6.5 Component front door install "pics"
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NIce job on the speaker, do you have the matching speaker in yet, I'd like to see the pics of the final outcome. And what corvette said, the 6.5" speakers can't be mounted behind the stock panels, I've given it a shot but it can't be done not on the 94'* anyway. I think after seeing you put those 6/5" in I'll give it a shot myself, I'll have to find grills for mine though. Nice work on the install!
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if you were to do it again it'd twist the wires together and then solder, also heat up the cable not the solder when you are trying to solder it. oh and shrink tubing is very usefull here too. bettter then tape to it should work much better. personally i prefer not to see the speaker and aftermarket grill at all but your install does look clean.
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Originally Posted by Richard V
NIce job on the speaker, do you have the matching speaker in yet, I'd like to see the pics of the final outcome. And what corvette said, the 6.5" speakers can't be mounted behind the stock panels, I've given it a shot but it can't be done not on the 94'* anyway. I think after seeing you put those 6/5" in I'll give it a shot myself, I'll have to find grills for mine though. Nice work on the install!
I did a quicky search for speaker grills and found this: http://www.simplyspeakers.com/11speakergrills.htm
If you decide to install your 6.5'* and need any tips or help, let me know!!
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Originally Posted by NismoMax
if you were to do it again it'd twist the wires together and then solder, also heat up the cable not the solder when you are trying to solder it. oh and shrink tubing is very usefull here too. bettter then tape to it should work much better. personally i prefer not to see the speaker and aftermarket grill at all but your install does look clean.
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Ive been installing car audio for a few years now and nothing has burned up on me so I guess im doing good
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Thanks for all of the compliments and tips. I really appreciate it
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http://www.crutchfield.com/*-q7Zq2St...ch/kb1807.html
I just learned/became better at solder in the last few weeks. My car...is a differenty story.
I just learned/became better at solder in the last few weeks. My car...is a differenty story.
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corvettecrazy: Thats a VERY helpful link!! Thanks. I always touch the solder to the iron
EDIT: wake: LOL I live in a condo and work is not permitted on the premises, so I have to pull way back behind my building where the commercial parking spots are. It so happens that they are clearing the lot behind my building to put in another apartment complex.
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EDIT: wake: LOL I live in a condo and work is not permitted on the premises, so I have to pull way back behind my building where the commercial parking spots are. It so happens that they are clearing the lot behind my building to put in another apartment complex.
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Originally Posted by BLACK94SSEi
corvettecrazy: Thats a VERY helpful link!! Thanks. I always touch the solder to the iron
wakefieldl: LOL I live in a condo and work is not permitted on the premises, so I have to pull way back behind my building where the commercial parking spots are. It so happens that they are clearing the lot behind my building to put in another apartment complex.![Laughing](https://www.gmforum.com/gm/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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wakefieldl: LOL I live in a condo and work is not permitted on the premises, so I have to pull way back behind my building where the commercial parking spots are. It so happens that they are clearing the lot behind my building to put in another apartment complex.
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acctually names lucas but a i like wake
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Flux, Flux, Flux!! Gotta use that flux while soldering. Even if the solder has flux in it already.
Just put a little flux on the wire, heat it a little with the iron so it melts into the wire strands. Voila!
Side note, thats a good install with those speakers. Wonder if I can slap some 12'* on my doors?
Just put a little flux on the wire, heat it a little with the iron so it melts into the wire strands. Voila!
Side note, thats a good install with those speakers. Wonder if I can slap some 12'* on my doors?
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Originally Posted by Mike1995
Flux, Flux, Flux!! Gotta use that flux while soldering. Even if the solder has flux in it already.
Just put a little flux on the wire, heat it a little with the iron so it melts into the wire strands. Voila!
Side note, thats a good install with those speakers. Wonder if I can slap some 12'* on my doors?
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Just put a little flux on the wire, heat it a little with the iron so it melts into the wire strands. Voila!
Side note, thats a good install with those speakers. Wonder if I can slap some 12'* on my doors?
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My door pannels and the trim piece on the outside rattle with 6.5"ers you would have to do serious deadening for 12" '*