STG

Here's the reverse side. I can't see how the others were trimmed without cutting off the "u" shape clip part??

Porsche_nuts

Yes, you have to trim them - all of them. Speaker will not fit in without trimming. The "U" gets thinner, but retains its shape.

Porsche_nuts

I was looking to do this. Can you share the parts you used and where you got them?

STG

Patriot

To the OP - what year/model us your car?

Porsche_nuts

I did not taper - that would have been a real PITA. I trimmed straight across.

lunarx

Right, Since the tweeter body is rectangular, you need to trim the speed-nuts straight across.

Not sure if you meant me?
13 C2S w/ Bose


Nice Work!
Very interested to hear how you feel about the sound after installing.

STG

So guys, trim straight across and take off like half the width of the hinge?

What did you use to trim it?

STG

Trim like this? Just the top face? No need to trim the bottom clip or vertical clip face?

Just want to get these done ahead of time so I don't have to worry about them day of install.

lunarx

^ You need to trim the (2) sides, just like you marked it.
The U gets thinned down to about 1/2 it's current width.
You do both surfaces of the clip (upper and lower).

I used this disc sander (way overkill),
http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-1...&blockType=G13

A file and bench-vise would work also.

This pic might show the interference areas, that you are trying to trim away.
Those circles should be the whole length of the clip though (not just the u-part).

STG

Gotcha. There's not much width to that clip as is! Thanks for the detailed response.

So when you're grinding, obviously you're going through that clip all the way through to the bottom as well? I have it marked with a sharpie on the left side

Porsche_nuts

I used a dremel

Duke I

Dremel tool here.

Porsche_nuts

[QUOTE=STG991;13039083]Gotcha. There's not much width to that clip as is! Thanks for the detailed response.

So when you're grinding, obviously you're going through that clip all the way through to the bottom as well? I have it marked with a sharpie on the left side


Yes, the whole side.

Pitocin

Installed the tweeters today. Thanks again to all the contributors that helped make this seem possible for a DIY'er like myself.

A few things I learned while installing them:
I started with the passenger side as it is easier to work with without having the steering wheel in the way. Once I popped off the silver plastic trim (held in place by 2 tabs - just pull forcefully straight out) I was able to get the vent off. It was difficult for me to grip the vent in order to get it to slide out initially. I found by placing a plastic prybar between the upper leather covering and the vent I could start to work it straight out. Once you get about a centimeter out then it is easier to grip and pull the rest of the way out. There is a wire connecting to the vent but I just let the vent dangle as it provided enough clearance.

Instead of popping the edges of the speaker cover near the window first I actually went with the clip furthest from the windshield first. This clip is designed differently than the other two and make it much more difficult to remove by just prying upward. Long needle-nose pliers were crucial for this step. I just pinched the clip from below and was able to use my fingers to gently lift the speaker cover up and pop it out of the hole. Then the other two clips were easy to remove by just pulling the speaker cover upward.

Disconnecting the bose tweeter can be made very easy. Pop off the metal clip holding the tweeter to the grill and then set the grill aside. There is a small hole in the middle of the connector - stick a small flathead screwdriver in that slot and then the clip will disconnect easily with a little wiggling.

There has been a lot of discussion about grinding down the speednuts. As someone earlier suggested, if you just rotate them 90 degrees then they fit fine without any grinding and secure like normal. I'm sure this saved a lot of time because grinding down both sides of 6 clips would be very time consuming. Once you push the speednuts onto the tabs, connect the new tweeter and screw it down. I used a ratcheting screw driver that can be turned 90 degrees. Having the right tools definitely makes all the difference. I also swapped out that difficult to remove clip with a regular clip from the stock speaker grill so in case I have to take it apart again I won't have to remove the vent.

Drivers side can be done with the exact same steps. I'd say it took about 30 minutes for the passenger side and 15 for the drivers side.






I DD my car about 15k miles per year and while I definitely enjoy the sounds of sport + PSE, sometimes it is nice to listen to music too. Just playing with the setting in the car I'm blown away with how much better it sounds.