before I buy...

[o2cavyss]

Everything is supposed to be here tomorrow. Can't wait! Any ideas on how I can make the spacers before the speakers get here? I have the template, but I need to know where to drill the mounting holes and I need to know the mounting diameter for the speakers.

[The Architect]

Originally Posted by o2cavyss

Everything is supposed to be here tomorrow. Can't wait! Any ideas on how I can make the spacers before the speakers get here? I have the template, but I need to know where to drill the mounting holes and I need to know the mounting diameter for the speakers.

the spacer can be 1/2" and the speakers will fit just fine but if you have 3/4" layin around thats fine too, id hold off on the mounting holes til you have the actual speaker to be sure, it only takes like 30 seconds anyways.

a little ribbon sealer between the door/spacer and spacer/speaker would help too.

[o2cavyss]

Originally Posted by The Architect

the spacer can be 1/2" and the speakers will fit just fine but if you have 3/4" layin around thats fine too, id hold off on the mounting holes til you have the actual speaker to be sure, it only takes like 30 seconds anyways.

a little ribbon sealer between the door/spacer and spacer/speaker would help too.

I've already got the 1/2" inch laying on the kitchen table and was drawing the template. I just wanted to have it all done before tomorrow because I was planning on painting the spacers and I wanted to allow adequate time to dry and not have my door and speaker taken apart while doing it.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by o2cavyss

I've already got the 1/2" inch laying on the kitchen table and was drawing the template. I just wanted to have it all done before tomorrow because I was planning on painting the spacers and I wanted to allow adequate time to dry and not have my door and speaker taken apart while doing it.

if you do a light coat of Spray paint it should be dry in under an hr when cold (say sub 50's), and under 10 minutes when warm (over 80, and dry outside). I swear there's been times when I've done coats close to 5 mins apart when it's been in the sun on a hot summer day.

[o2cavyss]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

if you do a light coat of Spray paint it should be dry in under an hr when cold (say sub 50's), and under 10 minutes when warm (over 80, and dry outside). I swear there's been times when I've done coats close to 5 mins apart when it's been in the sun on a hot summer day.

Good to know. I think i'm just gonna wait til I get the speakers tomorrow and get my measurements to draw the inner circle. I'll go ahead and cut it and paint it like that and just worry about drilling the holes when we do the install on Monday. I had wanted the holes drilled to be sealed by the paint but it probably wont matter much