01xtreme Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 but what type of screws do you use to mount your subs. I was driving around today, and i start hearing a weird noise. So I look back at my subs and low and behold my passenger side sub is jumping about an inch off my box. I have always used 1.5-2 inch coarse thread drywall screws with no problem, but the screws have pulled out of my double thick bafffle. Do any of you guys use screws other than drywall screws? Quote My System: Pioneer AVH-P3200BT 4-Dayton 7 inch reference series (front doors) 8-Onkyo 3/4 inch tweeters (dash) 1-Sundown Audio 100.4D (mids/highs) 2-18" BTL's (for now) Crescendo 3kwp (for sale) Complete rebuild coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MegaloManiac Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 i've been using drywalls screws without any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastmmats Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 this only happends when you dont screw the wofer all they way. i knw sometimes i see this .ppl only put 4 screws one on the top one on the left bottom n right n there done but then this wouls happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Dude make sure the threads go all the way to the head when purchasing drywall screws, or any screw for that matter! otherwise the sub willnot be fully secured! Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 i used to use drywall screws. now im using a wall dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01xtreme Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 threads went to the head, and they were definaely tightened down all the way. Right now I am thinking about some concrete screws, because I have quite a few of them laying around the house. As a last resort I am thining about t-nuts, and allen head bolts. Quote My System: Pioneer AVH-P3200BT 4-Dayton 7 inch reference series (front doors) 8-Onkyo 3/4 inch tweeters (dash) 1-Sundown Audio 100.4D (mids/highs) 2-18" BTL's (for now) Crescendo 3kwp (for sale) Complete rebuild coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 only time I ever see that is when you cut the woofer hole a little to big and the screws slip from where they are supposed to be at, and pretty much miss the wood.... if its a tight fit, it shouldnt happen another time I did see that happen is when you use Ultra Light MDF, that stuff is horrible to mount woofers too Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam4563 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 i use drywall screws also but when ur tightening the screws sometimes u might not notice but u can strip the mdf if u tighten them too much and if that happens the screws arent really doin anything... Quote The New - 2002 Acura Rsx (work in progress)Eclipse AVN7000Eclipse 4 Channel4 Polk Audio Db 6.5 (soon to be changed)T500.1Punch 3 15"- The (old) System - 94 GMC Sonoma Ext. CabH/U - Pioneer Avic D3Eclipse 4 Channel Amp2 MB Quart DUA 216 6.5 components2 Polk Momo 4x10s1 RF Power T5001bd2 RF P315D4's 5 cubes net @ 35hzPowermaster D1200 Battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01xtreme Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) dont understand, 6 of the 8 screw heads popped off. I made sure they were all good and tight. I went to the HD and I saw some of the walldogs Chevyboy was talking about, and they were relatively inexpensive...so i am gonne give those a try. I put them in and they sinched down tight as hell. I am definately liking them so far. Edited August 16, 2007 by 01xtreme Quote My System: Pioneer AVH-P3200BT 4-Dayton 7 inch reference series (front doors) 8-Onkyo 3/4 inch tweeters (dash) 1-Sundown Audio 100.4D (mids/highs) 2-18" BTL's (for now) Crescendo 3kwp (for sale) Complete rebuild coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 yea they hold my btl down. we'll have to meet up soon, and "sound off" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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