JerryS

Was wondering if anyone has tried replacing the stock 5.25" front speakers with a 6.5" and if it was possible without much modification? I was able to replace the rear speakers with larger ones but had to mount them from underneath. Since the front speakers are inside the door, I'm worried that there may not be much room for modifications with larger speakers.

scotttharobot

I did... Here's my write up:

Take stock speaker out

put new one in

and you are done!


It fits a 6.5" perfectly... Depth is my only issue right now.

JerryS

That's what I figured was the problem... depth. How about securing it to the door since it sticks out a bit and larger around? What about the door panel, did it go back over the new speaker ok?

dleccord

get a baffle for it

JerryS

What's a baffle?

dleccord

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-5-MDF-SPEAKER-...QQcmdZViewItem

JerryS

Ah... but I'll buy it local; screw eBay.

scotttharobot

The stock basket will accomadate up to about 2.5" in depth. All you have to do is cut out the back basket, so you are left with a plastic ring.

My problem is that the components I am fitting in are slightly oversized, and have a wide basket, so I am going to make 1" MDF spacers.

Yes, the door panel fit perfectly back on.

JerryS

Yup, got the speakers today and tested it out. Snug fit but it will do. Now, since you have a '94 as well, do you have an amp installed? I was thinking about installing one but not sure where to place it since the front passenger seat has a sub under it and the rear trunk has a media box installed under the right rear speaker. I'm thinking about installing it under the driver's seat but wonder if it will prevent the seat from sliding back and forth. It's a pain to move the front passenger's as is since a sub is under it now.

scotttharobot

There are a ton of spaces you could put it. I've never put amps under seats... i don't think it's a good environment, and with winters, people loading up in your car with snowy shoes + electronics just won't mix well.

A popular place is on the back of the backseat... I really don't like mounting there though.

Currently, I just have my amps installed on my box (extremely temporary), but after a little while (have to raise funds to buy install supplies), they will be in their own amp rack.

Just take the amp out, and just set it on different places, see what works for you best.