I am planning to get a set of component speakers and am going to do the install myself (my first one... woo hoo) and I was wondering how and where would be the best place to mount the crossover (my guess is in the door)and also, how and where have you guys installed the tweeter?? Do you still run those factory dash tweets, or are these replaced by the tweeters that come with the component set. Isn't it possible to mount the tweets onto the mids, or is that not a good idea. Any pics of what you have done would be awesome..

Thanks in advance for the help

I installed the tweeters in the pillar post next to the windshield, that is a sick mount and it sounds awesome, and just mount the crossover in the door but make sure that you put somthing arround it like a plactic bag or somthing to protect it from water.

Its generally a bad idea to mount to the crossovers inside the door, as moisture can build and rust the terminals. i always mounted mine under the center console along the firewall (behind the grouping of relays). of course...the only problem is the wiring difficulty because there is only one speaker wire that travels through the door jamb grommet. as for that...

mount the midrange speaker in the door, and put the tweeter somewhere else (such as the stock position). you could also try the a-pillars or anywhere else you want. put some double sided tape on the backs and move them around before deciding on a perminant location.

if you find that the best location would be in the door, you can always snake new wires through, but its TOUGH in these cars. your best bet is to poke new holes in grommet area that contacts both sides and run the wires outside of the "snake" piece that connects them, then cover the new wire(s) with seperate loom.

Originally posted by SPL_Eclipse
Its generally a bad idea to mount to the crossovers inside the door, as moisture can build and rust the terminals. i always mounted mine under the center console along the firewall (behind the grouping of relays). of course...the only problem is the wiring difficulty because there is only one speaker wire that travels through the door jamb grommet. as for that... mount the midrange speaker in the door, and put the tweeter somewhere else (such as the stock position). you could also try the a-pillars or anywhere else you want. put some double sided tape on the backs and move them around before deciding on a perminant location. if you find that the best location would be in the door, you can always snake new wires through, but its TOUGH in these cars. your best bet is to poke new holes in grommet area that contacts both sides and run the wires outside of the "snake" piece that connects them, then cover the new wire(s) with seperate loom.

That and: You want your tweeter to be mounted either within 8" of your midbass or beyond 18" from your midbass. Nowhere in between.

I reccommend putting your cross-overs under the passenger seat---if you have the infinity system the old amp mount makes a nice "crossover mount". I am assuming that you, like me, rarely let people in the back seat, tho--

the trunk is a good place for crossovers but that's a lot of wiring to run. the stock dash spots are impossible to reach without disassembling lots of stuff. I just got a set of components and am battling with the same problems .

^^^HUH? the stock dash spots are insanely easy to work with. they pop out with a flathead, and you can fish wire down into the dash cavity and grab it with your other hand (underneath the dash). of course...im a small guy...if you have huge arms it may be a bit harder.

Originally posted by SPL_Eclipse
^^^HUH? the stock dash spots are insanely easy to work with. they pop out with a flathead, and you can fish wire down into the dash cavity and grab it with your other hand (underneath the dash). of course...im a small guy...if you have huge arms it may be a bit harder.

really? OH NO. I thought the whole dash came out. shit!
I just put my tweeters between my door handle bezel and the A/C vent. They sound bitchin as hell. A-pillars would probably be better though...

sealed fiberglassed kickpanels will sound the best!

u can buy a premolded set for 100$ from crutchfield , but they're black so u might have to wrap em :)

jake
"THE ATX GOD"