installing speakers in doors - no existing space

[Mick2642]

Hi again all. I'm back yet again to pick the very knowledgeable brains of AUsubaru members.

I'm planning on installing 6" Pioneer speakers (already bought) in the doors of my '82 wagon. I have a stash of MDF and Plastic speaker spacers, from 16mm to 1.5". There are no existing door speakers at the moment.

I'm hoping that someone here has done it before successfully and can share some hints & tips on doing it. I have got my hands on both a bit of fiberglass backing (the original plan) and a roll of speaker box lining (layered foam and rubber matting). I'm also getting some flexible stuff to run the cables in (like what is found on alot of new cars with power windows, etc.).

I'm planning to take the door trim off, cut the holes in the trim (out of range of the window winders), install the spacers, screw in the speakers, and then, with the aid of some spray-on adhesive stick the insulation (rubber mat or fiberglass) to the inside of the door.

Am I on the right track so far, or am I wasting my time?

Thanks in advance, Cheers.

[d_generate]

There's always room for speakers.

[sven '2']

Hi again all. I'm back yet again to pick the very knowledgeable brains of AUsubaru members.

I'm planning on installing 6" Pioneer speakers (already bought) in the doors of my '82 wagon. I have a stash of MDF and Plastic speaker spacers, from 16mm to 1.5". There are no existing door speakers at the moment.

I'm hoping that someone here has done it before successfully and can share some hints & tips on doing it. I have got my hands on both a bit of fiberglass backing (the original plan) and a roll of speaker box lining (layered foam and rubber matting). I'm also getting some flexible stuff to run the cables in (like what is found on alot of new cars with power windows, etc.).

I'm planning to take the door trim off, cut the holes in the trim (out of range of the window winders), install the spacers, screw in the speakers, and then, with the aid of some spray-on adhesive stick the insulation (rubber mat or fiberglass) to the inside of the door.

Am I on the right track so far, or am I wasting my time?

Thanks in advance, Cheers.

Use Dynamat and search

As for that door...well...

[rtcb65]

What we were going to do with ours was cut the speaker mounts out of L series front doors and mount them in the doors which then gives speaker mounts in the M.Y. series. The only thing is , the L series mounts have to mounted off the door a little to allow for the depth of what ever speaker you are putting in so the window can still go up and down.

[someguy]

Use Dynamat and search

As for that door...well...

+1 for dynamat

Used it on all my cars now, no more rattles and much better sound quality

[TheInterceptor]

So mick2642, what did you end up doing?
yeah i know its a bit of an old thread but....