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2006 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport - Audiophile Advantage

2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Paint Prep
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Paint Prep
The enclosure and amplifier mounting plate is covered in black vinyl while the shroud is primered and sanded again for painting.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Trunk Enclosure Final
The enclosure is mounted in... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Trunk Enclosure Final
The enclosure is mounted in the car and woofers are installed. The last step is painting the shroud silver to match the Mercedes' exterior.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Test Fit
MDF rings are formed to create... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Test Fit
MDF rings are formed to create a seal between the Morel speakers and the air space in the Mercedes door panel.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Alignment
Sticks are used to temporarily... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Alignment
Sticks are used to temporarily secure the rings to ensure a precise alignment with the respect to the door panel.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Alignment
The panel piece is removed... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Alignment
The panel piece is removed from the door panel with the rings still aligned precisely by the sticks.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Finishing Touches
The rings are cut and ground... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Finishing Touches
The rings are cut and ground to fit the door panel. The panel is then reinforced with Marglass and ABS. Felt added between the woofer mount and door panel ring eliminates any vibrations.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Molded Enclosure
The door panel is final test-fitted... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Molded Enclosure
The door panel is final test-fitted just before vinyl is added. The door panels will also be screwed to the metal doorframe at the bottom to ensure a secure fit.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Door Panel Prep
A speaker grille is stapled... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Door Panel Prep
A speaker grille is stapled to the door panel. Dynamat was also applied to the panel to eliminate any resonances.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Speaker Enclosure
Custom MDF mounts are built... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Speaker Enclosure
Custom MDF mounts are built for all the door woofers and are bolted to the door metal. The doors are deadened with Dynamat both inside and out.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Carbon Fiber Speakers
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Carbon Fiber Speakers
With the speaker secured and door deadened, the door panel is ready to mount.
2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Finished Speaker
The door panel is wrapped... 
   
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2006 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport Finished Speaker
The door panel is wrapped in vinyl and mounted. The added Morel logo provides a finished look.

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