thanks for the comments guys... had to work today so didn't do anything, but tmrw is on! hehe

wynode: thanks for the fix! write up comming soon... hehe

fried: it's good to get feedback, just in case that does happen! but i'm pretty sure the pods will fit cos i've basically just made a fatter version of the standard speaker cover... uh does that make sense? well it ain't any bigger than wot was there already i'll definitely test fit it tmrw too, hope all will be good

i also got the 6x9 type r's (spr-694a) and mrv-f340 (4 channel amp). y alpine? dunno, just like them... always had them and it's cool to have type r's in my type r! LOL!