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Profyaffle



Member Since: 03 Oct 2016
Location: N Yorks
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Cutting headlining for speakers...
I am wanting to put a radio and speakers in my 200tdi HT 90... I have the LR panels for the rear speakers which mount in the back corners.. I would like the front ones in the front headlining as opposed to the dash..
How hard is it to cut the holes and what would be the best tools for this? Or would I be better mounting them somewhere else? The headlining is one of the 'furry' black ones...

Thanks
Post #605495 28th Feb 2017 11:37am
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gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
New headline material is a devil to cut but my advice would be to use a Stanley knife, the plastic type material will quickly blunt the blade so make sure you have plenty of spares.

As the outside of the speaker will hide the cut whole you do not really have to be that perfect. But take it slow going over the circle many times do not try to gut through it in one go. Cut from the front and mask up around the cutting area. I would use an electric tool as there is too much of a risk of slipping and causing damage.

The hardest part will be removing the headlining which if you do will make the job much easier. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

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Post #605503 28th Feb 2017 12:19pm
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epictrail



Member Since: 20 Sep 2013
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 HT Chawton White
Speakers in the front headlining are not a great idea.
One speaker ends up being very close to your ear.
Really much better in the dash in my opinion.
This was one of the first things I changed when I bought my current defender
Post #605552 28th Feb 2017 3:46pm
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