HOW-TO: Install tweeters into your door panels

$100T2 · 06-07-2008, 12:30 PM

Here's my project for the day: Install the tweeters from my set of separates into the door.

I originally planned to make tweeter pods to go up by the mirror, but since I didn't feel like fiberglassing anything, I decided the space between the vents and the door handle would be a good spot to mount my tweeters. I checked and there was abundant space, so I went for it.

Here's the spot I decided on.

Step 1: Figure out your placement.

Step 2: Trace it with a sharpie. Luckily for me, I had a hole bit in a drill kit that was the right size for this. I wanted the hole to be a bit bigger than the tweeter, because I would snug it in with the door covering.

Step 3: Drill a pilot hole in the center of your circle. Be careful! You don't want to shred the vinyl covering on the outside of the door. All drilling/cutting/whatever takes place on the inside of the door.

Step 4: Drill your hole for your tweeter. I really suggest getting a hole bit like I used to make a nice, clean cut.

$100T2 · 06-07-2008, 12:33 PM

Important note: Don't try to cut the hole for the tweeter all at once. Go slowly, stop and check your depth. You do NOT want to cut the vinyl out while you cut the plastic!

Step 5: Finish your cut of the plastic, and peel it off the vinyl, like so.

Step 6: Using a sharp knife, cut slits from the center of your pilot hole out towards the tweeter hole.

Step 7: Push your tweeter through the vinyl until it's flush the way you want it.

Step 8: Secure the tweeter using a hot glue gun, or however you feel like doing it.

And this is how it ends up:

$100T2 · 06-07-2008, 03:20 PM

And here they are back in the 'vert.

06-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#1
$100T2 Big Daddy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (2) Posts: 419 Rep Power: 17	HOW-TO: Install tweeters into your door panels Here's my project for the day: Install the tweeters from my set of separates into the door. I originally planned to make tweeter pods to go up by the mirror, but since I didn't feel like fiberglassing anything, I decided the space between the vents and the door handle would be a good spot to mount my tweeters. I checked and there was abundant space, so I went for it. Here's the spot I decided on. Step 1: Figure out your placement. Step 2: Trace it with a sharpie. Luckily for me, I had a hole bit in a drill kit that was the right size for this. I wanted the hole to be a bit bigger than the tweeter, because I would snug it in with the door covering. Step 3: Drill a pilot hole in the center of your circle. Be careful! You don't want to shred the vinyl covering on the outside of the door. All drilling/cutting/whatever takes place on the inside of the door. Step 4: Drill your hole for your tweeter. I really suggest getting a hole bit like I used to make a nice, clean cut. __________________ Hell hath no fury like a rotor blown.

06-07-2008, 12:33 PM	#2
$100T2 Big Daddy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (2) Posts: 419 Rep Power: 17	Important note: Don't try to cut the hole for the tweeter all at once. Go slowly, stop and check your depth. You do NOT want to cut the vinyl out while you cut the plastic! Step 5: Finish your cut of the plastic, and peel it off the vinyl, like so. Step 6: Using a sharp knife, cut slits from the center of your pilot hole out towards the tweeter hole. Step 7: Push your tweeter through the vinyl until it's flush the way you want it. Step 8: Secure the tweeter using a hot glue gun, or however you feel like doing it. And this is how it ends up: __________________ Hell hath no fury like a rotor blown.

06-07-2008, 03:20 PM	#3
$100T2 Big Daddy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (2) Posts: 419 Rep Power: 17	And here they are back in the 'vert. __________________ Hell hath no fury like a rotor blown.