Upper rear speaker panel for 110's and 90's
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Ansley Rover
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Couldn’t agree more. Got mine a week or two ago. Very well packaged such that there was negligible chance of damage. I am not ready to install it yet as I have the whole headliner to recover first (with the material I also bought from Scott which is perfectly matched to OEM material). But that said, the speaker panel looks incredible. Very well made, upholstery is exceptional and the lights and wiring look first rate. Will update with pictures once I install it.
Wreckrunner
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Finally found the time to unwrap and install my speaker panel today. The packaging is simply incredible and very protective. The quality of the panel and instructions is simply second to none, really outstanding in all respects. However, the problem I have is that my 90 was originally a van body and does not have the mount brackets for the original rear panel trim. I know I’m not the only guy to have to deal with this, anyone have any suggestions?
Wreckrunner
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I'm going to try making brackets and bonding them with a 3M panel adhesive. That is this weekends project!
MountainD
Technical Excellence Contributor
There hasn’t been a mod that I can recall doing that I haven’t made myself, so last night when CDN38 reached out if I was going to join this batch (as I’ve debated for years), I had to really think about it. Although we have never met, we joined the other site about the same a month apart some 20 years ago— so we do have at least a sense of each other’s character —and for me, that goes a long way. Quality was never the issue—just take a look. But if you’re on the fence, maybe the fact that your hard earned money goes to a good guy rather than just some corp will sway the deal. Finally in the queue!
What speakers are you guys suggesting for these?
MountainD
Technical Excellence Contributor
As follow up, for others reference, from Scott: “The panel gives you 2 1/4” depth, and if I remember correctly there’s also about an inch in the actual roof behind the seam the panel mounts on. So minimum 3 1/4”
This seems to give plenty of depth for the quality options that exist to me.
This seems to give plenty of depth for the quality options that exist to me.
MountainD
Technical Excellence Contributor
In anticipation of the pamel, I ordered my speakers—I ended up going with the PC165FE.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_091PC165FE/Focal-PC-165-FE.html — except, since Focal is made in France, I went to Amazon in Europe. Ended up being $230 which was very palatable…. Arrivers in a couple weeks. Pretty stoked.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_091PC165FE/Focal-PC-165-FE.html — except, since Focal is made in France, I went to Amazon in Europe. Ended up being $230 which was very palatable…. Arrivers in a couple weeks. Pretty stoked.
CDN38
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Yes, panels are available to order. I have been a bit on the quiet side as of late, looking after aging parents and getting my wood business up and running has been big focus https://parksidewoodstudio.com/
I just had an enquiry from the UK, which will be the start of the next run. If there is anyone interested in joining this group run to have a panel made for their Defender, just reach out to reserve your spot.
I just had an enquiry from the UK, which will be the start of the next run. If there is anyone interested in joining this group run to have a panel made for their Defender, just reach out to reserve your spot.
CDN38
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Looking for a couple more people to finish out this group run of panels. There been a big distraction in the shop for the last month or so, I've had a large project on the go that is being posted this weekend to my social media... and it's going to be a key player in how the speaker panels are coming together. Post or PM if you are interested in getting on this run!
CDN38
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Base price is $525. Shipping is additional. (I would need a shipping address to confirm an exact cost) Usually $60-$85.... fuel surcharges change daily.
• Standard black or grey (interior match) upholstery.
• $75 additional for Genuine Ripple Grey (I have a small amount remaining, not enough to do a complete headliner though) NLA
• $75 additional for Alcantara
• $75 optional integrated LED lights