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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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Which vendors supply the modified A-pillar with built in tweeter? I've seen a few threads in the past and I'm considering improving the sound of my system a little more.

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My radio is still stock, not sure if I want to open that can of worms?

I also told myself and the wife that I was done with the mods, but interested about the A pillar tweeters still

Did you talk to Dennis, I'm sure he has done it before? Someone post pics if you have any please.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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I had some CNC machined tweeter pods installed in my car. They are available for different size tweeters, and can be moved around until you find the best direction sweet-spot. My installer said they are much more cost effective than doing the entire pillar, and usually sound better as well due to being adjustable. Mine were anodized black.
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Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg
My radio is still stock, not sure if I want to open that can of worms?

I also told myself and the wife that I was done with the mods, but interested about the A pillar tweeters still

Did you talk to Dennis, I'm sure he has done it before? Someone post pics if you have any please.
Not sure if you can add them with all those performance gauges on your A-pillar.

Although my new stereo and sub sounds a lot better than stock top down, I would still like to bring some sound up from the door speakers. I know Patches modded one of his C5s, but since then I think more vendors are offering a pre-fabbed A-pillar with the tweater speakers integrated. I will check with Dennis as I think he did start offering them.

I would also love to see some pics if anyone has them installed.
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I would also recommend talking to Dennis at Double D Mods. He just might be able to help you out.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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We can do them Al
I have to make 3 sets now for current orders

Leather and vinyl for options.
Vinyl is a real nice look and can be wrapped much easier in one piece
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Originally Posted by 8snaces
I had some CNC machined tweeter pods installed in my car. They are available for different size tweeters, and can be moved around until you find the best direction sweet-spot. My installer said they are much more cost effective than doing the entire pillar, and usually sound better as well due to being adjustable. Mine were anodized black.
Got any pictures?
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Originally Posted by Double D Mods
We can do them Al
I have to make 3 sets now for current orders

Leather and vinyl for options.
Vinyl is a real nice look and can be wrapped much easier in one piece
Thanks. I think the vinyl would be a better match.

Next question...Does the dash need to be removed to remove/install the A-pillars?
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Got any pictures?
Ya! I'm in for pics too.
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I can text some pics of the tweeter pods installed if anyone want to PM me their cell #
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
Thanks. I think the vinyl would be a better match.

Next question...Does the dash need to be removed to remove/install the A-pillars?
Bump for answer. Does the dash need to be removed to remove/install the A-pillars? Where are the access points that hold the A-pillars?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by MSG C5
Bump for answer. Does the dash need to be removed to remove/install the A-pillars? Where are the access points that hold the A-pillars?

Thanks!

no the dash can stay in place...the a pillar is clipped in...so gently pry on it till the clips pop then remove..its easier with the sun visors removed though I thought
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