Styling wiring tweeters

[nzbravo]

I want to install new component speakers in my bravo, the door speakers are no problem, but to put the tweeters in the original position on the dash (mine doesn't actually have any there) and wire it all up it seems like I'll have to take the whole dash off... or is there a way to avoid it??

Any advice from people who have done this would be great!

 

[hgt20v]

Do you actually have the factory locations on the dash, but no tweeters on there?
if so it's quite an easy job.

I'll try and get some photos done quick if that would help.

 

[hgt20v]

This is the way I did it anyway....

Firstly you need to take off the factory grille on the dashboard.

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To do this just slide a small flat bladed screwdriver under the front of the grille (not the back) as the front is secured with push clips.

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Once you have done this, remove the tweeter (if you have one) by unscrewing the 2 retaining screws on either side of the tweeter unit, and unplug the connector from the back of the tweeter unit.
The factory install tweeter has it's own cap built into the tweeter unit itself, so if you are wanting to run the tweeter from the head unit then you will have to either re-wire the crossover box inline, or buy a cheap capacitor that will filter out the low frequencies from the tweeter.
If you are using an amplifier to power the tweeter, then you will have to run separate wires to the dash.

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To get a wire up to the dash without having to rave the dash out, it's pretty simple really.

Using the hole in the picture, feed down a piece of strong sturdy wire (the type you get on chainlink fences is ideal as it's v. strong and won't bend easily) You have to be careful here as there is alot of stuff behind the dash and you don't want to knock off anything accidently.

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You should then be able to see the piece of wire come down under the glovebox, or you may have to feel about under the glove box or up the side if it to find it. Once you have it there, attatch your wires to the end and just simply pull the wire back up to the top, but very gently. It's then up to you how you want to place the wire under the dash and where it goes to.

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Simply install your tweeter and pop the grille back on. You may want to angle the tweeter in a certain direction (maybe a bit of foam under it will help you do this and keep it from moving and rattling about)

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All done and grille back on in place.

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Hope that helps!

 

[nzbravo]

hgt20v - you are a legend! :worship:

I had no idea where that hole would lead to and had figured taking the dash apart would be my only option to find out.
Super keen to do this and hope I can get some time between now and new years to do it.

By the way, the wiring for the tweeters is still there, just no tweeters - crazy italians eh!

Thanks again and have a Merry Christmas!!!!

 

[hgt20v]

NP mate, glad you found it helpful. Look forward to hearing how you got on.

Merry xmas and a happy new year to you too

 

[nzbravo]

Hey, just thought I'd update:

Installed some Kenwood components -

http://www.radiola.co.nz/getstock.asp?stockcode=KFC-P605IE

6" and fit very well without need of any bracket, tweeters fit excellently too. Wiring was pretty easy in the end, I used your technique and have hid all wires from view. The crossovers are screwed onto either side of the centre console towards the back (where your feet are near), they look cool and can only be seen if you bend down to look under dash. I'll take some photos but I still don't have a digital camera...

They sound pretty good, but are limited by the fiat tape player but this will be changed soon.

My first bravo mod too

 

[hgt20v]

Sounds good!
Replacing the dredful standard fit speakers makes all the difference imo, and replacing the standard tape deck will also improve things by miles.