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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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Even with Crutchfield's supllied bracket it is going to require some patience and a drill. As for the tweeters, I just took the stock ones out, put some filler (bubble wrap, towel, whatever) in behind the A-piller and set the new ones in the same place and pooped the tweeter cover back in place.
 
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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reference - can you post exactly what models you isntalled? I have the basic audio system too and would love to do this upgrade if it improves the sound.
its not really an upgrade because the system is the best for what it is, an upgrade is when you change the complete system
 
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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I guess I didn't answer all your questions.

Did you modify anything? I had to do some drilling on the crutchfield supplied brackets and some to the door panel. There was another option. I could have used epoxy to hold the speakers to the brackets, similar to the stock setup, but I like being able to re-use my sound equipment when I change vehicles.

Does it still look stock? Yes, no one would know.

Does it sound better? Yes, much better!!!

Total installation wasn't bad, but you need to make sure you connect all the wiring back completely in the doors.

 
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Thanks for all the input. I have some thinking to do
 
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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that's what its all about matejust fitting speakers with a standard system does nothing but cost you and good luck
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:35 AM
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@Wantonsoup Have you completed this upgrade? I've started my install and am looking for some ideas regarding front tweeter location. Thanks. Scott
 
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