Hi,

Rear right speaker is blown.

Whats the best replacements and what is the size?

Anyone else's door frozen shut this morning?? Cold!

cheers guys

Rears are 2 way 165mm (6.5"). You can fit larger speakers as there's plenty of space. I've got some 10" subs there.

"Best" is quite subjective and depends on your budget.

More details on the rear panels here.

Agree with Roger as the subs do look

I have some 6x9s in there but only because i had them kicking about the garage. The standard spekers are attached to the rear quarter panels, which is why they sound so pants (although the speakers are poor too).

Fixing the speakers to the inner panel bodywork makes a big difference especially if you add the sound proofing as Roger has.

JOhn

Nice guide + pics Roger, looks very good.

How were the 6x9s getting in there Bockers, was there much space?

Plenty of space. The main challenge is getting them in a position where you can get 4 screws to line up with the edge of the opening, I angled the speakers slightly. A far better solution is to make up some MDF templates for the size of the appeture and then mount the speakes to these. Think Cappo did that. Makes for a neater install and probably better bass response.

JOhn

6*9 with a little effort
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/frary1755.freeserve.co.uk/backspeakers004.jpg

i was wundering who this new roger guy was hanging around the ice posts.... now we know Mr rnixon

I have my 6xps fitted behind the lower existing speaker grille. No cutting and looks standard. Will post a Pic later

JOhn

Roger: any chance of some pictures about the new rear panel? what did you use to "cover" the new hole? it as to be something that is rigid enough but can be bended

There's a picture of the rear panel at the bottom of the page linked further up - here too. Is that what you were looking for?

The new hole is covered by acoustic cloth, so it isn't rigid as such.

I saw the picture but couldn't figure what you used to cover the new hole. Did you cut the hole with a dremel? how did you manage to give it that professional "perfect cut" look?

I cut the hole with a Stanley knife and finished it with some PVC beading.

I was already thinking of a high tech process...lazers... :P praticallity is the key

Nice job and super pics.

However has anyone tried to fit a sub in the boot?

Tony

I have fitted the 6x9s a few months ago but did not take any pics. I need to get the tha panels again, to check the Aeriel earth so will take some photos then.

John

I'll take a pic of my 6x9's when I strip the interior to clean

does anyone recommend fitting 6 x 9 components in the rear?

By putting the woofers on the rear parcel shelf, and the tweeters in the rear door panels, where the factory rear speakers are?

It seems odd to me that the rear speakers are in the rear doors like that, unlike most cars which seem to have them on the rear parcel shelf?

don't touch the parcel shelf. It is a nightmare to cut and get at AND is a major part of the cars structure. Anyone who has crashed a coupe knows how easily they buckle.

John

oh, that's a shame because I really think it helps the sound when the speakers are up there. I won't argue with your advice for a second though! (not if it's structural)!

I HAVE to do this i NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED some bass again that is the ONLY reason i miss my tipo (well apart from the loud exhaust)

First i need to change my brake pipes (selection of) then oil cooler & pipes and then that will be on my list but im not really a stereo person but hey ill give it a bash if it means BASS!

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Bass bass,bass & more bass i have a wicked CD that sounds fab with bass!

I did a little write-up here. I don't use very high bass levels, but it can pump it out if required. It'd need some fibreglass lining to get the bass really tight, but it's fine for me as is. You could also use a free air sub. Using two subs helps keep the vibration of interior trim away for quite high levels of bass.

Roger: I installed 2subs there also (8") but I can't seem to find a way to ger rid of the vibration...any tips?

you wont get rid of the vibes mate unless you dynamte the the inside of the quarter panel aswell as the frame and then you would have to use rock wool and the way the instalation is, you would be better using a free air sub, as this locatin is not suitable for sq tight base.

I'm using two 8" subs and they tend to sound awfull because of the vibes you hear...they reck all the sound

I've dynamated the all inside of the quarter panel , but not the cover of the panel...that's where I'm getting the vibrantions from...that cover just swings like a 60's teenager

I have a 12" sub in a box in the boot. Need to have a decently powerful amp to hear and feel the bass. The bass is decent but cuts your boot space in 1/2.