6.5 Component front door install "pics"
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To flux or not to flux really depends on the wiring you are working with. Old corroded stuff will benefit from flux greatly. Whereas clean new wire won't have any noticable difference.
Be sure and clean any flux residue off after soldier though. Afterall...it is acid.
Be sure and clean any flux residue off after soldier though. Afterall...it is acid.
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is that the ColdHeat Pro soldering gun? if so.. does it work alright? i'm thinking of getting one, but i've heard reallllly bad reviews on the regular version, but nothing about the pro version, and also where did you get it?
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I get a little rattling on the drivers side door with the 6.5'* but I think one of the screws rattled right out (striped thread) Have to use something to make it stay.
I love it it now. I got the second one in last weekend and they are pretty nice sounding. The trunk is a mess as far as install goes, but I used all existing cables which werent long enough. I'll do a re-install once I get the money to buy my 2 gauge wire for my sub amp and longer beter cables.
I love it it now. I got the second one in last weekend and they are pretty nice sounding. The trunk is a mess as far as install goes, but I used all existing cables which werent long enough. I'll do a re-install once I get the money to buy my 2 gauge wire for my sub amp and longer beter cables.
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Originally Posted by vptruman
is that the ColdHeat Pro soldering gun? if so.. does it work alright? i'm thinking of getting one, but i've heard reallllly bad reviews on the regular version, but nothing about the pro version, and also where did you get it?
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yeah I heard even the pro can only do up to like 12 gauge wire, which should be alright becuase SAE is 12 ga. correct? wish it had a Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery however, becuase i heard you might as well take up stock in duracell, becuase it eats double a'* like my ssei sips 93 octane like its evian...
on topic: i like your install, please get back to me about the gun if that'* what it is. i've also been thinking about changing the speakers up front, good to see a ncie write up on it, even if it is a bit different from 98
on topic: i like your install, please get back to me about the gun if that'* what it is. i've also been thinking about changing the speakers up front, good to see a ncie write up on it, even if it is a bit different from 98
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vptruman wrote:
is that the ColdHeat Pro soldering gun? if so.. does it work alright? i'm thinking of getting one, but i've heard reallllly bad reviews on the regular version, but nothing about the pro version, and also where did you get it?
is that the ColdHeat Pro soldering gun? if so.. does it work alright? i'm thinking of getting one, but i've heard reallllly bad reviews on the regular version, but nothing about the pro version, and also where did you get it?
Ok, enough hijacking...sorry 'bout that, but I had to chime in about the ColdHeat. It isn't worth the money IMO, but it is still a neat little tool if you exercise extreme caution.
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Originally Posted by vptruman
is that the ColdHeat Pro soldering gun? if so.. does it work alright? i'm thinking of getting one, but i've heard reallllly bad reviews on the regular version, but nothing about the pro version, and also where did you get it?
It works really well, even in the wind. You just have to turn the butane up a little.
EDIT: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search
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Yea I just did this same project to my '99 Bonneville. I had to cut through a thin sheet of metal though to make my holes bigger. I had to use a jig saw and it took a little longer, but same outcome. I'll try and put up a few pictures of my job.
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Looks really good with those grilles. You should dynamat the plastic door panel. Its usually used for the metal of the door panels, but itll help with vibrations.
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