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I have a pair of JBL GT 1200's that keep rattling out of the quick slides. One rattled out and i took the sub out of the box to put it back on. When I was screwing the sub back in, i slipped with the drill and tore a hole almost a half an inch long across the rubber surround. It is a clean cut and I was wondering what I should use to seal the sub, could this affect performance?
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ACKKKKK not the dreaded slip it happens to the best of us I suppose "hasent happened to me on anything expensive knock on wood" I cant give ya any fix tips but I can give ya prevention tips.. First put the sub in and get a pen and make a small dot in each screw hole, take the sub out and pre-drill the holes. Then put the sub back in and put the screw in with a screw driver not a drill. Or just get nuts and bolts!!!!!
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thanks dougboy, i asked my dad and he said we could seal it up with some silicone or sumpin, i guess it's flexible and makes a good seal. i guess i'm lucky it wasn't a real expensive sub. thanks again.
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been there, done that ! Get some masking tape and tape the front side where the suround is torn,then lightly smear some silicone (black)on the back side of the torn surrond, wipe off the excess and let it dry . then remove the tape a you have yourseld a brand new, almost fixed, gosh i should pre drill holes speaker
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Just a tip for the future. I use the craftsman speed lock system on my drill. It has a sleave that makes it really easy to screw things like speakers in, and lessens the risk of slipping.
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Posts: 305 | From: Brooklyn, New York, USA | Registered: Aug 1999
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Also try a product called "Goop". It dries to a very flexible rubber like substance and seems to hold much better than silicone. You should be able to find it in most hardware stores (at least it's easy to find in Canada). Good luck. Also, a friend of mine whose been installing for almost 20 years once told me to hold my thumb up against the screw as you are screwing it in. If the driver slips, you may do some damage to your thumb, but it'll heal.....The sub won't ever be the same again. This advice is not for the faint of heart and I assume no responsibility for injuries incurred while using this method. I have used it and it makes me much more careful if nothing else.
By the way, he still has all fingers and thumbs, and they all still work! ------------------ inno73@hotmail.com
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Posts: 490 | From: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada | Registered: May 1999
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I'm in Canada too and GOOP works really well. If you can't find that, just use contact cement it works awesome, stays real flexible and seals good. Brian B.
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i had some jvc home speakers with dry rot on the surrounds. i ordered a surround repair kit from a catalog called parts express and with a little time had the surrounds replaced. i think it was only $20 or so for 4 surrounds. only problem is that they only come in foam, but i haven't had a problem yet.
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Goop works, contact cement , silicone, they all work very well.
I used to use, on 6x9s my friend had, Fletch Tight and foam. Just make sure not to get your fingers stuck!! FT is used on arrow fletchings. Damn patch outlasted the rest of the speaker . Alpine 6x9s got a screw right through the foam surround . FT also works on narrow tears in speakers....Bose 301, series 1 had a nice 1.5" long tear. Now it's a little shinier there, but never rips, just right .
my 3 cents,
ub
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Posts: 7155 | From: No. VA | Registered: May 1999
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You mentioned the use of a re-coning kit. I've seen them advertised but always been a bit sceptical. I know the manufacturers do it all the time with the proper tools, jigs etc. , but how do you ensure proper alignment? What is included with the kit? And where did you get it from?
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Posts: 490 | From: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada | Registered: May 1999
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Ever try using Dad's 4 billion pound drill that was made in 1906 to screw in speakers with no pre-drilling... can you say, "pass the silicone please!" Just thought I'd share because I'm bored!
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