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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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will do. firefly has the 6500 series and loves them. these have better reviews and i got them for 100.00. retail they are about 179.00
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Just use a rotozip to cut your holes. It is much cleaner than a hole saw.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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i have a dremel tool. maybe that will work. start small and work my way bigger until the tweeter fits. any amp suggestions? should i get 1 4-channel for the speakers and future sub or get 2 separate amps. suggestions on wattage and brand?
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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A dremel will work, but a rotozip will work much better because of the attachment types
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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My winter projects include:

- Installing 2002 door panels (need to swap the inside panels since mine are red).
- Installing AP2 door handles.
- Buy new component speakers so I can have tweeters... w00t.
- Install Carbing radiator shield.
- Install banjo bolts for oil squirters.

Somewhere between now and Spring, I would like to pick up;

- Mugen hard top.
- J's Racing rear diffuser
- OEM side strakes

Keith
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug1627,Nov 27 2007, 02:48 PM
Hole saw, it attaches to a drill
holey saw, batman!



this might be faster ...

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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by rehile,Dec 4 2007, 08:47 PM
holey saw, batman!



this might be faster ...

I do not know how big your tweeters are, but mine are standard size.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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my mini upgrade!

install time - about 15 minutes.

order the 2004 horns from www.hardtopguy.com; SKU: SKU_124, from "2004 parts retro fitted to 2000-2003" -- (must first be AP1 owner dissatisfied with "road runner MEEP-MEEP" weak horns)

Need:
12 mm wrench or socket
philips screwdriver
flashlight (if working in the dark like me)
-small hands help

See previously posted install guide from Gateway "One Stop Shop" for details.

Sounds GREAT!
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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trying to be like the 04's huh? haha

i installed my head unit and finally took the time to put some pictures up. haha



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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Nice.. So... Are you going to keep it ore trade it back in for something that plays CD's? ?
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