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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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No, they're 2 " midrange speakers. The speakers lower on the door are 9 " woofers.


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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by khtm
No, they're 2 " midrange speakers. The speakers lower on the door are 9 " woofers.
Don't tweeters play highs?
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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It is Bose.....

Since they are the smallest @ 2", and since the Bose system only uses 'mid-high' as their highest frequency speakers, I think it's safe to lump them in as 'tweeters'!

"No highs, no lows - must be Bose!"

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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 01:13 PM
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Cool, Learn something new every day
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Yeah those speakers definitely don't handle highs well. I've already replaced them with real tweeters that can handle the mids as well and highs much better.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by khtm
Yeah those speakers definitely don't handle highs well. I've already replaced them with real tweeters that can handle the mids as well and highs much better.
What brand did you replace them with?
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Holy Armor-All Cas!!! What did you use on your instrument panel and door panels to get that shiny gloss?! Not a fan of that but you must have put a bit of work into it.

BTW, nice job on the tweeters and Bose emblem. Looks real good.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Funny, I've been looking at those speakers thinking something was missing, couldn't quite put my finger on it but it looks like you did. Very nice!!
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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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[/I]NICE

Wonder if I like the subtile look or yours.

Good job!
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Old May 1, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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I used Meguiars to do the Trim. Works great and last long.
http://www.meguiars.com/estore/produ...ipes&sku=G-115
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Old May 1, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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anyone know how to take the plastic off to paint these?
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Old May 1, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by LiL BenNy
anyone know how to take the plastic off to paint these?
They pop off, just pull evenly from the top and the bottom. It should pop right off. I didn't have to force it too much.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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That easy huh, I was pulling on them and quit for fear of breaking them. I'll try again and tug a little harder. Did you use a screw driver or just your finger nails?
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Old May 1, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
That easy huh, I was pulling on them and quit for fear of breaking them. I'll try again and tug a little harder. Did you use a screw driver or just your finger nails?
I just used my fingers. It really wasnt that hard. Try a little harder. LOL :D
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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cas2themoe
What brand did you replace them with?
Clarion...I forget the model since I took them out of my last car...
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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by khtm
Clarion...I forget the model since I took them out of my last car...
They make real good speakers. Good Choice!
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Old May 1, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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i think im gonna be the first one to copy you.. i got a pen not same brand.. hopefully it comes out good... anyone know how much it is to replace these pieces? ahahahhah(worries...)

-benny
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Old May 1, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LiL BenNy
i think im gonna be the first one to copy you.. i got a pen not same brand.. hopefully it comes out good... anyone know how much it is to replace these pieces? ahahahhah(worries...)

-benny
I hear that! I was thinking the same thing before doing mine. I got lucky when I picked the color of pen that I did. It's basically a perfect match!
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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hey i have everything in my hand right now.. but i tested a little out and DAMN is it shinny.. is yours a metalic color or just silver? im scared it might be tooooo shinny....
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Old May 1, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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I got one too! Just ran out of time to do it today...
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Old May 1, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LiL BenNy
hey i have everything in my hand right now.. but i tested a little out and DAMN is it shinny.. is yours a metalic color or just silver? im scared it might be tooooo shinny....
Mine looks almost exact to the stock color. Heres what I used.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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dont do it unless your confident. i hate mine i wish i never did it. i fcked up then tried to sand it down and fck it even more im really mad. if you're a perfectionist at this **** DONT do it cuz you'll mostlikely fck it up. for your pen make sure the ink doesnt run a lot or it will come out like ****. I RECOMEND YOU USE A TOOTHPICK TO PAINT THE BOSE. put a few drops of ink in the middle then move it with a toothpick comes out really nice. toobad i figured this out on my second one. DEFF tape sides even if its not close.. if you get it on your finger and touch the piece welllllll your fcked once again. mine didnt come out terrible just not very happy witht hem if you look at them close. DAMNIT.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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I'll agree with that. I have done cars models since I was around 12, so I have a liitle skill when it comes to doing things such as this. BUT if you use the same exact pen as I did your given about a 5 min grace time where you can rub off the paint on spots that you messed up.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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damnit i wish i knew that the pen i got prally sucks thank god for acetone... i just used a whole bunch of that **** and took all of it off.. looks slightly diff? or maybe thats because i did it idk if its noticeable... i think ill just do BOSE silver... or maybe another stab at it? the second one i did didnt come out tooo bad aslong as i use a toothpick and tape the edges... just the friggen pinstrip tape i got for my rotars doesnt stick to the damn plastic!
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Old May 2, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by LiL BenNy
damnit i wish i knew that the pen i got prally sucks thank god for acetone... i just used a whole bunch of that **** and took all of it off.. looks slightly diff? or maybe thats because i did it idk if its noticeable... i think ill just do BOSE silver... or maybe another stab at it? the second one i did didnt come out tooo bad aslong as i use a toothpick and tape the edges... just the friggen pinstrip tape i got for my rotars doesnt stick to the damn plastic!
What kind of pen are you using?
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