Page 1 of 2

Have a Mk4? With speakers in the doors?

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 7:04 pm
by Speedlaw
Then check this out.

It's a no-cost mod, that's a bit fiddly but quite effective.

The OE speaker guards are of the perforated metal kind. They're lined with some sort of cloth to keep the dust and dirt out and to make the speakers behind them invisible.

Well, today I took them off for some exploration. Then I noticed how dense the stuff on the inside of the grill really is, so to check, I put my lips to the black stuff and blew.

That doesn't sound right...

Ergo: It's completely air tight. Not good. Speakers need to move air, it's what they do. Yet they are hampered by the grill, that prevents moving air from entering the interior.

So I broke out... The Tool.

Image

And commenced The Poking. Each hole can be simply poked out to let air through. Here's a pic of one I've done - the inner circle has been poked, and the outer circles are still shut:

Image

Takes about 20 minutes each side, but well worth it.

:D

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 7:40 pm
by polo2k
sorry to pry but why do you have sowing tools in your flat?
fancy knitting me a scarf?
:P

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 8:57 pm
by Speedlaw
I'm at my mum's actually.

:lol:

So uhm.. Yeah...

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 9:14 pm
by polo2k
good job you linked that pic

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 9:38 pm
by Speedlaw
What pic?

Image

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 9:22 am
by simon pope
ill try that when i get 20 mins free !!can i borrow that fancy tool of yours my mother would never let me play with sharp implements when i was a kid!!!!!! :lol: seriously though i never would have even checked!!!

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:10 pm
by Speedlaw
Just a warning though, it's a very boring job and some experts believe that the use of any tool may cause serious injury. Consult you physician before commencing the poking, and stop immediately if you are short of breath, experience chest pain or thumb ache.

Furthermore,


Enter at your own risk. Do not enter. Speed limit - 28.8 or higher. Stop here on red. Hostess will seat you. Trucks over 4 tons excluded. Void where prohibited by law. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during shipment. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. Use only as directed. For indoor or outdoor use only. Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly. We make no other warranties, expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Postage will be paid by addressee. Postal service will not deliver mail without postage. No postage necessary if mailed in the United States. Subject to CAB approval. This is not an offer to sell securities. May be too intense for some viewers. See other side for additional listings. This product is meant for educational purposes only. For recreational use only. For office use only. For entertainment purposes only. Only 1 winner per household. Do not disturb. All models are over 18 years of age. Apply only to infected areas. If condition persists, consult your physician. Take two of these and call me in the morning. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Now with new plastic applicator. High altitude directions-increase cook time by 10 minutes. This is not an attorney advertisement or referal service. No user-serviceable parts inside. This compact disc was originally recorded on analog equipment. Freshest if eaten before date on carton. Times are approximate. Simulated picture. Please remain seated until the ride comes to a complete stop. The call you have made requires a 20 cent deposit. Breaking seal constitutes acceptance of agreement. For off-road use only. Do not block intersection. No tresspassing. No stopping or standing. Don't even think about parking here. No parking when road is snow covered. As seen on TV. One size fits all. Product will be hot after heating. Do not iron clothes on body. Remove clothing before distributing in washing machine. Do not use while sleeping. Do not use on food. Many suitcases look alike. Contains a substantial amount of non-Tobacco ingredients. Colors may fade. Insert this end first. We have sent the forms which seem right for you. This page made from 100% recycled electrons. Slippery when wet. No substitutions allowed. For a limited time only. Void where prohibited, taxed, or otherwise restricted. Caveat emptor. Provided "as-is" without warranty. Reader assumes full responsibility. We are an equal opportunity employer. No shoes, no shirt, no service. Quantities are limited while supplies last. If any defects are discovered, do not attempt to fix them yourself, but return to an authorized service center. Read at your own risk. Parental advisory - explicit lyrics. Text may contain explicit materials some readers may find objectionable, parental guidance is advised. Keep away from sunlight. Keep away from pets and small children. Limit one per family please. No money down. No purchase necessary. Not affiliated with the American Red Cross. Drop in any mailbox. Edited for television. Keep cool. Process promptly. Return to sender, no forwarding order on file, unable to forward. Not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect, error or failure to perform. At participating locations only. Sold by weight, not by volume. Penalty for private use. See label for sequence. This web site rated 'R' for Mature audiences. Do not take with alcohol. Sealed for your protection - do not use if safety seal is broken. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Do not write below this line. Falling rock. Use seatbelts even with airbags. Do not stop on railroad tracks. Lost ticket pays maximum rate. Your canceled check is your receipt. Add toner. Place stamp here. Avoid contact with skin. Sanitized for your protection. Employees must wash hands before returning to work. Caution, coffee is served HOT. Be sure each item is properly endorsed. Sign here without admitting guilt. Employees and their families are not eligible. Beware of dog. Contestants have been briefed on some questions before the show. Filmed in front of a live, studio audience. Call now to ensure prompt delivery. Leave off the last S for savings. Calls may be monitored for quality assurance or training purposes. Please make your selections from the following menu. All representatives are still busy assisting other callers. Please stay on the line and a representative will be with you when they feel the need. Please call back during our normal business hours. You must be present to win. Winners need not be present to win. No passes accepted for this engagement. Do not use this product with a petroleum based lubricant. No animals were harmed in the preparation of this web site. Shading within a garment may occur. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from fire or flames. No soliciting. Bridge freezes before road surface. Stop, get ticket. Right lane must turn right. Left lane must turn left. Middle lane must make up their damn minds. This site runs on unleaded fuel only. Objects in mirror may be closer than they appear. Buses and carpools with two or more people only. No hitchhiking. Components may be hot. Silica gel - do not eat. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Details on reverse side. Shoplifters will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We reserve the right to check all bags, coats & personal belongings upon exiting this page. Recycle. Fragile - handle with care. This side up. No jumping or diving. No running by the pool. Register has less than $50 after dark. Driver does not carry cash. No swimming unless lifeguard is present. Swim at your own risk! Please do not wade in fountain. Guaranteed low prices. Not transferable. Actual size not shown. Contents under pressure. Do not intentionally inhale vapors. Replace with same type. Approved for veterans. Please be kind, rewind. Booths for two or more. Check here if tax deductible. Action figures sold separately. No preservatives added. Some equipment shown is optional. Price does not include tax. Do not remove this tag under penalty of law. Hand wash only - tumble dry on low heat. No Canadian coins. Short circuit may cause fire. No more than 3 transactions per car. Not recommended for small children. Prerecorded for this time zone. Reproduction strictly prohibited. No alcohol, dogs or horses. Not for resale. List at least two alternate dates. First pull up, then pull down. Insert Tab A into Slot B. Call toll free number before digging. This space (____________) intentionally left blank. Some of the trademarks mentioned in this product appear for identification purposes only. Record additional transactions on back of previous stub. Unix is a registered trademark of AT&T. Do not fold, spindle or mutilate. No transfers issued until the bus comes to a complete stop. Doors do not rebound or bounce back. Your mileage may vary. This article does not reflect the thoughts or opinions of either myself, my company, my friends, or my cat. Don't quote me on that. Don't quote me on anything. All rights reserved. Patent pending. For external use only. Avoid extreme temperatures. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not puncture, incinerate, or store above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not place near a magnetic source. Smoking could be hazardous to your health. The best safeguard, second only to abstinence, is the use of a condom. No salt, MSG, artificial color or flavoring added. If ingested, induce vomiting. Ribbed for her pleasure. Offer valid only at participating locations. Slightly higher west of the Rockies. Allow four to six weeks for delivery. You may distribute this article freely, but may not make a profit from it. Illustrations are slightly enlarged to show detail. If something offends you, lighten up, get a life and move on. This list was current at the time of printing. Terms are subject to change without notice. All decisions are final! This supersedes all previous notices.

Disclaimer does not cover misuse, accident, lightning, flood, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption, earthquake, hurricanes, or other acts of God, neglect, damage from improper use, incorrect line voltage, unauthorized use, unauthorized repair, improper installation, typos, broken antenna or marred cabinet, missing or altered serial numbers, electromagnetic radiation from nuclear blasts, sonic boom vibrations, customer adjustments that are not covered in this list, and incidents owing to an airplane crash, ship sinking or taking on water, motor vehicle crashing, dropping the item, falling rocks, leaky roof, broken glass, disk failure, accidental file deletions, mud slides, forest fire, hitting of a deer, milk coming out of your nose due to laughing while drinking, or projectiles, which can include, but are not limited to, arrows, bullet shots, BBs, shrapnel, lasers, napalm, torpedoes, emissions of X-rays, Alpha, Beta and Gamma rays, knives, stones, etc.

This disclaimer may not be copied or reproduced in any form

without the expressed written consent of whoever I stole it from.


Bottom line: Just do it!

'Cause she's worth it.

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:17 pm
by jazzypolo
Cheers for the info Alex

Don't take any notice of all the non sewing micky takers out there.

If you want to sew just go ahead and do it.

By the way you haven't told us what the difference in sound quality is like.

More Bass ? Bigger sound ?

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:27 pm
by Speedlaw
I don't actually sew. Really. I just nicked it from my mum!

Ontopic;

The sound improved in my case via more bass, the speakers in the door don't produce any high notes at all, so there couldn't be any improvement there. On that note, high frequencies are more succeptable to resistance, so if you're running co-axials in the doors (or any full range speakers for that matter) then you'll notice an even bigger difference.

It's not a groundbreaking improvent, I have to admit, but it's one of several small things that can make a system sound much better. Or, dare I say it; Fabulous!

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:45 pm
by jazzypolo
Cheers Alex I'll get my stitch unpicker out right away.

8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Marcus

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2003 7:18 pm
by Speedlaw
So that's what it's called!

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 7:01 am
by simon pope
And u dont mind admiting that u know wot one is!!!!!! :?

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 9:59 am
by jazzypolo
Nothing I like more than sitting by the fireside with a nice mug of Coco, listening to Radio 4 while I put the finishing touches to my Knitted Seat Covers.

8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 8:27 pm
by KarlM
Image

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2003 10:10 pm
by jazzypolo
Nice Gif

Gonna surf a few saga sites and see if I can get me some knitting gifs

8) 8) 8) 8) 8)