Si Speed's 5th Gen Speaker Cover Mod

[Si Speed]

Well I saw this a while back on another site but it didn't have any pictures so I decided to give it a go. I can get covers for pretty cheap if I decide I don't like it so I went for it.

Items Needed

-Box cutter
-400 or 500 grit sandpaper
-Can of primer
-Paint of your choice color
-Hot glue gun (Optional)

1. Pull the front covers off the speakers in the doors. Pull from the right side since it's latched in on the other side. It should come out fairly easily. When you're done, you should have this:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d53/si_lude/Speaker%20Cover%20Mod/DSC00137.jpg

2. Tear the fabric off. You may need a box cutter but mine came off pretty easily.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d53/si_lude/Speaker%20Cover%20Mod/DSC00138.jpg

3. Sand it down good.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d53/si_lude/Speaker%20Cover%20Mod/DSC00139.jpg

4. Primer.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d53/si_lude/Speaker%20Cover%20Mod/DSC00140.jpg

5. Depending on how long long it takes the primer to dry, wait about 20-30 minutes. Then paint time. I used silver.

6. Let the paint dry for 30 minutes and put it back on.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d53/si_lude/Speaker%20Cover%20Mod/DSC00142.jpg

*Optional Step* 7. You can take your fabric and trim it up some and hot glue it back onto the back side if you wish.

Final thoughts: I wish the silver wasn't so flashy but it was brake caliper paint. If I decide to keep it as is, I'll go back and put the cloth on the back. I do want to paint the grill on the tweeter covers to finish it off but that's for another day. :smile:

[Brash22]

Looks pretty alright mate. But I like my stereo stealthy, not really :popworm:

[edge2lyfe]

Wow, it's sets the door panel off nice. Good job.

[sfields]

not bad E, I dunno about that silver though man

[thomas97]

i was waitng so long to see this, looks great E, the fabric gets tacky alot of times, and ive been so tempted to rip it off, but never knew what it would look like.

Rep for j00 [even though it wont do much lol]

this is a great little mod for people with different seats, you can tie in the whole car instead of just having seats in there.

[HondaNeedsBoost]

looks nice but dont try in a 4th gen...thats how E broke his...and if u do try...be a lil more carefull:wink:

[Si Speed]

I broke it on the 4th gen trying to pry the cover off to get the speaker out, lol. Nothing double sided tape can't fix.
I'm pretty sure I'll get tired of it after about a week. It's a little too flashy for me but I guess at least it matches my calipers, lol. I'll probably paint it back black for a while and when i get her repainted, paint them the color of the car, along with the radio trim and window button trim.

Tim, I didn't even think about that with the seats. That's a good point. Too bad for me, I only have a driver's seat right now, lol.

[Uncle Buck]

you could also add clear coat to make it have a durable and strong finish... wouldnt have to worry about it peeling or cracking over time..... i mean just a suggestion

[2KSH]

that's a cool idea.. it looks like it came out pretty good. nice job.
E you only need a drivers seat anyway!!!!!

[jimmyznutz]

I just recovered the speaker covers in micro-suede. It's thin enough not to interfere with the sound and looks good IMO.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/jimmyznutz/PICT2437.jpg
I also covered other stuff with real suede. Like my console front that was covered in the greyish carpet.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/jimmyznutz/PICT2434.jpg

[Si Speed]

^^^ Not bad.

Uncle Remus, I thought about that. I might go back and do it. I think I might keep it as it. Riding down the road, it gives the interior a little more character.

[thomas97]

that suede looks sweet, you can still see the holes, nice.

[zoefke]

nicely done

[mcimo]

I'll be doing this. Soon.

[mcimo]

Phase 1 complete. Fabric removal accomplished.
I might paint it, but since honda is effing awesome, they made it nice and smooth, so it looks very sexy by just taking off the mesh. Me likey.
I'll have to wait until tomorrow for my decision on wheter to paint them or not.

[98BB6SH]

just reread all this and i might do this soon. E do you have any pics of what your interior looks like currently?

[96SLUDE]

i think i might go with that micro swauuuude on the front and rear speakers, cause the rear ones are bleached and the front ones are worn.

[Si Speed]

just reread all this and i might do this soon. E do you have any pics of what your interior looks like currently?

Just like what's shown. It's all stock except the painted gauge bezels.