Stereo and Speakers installed, RS
Stereo and Speakers installed, RS
I got two Kicker Coaxial 6" for the rear, and component Kicker 6" with 2" tweeters for the front. They only had two universal mounting brackets for the speakers so, I used them in the rear since there is less usable flat space. The speakers say 6" but they fill out to a 6.5" I bolted the brackets down so they will not move, I used some dynomat for vibration, and used the speaker assembly screws to fasten the speakers to the bracket. Worked Great!
Now onto the fronts, I started by taking the doors off, being an RS I had manual windows. Took me 10 seconds to take the clip off with a small thin screwdriver, and without damaging anything. I didnt really know what to do about mounting the Kicker in there, was hoping they would fit... So I checked for window clearance, good, and looking around for something to use as a bracket. I find the ideal pieces I need. Stock center caps from a 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD(the center caps are like 7.5 inches), hehe I break the tabs off so it's all smooth and I contemplate cutting the hole out of the center. Since it had a nice Mitsu symbol on it. Then I start cutting away, then start trimming the edges to fit the speaker. Ok now the speaker fits flush in the mitsu center cap, I drill out the holes and bolt it to the door frame, once again with dynomat in between for vibration. Then I screw the speaker into the custom mitsu bracket with provided speaker assembly screws. Will not move!
Now the fun part, I gotta mount the crossover units somewhere, as well as the tweeters. I saw some put the tweeters up on the a pillar, not me. Black on tan looked really really tacky. So, the area above and to the front of the door handle has enough space so I drill out a 2 inch hole in my brand new RS door panels, EEK! I screw them in and VIOLA, MAGNIFICO! Looks OEM.
Now with the crossover unit, no real space to put it so in the doors they go, I stuck window trim replacement foam on the backside(for vibration) and triple tie strapped(heavy duty) it to the inside door framing.
I put all the door panel stuff back on and close the door, no vibration whatsoever. Open close, Open close. Nothing, perfect! I turn the key to Assy and enjoy the music from my custom MP3 player component stereo system. ahhh.. nice
Then I switch to FM and WHAT!?!?! I have no signal, nothing, on any channel. I double check the radio plug into the back of the deck unit, still nothing!!!! So I'm at a loss for words, anyone tell me what might be the problem? Maybe being the RS the radio wire is disconnected somewhere else? Thanks in advance!
Now onto the fronts, I started by taking the doors off, being an RS I had manual windows. Took me 10 seconds to take the clip off with a small thin screwdriver, and without damaging anything. I didnt really know what to do about mounting the Kicker in there, was hoping they would fit... So I checked for window clearance, good, and looking around for something to use as a bracket. I find the ideal pieces I need. Stock center caps from a 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD(the center caps are like 7.5 inches), hehe I break the tabs off so it's all smooth and I contemplate cutting the hole out of the center. Since it had a nice Mitsu symbol on it. Then I start cutting away, then start trimming the edges to fit the speaker. Ok now the speaker fits flush in the mitsu center cap, I drill out the holes and bolt it to the door frame, once again with dynomat in between for vibration. Then I screw the speaker into the custom mitsu bracket with provided speaker assembly screws. Will not move!
Now the fun part, I gotta mount the crossover units somewhere, as well as the tweeters. I saw some put the tweeters up on the a pillar, not me. Black on tan looked really really tacky. So, the area above and to the front of the door handle has enough space so I drill out a 2 inch hole in my brand new RS door panels, EEK! I screw them in and VIOLA, MAGNIFICO! Looks OEM.
Now with the crossover unit, no real space to put it so in the doors they go, I stuck window trim replacement foam on the backside(for vibration) and triple tie strapped(heavy duty) it to the inside door framing.
I put all the door panel stuff back on and close the door, no vibration whatsoever. Open close, Open close. Nothing, perfect! I turn the key to Assy and enjoy the music from my custom MP3 player component stereo system. ahhh.. nice
Then I switch to FM and WHAT!?!?! I have no signal, nothing, on any channel. I double check the radio plug into the back of the deck unit, still nothing!!!! So I'm at a loss for words, anyone tell me what might be the problem? Maybe being the RS the radio wire is disconnected somewhere else? Thanks in advance!
