Mark Levisnon Sub not working
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Taking apart the back deck wasn't all that crazy. Yet again, trying not to scratch or break anything was more stressful...
HELP!!
I now have the kicker comp 88 and can't seem to find that PERFECT fitment. It looks like I will have to shave down the old round speaker mounting holes(GREEN ARROWS/CIRCLE ON PIC 1) for the factory speaker to fit.. Maybe use a saw/dremel tool.
Once this smoothed out and the SUB is flushed with the diameter of the mount/ring, do I now have to drill(i.e.RED DOTS/MARKS ON PIC 1 in order for the speaker to be attached to the mount?
please advise if my theory/procedures are correct or if I am missing anything or need to buy another mount; in order to mount the sub to the factory holes that connect to the car (BLUE ARROW ON PIC 1)
T
HELP!!
I now have the kicker comp 88 and can't seem to find that PERFECT fitment. It looks like I will have to shave down the old round speaker mounting holes(GREEN ARROWS/CIRCLE ON PIC 1) for the factory speaker to fit.. Maybe use a saw/dremel tool.
Once this smoothed out and the SUB is flushed with the diameter of the mount/ring, do I now have to drill(i.e.RED DOTS/MARKS ON PIC 1 in order for the speaker to be attached to the mount?
please advise if my theory/procedures are correct or if I am missing anything or need to buy another mount; in order to mount the sub to the factory holes that connect to the car (BLUE ARROW ON PIC 1)
T
You are on the right track. Shave off the "green marked" mounting holes (I used pliers to brake off pieces of plastic on each side of the hole), place your new sub in and use 1/2" screws in red marked holes to secure a sub. Try not to over tighten the screws that will hold sub.
Sorry I forgot those details it was so long ago when I did it.
Sorry I forgot those details it was so long ago when I did it.
I have 1.5 and they are too long. 1" might be too long too because tightened all the way you might not get enough clearance to screw in 4 bolts that hold mount itself to rear deck. If you put a screw in one of the mounting holes of sub it should protrude more than 2/3 and it should be just right length to tightly screw in to the mount.
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thanks again for your help. it has been very useful. FTW 3/4" supply the perfect fit. Any longer and you would protrude. Any shorter and it would be insufficient. I also added extra foam tape on top of what was already there from factory.
If you are not in a hurry, i would recommend to add silicone or apoxy in the canal where i marked the red dots. Let it dry and then drill so that the 3/4" screw thread will have more surface area to grab onto.
If you are not in a hurry, i would recommend to add silicone or apoxy in the canal where i marked the red dots. Let it dry and then drill so that the 3/4" screw thread will have more surface area to grab onto.
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as i mentioned before..if you aren't in a hurry...unfortunately i was been rushed since I went on a road trip this weekend...so if you haven't guessed by now..I drop 2 out of the 4 sub mount bolts into the area right beneath the sub.
Would it be possible to get these bolts with a telescoping magnet? or would i have to take apart my trunk in order to get to these?
or am i SOL ?
T
Would it be possible to get these bolts with a telescoping magnet? or would i have to take apart my trunk in order to get to these?
or am i SOL ?
T
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BTW the speaker sounds great. But I only have 2 out of the 4 sub mounts bolts holding it down. It seems to be good enough. But it bothers me to know I lack 2 screws for the sub mount. Which can possibly cause a little rattle..maybe im just been dramatic 
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Well you would have a FIT in my car b/c I dont have any screws holding mine down (JL Audio 8W0 12 ohm), but it fits snug in the existing hole. It will be fne w/the 2 screws.
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haha
well.. my kicker sounds good. But when you crank it up i hear a little crackling..maybe its the speaker cover on stop or may im just hearing things. I guess ill be ok.. thx again
But darn i am pissed that i dropped the bolts into the area below the sub :/
well.. my kicker sounds good. But when you crank it up i hear a little crackling..maybe its the speaker cover on stop or may im just hearing things. I guess ill be ok.. thx again
But darn i am pissed that i dropped the bolts into the area below the sub :/
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I need clarification on the blown Mark Levinson sub woofer discussion. My sub is clearly blown and I took it to SoundFX yesterday to see how they could help. They told me they wouldn't touch it with an aftermarket sub because of a ML amp power to the sub issue. The guy said he could put in a sub but it would not sound right. He actually said it would sound horrible. To the guys that installed the kicker comp 88 sub. How does it sound?
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I need clarification on the blown Mark Levinson sub woofer discussion. My sub is clearly blown and I took it to SoundFX yesterday to see how they could help. They told me they wouldn't touch it with an aftermarket sub because of a ML amp power to the sub issue. The guy said he could put in a sub but it would not sound right. He actually said it would sound horrible. To the guys that installed the kicker comp 88 sub. How does it sound?
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Thanks Jabberwock. I thought that sounded a funny. I appreciate your input.
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I need clarification on the blown Mark Levinson sub woofer discussion. My sub is clearly blown and I took it to SoundFX yesterday to see how they could help. They told me they wouldn't touch it with an aftermarket sub because of a ML amp power to the sub issue. The guy said he could put in a sub but it would not sound right. He actually said it would sound horrible. To the guys that installed the kicker comp 88 sub. How does it sound?
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I would love to do it myself but I can only imagine my wife's commentary, and she is cool too. But most of my DIY projects don't go that well.
I believe the guy at SoundFX was looking to cover his a... He's aware of the compatibility issue with the aftermarket subwoofer and the factory amp and understandably doesn't want the liability. It's best if you want to go that route, either do it yourself or have someone on the side do it for you.