InteriorDiscussion about interior modifications like dashboard swaps, seat replacements, or general interior repair.
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Has anyone tried to mount speakers in the doors like on the 4th generation? I did a search and didn't find anything but I have a hard time believing that with all the creative genius in this forum no body has tried this. I haven't taken my door apart yet so I don't know how its designed but I saw somewhere that the power windows motor is where the speaker would be on the 4th generation but what about a little farther back?
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yes, its quite common. I have speakers there. You probably didn't search the right thing because you simply cannot mount the speakers in the door. You have to make a door pod to put the speakers in.
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yes, its quite common. I have speakers there. You probably didn't search the right thing because you simply cannot mount the speakers in the door. You have to make a door pod to put the speakers in.
i did, you can mount 5,25 there... i needed them flush since i have manual windows lol
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I got a set from a newer caddy at the JY - they stick out from the door a tad because of the window motor issue, but the caddy has really nice black carpeted 'pods' factory made on the door that I also got hold of - maybe some day I'll have time to try it out and see if it fits.
I was wondering if you cut a circle right behind where the power windows motor is mounted if it would fit there, but I'm not sure if it will get in the way of the linkages or the window coming down.
you definitely need spacer in order to not hit the window motor. Also, our door panels are not a very rigid material. To do it right, you really need to build up a pod and bolt it directly to the door sheet metal. Not overly difficult, but not as easy as just throwing in and going.
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I was wondering if you cut a circle right behind where the power windows motor is mounted if it would fit there, but I'm not sure if it will get in the way of the linkages or the window coming down.
You can make door buildouts (see below) or use spacers and buy "shallow mount" speakers. 5.25 or 6.5 speakers will work.
Two 6.5" with power windows
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Originally Posted by 1A Dan
you definitely need spacer in order to not hit the window motor. Also, our door panels are not a very rigid material. To do it right, you really need to build up a pod and bolt it directly to the door sheet metal. Not overly difficult, but not as easy as just throwing in and going.
It's not too hard but as others have said, you will need to make spacers, here's a pic of mine
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