Stereos.....
05-07-2002, 02:49 PM
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Sorry, but no images. Maybe I'll shoot a couple of pictures today, but it will be a while before I can get the film developed, scan, upload, etc.
Anyway, the only flaw is that the oval shaped Blaupunkt grille does not completely cover the surface that the original, rectangular grille occupies. The original grille leaves a rectangular imprint in the vinyl door panel, and the top corner toward the front edge of the door is left exposed by the Blaupunkt grille. We're talking a triangle about 3 millimeters on edge, so it is basically unnoticeable unless you are looking for it. Furthermore, when you are sitting inside with the doors closed, the flaw is totally invisible, since that portion of the door panel mates with the front dashboard.
I'm happy with the look. The black grilles match well enough with the black trim in the car, and they make it look like the car has an upgraded stereo (which it does) without being obnoxious by any means. My original grilles were getting some little cracks in them anyway.
Anyway, the only flaw is that the oval shaped Blaupunkt grille does not completely cover the surface that the original, rectangular grille occupies. The original grille leaves a rectangular imprint in the vinyl door panel, and the top corner toward the front edge of the door is left exposed by the Blaupunkt grille. We're talking a triangle about 3 millimeters on edge, so it is basically unnoticeable unless you are looking for it. Furthermore, when you are sitting inside with the doors closed, the flaw is totally invisible, since that portion of the door panel mates with the front dashboard.
I'm happy with the look. The black grilles match well enough with the black trim in the car, and they make it look like the car has an upgraded stereo (which it does) without being obnoxious by any means. My original grilles were getting some little cracks in them anyway.
05-07-2002, 04:38 PM
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ok for all of you worried about the factory grill the alpine speakers will still allow u to use them b/c they do not have a protruding tweeter.
this link u can view them and see what i am saying:
<a href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-LVvGQCFD5sm/ProdView.asp?s=0&g=51400&id=morephotos&pi=1&i=500SPS46P&display=L" target="_blank">Alpine 4x6 Pic</a>
anymore questions feel free to ask.
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this link u can view them and see what i am saying:
<a href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-LVvGQCFD5sm/ProdView.asp?s=0&g=51400&id=morephotos&pi=1&i=500SPS46P&display=L" target="_blank">Alpine 4x6 Pic</a>
anymore questions feel free to ask.
CYA,
Matt K
05-07-2002, 06:02 PM
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pricey
so now im just wondering if its worth getting the xi's and the cheaper by 20 dollars xt's which are smaller in the back... but it looks like most people got the $60 xi's and they fit even with that power window track.. hmm
so now im just wondering if its worth getting the xi's and the cheaper by 20 dollars xt's which are smaller in the back... but it looks like most people got the $60 xi's and they fit even with that power window track.. hmm
05-07-2002, 06:17 PM
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I read the first post wrong...those speakers are in a Camaro.
I'm not sure the Alpines will fit...It's looking like they're too deep...The Blau's that just barely fit are 1 11/16...1/16 shallower. I wouldn't really want them touching the back metal, even if screwed in securely...Sounds like bad vibes.
Also, they should really be the European "m" for-prong shape, not the square plate, but I've seen pictures of the plates in and they seem to fit okay...
I'm not sure the Alpines will fit...It's looking like they're too deep...The Blau's that just barely fit are 1 11/16...1/16 shallower. I wouldn't really want them touching the back metal, even if screwed in securely...Sounds like bad vibes.
Also, they should really be the European "m" for-prong shape, not the square plate, but I've seen pictures of the plates in and they seem to fit okay...
05-07-2002, 06:30 PM
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Alpine SPS-4629
4"x6"/4"x6"m 2-way Speakers
<a href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-NdoofKPKJmc/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=51400&I=500SPS4629&o=m&a=0" target="_blank">Alpine SPS-4629</a>
1.5" Deep! NICE SPEAKERS!
Lemme kno the exact specs for the car and i will be able to research easier. thanx for everyones interest in this post.
CYA,
Matt K
4"x6"/4"x6"m 2-way Speakers
<a href="http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-NdoofKPKJmc/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=10&g=51400&I=500SPS4629&o=m&a=0" target="_blank">Alpine SPS-4629</a>
1.5" Deep! NICE SPEAKERS!
Lemme kno the exact specs for the car and i will be able to research easier. thanx for everyones interest in this post.
CYA,
Matt K
