building speaker mounts, Q
05-04-2005, 11:02 PM
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for a 94 rs hb, replacing the front speakers, need to make mount, thinking of using mdf and make a square about 3/4" thick around the opening, securing it to the metal and screwing the speaker on to that. Will this be good for elminating rattle or any other problems i'm overlooking?
05-04-2005, 11:09 PM
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This is a great way to mount a speaker. Although it doesnt have to be square. Make it round. As for solving your rattles or other problems, be more specific.
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05-04-2005, 11:32 PM
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I was basically wondering if there are any obvious design flaws...If I get the dimensions of the square right 4 parts of the mdf will be touching the very edge of the metal enclousure(that's where I'll attach the speaker). What's the advantage of having two half circles..
05-06-2005, 07:05 AM
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I saw some pictures once posted by an Integra owner of some really nice MDF rings he made... sure wish I could get a template from this guy to take out some of the guess work.
05-06-2005, 08:44 AM
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All I plan to do is cut the inside hole with the speaker diagram as a guide. Then cut the outside ring about .75"-1" bigger than the hole. Of course making sure that it will line up with the factory holes that hold the stock basket in. Then I hope to drill a hole and put a screw to hold the baffle onto the sheet metal. I hope to not run into any problems. 
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05-06-2005, 09:00 AM
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I just used the orignal plastic ring as a template for the mdf baffel i made. It bolted right into the stock mounting points for the plastic ring and i didnt even have to shave it to get the grill to fit. It was 3/4". Just make sure to seal it somehow so water doesnt destroy it.
05-06-2005, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 97teg
I just used the orignal plastic ring as a template for the mdf baffel i made. It bolted right into the stock mounting points for the plastic ring and i didnt even have to shave it to get the grill to fit. It was 3/4". Just make sure to seal it somehow so water doesnt destroy it.
I was going to do that, but my basket is made to hold a 5.25". I just still crossing my fingers hoping that a 6.5" will fit in that location. I havent thought about sealing it. How did you seal yours? Would a few layers of spray paint help?
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