torn tinsel fixable?

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

as you can see it tore RIGHT at the connector. I figure it should be fixable.. clean out the little bits left and solder it back. will the TINY difference in length make a change enough in impedance between the both? now then a negative on one side tore and the positive on the other blew.. should I solder a little extra wire so it is not tight and tear again?

why did it happen? its not on much power.. hell its still STIFF as can be.. stock wiring.. its the old 3 lug btls on 2500rms tops!!

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[norrizzle90 10+ year member]

****, this scares me...only 2500.

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

****, this scares me...only 2500.

thats the scariest part

 

[norrizzle90 10+ year member]

not 100% sure but isn't this a common problem with the older btl's. like not the exact problem, but a problem with the tinsels.

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

not 100% sure but isn't this a common problem with the older btl's. like not the exact problem, but a problem with the tinsels.

well they used to slap and if you can see in the pic there is a piece of felt... I personally think they aren't long enough but I don't feel like paying for a recone.

 

[slam 5,000+ posts]

to fix the problem quit playing low end noted/music

 

[norrizzle90 10+ year member]

i mean eff it, try fixing it up once, twice, and the third time just go for the recone.

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

to fix the problem quit playing low end noted/music

lolz!! its a btl.. I have it in a box tuned to 30hz.. wtf you think I am going to play..

 

[slam 5,000+ posts]

get a recone and have it sewn in the spider

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

get a recone and have it sewn in the spider

any other... cheaper options.. will soldering not work?

$140 for a common problem out of the factory is kinda bs.. there should be a discount if I show him its an original cone

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

I emailed them in hopes of getting a cheaper recone since it is the stock one.. Hell the coil is perfect its all still REALLY stiff it just stopped playing cause it tore the tinsels

 

[norrizzle90 10+ year member]

i think they SHOULD hook you up. if they dont.....we bash FI on here for horrible customer service!!

 

[T3mpest 10+ year member]

whats your ssf set at? What song were you playing when you broke it?

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

i think they SHOULD hook you up. if they dont.....we bash FI on here for horrible customer service!!

I don't think bashing is in need but I think since they acknowledged it a problem a deal should be in order.. IMO.. hell if there was a way to just replace the spider and tinsels.. I would

 

[norrizzle90 10+ year member]

I don't think bashing is in need but I think since they acknowledged it a problem a deal should be in order.. IMO.. hell if there was a way to just replace the spider and tinsels.. I would

lol yeah, shame on me....i was a little to rough.