D.I.Y. : Tweeter install in factory Location (w/ pics)

[vtec_marine]

I did not see any threads for this so i thought i would post my idea w/ pics (sorry about some of the pic quality, i had some glare probs) anyways i wanted to install some upgraded tweets but wanted to keep the stock tweeter look w/ stock tweeter grill. (dont know if it matters but, fyi i am doing this to my 07 si)

to begin you need to take out your stock tweeters which are attached to the stock grills. webby's post on front speakers ( http://www.8thcivic.com/DIY/speaker-...l.html#tweeter )will describe this in detail along with some tips for wiring your tweets.

front view of stock tweeters attached to stock grills:


back view of stock tweeters attached to stock grills:


close up of stock tweeter attached to stock grill:


I am using JL .075" tweeters, shown here:


My idea was to use the stock mounting procedures to attach my JL tweeters to the factory grills. So i first removed the stock tweeters from the stock grills, they are held in by three tabs around the white tweeter mounting ring (see in pic below). next i dissassembled the stock tweeter so i could use the white mounting ring to attach my new tweeters to the factory grill. NOTE! i couldn't get the white mounting ring off of the factory tweeter with out sacrificing the stock tweeters.

here is a pic of the white mounting ring off of the stock tweeter beside one of my JL tweeters:




Next i fit the JL tweeters into the white mounting rings (took some persuasion w/ my dremel):








I then snapped the JL tweeters w/ the white mounting rings on them into the stock grills:




after that you simply pop the whole "assembly" (new tweeters attached to the stock grills) back into place. (no pics cause it looks stock, just as i planned :) ) good fit and great sound!

any questions or comments welcomed

[Nomar06]

nice DIY. Always love the clen installs!

[vtec_marine]

Originally Posted by Nomar06

nice DIY. Always love the clen installs!

thanks

[tennisfan16]

nice right up

[vegeta21]

i wanna do this mod for my sedan but i'm just not sure if it will make a big difference because i'm using the stock deck.it probably works better if you have an equalizer....btw what is the mounting depth?

[kenchan]

clean install. nice job.

for those of you stereo fanatics, is it better to have the tweeters
on the door closer to the mid-range woofer or does it not matter?
(ie: is the stock location adequate?)

[vtec_marine]

Originally Posted by vegeta21

i wanna do this mod for my sedan but i'm just not sure if it will make a big difference because i'm using the stock deck.it probably works better if you have an equalizer....btw what is the mounting depth?

i installed the JL tweeters along with JL speakers in the doors, all hooked up to the factory head unit. it sounds pretty good, def. better than the factory speakers. i am installing an /////ALPINE double din reciever and the JL 300/4 four channel amp for my front and rear speakers (not gonna use internal amp on /////ALPINE head unit) i had this setup in my last car (02 accord coupe) along with the JL 1000/1 pushing my 13.5"W7. all sounded real nice. just doin everything in stages (have everything i need, just waiting on the trim piece for the civics w/ nav.) so for now just rollin w/ front speakers and tweeters hooked up to factory head unit. i would say it is worth it.

[vtec_marine]

Originally Posted by kenchan

clean install. nice job.

for those of you stereo fanatics, is it better to have the tweeters
on the door closer to the mid-range woofer or does it not matter?
(ie: is the stock location adequate?)

it is better to have the tweets mounted in the door closer to the mids, but i wanted my system to appear fairly stock, so didnt want to have the tweeters mounted in the door panel.

[Ultraman]

Nice and neat DIY. I'm thinking of doing the same - but with Focal tweeters.

[Hankey723]

Very nice install .. I now plan on doing the same thing.

[kgee]

Just in case someone does this and searches for a DIY...

Here is what I did and no pics....

1. Get flat tip screwdriver and pry the grille off.
2. Disconnect Tweeter from factory clip
3. Remove tweeter from housing/grille.
4. Using hot glue gun, glue new tweeter to grille/housing.
5. Solder new wires that will reach X-over and simply drop down...they come out by kickpanel area on both sides.

No clothes hanger...etc.
Very simple

No pics needed

[runeknight95]

Yea I didnt need a close hanger either you can manuever your hand etc inside there,

Although I dislike the stock tweeter location.