Torn Q12 surround help

[nuttcase21 0]

I need help on how to fix my torn surround. Can I get a replacement from Fi and repair it myself or do I have to send it in? Is there a proven way to fix a tear in a foam surround other than shoe goo?

Also, can you determine the options a sub has without tearing the speaker apart? Thanx guys.

[ncc74656 2]

you can order a new cone from Fi, it is a full recone and not just the surround. last i checked they were 15 days out on parts and recones get filled last. that said if the surround is not totally destroyed you may be able to use the rubber shoe repair compound epoxy to repair it and glue it back together.

[cloud77 28]

How did you tear it?  Is it separated from the cone? 

[nuttcase21 0]

No it isn't separated from the cone. My friend tore it lifting it up and he says his finger slipped cuz it was heavier than he expected. The tear is about 3/4" up from the cone and about 1" wide running parallel with the cone/surround seam.

[lithium 358]

shoe goo it and make your friend buy a recone.