Alpine Type R

Harps · 6th May 2007, 14:05

Hello!!!

I've been busy this mornin installing a set of Alpine component speakers in my CTR.

Fairly easy, took 3hrs to do both doors...

Purchased speakers from;

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/prod...?product=22579

Speaker adaptors (from Halfords £12.99 same as these ones);

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/vaux...ors-p-498.html

Speaker adaptor leads (no need to cut original wiring)

http://www.nexxia.co.uk/Speaker_adaptors/honda.htm PC2-818

Tweeter;
To remove open window and carfully prise off...

Back of tweeter.JPG

Once old tweeter is removed, cut away some plastic to make to hole big enough to fit the new tweeter unit. Once in it simply screws on with the plastic ring.

The tweeter can be angled in any direction

Tweeter.JPG

Woofer and crossover;
To remove doorcard remove blanking plate behind the inside door handle and the two screws, and remove one screw from the armrest (under door handle) see prev threads for detailed pics big thanks to Pottsy
Doorcard simply clips off

Feed wire from tweeter through door frame to the crossover,

Tweeter wiring.JPG

Use speaker adaptor to connect crossover to original honda speaker adaptor,
And use the wires supplied in the astra adaptor kit (break off
the astra adaptor "plastic bit") to connect the woofer to the crossover.

Crossover wires.JPG

I used heavy duty velcro to stick the crossover unit inside the door...

I have ordered Dynamat Extreme speaker insulation to reduce rattle and interference...

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/3051.html

Will install once delivered

Yes you do need to drill holes into the door to accomodate the astra adaptors

Astra adaptor.JPG
Finally screw eveything together and put insulating tape on all exposed connections,

Installed woofer.JPG

Put the door back together and enjoy

(I was told by the guy from car audio centre to run in the speaker

He said half volume max for the first 40 hrs else the speakers will get damaged)

sco77harris · 6th May 2007, 18:03

yer they do need running in lol, hopefully it will be worth it

Harps · 6th May 2007, 18:07

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Originally Posted by sco77harris

yer they do need running in lol, hopefully it will be worth it

I heard them in the shop before I bought them. They sound excellent with good bass and vocal clarity, lets hope mine sound the same...

czechplastik · 6th May 2007, 18:11

Looks like a good job there Harps, well done, I'm not nearly as adventurous/brave as you! Well done

Harps · 6th May 2007, 18:30

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

Looks like a good job there Harps, well done, I'm not nearly as adventurous/brave as you! Well done

Thanks CZ, its easy once you've done the first one, as far as adventurous goes changing the speakers is as brave as i get

Type S Bournemouth · 6th May 2007, 19:12

im about to do my speakers shortly. Got the speakers sat here next to me still in there box!!!

sco77harris · 6th May 2007, 19:48

same lol - when i habve the car back

Harps · 7th May 2007, 00:37

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Originally Posted by Type S Bournemouth

im about to do my speakers shortly. Got the speakers sat here next to me still in there box!!!

Go for it mate, doesn't take long and is fairly easy to do and you get that nice feeling of achievement once its done

Type S Bournemouth · 7th May 2007, 00:44

well i have ordered the speaker rings today and the speaker wire adaptor. So im hoping to fit maybe next saturday if weather is fine.

DanKo · 7th May 2007, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Harps

Hello!!!

I've been busy this mornin installing a set of Alpine component speakers in my CTR.

... snip ...

Nice one man, looks stunning!

If I buy all the kit would you be so generous and do mine?:P I only live around 30mins from you

If you want some money, then its cool

fanaticrom · 7th May 2007, 13:50

I'm hoping u decide to change the rear speakers as well

I want to change all 4 and a guide will sure come in hand

Harps · 7th May 2007, 15:42

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Originally Posted by DanKo

Nice one man, looks stunning!

If I buy all the kit would you be so generous and do mine?:P I only live around 30mins from you

If you want some money, then its cool

Cheers mate! I tort u wanted the S3

I've got uni exams startin this week, aint got much free time but will be on uni hols in june, can help u out then if you want

The hardest bit is cuttin out the plastic from the tweeter housing, and drillin the holes in the door frame

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanaticrom

I'm hoping u decide to change the rear speakers as well

I want to change all 4 and a guide will sure come in hand

Lol, the rear door cards are hard to remove, front ones are only a 2min job. I have got the bassworks subs in the rear doors, and the amp so don't think I will be changing them atm. I will be putting sound insulation around the front and rear speakers when I get some free time (june). Will defo post pics...cant be of anymore help atm

Griffyn · 11th May 2007, 00:17

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Originally Posted by Harps

Cheers mate! I tort u wanted the S3

I've got uni exams startin this week, aint got much free time but will be on uni hols in june, can help u out then if you want

The hardest bit is cuttin out the plastic from the tweeter housing, and drillin the holes in the door frame

Hey mate I had the 2005 Type-R Components in my old car and they were pretty decent speakers but always had they amped up, but when I sold the car took them all out and ran them off the Alpine headunit and they did sound good still. How do the 07 Type-R Speakers sound with the stock FN2 headunit?

Also don't know if your on CTRO (I am Vitz on there) but there is a CTR meet in Bham this wkend (weather permitting). If not is it possible to try and meet up some time (I am at Warwick Uni) as really want to hear the speakers as the standard ones are okay for OEM actually but really miss my hifi in my old car (All Alpine install with Type-R speakers). I was thinking but the Type-X speakers but Type-Rs are much cheaper and not going down the whole aftermarket hifi with this car (to save on weight).

Also good luck with your exams mate! Finished all my finals now

Just labs and a cpl of 2nd year exams (module choices not re-takes).....then hopefully get a 2.1 and start my sweet job.

Harps · 11th May 2007, 00:41

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Originally Posted by Griffyn

How do the 07 Type-R Speakers sound with the stock FN2 headunit?.

They sound quite good, I don't think they have fully bedded in tho but sound good. I've got the bassworks in the rear, not sure if the bassworks amp runs the front speakers

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Originally Posted by Griffyn

Also don't know if your on CTRO (I am Vitz on there) but there is a CTR meet in Bham this wkend (weather permitting).

Im not on CTRO

not in Bham on wkends anyway, not going to be able to make it

After exams might be meetin up with DanKo to sort out installing the Type R's in his CTR, could have a bham meet in june

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griffyn

I was thinking but the Type-X speakers but Type-Rs are much cheaper and not going down the whole aftermarket hifi with this car (to save on weight).

Yeah mate didn't want to fork out loads for the type X setup, but they do look really good. Im happy with my setup don't want aftermarket amps and subs in the boot (take up space and add weight)

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Originally Posted by Griffyn

Also good luck with your exams mate! Finished all my finals now

Just labs and a cpl of 2nd year exams (module choices not re-takes).....then hopefully get a 2.1 and start my sweet job.

Thank you mate

, Im in first year got 8 exams

(bio-chem) proper stressed out. Hope all goes well with uni and the new job, what course are you doing?

Griffyn · 11th May 2007, 00:59

The bassworks amp is only for the rear speakers. Heard it in the demo car I test drove and it was rubbish (no offence). TBH it didn't sound any better than the std hifi with the bass on +6.

CTRO = Civic Type R Owners and is another forum about the CTR. I like to use both forums since learn things on both, but CTRO has alot more CTR owners and is alot busier.

Yeah June sounds cool, but have the 2nd year module exams in mid June, but should find sometime. Would be cool to meet up with some fellow FN2 owners.

Managed to blag getting my hifi setup at the Alpine HQ in Coventry (about 2 miles if that from my uni) and they guy their said the Type-X speakers are more expensive but alot better than the Type-Rs, but tbh found the Type-Rs good.

Cant believe you have a CTR in your first year

Good work!

I do something quite similar to you, I do Biomedical Chemisty but don't enjoy it at all. Yeah always get loads of exams with a course like ours, I have done 8 finals recently and then 2 other 'finals' in june.

Harps · 11th May 2007, 01:10

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Originally Posted by Griffyn

The bassworks amp is only for the rear speakers. Heard it in the demo car I test drove and it was rubbish (no offence). TBH it didn't sound any better than the std hifi with the bass on +6. .

Didn't pay for them part of the deal from the stealers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griffyn

CTRO = Civic Type R Owners and is another forum about the CTR. I like to use both forums since learn things on both, but CTRO has alot more CTR owners and is alot busier..

Just registered Harps_CTR Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griffyn

Yeah June sounds cool, but have the 2nd year module exams in mid June, but should find sometime. Would be cool to meet up with some fellow FN2 owners..

My exams finish mid june so should be cool anytime after

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griffyn

Managed to blag getting my hifi setup at the Alpine HQ in Coventry (about 2 miles if that from my uni) and they guy their said the Type-X speakers are more expensive but alot better than the Type-Rs, but tbh found the Type-Rs good..

Cool yeah not heard the Type X but I like the sound of the Type R's

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griffyn

Cant believe you have a CTR in your first year

Good work! .

LOL changed my course this year so technically 2nd year at uni

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griffyn

I do something quite similar to you, I do Biomedical Chemisty but don't enjoy it at all. Yeah always get loads of exams with a course like ours, I have done 8 finals recently and then 2 other 'finals' in june.

I do enjoy the course but its so bloody hard, so much to learn!!! Good luck with your finals, see you in june

Griffyn · 11th May 2007, 01:15

Haha fair enough if it was part of the deal.

Alot of people introduce themselves in the Newbies section. Also I am Vitz on there.

LOL at 2nd year comment

Still a nice car at your age

(not that I am much older

)

Yeah June will be cool.

mr w1z · 11th May 2007, 11:30

I have the same speakers, I got my mate to fit them in for me I was in so much pain watching him drill and cut my baby especially as I only had my type r for 2 weeks but it was so worth it. I also fitted a pioneer amp/sub that fits under the center part of the back seats. My car Sounds great now especially compared to the crappy standard set up, plus my boot space isn’t taken up by a sub box like in all my other cars.

Griffyn · 11th May 2007, 13:38

I have had my hifi stage until I get some mega powerful saloon when I am older so the weight doesn't matter. But for now don't want to add weight, so looks like I will only upgrade the front speakers tbh. The Type-Rs are decent speakers so will probably do this sometime. As for cutting up the car I don't mind as used to doing it with old car (pretty much stripped that thing when doing my alarm and hifis (had 2 different installs)).

Bravo · 14th May 2007, 00:55

Hi Harps,

Nice sound Man !

I can't imaging antyhing cooler, than crusin' in a Type R with beats at full vol.

Nice one.

6th May 2007, 14:05	#1 (permalink)
Harps Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st January 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alpine Type R Hello!!! I've been busy this mornin installing a set of Alpine component speakers in my CTR. Fairly easy, took 3hrs to do both doors... Purchased speakers from; http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/prod...?product=22579 Speaker adaptors (from Halfords £12.99 same as these ones); http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/vaux...ors-p-498.html Speaker adaptor leads (no need to cut original wiring) http://www.nexxia.co.uk/Speaker_adaptors/honda.htm PC2-818 Tweeter; To remove open window and carfully prise off... Back of tweeter.JPG Once old tweeter is removed, cut away some plastic to make to hole big enough to fit the new tweeter unit. Once in it simply screws on with the plastic ring. The tweeter can be angled in any direction Tweeter.JPG Woofer and crossover; To remove doorcard remove blanking plate behind the inside door handle and the two screws, and remove one screw from the armrest (under door handle) see prev threads for detailed pics big thanks to Pottsy Doorcard simply clips off Feed wire from tweeter through door frame to the crossover, Tweeter wiring.JPG Use speaker adaptor to connect crossover to original honda speaker adaptor, And use the wires supplied in the astra adaptor kit (break off the astra adaptor "plastic bit") to connect the woofer to the crossover. Crossover wires.JPG I used heavy duty velcro to stick the crossover unit inside the door... I have ordered Dynamat Extreme speaker insulation to reduce rattle and interference... http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/3051.html Will install once delivered Yes you do need to drill holes into the door to accomodate the astra adaptors Astra adaptor.JPG Finally screw eveything together and put insulating tape on all exposed connections, Installed woofer.JPG Put the door back together and enjoy (I was told by the guy from car audio centre to run in the speaker He said half volume max for the first 40 hrs else the speakers will get damaged) Last edited by Harps; 6th May 2007 at 19:13.


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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yer they do need running in lol, hopefully it will be worth it

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like a good job there Harps, well done, I'm not nearly as adventurous/brave as you! Well done

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 967 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	im about to do my speakers shortly. Got the speakers sat here next to me still in there box!!!

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	same lol - when i habve the car back

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 967 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well i have ordered the speaker rings today and the speaker wire adaptor. So im hoping to fit maybe next saturday if weather is fine.

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fanaticrom Valve Cap Join Date: 26th January 2007 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm hoping u decide to change the rear speakers as well I want to change all 4 and a guide will sure come in hand

11th May 2007, 00:59	#15 (permalink)
Griffyn Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd March 2007 Location: Nr. Portsmouth Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The bassworks amp is only for the rear speakers. Heard it in the demo car I test drove and it was rubbish (no offence). TBH it didn't sound any better than the std hifi with the bass on +6. CTRO = Civic Type R Owners and is another forum about the CTR. I like to use both forums since learn things on both, but CTRO has alot more CTR owners and is alot busier. Yeah June sounds cool, but have the 2nd year module exams in mid June, but should find sometime. Would be cool to meet up with some fellow FN2 owners. Managed to blag getting my hifi setup at the Alpine HQ in Coventry (about 2 miles if that from my uni) and they guy their said the Type-X speakers are more expensive but alot better than the Type-Rs, but tbh found the Type-Rs good. Cant believe you have a CTR in your first year Good work! I do something quite similar to you, I do Biomedical Chemisty but don't enjoy it at all. Yeah always get loads of exams with a course like ours, I have done 8 finals recently and then 2 other 'finals' in june.

11th May 2007, 01:15	#17 (permalink)
Griffyn Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd March 2007 Location: Nr. Portsmouth Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Haha fair enough if it was part of the deal. Alot of people introduce themselves in the Newbies section. Also I am Vitz on there. LOL at 2nd year comment Still a nice car at your age (not that I am much older ) Yeah June will be cool.

11th May 2007, 11:30	#18 (permalink)
mr w1z Wheelnut Join Date: 20th January 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the same speakers, I got my mate to fit them in for me I was in so much pain watching him drill and cut my baby especially as I only had my type r for 2 weeks but it was so worth it. I also fitted a pioneer amp/sub that fits under the center part of the back seats. My car Sounds great now especially compared to the crappy standard set up, plus my boot space isn’t taken up by a sub box like in all my other cars.

11th May 2007, 13:38	#19 (permalink)
Griffyn Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd March 2007 Location: Nr. Portsmouth Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have had my hifi stage until I get some mega powerful saloon when I am older so the weight doesn't matter. But for now don't want to add weight, so looks like I will only upgrade the front speakers tbh. The Type-Rs are decent speakers so will probably do this sometime. As for cutting up the car I don't mind as used to doing it with old car (pretty much stripped that thing when doing my alarm and hifis (had 2 different installs)).

14th May 2007, 00:55	#20 (permalink)
Bravo Wheelnut Join Date: 11th May 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Harps, Nice sound Man ! I can't imaging antyhing cooler, than crusin' in a Type R with beats at full vol. Nice one.