Cutting a hole for tweeters - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Cutting a hole for tweeters

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Cutting a hole for tweeters

    What kind of tool would I need to cut a hole for my tweeters in the mirror trim piece? Would anyone recommend somewhere else to mount the tweeter?

    I have a jig saw, but i think i would screw it up with that!

    Thanks,

    Dennis

  • #2
    i have Kicker components that came with the car, and my tweeters were mounted on the dash, right next to each a-pillar.
    -Justin-<br />Red 1996 Camaro RS- Wrecked 11-1-03...<br /><br />1991 Camaro RS

    Comment


    • #3
      keep in mind i think it's ideal to keep the tweeter within 6" of the midrange component.

      Comment


      • #4
        <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by TrixTeR:
        keep in mind i think it's ideal to keep the tweeter within 6" of the midrange component.<hr></blockquote>

        It is. But sometimes that's just not feasible.
        Red 96' A4 Firebird
        Audio Audio and Autotek
        Check it out here!

        Comment


        • #5
          Usually the 6" is feasable, whether it looks better, well thats questionable. In any event, you might want to dry using a dremel, might work out better for a small space like what you are working with..
          1999 C5<br />2000 Ford Lightning<br /><i>Don\'t hate me because I\'m awesome</i>

          Comment


          • #6
            Ya, i know the tweeter is suppose to be close but i don't see any good place for it. The only thing i can think of it putting it in the mirror piece or surface mounting it on the dash. Which one is better between those two?

            Comment


            • #7
              You could get some tweeter pods from sshevy on ls1.com. They mount on the inside mirror bracket. But to cut the holes, I would suggest a hole saw. Make sure you know the exact size hole you need to drill and go buy the correct one.

              Comment


              • #8
                I'll second Megabass on that one. Try to get ahold of the tweeter pods from SShevy on ls1.com instead of doing a hack job on the stock trim pieces. They're most likely not really thick enough to have a speaker behind them anyway.

                If you insist, you'll need to cut the hole using a hole saw for your drill. A hack saw or a jig saw is going to make a big mess and you'll end up having to replace the stock trim piece anyway.

                HTH
                Mike<br />\'99 Z28 LS1 (383 in the works) M6<br /><a href=\"http://members.fbody.com/drmilhouse/\" target=\"_blank\">stereo pics</a> Almost sold, the amps are still for sale - make an offer.<br /><a href=\"http://members.fbody.com/drmilhouse/paypal.html\" target=\"_blank\">Help Mike pay for his engine. Every dollar helps!</a>

                Comment


                • #9
                  I got Trans Am doors with the tweeters built in, they are great. only cost me like 50 bucks for the doors.
                  97 Special Edition Bird , Short bus stlye special

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    What about this?Custom Tweeters
                    1997 Red M5 3.8, 3.23 Gears<br /><b>Performance Mods:</b><br />SLP CAI, RKSport Headers, 3\" Catco Cat, 3\" Cut-Out, SLP S-Pipe, 3\"I-Pipe & over-axle (Custom from shop), Hooker Headers Muffler, Hooker Header Tips.<br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/redrider45\" target=\"_blank\"><b>My Ride</b></a>

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      also, just so you know, you may only want to drill a hole and put the wires through, if you sell the car, and want to take the tweeters out if you made them flush, there will be a very large hole, and door panels are not cheap, they can range anywhere from $250-$500 each
                      -Steve

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        I used a hole saw. Nice clean cut for me.
                        <b>99\' Black Camaro SS</b> <br />M6/T-Tops - SLPLid w/K&N | Hurst Billet Plus w/ LSS | EGR Mod<p>Black 97\' Camaro T-Tops (RIP)

                        Comment

                        Latest Topics

                        Collapse

                        FORUM SPONSORS

                        Collapse
                        Working...
                        X