After Market Tweeter Mount Pics??

[snyperx]

So I am trying to install my Alpine SPS-600C tweeters in the factory sail panel location, but seem to be having an issue getting them to fit. Can I see some pictures of aftermarket tweeters mounted in the factory tweeter location? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

[Exit9]

I don't have pictures but maybe this will help. You need to check that your tweeter is not deeper than the sail panel plastic housing depth, because if it is, no amount of modification is going to work. If the tweeters are too deep, then you should consider getting another set of speakers our finding a better mounting location.

Assuming the tweeter depth is ok, I used a motor tool (i.e. like Dremel) and cut all the old tweeter mounting plastic out of the speaker cover. Be carefull not to cut too close to the perforated part of the cover or the plastic will smear and cover part of the perforations. (I sat with a pin and tried to poke out smeared plastic for a few hours.) Also you don't want to go through the cover, so don't cut to close for that reason too. I put the tweeter in place in the cover and used black electrical tape to cover the sides of the tweeter near the cover because it had a curved front, and I didn't want the glue to get into the tweeter or cover perforations. The tape also positions the tweeter for glue Then I glued around the sides of the tweeter and over the black tape to the cover inside face. Let dry overnight without movement. Check periodically that the speaker has not moved and glue is not leaking into the tweeter or cover perforations. If something goes out of position, Goop can be removed with dry-cleaning fluid.

Someone else may have a better way to mount the tweeter, I just improvised as I went along. Probably the hardest thing is controlling the motor tool when cutting out the plastic. I bought a motor tool set from Harbour Freight for $20 just to do this task, but they are generally handy to have around and I will probably get more use of it in the future.

Also, there is a mirror wire that goes through the cover mounting area. I cleared it ok - just keep the tweeter centered over the cover perforations when gluing and you should be fine.

[Exit9]

I don't have pictures but maybe this will help. You need to check that your tweeter is not deeper than the sail panel plastic housing depth, because if it is, no amount of modification is going to work. If the tweeters are too deep, then you should consider getting another set of speakers our finding a better mounting location.

Assuming the tweeter depth is ok, I used a motor tool (i.e. like Dremel) and cut all the old tweeter mounting plastic out of the speaker cover. Be carefull not to cut too close to the perforated part of the cover or the plastic will smear and cover part of the perforations. (I sat with a pin and tried to poke out smeared plastic for a few hours.) Also you don't want to go through the cover, so don't cut to close for that reason too. I put the tweeter in place in the cover and tried to use black electrical tape to cover the front sides of the tweeter because it had a curved front, and I didn't want the glue to get into the tweeter or cover perforations. The tape also positions the tweeter for glue Then I glued around the sides of the tweeter and over the black tape to the cover face. Let dry overnight without movement. Check periodically that the speaker has not moved and glue is not leaking into the tweeter or cover perforations. If something goes out of position, Goop can be removed with dry-cleaning fluid.

Someone else may have a better way to mount the tweeter, I just improvised as I went along. Probably the hardest thing it controlling the motor tool when cutting out the plastic. I bought a motor tool set from Harbour Freight for $20 just to do this task, but they are generally handy to have around and I will probably get more use of it in the future,.

[snyperx]

Originally Posted by snyperx

So I am trying to install my Alpine SPS-600C tweeters in the factory sail panel location, but seem to be having an issue getting them to fit. Can I see some pictures of aftermarket tweeters mounted in the factory tweeter location? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

Well I ended up answering my own question. I found out the tweeter was inside another mounting bracket. I removed it and actually got to tweeter itself. With the tweeter removed from the mount it now fits perfectly in the sail panel like the factory tweeter. I will post some pictured when I get home this evening.