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Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by jason.tv, Feb 21, 2020.

  1. jason.tv

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    #201 jason.tv, Dec 3, 2020
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    Well it's about that time to tackle the stereo and dynamat the firewall behind the seats.

    I am going all out and upgrading the Stereo components and speakers; my experience and knowledge with audio allows me to tackle this project.

    I am attempting to change the 4" speakers to the 5.25" speakers in the front and in the rears; we will see how this goes. I received the 3d printed files and found someone local in the area to print them; hopefully we can figure this out and make some modifications in order to make them fit. If anyone would like the 5.25" rings to to upgrade from the 4" speakers they are $50 for the set of four.

    The Clarion 2510 amp is a 5 channel compact lightweight amp which powers 4 x 50w for the fronts and rears and 200w rms for the sub combined all in one so you don't need a second amp solely for a the sub.

    Also going to upgrade the subwoofer in the existing location; just need to figure out how to mount a new one into the existing location. Hopefully i'll post pictures when everything is completed.

    I went with the top of the line everything for the years to come; they have stronger or more expensive focal speakers but these are absolutely perfect for staying in the 50w max as the others output more such as 60w-80w

    Sound difference - Video

    Can't really tell in video but definitely an improvement; also applying 1/4 layer of dynaliner to the back wall over the dynamat so once the carpet is back on should greatly improve.

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    How do you remove the plastic B pillar thing that covers the seat belt spool and is the mount for the rear speaker?
     
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    #203 jason.tv, Dec 4, 2020
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    The back plastic trim that runs along the back windshield picks up with a wedge tool held down by 3 of those push in tabs insert screw things; this requires little force as these are really wedged in there. We used a plyer to hold the insert then used a screwdriver underneath the plyer to wedge it up.

    Once plastic piece is removed you can remove the carpet liner; underneath the carpet liner there is another tiny screw holding the far side of the b-pillar attaching to the far side of the rear speaker on each side. Also there is a screw underneath both of the rear speakers so the speakers need to come out as well.

    once the back trim piece is removed; speaker removed; screw underneath speakers removed; and screw underneath carpet liner on far side of each rear speaker mounts the Plastic B-pillar thing trim snaps off with a little force.
     
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    Great choice of components,
    I want to upgrade to double din also.
    Give us a demo when your all done
     
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    oh cool. didn't realize you can take out the passenger seat without removing the center console.

    i'll have to look more carefully to separate the seat from the parking brake when i tackle soundproofing on 1038
     
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    ready to do the stereo install; this is box of all the old receiver wires that came out from the car.

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    #209 jason.tv, Jan 16, 2021
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    Took me three weeks to find someone to come to the house to do the stereo installation and it's such a mission I don't even want to get into it; I'll just say what Medlockandsons does with the stereo upgrade is worth every single penny because this is not worth it for someone to attempt on your roadster.

    Got the 5.25" speakers in the OEM existing ring so looks like nothing has changed.

    Almost done; I will post video when everything is put back together.

    Rear Speaker Test - Video

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