Recent content by stephenw

I found the rear outputs aren’t filtered, at least not at the top end. I bought the Match M5.4 DSP and decided to do things the hard way, by using front outputs for the front door mids and the rear outputs for the front tweeters, effectively bi-amping the setup. It did mean setting all of the...

Thanks Cocole, I managed to get it off with a firm pull. I did find that I could partially release the clips by pushing in on the rear side; that moves in a bit and helps. Despite that though I managed to damage the right hand one by foolishly twisting it off after the left hand one released -...

Hi Cocole, I’m trying to install the same camera on my SR and have removed the boot lid inside trim OK, but can’t get the outside plastic (lightbar on the Trophy) off so that I can mount the camera. I’ve removed the 9x 8mm nuts securing it and pushed the wire grommets through but there are a...

I wouldn't bother re-using the front speakers, they're terrible. If you're going to the effort then put decent matching speakers in the back.

I was going to buy a Trophy but changed my mind when I realised the difference in the battery tech. My reasons were as per zAndy1 at the top (10-80% equivalent range, no cobalt probably mined in Africa, not having to worry about the charge state). I also read that LFP batteries cycle ~2000 times...

There are 3x 350kW(!) Ionity chargers at the Wales 1 Business Park (Magor) if you need to top up just past the bridge, though I've not used them myself. Or failing that some 60kW Gridserves at the services on the opposite side of the M4.

Hi Richlove, Yeah that's about it, so far I've fudged it slightly by running the door speakers direct from the factory amp cabling. Strictly these should go via the cross-overs but I'm getting away with it. However for the tweeters you will need to use cross-overs, unless they come fitted with...

Thanks guys. I had some existing Alpine tweeters that match the mids I fitted earlier. I also re-located them to near the mids just inside the footwell as I much prefer that soundstage. (Years ago a pro advised me to use that location with the left tweeter pointing at the drivers left ear, and...

Some may find this useful - I found the correct connectors to attach to the OEM tweeter plugs. They are called DJ7022Y connectors (though this sems to cover a few variants) but I found the right ons here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175020560988 Handy if you don't want to cut the factory plugs...

I've had some success with these speaker rings, designed for a Vauxhall Zafira, but they're quite similar and under a tenner: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255694981264 Left door Right door I used washers and/or drilled a extra hole in the tabs to get these on, but the depth and size is...

I just want to thank all those who have contributed here too - just the info I've been desperate for! Looking forward to re-homing my Alpine R-Series into my SE. I've found some different speaker mounts that might work well, will report back after I try them. Shame there are no RCA outs from the...

I’m thinking there should be an easy solution to use the Infotainment screen - a Bluetooth camera with a Carplay/Android app, then the video goes via your phone. But I can’t seem to find such a thing. Seems like a gap in the market.

I have managed to get the rear right card off the door - I got some specials pry tools off Amazon which did the trick - needed a metal bar! I can report that there is no speaker cable present in the door on an SE sadly. Next to upgrade the (terrible) front speakers…! I have already removed...