'85 Replacement 6 X 9 Question
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St. Jude Donor '07
'85 Replacement 6 X 9 Question
Time to get rid of the Bose tape deck and get a new system. I have it all picked out except the 6 x 9 rears.
I am told that the rears have a 2.5" depth. All of the 6 x 9's I saw are a 3" depth with a MUCH larger magnet.
How do I get this to fit and look professional?
I am told that the rears have a 2.5" depth. All of the 6 x 9's I saw are a 3" depth with a MUCH larger magnet.
How do I get this to fit and look professional?
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Time to get rid of the Bose tape deck and get a new system. I have it all picked out except the 6 x 9 rears.
I am told that the rears have a 2.5" depth. All of the 6 x 9's I saw are a 3" depth with a MUCH larger magnet.
How do I get this to fit and look professional?
I am told that the rears have a 2.5" depth. All of the 6 x 9's I saw are a 3" depth with a MUCH larger magnet.
How do I get this to fit and look professional?
Installation Details for your 1985 Corvette
» Use the factory speaker brackets.
» Use the factory speaker grilles.
» Re-drill the mounting screw holes.
» A wiring harness is not available. Cut off the factory connectors and splice the vehicle's speaker wires to your new speaker wires.
» Bose radios are incompatible with aftermarket speakers. You can't replace one of the factory Bose speakers without replacing the rest of the Bose system.
I clicked on some Infinity Speakers that they say will fit without any problem. The top mount mounting depth is 3 3/16" inch so i'm thinking anything less than 4" will fit without an issue.
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I'll definately be getting a new head unit. But wires have to be splicedin? No adapter harnes?
I'll probably run new speaker wires. I was told that factory wires are pretty lousy.
When I took the rear speaker grill off, it looked like the wheel well and a frame piece would interfere. Maybe I should take a 6 x 9 and mock fit it to make sure. I don't want to buy the system and get it part way done to find out that the rears won't go.
I have also seen what some folks do to install the fronts. They take the whole door panel off and rebuild it. I was hoping to avoid that, if possible.
I should snoop Crutchfield's site and call a couple local pro installers. I'll prolly pay someone to install it so I know it's right.
I'll probably run new speaker wires. I was told that factory wires are pretty lousy.
When I took the rear speaker grill off, it looked like the wheel well and a frame piece would interfere. Maybe I should take a 6 x 9 and mock fit it to make sure. I don't want to buy the system and get it part way done to find out that the rears won't go.
I have also seen what some folks do to install the fronts. They take the whole door panel off and rebuild it. I was hoping to avoid that, if possible.
I should snoop Crutchfield's site and call a couple local pro installers. I'll prolly pay someone to install it so I know it's right.
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Maybe make a baffle and go to a 6.5" to get over the depth. For some reason I never remeber there being an issue on the rear speakers on those cars but its been a while
Run all new wire FYI
Run all new wire FYI
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Never had a problem dropping my 6X9 Infinity Kappa's in the back with no modifications. Even the holes lined right up. There is far more than 3" depth if the rear boxes are removed. If I recall correctly (this is going back 5 or 6 years now), you need to move the carpet a little to see the bolts that hold the plastic rim on. Take those out, the rim comes off and you can remove the speaker box. Put that plastic rim back on and drop a 6X9 in. You should have LOTS of room in there now.
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Good info, guys!
I have an appointment with an installer tomorrow to look over things. Over the phone, he mentioned some sheet metal part inside that tends to be a problem and that a spacer could be made of HDPE or plywood. We'll see what we see in the morning. I will post any and all updates for future C4 owners' searches.
I have an appointment with an installer tomorrow to look over things. Over the phone, he mentioned some sheet metal part inside that tends to be a problem and that a spacer could be made of HDPE or plywood. We'll see what we see in the morning. I will post any and all updates for future C4 owners' searches.
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Install is all done.
6 x 9 x 3" depth fit like a glove. No mods. Just remove the Bose sub enclosure. Infinity
Opted for a 4" door speaker to avoid a build out. Infinity
Nice Pioneer CD/MP3 player with Blue Tooth, HD ready, Sat ready, etc. Great sound. Only irk is the depth. It protrudes a bit far and I am concerned that shifting open palm might bump a control. We'll see.
I'll be installing the antenna bypass switch soon. I will also run the USB cable to the cup holders, since they are only deep enough for a cell phone, iPod, or 2-way radio anyhow. I might find a new home for the Bluetooth mic. It bothers me to see it eclipse the windshield even a little.
6 x 9 x 3" depth fit like a glove. No mods. Just remove the Bose sub enclosure. Infinity
Opted for a 4" door speaker to avoid a build out. Infinity
Nice Pioneer CD/MP3 player with Blue Tooth, HD ready, Sat ready, etc. Great sound. Only irk is the depth. It protrudes a bit far and I am concerned that shifting open palm might bump a control. We'll see.
I'll be installing the antenna bypass switch soon. I will also run the USB cable to the cup holders, since they are only deep enough for a cell phone, iPod, or 2-way radio anyhow. I might find a new home for the Bluetooth mic. It bothers me to see it eclipse the windshield even a little.
