VT stock 6inch pods? fitting 6.5 inch speakers?

[DavesCalais]

hey all,

i know that in order to fit 6.5inch speakers into the doors you have to trim out the door pods to suit, i recently purchased some type R alpine splits and another set of type R 6.5 inchs that wil probly fit but the problem i have run into is the mounting depth. The stock pods have a cover on the rear to prevent water dripping down onto the rear of the speakers if/when it passes the weather strips.. Just wandering if there is anyone out there that has run into this problem and has an easy solution. At the moment im considering cutting and remodeling the rear covers, have also considered spacing the speakers but there that deep i would have to cut into my door trim any tips would be much appreciated

Cheers, later

[holdenboy]

Usually i just cut the cover from the rear of the pod if it restricts the speaker......ive done this on my own cars and never had a problem with water etc.

Others have made custom covers for rain etc after cutting the stock cover, if you search you should find some pics (im sure someone else posted pics).

[Philthy]

I've cut the covers a couple times now and never run into problems with it. It's pretty common when putting good speakers in the front

[DavesCalais]

wow quick replies haha, i dont wana risk it hey.. The splits cost around $330 and the rears bout $220, if you happen to come across any where that does them or a "how to" with pics n stuff feel free to chuck it up here so i can check it out.. Its really hard to find on the net ive been searching everywhere for an answer.. i may just have to modify them myself ill definetly put pics up if i do.. But the speakers are really deep and the magnet is huge hense the probems im having

[acarmody]

My splits retails for more than that but I haven't had any problems in the 3 years they have been in the front or rear doors. Either just cut out the back of it or make some custom fiberglass door pods if your so worried. how to: fibreglass speaker boxes - Ford Australia Forums

[DavesCalais]

cheers for the link mate

[acarmody]

No probs, I'm thinking of doing it myself, mid-bass is supposed to go up a decent amount. Also fiberglassing isn't very difficult at all, just time consuming.

[StoneX]

My old splits retailed for $1,999 and I had no back cover... I just took them out after 5 years and they're fine. It's not something you need to worry about.

[DavesCalais]

alright guys i did as follows:

Cut out the rear of the door pods and file out the edges to suit the speakers. I bought some sound deadining material which i stuck to the pods and moulded over the top of the speakers, improve sound quality and keep rain off the speakers

voila

[acarmody]

Wait, you did what? The sound deadener goes on the inner and outer door skins, not on the speaker pod, and definitely not in front of the speakers, you will be muffling the music if you do that.

[DavesCalais]

behind the speakers, just covering the top bit of the magnet at the rear

[Philthy]

Wait, you did what? The sound deadener goes on the inner and outer door skins, not on the speaker pod, and definitely not in front of the speakers, you will be muffling the music if you do that.

Covering the bit of the pod that everyone cuts away I think he means

[acarmody]

Ah my bad I read it as you covered the area in front of the cone, whoops.

[benno1234]

cheers for all the tips and tricks they will come in handy when i set up my sterio next weekend..

[DavesCalais]

ill pull it all apart n chuck some pics up when i got a spare half hour.. wait how do you put pics up on here?

[VLSabo]

Mate, just chop around it off, the grill covers it up anyway. You should be fine, and it will hold in place firm if done right,