Feeling inspired by Julian's stereo install, thought I might get around to upgrading the speakers in the green E30.
I had my head unit refurbished (wanted the stock look).
I've got the BMW branded Alpine CM5905 fitted as standard for our market with the tweeters in the door pods.
Alpine Australia did a great job and the unit is better than it was back in 1988.
Unfortunately, not the speakers. They've suffered the ravages of time, use and UV.
I was listening to some tunes a few weeks back and the RH side sounded more craptacular than usual.
This is why:
Why repair when you can UPGRADE? ?
I wouldn't know where to start with car audio today.
Given 1) it's a convertible, 2) I'm not after a 'doof doof' set-up and 3) would like to keep it looking reasonably stock with a 'drop-in' replacement at a nice price...
Based on the advice of a local car audio installer, ended up going with a set of component speakers.
Audison APK-130
On the surface they look pretty well made.
First task was to remove old & refit the new tweeters into the OE door pods - they're glued in.
If you don't want to keep your old tweeters, here's a pro tip.
Boiling water.
Boil the kettle, fill a mug to the brim, put the tweeter face down into the mug.
Add a splash of hot water to the back and let the glue soften.
OE tweeter grill can be pulled out from the front.
The old tweeter comes out from the back.
Back into the mug, to loosen the remaining glue.
Push out with your thumbs or use some channel locks to pull out.
Scrape away any remaining glue with a knife, line-up & push in the new tweeter at the edges.
Very compact installation.
Comparison of OE & upgrade:
After everything is installed - I am back in 1988 again!
