a little out of place if that makes sense.

 

the less people see of my aftermarket stuff the less likely I am to have to replace it.

 

I prefer the bose covers but I'm rarely a fan of aftermarket speaker grills

 

I have some bose grills in nice shape for sale..

 

get them!

 

I like the fact that it looks stock. My entire system is aftermarket, but the only thing you can see is the HU. Well, the stuff in the trunk if you open the trunk, but not parked.

I do need to get some separates and mount the tweeter somewhere. I think I have been saying that for 4-5 years now.

 

I thought about peeling my bose emblems off and gluing on the little pioneer plates 6 years ago when i did the entire stereo but decided not to since id be advertising my aftermarket stereo to the world, "come steal me"

 

I have been wanting the same thing up front. you think the stock location for the tweeters on a 4th gen would work well for our cars?

 

I see what you guys are sayin'. The stock grills do look a little cleaner and I hate to fall into what ticks me off about some mods: tackiness. They'll stay on there for a few days tho cuz I'm a lazy bastard.

I don't think I have to worry about anyone stealin' my stuff in the meantime. That kinda stuff is uncommon around here. It's ironic, me sayin' that, cuz I bought this car right after the prev. owners recovered it stolen .

I already have some Bose covers, BTW, Greeny. Thanks for the offer tho.

I appreciate the input, fellas.

 

doesn't matter with mine, I have "gangster" tint in the back (5%) can't see anything even if you cup your hand around your eyes and peer in.

 

i thought your car was for sale and you weren't doing any new stuff to it? or has it won you over again?

 

Paint them black, and put your center brake light back in....you do have a center brake light, yes?

 

3rd brake light is in the spoiler for him I think

 

it is; I have yet to see an SE without a spoiler, or a gxe with Bose.(not stock, anyway.)

 

Nope, it's in my raggedy *** spoiler.

 

oh i wish i didnt rip my parts car up to bad cause it had the bose system. ill try to get you some pics. but it had bose in it when i pulled it out of the JY. it a 94 gxe. i doubt they went to the trouble of putting the stock bose in when theres plenty of aftermarket for cheaper

 

Bose/Leather was an option package on GXEs. i have some bose speaker grilles if anyone needs them

 

I agree. Its bad enough people can hear my bass a block away. I try to hide as much equipment/upgrades I possibly can.

When you paint them black I think they will blend in better and will look nice tho. They look a bit out of place because of the color.

 

Agreed. I plan to recover the back deck with a black fabric also (possibly velvet?) so it'll be somewhat inconspicuous.

 

Velvet? it will fade very fast in the rear window i would think. stocks are great the aftermarket just look out of place in most car 99.59% but its your ride good luck

 

I was hoping someone would comment on that. I dunno what I'm gonna use yet, but its currently an ugly dark blue so it's gotta go. Hate to spend money on a new deck so I'm just gonna recover the one I have. Do you know where I can buy some OEM type fabric?

 

feels like speaker fabric to me... find some black or gray speaker carpet to use, shouldn't be too hard to find.

 

I want too much for it, so I am pretty sure it won't sell. I still add things now and then if I find something I want cheap enough. If someone really wants to cough up the money, it's just that much more stuff they get.

I have a friend that works at a stereo shop and I keep threatening to buy some separates from him. Plus, I need to find an old school sub amp. My current amp is underpowered. It sounds OK now, but I need more power and I can use my rear two channels for the Polks I put in the rear not too long ago.

 

at a stereo shop. AZ and pep boys used to carry it as well.

 

What about felt, i used that on my rustang some years ago to take away some of the tinny sounds i was getting from the 20 odd year old speakers. worked well and its way way cheaper than velvet. wal-mart has it

 

Did it hold up well in the sun? Any fading?

 

I have a GXE with blue leather, BOSE, Sunroof, dual power seats etc.

 

well it wasnt in direct light like the rear speakers are but nope didnt fade. you will get some fading no mater what. i suggest washing the material be for hand be cause it will cause to pre fade and it will look more even as the sun fades it further