Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

c5 door speaker adapter

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 02:15 PM
  #1  
kwb0748's Avatar
kwb0748
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: eight mile alabama
Default c5 door speaker adapter

does n e one sell pre made plates for the door?
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:11 PM
  #2  
memphis_vette's Avatar
memphis_vette
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,118
Likes: 2
From: Redding CA
Default

yes i bought mine on ebay. there are made out of MDF (micro density fiberboard) let me try to find a set....

http://cgi.ebay.com/1997-2004-C5-Cor...#ht_1432wt_939

these are what i have. im running 6.5 phoenix gold rsd component speakers front and rear they sell for about 100 a pair. which includes 6.5 midbass, tweeters, and crossovers in each set. very nice speakers
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:12 PM
  #3  
memphis_vette's Avatar
memphis_vette
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,118
Likes: 2
From: Redding CA
Default

what i did what at the bottom of the speaker adapter i drilled 2 inch holes for the tweeters. hope this helps.

cody
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:32 PM
  #4  
c5blkvetteguy's Avatar
c5blkvetteguy
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 2
From: Minnesota City MN
Default

I made my own from 1/4" plexiglass. With that and marine rated speakers....water will never be an issue!
Reply
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 05:14 PM
  #5  
fireman591's Avatar
fireman591
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,001
Likes: 2
From: Auburn Michigan
Default

Got mine off Ebay for $22.00 out the door.
They are 1/2" thick and will need longer screws to mount them or countersink holes and a flat black paint touch up. I countersunk mine.



Reply
Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:13 PM
  #6  
Lancejoker's Avatar
Lancejoker
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,977
Likes: 4
From: Delmar Delaware
Default

Elemental Designs cuts them for your specific speakers.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=491
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To c5 door speaker adapter





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:14 PM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE