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Upgrading the D2 Audio
Its been a long time since I've owned a saloon and even longer since I've owned something thats quiet enough to benefit from a decent hifi install, so i'm thinking of a decent audio build.
I've started by reading the entire D2 ICE forum, but most of the links with what I wanted to know in the stickies are dead. So would appreciate comments on what speakers we get as standard. Car is a non Bose and as best I can determine without dismantling anything speakers are Front Tweeters - up to 1.5" (Powered from the HU) Front Woofers - no idea on size? (Powered from the HU) Rear doors 4" door mids (Powered from the HU) Tweeters near the door handle but no idea what size? (Powered from the HU) Rear deck 6.5" coaxial or sub? (Powered by attached amps) I know the front woofers sit in a bass wave enclosure, do the rear doors have similar or are they simply sitting in holes in the door? thoughts appreciated |
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I'd like to know too. Have standard setup non-Bose and it's pretty bad. Been thinking of one of them under-seat subs but don't know how to connect one to standard Concert 1.
Another issue I'm experiencing is rear deck "subs" gotto be plugged in for rear speakers to work |
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oh we can do better than an underseat sub
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on a related note anyone have a link to removing the door panels?
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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This is an interesting debate, but my thoughts (having taken the door apart for other reasons using Sean's guide) is where do you put anything?
It's all pretty tightly packed inside a D2, and the only "decent" sub I've seen described is MJ's which IIRC is in the boot and uses the ski hatch to emit sound into the cabin. Plus if you take a door apart you WILL need at least some of the door card clips (they break) and I thought I read somewhere that they're NLA. I've taken an "executive decision" having "upgraded" from a PF S8 with Bose to a non-Bose FL S8 to stick with OEM and enjoy the engine......
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The door clips are still readily available. Part number is 4D0867299D. Around 60p each from Audi, but can be bought cheaper elsewhere.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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Answering my own question about door panel removal
http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl.../doortrim.html |
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was anyone able to confirm the speaker sizes?
I was going to pull the door panels and take a look but MiL is not well so last minute diversion to Ireland for Xmas has left me unable to do anything hands on. research will have to suffice until the new year |
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