Moisture in doors

[Infinity08]

Are the doors of my ST designed to allow water in and just drain through the rather large drains at the bottom? I took my factory speakers out to test fit my new components, and there was considerable moisture on the speakers- MUCH more than I would allow on my new ones. Is this normal, or do I have a problem? I just drove home in the rain, so a bit is expected, but the little enclosed speaker looked like it had just been sprayed with a bottle. I know I can get those little foam baffles, but I want to see if I need to go to the dealership first.

 

[sjr033]

I have never seen a door that is designed to let water in. The usually do have drain holes. How large is "rather large" I think you are on the right track, a little water in the door fine but not alot especially on the speaker. I know where you are coming from about not wanting to get water on your new speakers. I almost started to cry the first time my friend stepped on my fiberglass kick pannels with $450 speakers in them.

 

[Infinity08]

The drain holes in the bottoms of the doors are about like half of a nickel, even the semicircular shape, and there's 5 or 6 going across. When I get time next week, I'll either wait until it rains again, or hose down the driver's side and see if it is the same. I don't wish to panic, but I don't think Alpine intended for their TypeX Pro's to be submerged.

Bad comes to worse, I can modify some of those XTC foam baffles, but I don't like those things.

 

[sjr033]

That doesn't sound right. 5 or 6 holes that big. No wonder why you have that much water. I would even worry about a marine speaker. How do you like the type x's? I have always run MB Quarts.

 

[Infinity08]

Dunno, I haven't hooked them up, yet. I've always used Seas, but my wife surprised me with these. I'll try them.

 

[sjr033]

Well when you get the install done. Post some pictures and reviews. Good luck.

 

[Infinity08]

I'll do that. The subs I picked out aren't even being shipped yet (Sundown Audio SD1v2, nor have I picked a head unit (leaning towards the Kenwood 8019 or Alpine W205). I do at least have my main speakers and an amp (Power 1000). It'll be a little while.