How to install 6.5" speakers in the rear door! - Page 2

Kaos · 09-15-2006, 08:16 PM

Looks great! Have a question though, how did you mount them? Did you drill a hole and use the thread inserts or did you just use self-tapping screws?

I really want to do this too. When I bought my car it came with Alpine Type-S 4.5" and they are so quiet I thought they didn't work!

**WESTI** · 09-15-2006, 09:57 PM

looks good. i dont think id ever do that though. i could never bring myself to cut metal parts in the sti

Rexinre · 09-16-2006, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaos

Looks great! Have a question though, how did you mount them? Did you drill a hole and use the thread inserts or did you just use self-tapping screws?

I really want to do this too. When I bought my car it came with Alpine Type-S 4.5" and they are so quiet I thought they didn't work!

I drilled holes and poped the right size screw in. It worked fantasticly.

Rexinre · 09-16-2006, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WESTI

looks good. i dont think id ever do that though. i could never bring myself to cut metal parts in the sti

Well, I thought the same thing but its in the door so no one will see if you mess up. Just take your time and do a little bit at a time.

The sound difference is phenomenal!

Atomic · 10-19-2006, 12:45 PM

I did the same thing with a jig saw and but in 5" diamond audio coaxe - night and day (driven by 80W RMS amp). Just remember to prime the bare metal as it will get wet.

Rexinre · 02-02-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Just remember to prime the bare metal as it will get wet.

good point, thanks.

kappathirteen · 04-13-2007, 11:10 AM

I have a question about fitment. I have Alpine 6.5's and when they are installed and the volume is up they hit the door panel. Any clue on how to fix this problem. Id greatly appreciate any.

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 04-14-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Just remember to prime the bare metal as it will get wet.

Don't just use primer - it's not water proof and you will get rust. Use paint over the primer to seal it.

Rexinre · 04-18-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kappathirteen

I have a question about fitment. I have Alpine 6.5's and when they are installed and the volume is up they hit the door panel. Any clue on how to fix this problem. Id greatly appreciate any.

Try and put a rubber gasket so it spaces the door panel out a little.

The Brick · 06-22-2007, 11:30 AM

hey Rexinre what part of jersey are you from?

Rexinre · 07-01-2007, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Brick

hey Rexinre what part of jersey are you from?

I'll send you a PM

Wrxified · 09-06-2007, 05:41 AM

Great DIY. I've been planning out the steps I'm taking to move my system to the STi from my RSX Type-S. I also have 6.5" speakers today in the rear so I'll be doing the same. On my Acura I had to cut the front doors and used a jig saw with metal blade. With a good blade's it's easy to make a precise cut and it was a minute's time vs half hour with the dremel.

Couple things. What's the depth of the 6 1/2" Clif Design speakers? The speakers I'm moving over to the STi are the JLAudio VR650-CXi's in the rear (2.5" depth) and ZR650-CSi's in the front (2.65" depth). I'm more worried about the fronts. I haven't looked at the track for the window to see if I'm going to have an issue.

One thing I'd recommend is anytime you cut the doors use a shopvac and thorough clean the inside of the door. Then go over it with a damp rag to pick up anything you miss. The metal shavings are very small, bare and about the best way to guarantee rusty doors. I saw my friends VW after a Michigan winter where he didn't clean the interior of the door. He actually had a couple spots where the rust had started to eat away at the metal.

09-15-2006, 08:16 PM	#16
Kaos Junior STI Driver Car: '04 WRB/G STi Fav Mod: Removing the ricey decals the previous owner put on. Location: PHX Posts: 128 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Looks great! Have a question though, how did you mount them? Did you drill a hole and use the thread inserts or did you just use self-tapping screws? I really want to do this too. When I bought my car it came with Alpine Type-S 4.5" and they are so quiet I thought they didn't work! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

10-19-2006, 12:45 PM	#20
Atomic Silver Member Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: dedicated snows Location: MA Posts: 180 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Cut away I did the same thing with a jig saw and but in 5" diamond audio coaxe - night and day (driven by 80W RMS amp). Just remember to prime the bare metal as it will get wet.

06-22-2007, 11:30 AM	#25
The Brick Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Wayne / Glassboro NJ Posts: 85 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to install 6.5" speakers in the rear door! hey Rexinre what part of jersey are you from?

09-06-2007, 05:41 AM	#27
Wrxified Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Sound system & deadening project Location: Grand Rapids MI Posts: 61 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How to install 6.5" speakers in the rear door! Great DIY. I've been planning out the steps I'm taking to move my system to the STi from my RSX Type-S. I also have 6.5" speakers today in the rear so I'll be doing the same. On my Acura I had to cut the front doors and used a jig saw with metal blade. With a good blade's it's easy to make a precise cut and it was a minute's time vs half hour with the dremel. Couple things. What's the depth of the 6 1/2" Clif Design speakers? The speakers I'm moving over to the STi are the JLAudio VR650-CXi's in the rear (2.5" depth) and ZR650-CSi's in the front (2.65" depth). I'm more worried about the fronts. I haven't looked at the track for the window to see if I'm going to have an issue. One thing I'd recommend is anytime you cut the doors use a shopvac and thorough clean the inside of the door. Then go over it with a damp rag to pick up anything you miss. The metal shavings are very small, bare and about the best way to guarantee rusty doors. I saw my friends VW after a Michigan winter where he didn't clean the interior of the door. He actually had a couple spots where the rust had started to eat away at the metal. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-15-2006, 09:57 PM	#17
WESTI Mod Pro Tempore for Premium Members Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Tial 44mm EWG Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 5,920 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	looks good. i dont think id ever do that though. i could never bring myself to cut metal parts in the sti

04-13-2007, 11:10 AM	#22
kappathirteen Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb DP/HKS CarbonTi CB Location: The armpit of the USA Jac Posts: 36 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	I have a question about fitment. I have Alpine 6.5's and when they are installed and the volume is up they hit the door panel. Any clue on how to fix this problem. Id greatly appreciate any.