Phenryiv1's door spacer review
 

I got these spacers sent to me about a week ago a finally was able to sit down and write about them and load up a few pictures.

First let me say thanks to phenryiv1 for sending them to me I'm glad I could help with test fitting. When I first received them, I couldn't wait to rip open the package and get my grubby little hands on them. The pictures online really do no justice to the quality of these things. Just imagine a piece of mdf, only much lighter and to me stronger. They were cleaned up well also all holes and cuts were clean, no burrs or other bullshit that I had to mess with before installing them.

Overall I would have to rate these a 5/10 tho. Now that is until he does about 5 mins of tweeks to it for the next batch. The problem I ran into as you will see is that they dont totally cover the original hole perfectly. its about a 1/4" gap or so on the top. For now I have deadner between my door and the piece so its no problem.

The other problem is I think some new hardware should be shipped out with this even if you charge another 2-3$. The stock hardware is much too short and I think the plastic inserts are shit anyway. I ended up getting some 1.5" long bolts and securing them with washers and lock nuts on the backside. Its not going anyway and has a nice tight seal.

If these 2 items can be addressed I would easily rate it 10/10. It really is a nice set for a good price. It fit very well(pretending it is the next batch a lil taller) to my Milles, I did not have any issue with hitting the window nor with diameter.

I attempted to use the dash speaker pieces he included but between time and incompatibility it wasn't even worth taking pics of trial fitment. I included a shot of how I ended up doing my mids and tweets tho.

Also sorry in advance for my picture taking, I am pretty terrible at it.



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I wish that you had provided me feedback and pictures BEFORE posting a full review. With your feedback I could have corrected the gap issue in no time.

Its not to bad mouth your product, its of them as is. Like I stated once you make the one small adjustment they will be perfect. Hell, even with the tiny discrepancy of being beta ones they fit better that 99% of spacers out there for other cars as well.

Sorry, not meaning to sound like I was bashing your review. Just that I could have fixed the issue for the other set that I sent out.

If you will send me your OEM speaker, I'll return it with a new pair of spacers cut (no cost) with the bottom edge relocated. I just need a real OEM speaker as a template. Cutting by measurement got me to 95% but I want them perfect...or at least 99.9%

I can send you both the door speaker and dash speaker if you like, only problem is I cant untill next week. so if you still dont have any then Ill send you mine.

Ouch tough crowd. Should've let him finish his prototype before throwing the products faults out to the community.

If anything it gave him a chance to show he cares about making it right. That's a good thing.

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I guess, but honestly that would have upset me a lot, too. If I sent someone something that was beta/test, then I wouldn't expect a public review on it before I even heard back from the guy testing it for me.

Agreed. I was just looking on the bright side.

I would have communicated privately first.

Back from vacation....


I'll take you up on that, if the offer still stands. I have a wider material and a widened prototype, but I'd like to do more revisions with a real speaker in-hand, if you can send one my way. I have tried to buy several sets on here but the sales all fell through.l If I can borrow yours, I'll send you back the speaker and the revised spacers.

Updated/widened design sent out to 4 new customers.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...612spacers.jpg

Do you guys remember what thread size the 3 screws are that hold the spacer to the door?

*Never mind the paperwork Phenryiv1 sends with the spacers already contains the screw specs.

For reference of others:

Six (6) #10 x 1.25” or 1.5” sheet metal screws (to attach the spacers to the doors)

Yeah, now you know why companies make people sign beta agreements.

And this is why people quit doing the shit. when someone says test it and then do a review and give pics of it... thats what I do.

I didnt come on here and talk shit I gave a legit review of them as is. If you cant see that, since I clearly said that then fuck off.

Thats all I have to say about it.

didnt see this till today, do you still need the 2 stockers? if so i can prolly get them out today.

Yes- I'll take them. My last revision covers the gap, but I'd still like to have an OEM speaker to tweak the design.

I can send you a paypal payment so that you have my shipping info and to cover the shipping costs. Do you want a replacement pair of adapters or are you good with the current ones?

Just shoot me a PM and tell me what you want to do.

More spacers sent out (the top 2 pairs):

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k2...112spacers.jpg

FYI, I just finished installation and #12 x 1.5" screws secure the spacers better.

Phenryiv1's spacers fitted perfectly :thumbsup:

And thank you Pkenryiv1 for recommending the Metra 72-8104 speaker wire harness ... it connects perfectly into the factory plug.

Here are a couple of pics from my install.

I used the clamps to hold the speaker in place while I drilled the holes to mount the speaker to the spacer.
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I used this to form the gaskets between the spacer and the door and the speaker and the panel. I'm sure there are better options on the market but this stuff is cheap and easily found in HD or lowes.

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All the screws are stainless-steel.
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Great! Can I use your pictures on the how-to website? Do you have any more pics?