Wagon Chat - Advice/Pics/Kick the Can/Whatever...
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
I dove into this project, then got sidelined with a sick baby (stomach virus). All the speakers have been removed, but have not re-installed the new rainbows. Test fitting the fronts went well, but the rears may be a tad to large (diameter-wise okay, but the magnet is at least 1/2" taller).
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
From: Central VA, Philadelphia, PA
95' E320 Wagon (gave to father) 15' VW TDI Wagon, 05' X3, 97' F150, 99' Buell S3
I dove into this project, then got sidelined with a sick baby (stomach virus). All the speakers have been removed, but have not re-installed the new rainbows. Test fitting the fronts went well, but the rears may be a tad to large (diameter-wise okay, but the magnet is at least 1/2" taller).
I have often wondered if the rear panel on the tailgate would be a spot for some speakers. Never took it off to see how much room, but would be interesting to check it out.
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
From: Central VA, Philadelphia, PA
95' E320 Wagon (gave to father) 15' VW TDI Wagon, 05' X3, 97' F150, 99' Buell S3
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
Last Friday, I gave up on the project and hired a pro.
Returning to my non-DIY roots, I got mbenzman involved with the installation. The fronts fit perfect and sound excellent with the stock head unit (compared to the factory speakers that were 12 yrs old). SL120s were installed in the dash locations.
The rears took a bit of coaxing...some shaving here, a little nip there...but they're in and sound great! The problem with using the SL100s in the rear doors is the magnet is too deep. Mbenzman cured the issue and fixed me up proper.
I have tunes again!
Returning to my non-DIY roots, I got mbenzman involved with the installation. The fronts fit perfect and sound excellent with the stock head unit (compared to the factory speakers that were 12 yrs old). SL120s were installed in the dash locations.
The rears took a bit of coaxing...some shaving here, a little nip there...but they're in and sound great! The problem with using the SL100s in the rear doors is the magnet is too deep. Mbenzman cured the issue and fixed me up proper.
I have tunes again!
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: Ga.
All of them!
Last Friday, I gave up on the project and hired a pro.
Returning to my non-DIY roots, I got mbenzman involved with the installation. The fronts fit perfect and sound excellent with the stock head unit (compared to the factory speakers that were 12 yrs old). SL120s were installed in the dash locations.
The rears took a bit of coaxing...some shaving here, a little nip there...but they're in and sound great! The problem with using the SL100s in the rear doors is the magnet is too deep. Mbenzman cured the issue and fixed me up proper.
I have tunes again!
Returning to my non-DIY roots, I got mbenzman involved with the installation. The fronts fit perfect and sound excellent with the stock head unit (compared to the factory speakers that were 12 yrs old). SL120s were installed in the dash locations.
The rears took a bit of coaxing...some shaving here, a little nip there...but they're in and sound great! The problem with using the SL100s in the rear doors is the magnet is too deep. Mbenzman cured the issue and fixed me up proper.
I have tunes again!
You also helped, by dropping in at the local beer store to pick up some much needed shop supplies (aka bribes). Then you supervised to make sure the work was being performed correctly and to your personal high standards. You also made yourself extremely handy by dispensing the before mentioned shop supplies. You kept all around you entertained. There are leaders and then there are followers, I just followed your commands.
Enjoyed it!
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
You should give yourself credit, you are way more valuable than you think. YOU drove your car over here to the shop, opened the bay door and placed your car into the work area.
You also helped, by dropping in at the local beer store to pick up some much needed shop supplies (aka bribes). Then you supervised to make sure the work was being performed correctly and to your personal high standards. You also made yourself extremely handy by dispensing the before mentioned shop supplies. You kept all around you entertained. There are leaders and then there are followers, I just followed your commands.
Enjoyed it!
You also helped, by dropping in at the local beer store to pick up some much needed shop supplies (aka bribes). Then you supervised to make sure the work was being performed correctly and to your personal high standards. You also made yourself extremely handy by dispensing the before mentioned shop supplies. You kept all around you entertained. There are leaders and then there are followers, I just followed your commands.
Enjoyed it!
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,469
Likes: 0
From: Socialist West Coast
95 E320, 19 Ram 1500 Hemi, 21 GLS 580(wife)
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: Ga.
All of them!
Besides I'm down to 1 W124 and it's done being modded unless I decide to supercharge it, like I did to the CLK55.
Here's some W124 eye candy, just to spice things up a bit.
Here's an action shot, on a very nice day, somewhere in Mexico,
I'm chasing my wife, Mrs Leadfoot, in the newest addition, the E55 Kompressor.
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
From: Central VA, Philadelphia, PA
95' E320 Wagon (gave to father) 15' VW TDI Wagon, 05' X3, 97' F150, 99' Buell S3
Hmm... I'm going to have to head up the road a bit and see what's going on up there. Beverage, supercharging, tunes....
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
From: Central VA, Philadelphia, PA
95' E320 Wagon (gave to father) 15' VW TDI Wagon, 05' X3, 97' F150, 99' Buell S3
Hey I just noticed my picture pop up on the signature. Weird, as according to the edit I could'nt get it small enough. That must be why it looks so bad.
I'm going to have to work on this a little more.
I'm going to have to work on this a little more.
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 146
Likes: 0
From: Central VA, Philadelphia, PA
95' E320 Wagon (gave to father) 15' VW TDI Wagon, 05' X3, 97' F150, 99' Buell S3
I'll take what I can get, and I don't mind playing. You might say I have a "can do" atitude. Don't have much time to play with my toys lately, everyone else's M.B. issues have my shop bogged down and they come first.
Besides I'm down to 1 W124 and it's done being modded unless I decide to supercharge it, like I did to the CLK55.
Here's some W124 eye candy, just to spice things up a bit.
Here's an action shot, on a very nice day, somewhere in Mexico, I'm chasing my wife, Mrs Leadfoot, in the newest addition, the E55 Kompressor.
Besides I'm down to 1 W124 and it's done being modded unless I decide to supercharge it, like I did to the CLK55.
Here's some W124 eye candy, just to spice things up a bit.
Here's an action shot, on a very nice day, somewhere in Mexico,
I'm chasing my wife, Mrs Leadfoot, in the newest addition, the E55 Kompressor.Nice stuff!
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: Ga.
All of them!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,469
Likes: 0
From: Socialist West Coast
95 E320, 19 Ram 1500 Hemi, 21 GLS 580(wife)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 3,491
Likes: 2
From: Vancouver, BC
Enzo, my Benzo
My W124 can't do that
LOL
Almost a Member!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
1995 E320 Kombi, 2006 R350 Pewter/Black
I'll take what I can get, and I don't mind playing. You might say I have a "can do" atitude. Don't have much time to play with my toys lately, everyone else's M.B. issues have my shop bogged down and they come first.
Besides I'm down to 1 W124 and it's done being modded unless I decide to supercharge it, like I did to the CLK55.
Here's some W124 eye candy, just to spice things up a bit.
Here's an action shot, on a very nice day, somewhere in Mexico, I'm chasing my wife, Mrs Leadfoot, in the newest addition, the E55 Kompressor.
Besides I'm down to 1 W124 and it's done being modded unless I decide to supercharge it, like I did to the CLK55.
Here's some W124 eye candy, just to spice things up a bit.
Here's an action shot, on a very nice day, somewhere in Mexico,
I'm chasing my wife, Mrs Leadfoot, in the newest addition, the E55 Kompressor.Somewhere in Mexico (or GA 400
).What work needed to be done for the rear speakers? What did you do with the front door speakers? How much better is the sound and how much did it cost overall? Thanks.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
The front door speakers were left stock - they rarely go bad and mine seemed fine.
IIRC, the speakers were $159/pair for the SL100s and $170/pair for the SL120s (shipped).
I think I like the MBQuarts better in my 300CE - BUT - that car has a Clarion ProAudio head unit and CD changer with more power. I'm still running the factory head unit w/o CD capabilities in the kombi (at this time).
IMO, the Rainbows sound excellent and provide better range of sound (particularly bass) and the highs are much more crisp versus the factory speakers. You're welcome to hit me up for a coffee sometime and you can check out the speaker sound for yourself.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
1995 E320 Kombi, 2006 R350 Pewter/Black
I will definitely take you up on that offer. Let me know how to get in touch with you directly. My office is on Windward in Alpharetta, which I assume is close to you since you went to Mbenzmen's shop in Roswell. Thanks.
-Christian Carlson
-Christian Carlson
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: Ga.
All of them!
Just made to look like Ga400S. just before the windward exit (complete with the exit sign), but definitely across the border in Mexico.
The front dash speakers and the rear door speakers had their harness clipped off and soldered onto the rainbows. The fronts just need the insulation under the dash pulled out of the corners and tucked under the lower windshield frame. Then they pop in just like the factory ones.
The rears however needed a bit of adjustment to open up the top and sides in the door handle. This could have been accomplished with a carbide burr and a steady hand/good eye, however mine had to suffice since we had no such talent available.
So we improvised and I duct taped the speakers to the top of the rear door handles and placed a speaker cage fashioned from the chicken wire which had been used by the previous owner to secure hogs during transit to market in the cargo area of the Kombi . Chappy said it made him feel good to recycle.
Just kidding, the speakers were attached using the same two bottom screws when finished,
