Replaced stock sub with JL Audio and Amp
04-23-2008, 04:22 AM
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Kicker CompVR 07CVR82 info...
Alright, so I bought this sub and started looking at my mounting options yesterday... My plan is to keep the factory look, including the plastic cover on the sub (no choice -- I have a dog). Of course this new sub's mounting surface is slightly smaller, so the holes, etc. don't match up. My plan is:
- Remove the old sub and CUT OFF the speaker from it's mounting ring. This will leave just the metal ring, and the factory sub will be trash at this point.
- Slip the new sub in the metal ring and drill holes in the ring to mount the sub with bolts & nuts.
- Cut notches in the sub box's plastic to make room for the nuts on the back of the metal ring.
- The new sub is _just_ a little too wide to pass the factory mounting screws in the original holes, so I'll have to notch the sub for each factory mounting hole.
- I'll also have to remove about 1/4" all around the OEM plastic cover to make it thinner and sit better on the new sub.
That's about it.... Anyone have a better idea? :-)
js.
- Remove the old sub and CUT OFF the speaker from it's mounting ring. This will leave just the metal ring, and the factory sub will be trash at this point.
- Slip the new sub in the metal ring and drill holes in the ring to mount the sub with bolts & nuts.
- Cut notches in the sub box's plastic to make room for the nuts on the back of the metal ring.
- The new sub is _just_ a little too wide to pass the factory mounting screws in the original holes, so I'll have to notch the sub for each factory mounting hole.
- I'll also have to remove about 1/4" all around the OEM plastic cover to make it thinner and sit better on the new sub.
That's about it.... Anyone have a better idea? :-)
js.
05-10-2008, 10:09 AM
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It will definatley make a difference just upgrading the speakers. But to get the best quality sound and the most out of your new speakers you will have to upgrade the amp eventually.
I had a stock 07 JK Wrangler and replaced the front and rear speakers with Boston Acoutics 6-1/2 and it made a huge difference.
I had a stock 07 JK Wrangler and replaced the front and rear speakers with Boston Acoutics 6-1/2 and it made a huge difference.
05-13-2008, 06:19 AM
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I'm not good with radios....but I can build a helluva race engine 
.Great writeup, wish I knew how to do the amps stuff, understand the speakers setups easy enough, sorta, just clueless on the amps and setup.
05-13-2008, 02:04 PM
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I am in the Air Force so my stuff is pretty safe when I am on base. When I am not, I carry a CHL and a Glock .40 Pistol. I would love to unload some hollow point, given the chance!
05-16-2008, 12:38 AM
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I carry a g21 and have been robbed many times. they always steal my stuff at night, and never remember to knock on the door and tell me they are taking it. But given the chance to open up one of those thiefs, ill take the opportunity.
