Subwoofer Install Pics!!!
08-21-02, 01:55 AM
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It has been stated before but I will say it again-->
Lexus built a really well sealed car. They had luxury in mind, but it makes for bangin' sound with subs. Only one problem. The wind deflector/fairing on the sunroof rattles like s***. It is the only rattle in the entire car....but it is bad. Any ideas on fixing this??
Lexus built a really well sealed car. They had luxury in mind, but it makes for bangin' sound with subs. Only one problem. The wind deflector/fairing on the sunroof rattles like s***. It is the only rattle in the entire car....but it is bad. Any ideas on fixing this??
08-21-02, 04:38 AM
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johhny:
nice work.........glad you got it in there alright. now you gotta get the rest of them speakers done!!
as far as sq speakers image dynamics idq line is hard to beat.......they are probably one of the best overall sq/spl speakers on the market. the absolute best out there is the image dynamics id max line.................
have heard good things about the infinitys perfects as well.
for spl the kicker square solobarics put a hell of a lot of displacement out for there size...............but who needs all that??? starts to hurt after a while hehe.
nice work.........glad you got it in there alright. now you gotta get the rest of them speakers done!!
as far as sq speakers image dynamics idq line is hard to beat.......they are probably one of the best overall sq/spl speakers on the market. the absolute best out there is the image dynamics id max line.................
have heard good things about the infinitys perfects as well.
for spl the kicker square solobarics put a hell of a lot of displacement out for there size...............but who needs all that??? starts to hurt after a while hehe.
08-21-02, 04:45 AM
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I myself have never heard the Image Dynamics. I trust you that they are good. I guess until one of us has heard both sets of subs, we will never know which is better.
(Frankly it doesnt matter--subs are subs---better than nothing). I am planning to get 6.1 component speakers in the front, not sure about the rears. Recommendations?
(Frankly it doesnt matter--subs are subs---better than nothing). I am planning to get 6.1 component speakers in the front, not sure about the rears. Recommendations?
08-21-02, 12:19 PM
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i still have that extra set of infinity 605cs components.........fit perfect. tweeters fit into the factory location very good. got a good price on them if you want them.
most people go with coaxials for rear fill...........because that is all it is supposed to be- rear fill. i would go with an all infinity setup if i already had infinity subs.
most people go with coaxials for rear fill...........because that is all it is supposed to be- rear fill. i would go with an all infinity setup if i already had infinity subs.
08-21-02, 03:42 PM
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Sho-
I am def. gonna get all infinity speakers. PM me with a price for those speakers. I want them but I have no money right now. Maybe I can scrounge some up.
Here is an update on the sunroof rattle (no one answered my question so I took matters into my own hands
). Just to refresh your memory it was the wind deflector/fairing that was rattling. First I got some black foam tape and padded all the friction points. This solved the problem when the music was playing low, but the minute I cranked the volume it rattled like a b**** again. I figured out it was the actual hinge rattling. Since there was no way to pad the hinge, I simply removed the entire fairing (4 screws). RATTLE GONE
The sunroof functions just as it did before....I really dont know what that fairing is for....but who cares now my bass sounds GREEEEAAAAATTTT!!!!
I am def. gonna get all infinity speakers. PM me with a price for those speakers. I want them but I have no money right now. Maybe I can scrounge some up.
Here is an update on the sunroof rattle (no one answered my question so I took matters into my own hands
). Just to refresh your memory it was the wind deflector/fairing that was rattling. First I got some black foam tape and padded all the friction points. This solved the problem when the music was playing low, but the minute I cranked the volume it rattled like a b**** again. I figured out it was the actual hinge rattling. Since there was no way to pad the hinge, I simply removed the entire fairing (4 screws). RATTLE GONE The sunroof functions just as it did before....I really dont know what that fairing is for....but who cares now my bass sounds GREEEEAAAAATTTT!!!!
08-21-02, 04:10 PM
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Jonnystan, are you're talking about the black metal piece at the front of the opening of the sunroof that popus up when you open the sunroof?
That is used to redirect air so there won't be a buffeting sound with air passing over the open hole in the roof.
That is used to redirect air so there won't be a buffeting sound with air passing over the open hole in the roof.
08-22-02, 01:33 AM
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OOOOO I see. Thats alright I usually drive with the sunroof tilted, not fully open. Next time I am on the road I will open it and see how much of a difference it really makes.
08-22-02, 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by LexRX
Jonnystan, are you're talking about the black metal piece at the front of the opening of the sunroof that popus up when you open the sunroof?
That is used to redirect air so there won't be a buffeting sound with air passing over the open hole in the roof.
Jonnystan, are you're talking about the black metal piece at the front of the opening of the sunroof that popus up when you open the sunroof?
That is used to redirect air so there won't be a buffeting sound with air passing over the open hole in the roof.
Jonnystan - I don't think you'll miss it to be honest. Like I said, I get a buffeting sound anyways, and if you normally just tilt the roof, you DEFINATELY shouldn't worry about it.
08-22-02, 12:03 PM
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CK1_RX3, one thing I've noticed about the sunroof (I've noticed the same on other Toyota/Lexus sunroofs) is that when you press the button for it to auto-open then it slides all the way back...But, you can push the button again after it stops and it will slide back a little bit further. Very odd.
If you slide it back that small amount more I get the buffeting sound, if not, everything is a-ok.
I haven't tried this on the LS, but my family's Sequoia does the same.
If you slide it back that small amount more I get the buffeting sound, if not, everything is a-ok.
I haven't tried this on the LS, but my family's Sequoia does the same.
08-22-02, 12:53 PM
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First, very nice work Johnny. Kudos for taking the time to teach the rest of us something new.
Second: Extra tweeters in the cabin. Never, ever do this unless they are specifically for a 4.1 (or better) surround sound system. The stock tweeters are placed up front for a reason... sound stage imaging. If you mount some arbitrary tweeters at near ear level say in the middle or rear of the car, your sound stage imaging will be totally off. The instruments will no longer sound "in front" of you. The full range speakers in the rear doors don't affect imaging because the tweets/highs are directional and mounted low enough so that they won't confuse your ears as to where the instruments are coming from.
Third: Buffeting sound with the moonroof open. Are the rear windows open also when this happens? If not, then this has been discussed time and time again folks. It's simple physics and I won't reiterate the issues.
Second: Extra tweeters in the cabin. Never, ever do this unless they are specifically for a 4.1 (or better) surround sound system. The stock tweeters are placed up front for a reason... sound stage imaging. If you mount some arbitrary tweeters at near ear level say in the middle or rear of the car, your sound stage imaging will be totally off. The instruments will no longer sound "in front" of you. The full range speakers in the rear doors don't affect imaging because the tweets/highs are directional and mounted low enough so that they won't confuse your ears as to where the instruments are coming from.
Third: Buffeting sound with the moonroof open. Are the rear windows open also when this happens? If not, then this has been discussed time and time again folks. It's simple physics and I won't reiterate the issues.
08-22-02, 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by RX300TC
Third: Buffeting sound with the moonroof open. Are the rear windows open also when this happens? If not, then this has been discussed time and time again folks. It's simple physics and I won't reiterate the issues.
Third: Buffeting sound with the moonroof open. Are the rear windows open also when this happens? If not, then this has been discussed time and time again folks. It's simple physics and I won't reiterate the issues.
No, the rear windows are not open when this happens, or course not... opening the rear windows is the solution to the "problem," and you're right, it is simple physics - when air in does not equal air out such as in the case of the moonroof, you're going to get buffeting... opening the rear windows obiously stabilizes this condition. You're right, simple... but there's no reason to be personally offended by the fact that it got brought up again - obviously someone didn't know about it, and that's what it seems to me this forum is for - learning new things from others, and contributing what you know to educate others.
I'm not trying to be a jerk - just trying to clarify.
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08-22-02, 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by RX300TC
Well, I'm glad you answered your own question. Amazing, isn't it?
Well, I'm glad you answered your own question. Amazing, isn't it?
08-22-02, 03:15 PM
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Actually it wasn't my question - I was helping out whoever asked it in the first place... helping others - amazing, isn't it?
Actually it wasn't my question - I was helping out whoever asked it in the first place... helping others - amazing, isn't it?
Have fun.
08-22-02, 03:19 PM
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Originally posted by RX300TC
Well, I've only been here over a year and have never helped anyone out... so I wouldn't know about that.
Have fun.
Well, I've only been here over a year and have never helped anyone out... so I wouldn't know about that.
Have fun.
Let's just be friends rather than this sarcastic banter - hell, we all have something in common here right from the start - all RX owners and lovers... what better common ground to share with another guy than a love for a particular type of car. It's the classic bonding element! All right, enough of the mushy stuff - I'm off to the engine/transmission forum!