Can I cut out the plastic door grills and...
#1
Can I cut out the plastic door grills and...
If the components I ordered are too deep, is it possible to cut the plastic door panel (grill) and mount the speaker directly on the plastic door trim? I know it can be done, I'm just asking to see if it will generate waaaay too much vibration between the door trim, and the metal door. I plan on using a foam baffle from Crutchfield to "contain" the sound.
Has anyone done this on a 5th gen? Does is sound ok?...
Thanks,
G
Has anyone done this on a 5th gen? Does is sound ok?...
Thanks,
G
#3
You shouldn't have any depth issues with your new component set fitting behind the door panel grille. I just installed a JL Audio component set and mounted the 6.5" woofers on 3/4" MDF mounting rings, and there is no issues at all. You should be just fine.
#4
Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
You shouldn't have any depth issues with your new component set fitting behind the door panel grille. I just installed a JL Audio component set and mounted the 6.5" woofers on 3/4" MDF mounting rings, and there is no issues at all. You should be just fine.
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#5
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
Sweet! Where did you get those MDF rings?...
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#8
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
OUCH bro... Damn I got a SLAP and a KICK in the nuts.
Sounds good man... I'm sure we can tackle it no problem, O!...
G
Sounds good man... I'm sure we can tackle it no problem, O!...
G
#9
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
If the components I ordered are too deep, is it possible to cut the plastic door panel (grill) and mount the speaker directly on the plastic door trim? I know it can be done, I'm just asking to see if it will generate waaaay too much vibration between the door trim, and the metal door. I plan on using a foam baffle from Crutchfield to "contain" the sound.
Has anyone done this on a 5th gen? Does is sound ok?...
Thanks,
G
Has anyone done this on a 5th gen? Does is sound ok?...
Thanks,
G
what component did you get?
#10
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
If the components I ordered are too deep, is it possible to cut the plastic door panel (grill) and mount the speaker directly on the plastic door trim? I know it can be done, I'm just asking to see if it will generate waaaay too much vibration between the door trim, and the metal door. I plan on using a foam baffle from Crutchfield to "contain" the sound.
Has anyone done this on a 5th gen? Does is sound ok?...
Thanks,
G
Has anyone done this on a 5th gen? Does is sound ok?...
Thanks,
G
#11
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
OUCH bro... Damn I got a SLAP and a KICK in the nuts.
Sounds good man... I'm sure we can tackle it no problem, O!...
G
Sounds good man... I'm sure we can tackle it no problem, O!...
G
man...hit me up...u should still have my work info...if not PM me and I'll get you the math!
#12
Originally Posted by slickrick
hey, how long does it take to ship the cdt's? im gonna install my system with a friend and i just may buy them.
Ola, I'll hit you up when I get ready to drop 'em in... What do you mean by "the math" ?... I thought I always got better grades than you
-jk I still have your info, bro!
G
#13
Originally Posted by kgb006
what component did you get?
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/CDT_A...omponents.html
and CL-6X for the rear:
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/CDT_Audio_FullRange.html
Notice the 4 & 3 year warranties!
G
#14
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
The HD-62CF up front:
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/CDT_A...omponents.html
and CL-6X for the rear:
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/CDT_Audio_FullRange.html
Notice the 4 & 3 year warranties!
G
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/CDT_A...omponents.html
and CL-6X for the rear:
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/CDT_Audio_FullRange.html
Notice the 4 & 3 year warranties!
G
are you running them off the h/u or an amp? i think im gonan buy them tomorrow because with free shipping they are actually cheaper than the kappas. i just hope they are not a pita to install myself.
#15
Originally Posted by slickrick
are you running them off the h/u or an amp? i think im gonan buy them tomorrow because with free shipping they are actually cheaper than the kappas. i just hope they are not a pita to install myself.
No really.. I bought them and they'll be here tomorrow. Are you also buying the rears? According to ABS you should be able to run them off the stock Bose amp up front. However, and amp is REALLY needed to drive these carbons (from what I hear)
I have the crappy Bose setup, so I may just wait and install with an aftermarket amp. Would you believe that the Sentra's NON-BOSE setup sounds WAAAAY BETTER than my Bose! Even the Bass is louder & cleaner!
G
#18
and would this also work? http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...o&i=003SG600DX
#19
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
Haha sucka... I was kidding!
No really.. I bought them and they'll be here tomorrow. Are you also buying the rears? According to ABS you should be able to run them off the stock Bose amp up front. However, and amp is REALLY needed to drive these carbons (from what I hear)
I have the crappy Bose setup, so I may just wait and install with an aftermarket amp. Would you believe that the Sentra's NON-BOSE setup sounds WAAAAY BETTER than my Bose! Even the Bass is louder & cleaner!
G
No really.. I bought them and they'll be here tomorrow. Are you also buying the rears? According to ABS you should be able to run them off the stock Bose amp up front. However, and amp is REALLY needed to drive these carbons (from what I hear)
I have the crappy Bose setup, so I may just wait and install with an aftermarket amp. Would you believe that the Sentra's NON-BOSE setup sounds WAAAAY BETTER than my Bose! Even the Bass is louder & cleaner!
G
#22
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
Scheduled delivery is Friday the 5th. I may not get a chance to install this weekend due to weather... or I may just wait for my amp.
Ola, I'll hit you up when I get ready to drop 'em in... What do you mean by "the math" ?... I thought I always got better grades than you
-jk I still have your info, bro!
G
Ola, I'll hit you up when I get ready to drop 'em in... What do you mean by "the math" ?... I thought I always got better grades than you
-jk I still have your info, bro!
G
#25
Originally Posted by slickrick
alright. i just ordered both the fronts and back online. just under $200. im excited.
I just popped the box open. The Carbons look nice. The coaxials came in a small box... but I think I'll keep them. Some people say they work great. If need be I can always replace in the future Besides they're the only coaxials that CDT makes (except for the Braxials)
Now I need Foam baffles from Crutchfield for all 4 speakers & the 8" deck sub!
G
#26
Originally Posted by 02MaXiMa_GLE
Huh?... I paid $200 + $45??? Did you get the CF ones? Which model# did you order? The CF ones come with silk-dome tweeter.
I just popped the box open. The Carbons look nice. The coaxials came in a small box... but I think I'll keep them. Some people say they work great. If need be I can always replace in the future Besides they're the only coaxials that CDT makes (except for the Braxials)
Now I need Foam baffles from Crutchfield for all 4 speakers & the 8" deck sub!
G
I just popped the box open. The Carbons look nice. The coaxials came in a small box... but I think I'll keep them. Some people say they work great. If need be I can always replace in the future Besides they're the only coaxials that CDT makes (except for the Braxials)
Now I need Foam baffles from Crutchfield for all 4 speakers & the 8" deck sub!
G
#31
Just a quick word to the wise, if you put MDF in the door, you had better coat it with something. MDF does not mix with water. It will expand to over double its thickness. I have been installing for 12 years, and I have taken out some nasty stuff from people not putting a little fiberglass resin on the MDF. I have seen it warp the speaker frame over 1/2 an inch. I would actually recommend using plywood over MDF in the door if you cannot fiberglass the MDF
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