scooby_si

another quick question as to inquire just wot u chaps (with da earlier tweeterless place turbo peaps) had used 2 attach the tweeter onto the triangle piece of platic stuff by da window? Just wondered if it was anything special i may wana b gettin in b4 going 2 get such goodies fitted on me scoob?
Cheers
Si

chiark

Hot glue will end up in a sticky mess when it gets hot. I used a metal mounting strip - you know, the stuff that always comes with a head unit that makes you think "I've missed a bit out"... Piece of metal with holes drilled in it.

I bent it over, screwed one side into the triangle and mounted the tweeter on the other side.

Iain Young

Similar to Nick, in my last MY00 Impreza I used some old metal PC blanking plates. Worked a treat once I'd bent and drilled holes in them...

Iain

scooby_si

cool cheers so it's basically just any metal u can bend into the appropriate position & give it a good screwing
Si

scooby_si

So der mode round 2 How'd u mount the tweeter onto the metal, i wooda fort that being light sum double sided tape wood suffice or am i now being proper thick?
Si

ozzy

Si, you mount the tweeter to one of the plastic holders, then screw that to whatever metal bracket you use.
The holder has little lugs that the tweeter twists into to hold it in place.









Stefan

[Edited by ozzy - 8/19/2002 8:38:36 PM]

sasim

I just stuck mine on with sticky fixers

No need to drill holes into the triangles and if they do fall off you just stick them on again

Stuart

scooby_si

That's like those number flate fixer things they do in halfords etc i guess & sounds cunning 2 try that b4 putting holes in me panels however small
Cheers
Si

audio g man

Halfords do a velcro fixing pack that will do the job. The hook part is plastic, it comes in a blue pack and sticks to anything.

scooby_si

will using velcro have any advantages over just adhesive tape type stuff thou?
Si

chiark

In my first install I used velcro and flying connectors. Took the tweeters out of sight when leaving in an undesirable area...

Works well, and unlike hot glue, doesn't melt in the sun.

Metal strips give you the flexibility of being able to bend the metal to get the imaging right, but you do put a screw into the triangle thingy.

scooby_si

Currently trying 2 make up sum metal bracket thingamies for the tweeters does any1 no exactly how far apart the holes need 2 b to align properly with the holes in the back of the tweeter?
Cheers
Si
NB bleedin halfords aint got no velcro goodies at the minute damn 'em guna try sum other local places but any1 no where u can get online?

ozzy

Si, don't bother with the velcro strips. Read this thread today and thought "cool, that's just the job". Trouble is they won't stick to the plastic trim properly.

About as useful as a chocolate teapot

Stefan

scooby_si

Well i need sum velcro 2 attach me nodding scooby doo to the rear parcel shelf so still want sum 4 that
So on the screw front how far apart for the tweeter & wood 1 suffice in the triangle or 2 better 4 stability but less adjustable?
Si

ozzy

Si,

I take back everything I said about the velcro. I had to clean the trianglular trim with hot water and soap to remove any grease and any residue from the interior cleaner.

Once it was clean, I stuck on the velcro pads and left for a hour or so while I watched the footy.

Sticks perfectly now, although still not adjustable.

Stefan

Rich Tee

Si, two things

firstly I may have some of the metal brackets that you are after I will have a look tomorrow and let you know

secondaly, it is not essential to have the tweeters up high, you can have them lower down the door and just point them upwards, this is what I have in my set up. One of the car audio guys told me that it was actually better to have them close to the mids,

if this is the case then you can use a 2" ish hole cutter adaptor for a drill and drill holes in the panels next to the speakers plates, again this is what I have done, looks superb as the tweaters sit relatively flush and still real good sound.

will main pics if you want

Rich

scooby_si

R u stalking me Rich lol.
I think i shall go down the window mounted tweeters as even if it doesn't make a huge difference 2 sound quality i can always get a set of the triangle bits cheap from a breaker if i revert back 2 norm if i ever sell but bits on door might b a bit more of a mission
Anyway u have me addy so if u do kum across any relevant mounts then i'd b gr8 if u kud stick 'em with da cable
Cheers pal.
Si

Tone Loc

iTrader: (1)

Hi,

Rich is there any chance you can send me the pics too?

Si, did you get them sorted in the end?

Tony.

scooby_si

yeah i actually got em put in the plastic bit that runs in the footwell, er dont fink i got any pix of it yet, & despite initial fears it is secure (from gettin a kickin)& pretty outa site from any norty peaps & while it doesn't allow 4 it 2 totally point at me it is pretty damn near & duz sound good & worst case at least it dont mean i need 2 replace entire door card thingamy if i ever take em out
Si

Tone Loc

iTrader: (1)

Cheers Si,

That's exactly where SQ Plus had advised me to fit them, i'll give it a go when i eventually get the speakers .

Tony.