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Door Tweeter Prototypes

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First 3D printed prototypes to replace the redundant door ashtrays.
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3 pieces, so the 'grille' bit can be easily customised, and the internal part can be modified to suit different tweeters.
I've already spotted some room for improvement . . . . . . Mk2 on it's way!
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Love stuff like this. Well done.

How about using the Old ashtray flip out cup as a phone holder with a connection base to either be a charger point or aux in connection feed to the radio?

I know there's bluetooth but my Nokia 3210 isnt compatable :? :wink:
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you need to upgrade to a Motorola 4500x :mrgreen:

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It's quite a big hole ( :shock: ) and space!

Open to practical ideas of what it can be used for.

An integrated LED for 'mood lighting' is a possibility.
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pistolpete wrote:
Thu May 13, 2021 12:53
you need to upgrade to a Motorola 4500x :mrgreen:
I was thinking of upgrading the head unit to something more modern, but decided to stick with ne nice old 'period' Pioneer KE-4300 it came with:
http://antique-autoradio-madness.org/Pi ... _23AAM.jpg
A discrete amp/USB/bluetooth unit will update it nicely!
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The tweeter housing is an excellent idea! Much better height for those frequencies.

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Keep the ashtrays. They’re cool and increasingly rare!

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I keep everything!
All the broken bits that have been replaced over the years are still in my shed!

Except the original exhaust, I just swept that up :)
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Qwertyco wrote:
Fri May 14, 2021 12:13
Except the original exhaust, I just swept that up :)
:lol: :lol: :lol:

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