Kicker Speakers 3D Coin Badge Model/Base Audio Upgrade

[lingle98]

Hey all,
Today I swapped out the awful base XLT speakers, except the tweeters.
In the front doors, I put in Kicker 48ESC65
In the rear pillars, I put Scosche HD4004SD
I cut and soldered all connections, no adapters.
In the rear, the new speakers just screwed right into place where the stock ones were.
In the front however, I had to get creative with the front mounts. I had some decently strong pressed wood paneling in the shop, so I custom cut and drilled adapter plates for the speakers. I'll attach a picture. I also used a rotary tool to notch out a spot for the speaker wires to leave the housing.

Anyway, the reason I wanted to make this post was to share this 3D model I made of the Kicker logo. Since the B&O system gets the little B&O badge in the recessed part of the speaker grill, I wanted to make a Kicker version. I'm probably going to print in green and glue them on, haven't decided on what glue to use yet.
So, here's the link to my thingiverse page where you can find the .stl file.

Thanks!

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[lingle98]

Thank you to the mod who moved this to the right forum section

 

[Naranjita]

But how does it sound??

 

[TacoHolder]

2-ways up front and 4-ways in the back seems like the right call. How do they sound?

 

[lingle98]

2-ways up front and 4-ways in the back seems like the right call. How do they sound?

But how does it sound??

They sound pretty good now, I'm really happy having fuller sound in the rear, and I can turn up the volume now without everything distorting. My only regret is I wish I would've put sound dampening in the front doors when I had them open, the plastic vibrates and rattles at certain frequencies.

 

[Orb1T]

Nice welcome to the club! Next install a subwoofer like I did put it right at the bench in the middle. Personally I’m happy with the slpro8 but it you want more thump then go with slpro 10.

 

[lingle98]

Nice welcome to the club! Next install a subwoofer like I did put it right at the bench in the middle. Personally I’m happy with the slpro8 but it you want more thump then go with slpro 10.

I'm thinking about gettingThis and an amp to power it behind the seat. I'm not willing to give up the under seat storage, I have it full

 

[Orb1T]

I'm thinking about gettingThis and an amp to power it behind the seat. I'm not willing to give up the under seat storage, I have it full

Thats awesome! mine just the middle portion both sides are open for equipments. I originally had it in the rear seats but i couldnt hear or feel the bass but once i relocated it night and day difference. That would be hopefully it fits and 10 will hit hard specially with that enclosure vs the slim ones.

 

[rlhdweman]

I am betting a place like Crutchfield will have direct replacements soon.

 

[lingle98]

Here's a pic of them printed, I am trying to decide whether or not to color in the recessed areas with a sharpie or not.

 

[The Weatherman]

Here's a pic of them printed, I am trying to decide whether or not to color in the recessed areas with a sharpie or not.

I vote yes

 

[Aza]

Here's a pic of them printed, I am trying to decide whether or not to color in the recessed areas with a sharpie or not.

I vote yes

 

[Red Ryder]

Looks great. I need to make some coins for my Morels. In my case, I plan to use a CNC engraver. Does anyone know the optimal diameter for this coins? Thanks!

 

[lingle98]

Looks great. I need to make some coins for my Morels. In my case, I plan to use a CNC engraver. Does anyone know the optimal diameter for this coins? Thanks!

Those I modeled at 11/16" diameter

 

[lingle98]

Here they are glued on

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