Tw Best Bezel

[oswald]

I have a TW best sub that the bezel is really tight. I took out the rubber O-ring and it now turns a lot better but it's kind of loose. Any suggestions on findina a middle ground?

I'd prefer to have the O-ring back in.

[Jetsons]

Borrowed from another site but the same principle should apply to the TW. Definitely keep the O rind and add a thin coating of silicone grease to the moving parts.

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You can see a flat metal "washer" with parts that are bent upwards (see left side of the photo) and a part that is bent down keying into a dent in the case (see on the bottom). This is the spring responsible for the ratcheting "clicking" sound and action. By bending the metal parts up a little higher or lower you can stiffen or soften the ratcheting action of the bezel!

Edited August 15, 2006 by Jetsons

[oswald]

Thanks for the advice but it gets really tight with the rubber o ring installed and it turns freely with it out. I may re-install the rubber and fool with it some more.

[Linder]

Where I imagine the thin coating of silicone grease would come in handy before fine tuning with the metal parts.

Let us know how it goes!

[oswald]

Got it. I ended up cutting a small piece from the o-ring and pressing it back into the bezel. I lubed it up with some silicone and it now turns great with just the right amount of resistance.

Rep or not, the TW best is a great bezel retaining system design.