3M Automotive Mounting Tape

gothy666 · 07-08-2019, 09:54 PM

Has anyone ever used this stuff to install door speakers in place of screws? I'm thinking if I basically use it as a gasket, it will probably negate the need for screws altogether.

RonRizz · 07-09-2019, 04:51 AM

god strong stuff indeed... but no replacement for mechanical fasteners. put the screws in.

tRidiot · 07-09-2019, 10:46 AM

Absolutely. Over time, with heat and environmental degradation, I think it will pull loose. What is the problem with using screws, if you don't mind my asking?

SouthArk370Z · 07-09-2019, 11:37 AM

See if you can find any specs for how much weight it can hold. The tape is designed for long-term use for interior/exterior emblems and other light-weight parts so it may not have much load-bearing capacity.

RonRizz · 07-09-2019, 08:13 PM

I just used a roll of 3M #3614 Heavy duty for some vent visors on my crosstrek. Ridiculously strong tape, and I have no doubt it would hold a speaker in place. How long is the question. weather, along with constant vigorous vibration may not be too kind to it.
Use screws/ bolts like everyone else. Don't try to reinvent the wheel.

CRiZO · 07-09-2019, 09:58 PM

It'd work great if you never drove or played music loudly.

axmea? · 07-09-2019, 11:05 PM

Why use it as s gasket when the one that comes with the speakers work. Plus, it won't be as secure as a legit fastener like the screw.

bigaudiofanat · 07-10-2019, 02:46 PM

Or using dynamat or roadkill and not have to worry about any of it

RonRizz · 07-10-2019, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Or using dynamat or roadkill and not have to worry about any of it

??? for mounting a speaker???

07-08-2019, 09:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
gothy666 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: GA Posts: 16 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 7	3M Automotive Mounting Tape Has anyone ever used this stuff to install door speakers in place of screws? I'm thinking if I basically use it as a gasket, it will probably negate the need for screws altogether.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	See if you can find any specs for how much weight it can hold. The tape is designed for long-term use for interior/exterior emblems and other light-weight parts so it may not have much load-bearing capacity. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	I just used a roll of 3M #3614 Heavy duty for some vent visors on my crosstrek. Ridiculously strong tape, and I have no doubt it would hold a speaker in place. How long is the question. weather, along with constant vigorous vibration may not be too kind to it. Use screws/ bolts like everyone else. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Why use it as s gasket when the one that comes with the speakers work. Plus, it won't be as secure as a legit fastener like the screw. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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tRidiot Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: OK Posts: 178 Drives: '09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 9972	Absolutely. Over time, with heat and environmental degradation, I think it will pull loose. What is the problem with using screws, if you don't mind my asking?

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CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	It'd work great if you never drove or played music loudly.

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