bcustom152

alright heres the deal... i bought component systems for my lancer: sony 6 1/2" w/ 1" tweeters for the back and infinity 6 1/2"s w/ 1" tweeters for the front.

now the back ones were easy... they are in and working great already. however, im having trouble planning how to wire the front ones.... i think i am going to mount the crossovers in the big hollow in the front doors (shave some of that yellow filler off so it'll fit snug) but then my biggest problem is running the wire from the tweeter to the crossover.

the tweeters are mounted on the plastic pillars on the sides of the windshield and getting the wires down to the floor was simple, but getting the wiring from the tweeters into the doors is another story... its damn near impossible to snake a wire through that plastic protective piece running between door and car.

anywhoo thats my dilema... any suggestions?

Jizzay1

I hear you on your dilemna. I had the same problem with my components. I used a straight wire coat hanger, some electrical tape and the speaker wire and pushed, and fumbled until i got it through. But wow, what a pain in the ***!!

UKSteel

I've got Infinity components in the front. I put the crossovers behind the dash; thought the moisture in the doors may affect them in the long term. As Jizzay says, it's a pain feeding the wires through but not impossible. I would avoid using a coat hanger or anything metal as you may damage the existing wires, try a long cable tie and if it's tight, try some WD40 or similar lube. I've mounted my tweeters on the dash using Copydex glue. It's strong enough to stick them but can be removed at a later date without leaving any marks. Good luck

bcustom152

I figured it so i wouldnt even have to... i put the crossover behind the dash and simply spliced into the wire for the existing speaker... so all i had to do was run the tweeter wire and mount the woofer and i was done... it worked out really good!

OZLancerlunatic

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I did a badass job wiring my tweets into the corner of my mirror brackets on the inside....CAUTION>>>USE VERY SHORT SCREW OTHERWISE U RISK DAMAGING POWER MIRRORS. they look great there. All my crossovers are in my trunk(easier to amp everything). My car batteries are also in my trunk.

Jizzay1

Here's a pic of my component placement. I like them better here than near the side view mirrors. What do you think?

bcustom152

pic doesnt work?

Jizzay1

2nd try

bcustom152

haha thats EXACTLY where i put mine!! I think thats the perfect spot for them

[EDIT]: and on closer inspection, i have the same ones!

Jizzay1

That's pretty damn funny! I have the component set up front, and have the Kappa 3-ways in the rear with 75W to each. They sound sooooo clear.

HobieKopek

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Very nice job. Makes me wish I could afford uh...anything right now.

EDIT: Kappas a beautiful things.

OZLancerlunatic

iTrader: (10)

where do you mount your crossovers? i just finished mounting my 4 crossovers in my trunk. Looks nasty.

Jizzay1

I put the left front crossover just to the left and up of the clutch. double sided tape works well there. I did pretty much the same for the right front.

OZLancerlunatic

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i have all 4 crossovers in my trunk behind a plexi window with a big **** MB QUART sticker on it.....dotn forget the neons.