woody 0 Posted August 16, 2003 Help Ok got some new rear alpine speakers for my C. How differcult is it to change them. Had a quick look in the boot and its looks that the wheel arch will make the job a right game. Is it easier to remove the whole panel which the speaker fixes to, and then swap the speakers. PS fitted a new kenwood MP3/CD player in the C, it is great having over 12 albums per CD. I just wish the petrol would last as long as playing one CD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted August 16, 2003 it would make it a bit easier for you,if i remember rightly the seat belt goes through the rear shelf supports aswell so you cant completely remove it anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 16, 2003 Well when I replaced speakers in my Corrado, all I did was fit some 6x9's to a stealth shelf, then snip the existing cable runs to the rear speakers, and just extend them up to the 6x9's - worked great :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody 0 Posted August 16, 2003 Thanks i will have a go this afternoon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted August 16, 2003 The rear shelves do come out completely and you have to take them out to swap the speakers. if your new speakers are like mine, your going to have to cut the basket off the shelf anyway. Once you have the shelf off, theres two screws on the underside you undo then the grille pops out with the speaker attatched. swap the speakers, remake the connections (making sure the polaritys are corect!), drop back in. relax. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted August 17, 2003 Jim 16v. From the description of your modification technique, the Saxo is perfect for you... :twisted: The rear speakers come out with the grills, which are held in by 2 screws visible just under the edge of the shelf. Unless the magnets are huge, or the mounting face of the speaker protrudes a long way in front of the brackets, there's no need to butcher the shelf. Also, if you're spending mucho wonga on some good quality speakers, it makes sense to run some new wire from the head unit to the speakers so that you don't have several connectors messing up the signal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody 0 Posted September 3, 2003 Thanks all for comments fitted new speakers (Alpine) had to cut cables and remake with crimps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted September 3, 2003 Unless the magnets are huge, or the mounting face of the speaker protrudes a long way in front of the brackets, there's no need to butcher the shelf. Yup, my magnets are huge!!!! :D woody, How do you like your new speakers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody 0 Posted September 22, 2003 Much better sound because the old ones one of them had a blown cone with made a awful sound when turned up any where near loud. I can now also enjoy my Kenwood car MP3 player and my whole 150 cd collection within the car on only 12 cd's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Dan 0 Posted October 14, 2003 Woody what is the part number for the speakers mate? I need some new rears for mine & don't wana cut the shelf, this sounds like a good option. Cheers Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubbprince 0 Posted October 14, 2003 the rear speakers...are they 6x4's? i think kenwood makes them in that size. which HeadUnit do ya have woody?? i'm gonna get that £300 odd MP3/WMA unit when i can afford it...if you have it, whats it like?? made your own screensavers? Cheers, Sanjay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
