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[The White Guy]

I tried positioning the tweeter in the housing in the sail panel, but it didn't seem as if it would fit. Is there any reason not to mount the tweeter directly into the sail panel (with housing removed)? It doesn't touch the grill and it seems like this would definitely fit back in.

That is what I did. Used RTV to attach it in, so if need be can be removed in the future.

Thanks,

Stan

[phenryiv1]

If anyone is looking for a great value in wiring, I can highly recommend the Belva BAK44 amp kit, and a BBIC5 to add the third set of RCAs. If you call Sonicelectronix.com and drop German Audio Specialties, you should be able to get all of it for $50 or so.

This has 65 feet of decent speaker wire, a set of 4 channel RCAs and a mini-ANL fuse with enough 4ga to do the job.

Just placed the order for all of this stuff (plus some stuff for my WRX). Not a cheap purchase, all told. But the Belva kit was $49.99 with the extra RCAs.

[jdusty4]

I tried positioning the tweeter in the housing in the sail panel, but it didn't seem as if it would fit. Is there any reason not to mount the tweeter directly into the sail panel (with housing removed)? It doesn't touch the grill and it seems like this would definitely fit back in.

[The White Guy]

Luke,
Thanks. That is what I thought but was not 100% sure of. Thanks for clearing it up.
Was the red terminal for the second voice coil for the E34 telephone?

Thanks,
Stan

[StereoInstaller1]

No, thats normal...the 2nd coil, the one that says "OBEN" isn't used, only the black one.

[The White Guy]

E34 Driver dual terminals picture

Hey all,
Picture of the European only E34 driver dual input terminals.
BMW part# 65 13 8 370 935

Any idea which is which? Luke help!



Thanks,
Stan

[The White Guy]

E34 Driver rear install PICS

Hey,

The new E34 drivers came in yesterday, These are nice. (#65 138 370 935) So OEM and I love it! No fitment issues, magnet on the E34 is a good bit larger than on the original premium driver.
Beside the major price reduction positive aspect of this upgrade (Thanks Luke!) there is the added facet of it looking stealthy by being almost totally OEM. No one knows what is under the grilles. I like the sleeper aspect of it.
I just look like another old man driving around his old BMW. ;)





Comparison of magnet size difference










THANKS LUKE!

Stan

[Rmlr]

No, it does not sit flush in the ring that had the cross brace. I just tried the best fit and super glued it in place.Make sure you test fit the panels before you glue it completely.

For those of you that have modified the tweeter housing and put it back in - is the Dayton tweeter supposed to fit flush inside the housing once you remove the cross-brace? I used a dremel to remove the cross brace, widen the opening, and smooth out some of the rest of the stuff on the inside of the housing, but the tweet still does not fit 'inside' the housing, it rests on top of it. Will this fit back in?

Also, Luke, any news on the crossovers

[jdusty4]

For those of you that have modified the tweeter housing and put it back in - is the Dayton tweeter supposed to fit flush inside the housing once you remove the cross-brace? I used a dremel to remove the cross brace, widen the opening, and smooth out some of the rest of the stuff on the inside of the housing, but the tweet still does not fit 'inside' the housing, it rests on top of it. Will this fit back in?

Also, Luke, any news on the crossovers

[89AlpineM3]

Just got my mids and tweets from Dayton today

[clavinZERO]

Got the tweeters in today; already been running the woofers for several weeks...

The Dayton Audio tweeters recommended in this setup are much silkier and a bit more detailed than my older Infinity Kappa Perfects. The Kappas are known for being harsh and bright, and they definitely were. Cannot wait to see how the new crossovers smooth over this entire setup!!

[phenryiv1]

Real question...

How are you guys affixing these tweeters to the sail panel factory speaker panel dealios? I removed the factory tweeters and grills when I mounted my Infinity tweeters, probably going to cause some frustration not having the grills to cover these new Dayton tweeters.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showpost.php?p=4121247&postcount=51

Won't help you unless you buy new housings with grilles.

[clavinZERO]

The pics:

[clavinZERO]

For those trying to mount the Dayton Audio tweeters...

I used to have Infinity Kappa Perfect components installed up front in my factory tweeter panels. Those tweeters came with a plastic ring that flared out over the top of the triangle/sail tweeter panel. I have siliconed my new tweeters into those rings and will then pop those rings back into the tweeter panels.

Dremel tool + silicone + tight fit = victory... If you have FULLY empty tweeter panels as I did.

Just might need some Luke and Justin G.A.S. input on possible grills for these!! Will post pics ASAP.

[clavinZERO]

Real question...

How are you guys affixing these tweeters to the sail panel factory speaker panel dealios? I removed the factory tweeters and grills when I mounted my Infinity tweeters, probably going to cause some frustration not having the grills to cover these new Dayton tweeters.