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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Does anybody have an actual-size template of the MDF spacers we're supposed to use on the front doors? I'd like to print something out and transfer it onto some MDF and cut it out.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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PM Robert aka Tanakasan here on SL he can probably help you out.



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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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all the ones I've found on here sorta suck.. just take the piece off and trace it..
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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I know crutchfield sells them for like $10. Or if you order your speakers from them, they include them and easy wiring harness for free. Let me see if i can find the link...

front spacer = http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...=scion&tp=2824

rear spacer = http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...=scion&tp=2824


Now when you try to add them for Free with your speaker purchase, they database wont allow you to add it with a 6.5" speaker for some reason. Guess it thinks it wont fit. Probably would have to talk to a real person to get the order correct.
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 02:05 AM
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Anybody using plastic cutting boards instead of MDF? They're supposed to be very non-resonant and, of course, waterproof
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Does anyone have a .pdf file we can just print out and cut ourselves?
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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i cut mine out on a cnc. 1/2" mdf plate w/ 1/2" mdf ring to space speaker out further. i have a set sitting round i think if you want them for like 10$ shipped. i also have plates for the rear as well
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I have the templates, I just need to start making stuff. I might not have to make them as deep because I have shallow speakers
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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Mind sharing the Templates?
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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ILL SEE IF I CAN GET THEM ON A FULL SIZE PDF OR SOMETHING
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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i have a full size template as a pdf now, so if you need it, just pm me and ill email it to you
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by nikbrewer
i have a full size template as a pdf now, so if you need it, just pm me and ill email it to you
Will the PDF print at true 1:1 scale?

That was the trouble I was having with sending files and a program to print with. Nothing I could find (for free anyways) printed to scale.

I did not want someone to make the spacers and find out they were not to size. Wasted time, material and patience! So now I just print them, guaranteed to scale, from the native CAD program and send them (done) via snail mail.

Originally Posted by HondAudio
I have the templates, I just need to start making stuff. I might not have to make them as deep because I have shallow speakers
They were designed for eDi 6500s with a depth of 2.8" using 2x 3/4" MDF. Calculate from there to fit your speaker depth.

HondAudio, how are your spacers coming?
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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it should print full scale. What i did was printed it fron autocad in full scale, scanned it into my pdf scanner, so if you print it it should be full scale i believe
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Why not just email the CAD file?
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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I CAN DO THAT TOO, DIDENT KNOW EVERYONE HAD ACCESS TO CAD
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nikbrewer
I CAN DO THAT TOO, DIDENT KNOW EVERYONE HAD ACCESS TO CAD
If I PM you my e-mail address, will you send it to me please?
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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SURE, CAD FILE?
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tanakasan
HondAudio, how are your spacers coming?
Um, haven't started them yet, dude. Been pretty busy every night
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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again, if any wants any, i can do them for like 10$ a set, ill sut like 50 sets from a sheet of mdf and mail them out if anyone is interested



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