REPOP Speaker pods for the 914, * REVIEW * Options

[914werke]

So I though Id take this opportunity to provide a review from a service'r perspective of one of the aftermarket parts being reproduced. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
In this case its the new speaker pods made by URO.
These are intended to be OE replicas for those folks restoring their cars.
Factory part # 914.551.505.10 L. & 914.551.506.10 R. "Bracket for Loudspeaker"

This OE design has some limitations (described in threads here and on other boards) with regard to the size/power of the speaker that can be installed.
The challenge is that the newer speaker offerings that CAN be fitted to these pods are designed with deeper cones & larger magnets.
The problem with that is once attached to the stock chassis fasteners/location, they tend to crush & restrict the paper foil tubes directly behind that directs heated air from the HE's for defrost ect.

For those that aren't concerned with originality but are interested in current audio offerings in the relative stock speaker location
(vs cutting & installing in the door panels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)), Id direct you to one of the options allowing the installation of 6" round speakers.

Anyway the (pair of) items were received well packaged & undamaged.
Each Pod were delivered in simple plastic bags.
First impression is that they are PRETTY faithful reproductions.
Dimensions are spot on and the ABS material appears to be identical.
The outside of both the OE & URO pods have a molded "grain" to them, & it is really the only area Id say isnt exact.
But as these items did/do come in black only, IMO the most discerning (and anal) judge would be hard pressed to tell the difference once installed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)

For this customer I installed a pair of still functioning decades old OE speakers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) screwed them back in and fired up the old Blaupunkt AM/FM & was rewarded with the sounds of some 70's era quality audio (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

For those interested these can had at the usual sources. URO Speaker Cover -013336 & -013337

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[Rob-O]

Wow, very nice. The grain spacing is a tad different but from the driver or passenger seat it’s probably difficult to tell. Besides I’d rather have nice new pods with a slightly different than stock grain than stock grain and a cracked pod. That I CAN see from the drivers seat!

I just sent my circa 1973 Blaupunkt Frankfurt in for refurbishment at Vintage Blau (Long Island, NY I believe). Now if I could just find some speakers that fit depth wise...