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Kjetil S
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Rear speaker removal
« on: Jan 8th, 2006, 9:58pm » |
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How do I remove the plastic covers on the rear speakers? (saloon)
And do anyone know the size of the original speakers?
Was thinking of replacing them with some audiophile grade speakers.
Edit: I have checked the site, and can't seem to find any information. The only information seems to be on the estate.
And btw. What size are the front speakers?
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Paul B
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #1 on: Jan 9th, 2006, 7:06am » |
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The speakers are removed as a complete unit (not just the grilles).
They are bolted up through the parcel shelf from inside the boot.
The front speakers are 4" I think.
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Kjetil S
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #2 on: Jan 9th, 2006, 9:15am » |
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Ah, okay.
Will "unbolt" one of them and have a look then. Hopefully the grille will be removable.
My plan was to upgrade the speakers, but keep the original look.
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #3 on: Jan 9th, 2006, 11:55pm » |
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i wanted to do this but its a nightmare..i even got the dremmel drill out to have a go..the speaker unit is one piece and like the previous post says just unbolts..then to get the plastic off like you want is a drill job..then some cosmetic work is needed to fit the newer 6x4 back in..if your gonna try it may i suggest 2 things..
1) get one from a scrappy.. sieera or scorpio will do ...then practice on it
2) get a quote from a specialist car audio install gaff.
regards and good luck..post the job on here if you go aghead.
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Kjetil S
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #4 on: Jan 10th, 2006, 12:56am » |
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Will do.
Hopefully, I'll have time to take out one of the for a look this weekend (studies and part time job takes a lot of time).
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Kjetil S
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #5 on: Jan 18th, 2006, 7:57pm » |
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Got the rear speakers out yesterday, and as Paul B and stafford said, the speaker units are one piece, and not very easy to disassemble.
They were, however, very easy to hook up to another amplifier.
Seems like the best option is to use the grilles on the new speakers, maybe having them painted the right color. Haven't decided on what to put in yet, though.
Btw. I found a loose cable (coaxial) underneath the right hand speaker. Looked almost like an antenna cable. Any idea what this is?
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Baz
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #6 on: Jan 22nd, 2006, 12:48am » |
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Could well be an old antenna cable from a previous phone installation?
There are no factory coax cables in the rear of the scorpio as the ariel is roof mounted at the front
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Kjetil S
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #7 on: Jan 22nd, 2006, 1:03am » |
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Now that you mention it, it does sound likely.
There's a cell phone antenna base on the rear window, but the antenna itself was removed long before I bought the car.
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Scorpioen84
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #8 on: Jan 22nd, 2006, 9:55pm » |
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Ive changed mine, but gave up trying to keep the same look....
I cut a plank and bought filt in the same collor as the shelf.... 
If i remember correctly the original speakers are quite shallow...
So replacement speakers must be shallow to, and the "good stuff" always have massive magnets.... 
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #10 on: Jan 22nd, 2006, 10:54pm » |
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This was my ugly solution.... Yellow elements...
 
But hey, it works...  12" is a must... only made 120dB thoug, but its enought for me... 
The first one looks like a replacement for this things...
You have a Dremell Multi...? 
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Kjetil S
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Re: Rear speaker removal
« Reply #11 on: Jan 22nd, 2006, 11:24pm » |
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I have a fake dremel-thingie
Does the job just as good, for half the price 
First one is made to fit a number of different mounting holes, yes. 5cm deep according to google.
With a bit of luck, the second ones(6x8") will fit. Mounting depth of approx 5.7cm according to google.
The smallest 6x9" are 7.7cm deep. Those will surely not fit.
With my luck, the mounting holes are probably 4.5cm deep or something..
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