That will be my path as well. I've got everything opened up and ready to go. The baffles and posi connectors will be here tomorrow which will allow me to button up the front end. I took a break from audio today and installed switchback bulbs in the rear turn signals per VP8s post. Always another project....
I'm back into it tonight. The baffles arrived allowing me to proceed with installing the 5.25" in the adapters and get that portion buttoned up. Next on the agenda is to begin test fitting the dash and grills to determine what if any trimming might be necessary.
More to come...
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Finished mounting both of the mids and trimming the baffles last night. Tonight was filled with test fitting the grills and marking a profile on the frames to make room for the raised speakers.
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Need to pick up a replacement Dremel tomorrow and commence cutting.....
I struggled with this step, I cut more of the lower section than was needed, although you certainly need enough room for the Cones to extend.
Have you fired up the system to ensure it works?
Haven't fired it up yet, just marching forward with completing the front piece. Just received the fuse holder today that needs to be mounted and the power wires routed.
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Picked up some RCA terminals at Radio Crap today and yes, they are crap. So, need to source some better quality pieces and get the input cables made. Also need to tap and route the trigger wires to the amp. So, after all of that I will need to determine proper "start up" settings for the amp and proceed.
I got out and made the cuts tonight, trimming approximately 1/4" at the deepest points and tapering from there. A Dremel with a plastic cutting disc really does the trick if you keep the RPMs low. Tomorrow I will install the tweeters and button up the front end.