How can I change my 12" BTL n2 into a 15" ?

[Notorious97200 339]

Hi all,

 

I have a BTL n2 12" actually, and I love it. but I want more now !

I was thinking of reconing it to a 15" sub. Can you tell me what I need to buy from Fi, of course ? Recone kit, basket ?

 

Is it hard to do ?

Can I find a tutorial here or elsewhere (I'll try Google !).

I won't do it myself as I am not very familiar with speaker recones and tools, and ...anything  !!! a friend of mine will do it, but I want to know some things before.

 

I already have a design for a good box. It must be around 3-3.5 ft3 net @ 32 Hz !

 

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[djjdnap 78]

buy the recone and basket from Fi.

 

the motors are the same so its just a matter of the basket and recone.

[jonbearsmt 919]

and you will need an impact screw driver

[Notorious97200 339]

Thanks.

The only things available on Fi site are recone and basket, but I did not know if it was enough

 

Is it hard to change the basket ? Do I need special tools ? I have no idea and I want to tell the "builder" how to do it right , if he ever has questions before he starts.

[Notorious97200 339]

Ok thank you very much

 

I found some pics on Google to see what is/ what you call an "impact screwdriver" !
It seems do-able !!! for a first-timer

 

I think I will try that.

 

Only if Fi want to answer my e mails.

I'm tired of their system. 3 weeks ago they told me they only need a few minutes to send me an invoice for a sub. Still waiting.

[cloud77 28]

Buy an adhesive kit from their accessories section as well.  PSI and FI have the best CA glue IMO.  You want to buy the 2oz which is good enough the recone about 2 15" woofers.  As far as what tools and accessories you need, check out the videos on youtube from ShowtimeSPL on how to recone a woofer.  This is how I learned and I have now successfully reconed more than 10 woofers.

[jonbearsmt 919]

they can not ship glue over seas

[Notorious97200 339]

Oh yes they can ! At least PSI and the others can, so why not Fi ?

 

But I'm sure I can find glue in my country

 

The reconing part is not a problem, as I know my good friend did some recones in his life !  I was only really wondering about the basket part. But it does not look like it's too hard to do.

[jonbearsmt 919]

maybe they do it unlawfully i swore  they couldnt maybe im wrong

[Notorious97200 339]

I know what you mean, BigJon. For security resons. The same for acid batteries.

But I've always receive some glue when ordering several recone kits from PAP, fixmyspeaker,...