Replacing Front Speakers
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Instructor
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From: Kinston N.C.
Replacing Front Speakers
I'm installing a Alpine CDA 9830 head unit and want to change out the front speakers with as large as possible speaker. Would you go with a 2 way speaker or a component speaker. Is there anyone that makes a conversion bracket?
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I installed Alpine 3 and 1/2 inch full range speakers and 8inch Rockford Fosgate Stage 1 subs in my doors. Built a custom enclosure out of fibreglass - all hidden by the stock Bose covers.
Don't know if anyone makes a conversion kit - other members can pipe in or try Audio and Electronics.
EG
Don't know if anyone makes a conversion kit - other members can pipe in or try Audio and Electronics.
EG
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There is a forum member that makes a really nice set of adaptor plates for fitting generic speakers to the C5 doors. You should post in the audio section.
I just traced mine and cut it out of 1/2 MDF...
I just traced mine and cut it out of 1/2 MDF...
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
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Hope this pic can help you. 
MB Quart Platinum Series Components.
MB Quart Platinum Series Components.
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
I installed Alpine 3 and 1/2 inch full range speakers and 8inch Rockford Fosgate Stage 1 subs in my doors. Built a custom enclosure out of fibreglass - all hidden by the stock Bose covers.
Don't know if anyone makes a conversion kit - other members can pipe in or try Audio and Electronics.
EG
Don't know if anyone makes a conversion kit - other members can pipe in or try Audio and Electronics.
EG
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Originally Posted by Neablas
... i'd love to see pictures of that.
As soon as I'm done I'll post pix. It looks a mess now (except for the front enclosures)
EG
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Here are some pictures of my installation. Not as elaborate as others, but got the job done. I made my mounts out of MDF as well - took out the original speaker units and traced them, then cut with a jigsaw.
There's plenty of room in there - all kinds of depth. Also, it is easy to run new speaker wire through the plastic "snorkle" that runs from the door to under the dash.
===Door removed, original Bose system still in place.===
===Bose unit removed, revealing speaker opening===
===MDF speaker mount (only need to do one tracing - they are mirror image right to left)===
===New mounts installed, with MB Quart 2-way speakers===
There's plenty of room in there - all kinds of depth. Also, it is easy to run new speaker wire through the plastic "snorkle" that runs from the door to under the dash.
===Door removed, original Bose system still in place.===
===Bose unit removed, revealing speaker opening===
===MDF speaker mount (only need to do one tracing - they are mirror image right to left)===
===New mounts installed, with MB Quart 2-way speakers===
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Vate, that instal is not complicated at all. I like the simplicity of it. Tis the way it should be done. I wish my 86's door panels were as easy as that 
.. Looks good tho. You could loose a small family down that door well.
good job!
snoopdan
.. Looks good tho. You could loose a small family down that door well. good job!
snoopdan
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Thanks
Thanks to you all for your suggestions. I think with your help and the wonderful pictures, I can now make the adapters and do the install with little trouble. I have decided to go with Component speakers (Infinity Reference 6000cs). and now that I have seen the brackets I can make them. Thanks again
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No problem - glad to help.
Here is a great link for step-by-step instructions of how to remove the door panels:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
Be careful. As careful as I was, I still broke a couple of the plastic pins, and a couple of the grommets. Grommets glue back in, but I had to buy the replacement pins at the Chevy dealership.
For $5, I would highly suggest buying a set of specialized removal tools:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38386
Here is a great link for step-by-step instructions of how to remove the door panels:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
Be careful. As careful as I was, I still broke a couple of the plastic pins, and a couple of the grommets. Grommets glue back in, but I had to buy the replacement pins at the Chevy dealership.
For $5, I would highly suggest buying a set of specialized removal tools:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38386
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Originally Posted by Vate
No problem - glad to help.
Here is a great link for step-by-step instructions of how to remove the door panels:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
Be careful. As careful as I was, I still broke a couple of the plastic pins, and a couple of the grommets. Grommets glue back in, but I had to buy the replacement pins at the Chevy dealership.
For $5, I would highly suggest buying a set of specialized removal tools:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38386
Here is a great link for step-by-step instructions of how to remove the door panels:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
Be careful. As careful as I was, I still broke a couple of the plastic pins, and a couple of the grommets. Grommets glue back in, but I had to buy the replacement pins at the Chevy dealership.
For $5, I would highly suggest buying a set of specialized removal tools:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38386
cool, thanks for that link and tip. i just ordered those tools...shipping was more then the tool kit though
