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10-07-2008, 03:08 PM
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Boyd have you ever thought about rings to go around the TA door speakers to match the vent rings you make? I am not sure how they would look but it would be worth a shot if they wouldnt be too hard to do. I would certainly be interested....and probably buy a set if they looked good.
BTW your vent rings are always a hit at shows....
BTW your vent rings are always a hit at shows....
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10-07-2008, 11:24 PM
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love the black on black dark interior. im in the process of replacing my interior right now to make it black. i hate the tan crap. i am interested in the vent rings as well...where to get/make them? also the speaker rings would be a nice touch to complement the vent rings. i may look into doing this myself tomorrow.
my interior: sheet metal and a dash.
my interior: sheet metal and a dash.
10-08-2008, 03:04 PM
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hey 97ramsst,love the pic,looks like it came straight out of a magazine!
about the speakers;
Ive worked on this idea before and its a good one ,but its not easy to stick a ring into these speakers ,the little one and the big one...unless you glue it...and that could mess it up for some of the clumsy ones !tha bass could give funny noises aswell if not properly glued. I have not tried it yet.
I sold my car and have no speakers to it try them on,maybe find a set on ebay.
Will let you know the results.
Boyd
about the speakers;
Ive worked on this idea before and its a good one ,but its not easy to stick a ring into these speakers ,the little one and the big one...unless you glue it...and that could mess it up for some of the clumsy ones !tha bass could give funny noises aswell if not properly glued. I have not tried it yet.
I sold my car and have no speakers to it try them on,maybe find a set on ebay.
Will let you know the results.
Boyd
10-13-2008, 08:31 AM
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wow thread back from the dead...
anyone remember a member here by the name of Messenation or something like that?
he allways had an interior project goin on. Havnt seen him post in a LONG time
anyone remember a member here by the name of Messenation or something like that?
he allways had an interior project goin on. Havnt seen him post in a LONG time
10-13-2008, 08:44 AM
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Just something to think about first.
10-13-2008, 09:02 AM
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You do realize once you glue that ring onto the speaker grill it's gonna be hell getting the grill off if you ever need to replace a speaker since you'll have to get the ring as close to the O.D. of the grill as possible for it to lok clean.
Just something to think about first.
Just something to think about first.
I also had the idea of making a ring that would fit down on the inside lip of the cup holder...what do you guys think about that? It wouldnt be real noticable but should match up real well with the other pieces.
10-13-2008, 09:08 AM
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The way we (or I say Boyd) is planning to them is make the outside of the ring the the same size as the outside edge of the speaker grille. To install it you will have to sand off around the edge of the grille....then it will sit flush with the grille and outline the edge of it. This will require more work than than either glueing it around the edge (and having the problem you described) or simply glueing it on top of the grille (which would look like ***), but the result should look really clean and flush. And it will not effect taking the grille on or off at all.
I also had the idea of making a ring that would fit down on the inside lip of the cup holder...what do you guys think about that? It wouldnt be real noticable but should match up real well with the other pieces.
I also had the idea of making a ring that would fit down on the inside lip of the cup holder...what do you guys think about that? It wouldnt be real noticable but should match up real well with the other pieces.
Not sayin it wouldn't look good, but it will make getting the grill off a PITA compared to removing it as it sits stock.
10-13-2008, 09:22 AM
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How can it not effect removing the grill? You will no longer have the flex in the cover that is needed to get the holding tabs loose. Especially with it installed the way you speak of. there is no getting around it. You have to be able to pop the little tabs on the grills to remove the grill unless you want to remove the entire door panel to get to the speaker.
Not sayin it wouldn't look good, but it will make getting the grill off a PITA compared to removing it as it sits stock.
Not sayin it wouldn't look good, but it will make getting the grill off a PITA compared to removing it as it sits stock.
10-13-2008, 09:41 AM
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Guess I just think about stuff like this. I have a complete audio system including door speakers/tweaters & components. So if I needed to replace one I need access. I can see it working if you only attach it in a few spots though. you could still work a flathead in there to get it off.
I opted to paint mine silver using automotive paint & clear. No pics yet. I have only done some light prep & bought the paint. But I do have the vent rings waiting to go in. They are replacing my silver painted vent louvers. Now it'll be solid black with the rings.
I opted to paint mine silver using automotive paint & clear. No pics yet. I have only done some light prep & bought the paint. But I do have the vent rings waiting to go in. They are replacing my silver painted vent louvers. Now it'll be solid black with the rings.
10-13-2008, 10:49 AM
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i wouldnt be too concerned with taking the grill off. for the trouble i think you would wind up removing the door panel anyway, which isnt all that hard, to replace the speaker if you had to. the hardest part is installing the damn manual door lock.
10-13-2008, 02:48 PM
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notice the all black carpet not the stock gray crap!
Old car that is destroyed all the pictures I have so don't ask for more...sorry! The car was still a work in progress and never got to finish the door panels to match the rest of the car
This new car will have an even better looking interior within the next couple months.
10-13-2008, 05:02 PM
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How hard was it to modify your center console to allow for the Sirius receiver. I like that idea. I've been wanting to install a Sirius receiver in my T/A, but couldn't figure out where a good place would be. I've got one in my Suburban, but I had a million places to install it. Kind of get spoiled listing to music without commercials. It's a pain listening to commercials
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The way we (or I say Boyd) is planning to them is make the outside of the ring the the same size as the outside edge of the speaker grille. To install it you will have to sand off around the edge of the grille....then it will sit flush with the grille and outline the edge of it. This will require more work than than either glueing it around the edge (and having the problem you described) or simply glueing it on top of the grille (which would look like ***), but the result should look really clean and flush. And it will not effect taking the grille on or off at all.
I also had the idea of making a ring that would fit down on the inside lip of the cup holder...what do you guys think about that? It wouldnt be real noticable but should match up real well with the other pieces.
I also had the idea of making a ring that would fit down on the inside lip of the cup holder...what do you guys think about that? It wouldnt be real noticable but should match up real well with the other pieces.
The cup holder ring sounds like a nice complement to the rest of the interior (for people that have the other rings).