Rolling Thunder
Viper Owner
Interested in replacing the stock tweeters in my 2001 RT/10. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket model that will fit with zero modification and hassle? Thanks in advance.
Tweeter Replacement
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dave6666
Enthusiast
I put in Alpines. Slight modification needed. Zero hassle, as I love to work on stuff.
Seeing as the grill, mounting cup, driver and mounting bracket are one unit on the OEM's, good luck on your quest.
Seeing as the grill, mounting cup, driver and mounting bracket are one unit on the OEM's, good luck on your quest.
Rolling Thunder
Viper Owner
Thanks Dave. What model of Alpine? What modification was needed?
v10kingsnake
Viper Owner
not sure of the modifications needed because it looks like it fit right in the factory opening but I am using MB quarts separates with the tweets and the woofers in the factory locales in each door.
dave6666
Enthusiast
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. - SPR-17S
When you remove the tweeter mounting screws you can unscrew and pry loose the mounting plate from everything. From there you can carefully pry loose the old driver from the mounting cup/grill unit.
I then epoxied the OEM mounting cup grill to the door panel. It was previously supported by the fact the driver was stuck in it, and the bracket stuck to the back of the driver. A+B+C kind of thing.
The new driver won't mount inside the cup so that's why the cup must be glued to the door panel. I used JB weld 5 minute epoxy from Home Depot.
Then, I glued the back of the new tweeter to the old mounting bracket and it was done short of the wiring.
I have a pic of this, but it's at home. PM me if you need the visual too.
When you remove the tweeter mounting screws you can unscrew and pry loose the mounting plate from everything. From there you can carefully pry loose the old driver from the mounting cup/grill unit.
I then epoxied the OEM mounting cup grill to the door panel. It was previously supported by the fact the driver was stuck in it, and the bracket stuck to the back of the driver. A+B+C kind of thing.
The new driver won't mount inside the cup so that's why the cup must be glued to the door panel. I used JB weld 5 minute epoxy from Home Depot.
Then, I glued the back of the new tweeter to the old mounting bracket and it was done short of the wiring.
I have a pic of this, but it's at home. PM me if you need the visual too.
Rolling Thunder
Viper Owner
thanks Dave
GTSnake
Enthusiast
I replaced my tweeters and door speakers without any modification at all. There are plenty of component speaker kits that will fit right in. Don't limit your choice to one brand.
Keep in mind the sound quality is not dependant on the brand but how it's tuned.
Keep in mind the sound quality is not dependant on the brand but how it's tuned.
dave6666
Enthusiast
I suspect that since you didn't mention the brand or model you bought that one of the following applies:
1. It is a secret.
2. You can't remember.
3. They only made one set. Yours.
4. I must play your post backwards to get the answer.
GTSnake
Enthusiast
I didn't mention it because as I said there are many choices and my choice is not the only one. I have the Panasonic component set. Don't remember exactly what model but it really doesn't matter that much. It is professionally tuned and it sounds great. The imaging is somewhat mediocre only because of the tweeter placement. If I get bored one day I'll relocate the front tweeters to the A-pillar and improve imaging a whole lot.
If I was to go into competition then obviously I'd change the tweeters to some really high end ones. But I'm not ready to drop $2,000 on a pair of tweeters yet.
dave6666
Enthusiast
My guess is this guy wanted new speakers.
Period.
Make and model helpful too.
Winning db contests or audible correctness shows?!?
No.
