EX sail panel tweeter mount
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EX sail panel tweeter mount
Well, I was going though the ICE forum and noticed a lot of threads about people not being able to get tweeters in the EX sedan pods. I just wanted to post a pic to prove that it can be done. I'm sure other people here have done this so you don't need to tell me I'm not the only one, this is just for current reference. FYI: MB Quart RCE 216's, 3/4 inch tweets. These are mounted in pods facing out, and held in place by 2 screws. Looking at the sail panel, I'm pretty sure a 1" tweeter pod could be placed there. Once screwed in the pod sealed up with the panel nicely. There is a VERY small gap at the front, as in the part that is against the weather stripping. You'd have to really be looking to see it. Color matches perfectly too. Anyway, if you ahve any questions or want to see more pics, let me know.
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Originally Posted by drummerboy990
Well, I was going though the ICE forum and noticed a lot of threads about people not being able to get tweeters in the EX sedan pods. I just wanted to post a pic to prove that it can be done. I'm sure other people here have done this so you don't need to tell me I'm not the only one, this is just for current reference. FYI: MB Quart RCE 216's, 3/4 inch tweets. These are mounted in pods facing out, and held in place by 2 screws. Looking at the sail panel, I'm pretty sure a 1" tweeter pod could be placed there. Once screwed in the pod sealed up with the panel nicely. There is a VERY small gap at the front, as in the part that is against the weather stripping. You'd have to really be looking to see it. Color matches perfectly too. Anyway, if you ahve any questions or want to see more pics, let me know.
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Nice install, clean looking. Surface mount looks like it belongs. The only thing is, that's not exactly what people have been talking about. If you re-read your own post, you'll realize that people have had trouble getting tweeters "in" those sail panels due to wires for the mirror directly behind. In other words, a flush mounted tweeter so that the body is inside the pod and the top is on the surface.
That looks great. I'd love to be able to flush mount them with my existing panels, but there definately isn't clearance back there. I'm looking to put Kicker 1" tweeters in EX sails that I'll get from my local dealer.
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Originally Posted by J187
Nice install, clean looking. Surface mount looks like it belongs. The only thing is, that's not exactly what people have been talking about. If you re-read your own post, you'll realize that people have had trouble getting tweeters "in" those sail panels due to wires for the mirror directly behind. In other words, a flush mounted tweeter so that the body is inside the pod and the top is on the surface.
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Rep Power: 311 People that flush mount do so for looks only. Sometimes it's tough to pull off a surface mount and it not be ugly - that's why I commented on yours, it looks proper. I wouldn't comment on a simple tweeter install except for the fact that it looks fairly OEM and I liked it.
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Rep Power: 322 I installed my Kicker Tweeters in the EX Coupes factory tweeter lacation take a look.
Had to shave just a hair out to make them fit.
You can't get any more factory looking than this.
Had to shave just a hair out to make them fit.
You can't get any more factory looking than this.
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Rep Power: 322 No prob, just take your time and don't shave out too much cause then they won't fit in there snug like they should. These do not stick out any farther than the stock tweeters did. I have the 6.5" Mid installed in the door, Kicker K65.2 Components
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Rep Power: 322 Well the factory speaker comes in a bracket that is made all in one, so we had to cut it out so that the 6.5 could go in, other then that it fit great, no pushing or "Making it fit" methods. I also did a Kicker 6.5" Coax in the rear, made a bracket for it too. I have a Kicker 350.4 amp on the components and coaxs
Well I have an HX so all I have is the smooth sail panels. I guess I could surface mount them for free, but I think *most* surface mounts look cheesy. They're only ~$7 at the dealer.
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Originally Posted by BassKadett
Well I have an HX so all I have is the smooth sail panels. I guess I could surface mount them for free, but I think *most* surface mounts look cheesy. They're only ~$7 at the dealer.
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'03 EX sedans apparently don't have the factory tweeters like the EX coupes, but this looks stock, and unlike the stock tweets, they're adjustable
'03 EX sedans apparently don't have the factory tweeters like the EX coupes, but this looks stock, and unlike the stock tweets, they're adjustable
Originally Posted by J187
Are you sure that the tweeter-pod sails fit your 01 HX?
Being able to adjust the tweets is a huge plus and if I can pull off a surface mount without it looking bad, that's what I'll do. Function over form, I guess.
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