XM9's on oz tower

[russellsmojo]

I upgraded to all exile this past week. In mounting the speakers on my tower it seems that I should have a rubber bushing or something to protect the tower paint from the mounts (also to help them stay tight and not twist). Anyone encountered this and came up with good solution? I was thinking about things like bicycle tire tubes cut to fit between tower and speaker mount?

On a side note, these speakers seem really heavy on the tower. We had a short rough water run yesterday and the tower had more creaking and popping than in the past. Maybe normal and sure worth the sound trade off!

I went all exile because of good quality stuff. However, the main reason though is the assistance I received from Brian and the entire crew. The way they do business fits me perfect as a do it yourselfer. My stuff shipped fast and Brian has been a text away the entire time. The javelin amp, eq, and 12inch sub is going in later this week. Great to see a company still doing business this way! Way to go exile!

[ian ashton]

The OZ tower paint chips with the (or any) clamps.

The tower definitely gets some wobble with the added weight, but I wouldn't be concerned.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7ivu4emyk8t1xn7/Photo%20May%2017%2C%205%2054%2013%20PM.jpg?dl=1

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fgpugml13zym9pj/Photo%20May%2017%2C%205%2054%2050%20PM.jpg?dl=1

I bolted the bottom pair directly to the tower. The top pair I made my own smaller clamps and painted black so they don't stand out as much.

[mmandley]

As long as the clamps are tight don't worry about it.

If they won't tighten let me know.

Yes they dig into the paint a little, I used blue tape and trimmed it off after it was tight.

Still have some dig marks. Just touch it up with paint if it concerns you.

If you have the smaller diameter tube tower it will cause a little wobble. Even on my larger then normal tower diameter it shakes a bit. Never concerns me.

I do remove the speakers on long trips but anything under 300 miles I leave them on.

[ian ashton]

Oh I always pull mine off when I trailer, but mostly because I don't want to have to clean bugs off 'em, lol!

[russellsmojo]

I had to really crank the clamp down after about 20 minutes on the water. I will make a few more trips and make sure they are not loosening up. Ian, that green and black looks sweet. Not you have me wanting to go yellow with black grills. I need to stay on the water and off these boards!

[mmandley]

Oh I always pull mine off when I trailer, but mostly because I don't want to have to clean bugs off 'em, lol!

Mine are always in covers bro. No bugs.

[Northstarhi]

Mine are always in covers bro. No bugs.

Where did you get your covers? There aren't any listed on the Exile website and non came with my order when it showed up 2 months ago after being on back order for 2+ months.

[smorris7]

Where did you get your covers? There aren't any listed on the Exile website and non came with my order when it showed up 2 months ago after being on back order for 2+ months.

Covers are on back order. Should be in very soon. That is my understanding.

[mmandley]

They switched styles and they were back ordered, normally they are in the boxes, they changed the material and the zipper, so to keep orders going they shipped speakers with no covers.

I will look into it and see if there is an expected arrival.

[Connolly_Crew]

Oh I always pull mine off when I trailer, but mostly because I don't want to have to clean bugs off 'em, lol!
speakersocks.com

[Connolly_Crew]

Where did you get your covers? There aren't any listed on the Exile website and non came with my order when it showed up 2 months ago after being on back order for 2+ months.

Speakersocks.com is a good option.

[russellsmojo]

My understanding is mid April the covers will be in stock. I am using the plastic wrap that in in box to store the speakers for now.

[dusty2221]

I'm on the list for covers too, I have 2 that are tired of eating bugs!

[russellsmojo]

Dusty, what lake do you hit most of the time?

[dusty2221]

Texoma, Highport Marina 99% of the time

[russellsmojo]

Me too! Grew up in Denison so been all over Texoma. We hit Lewisville fairly regular too because its closer to house.

[dusty2221]

Maybe we will cross paths this year. We are usually there early and stay past dark. Most of the day is either spent behind Mill Creek riding or anchored somewhere around Wood Island.

[russellsmojo]

I bet we will. Send me a photo of your boat so I will know what you are rolling in.

[Connolly_Crew]

I bet we will. Send me a photo of your boat so I will know what you are rolling in.

No pic but ahhhhh,
Prob be the baddest SE you see or hear....


Finished the updates on the new SE
https://forum.moomba.com/showthread.php?t=27335

[russellsmojo]

Oh yea. I have looked at that thread before. I think the drool ruined at least one Ipad. Instead of crossing paths on the water it looks like I need Dusty in my garage pimping my boat......