Rear Speaker Replacement in 944S2
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Rear Speaker Replacement in 944S2
What size would fit in the rear panels? I would like to get something bigger then 4X6s, without a lot of modification to the panel itself. I searched but nothing really came up...
Thanks,
Justin
Thanks,
Justin
Last edited by Justin S2; 12-07-2008 at 02:32 PM.
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On the later cars and your S2 there should a metal 4"x6" adapter plate that removes and 6.5" speakers will bolt right up to the existing opening. This was for the upgraded 10-speaker option and that option had a deeper speaker grille than the OEone with holes punched in it. On the earlier cars the opening had to cut off with a saw for 6.5" like I had to. I've tried fitting a 6x9 and it's too big. A 6x8 might fit but you would need to make your own adaptor plate and cover. There is plenty of depth so it's not an issue like the front speakers. Be sure and place some Dynamat or equal behind the speaker on the inner fender and also the speaker mounting surface if you go with any larger speaker or amp. Here's some pics of the 6.5" rear plate and the grille that came on the 10-speaker option from Corys album.
Last edited by KuHL 951; 12-07-2008 at 03:18 PM.
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I put 6 1/2 inch speakers in the back seat. There was a plate just like Steve said that is held with a couple of screws and I took that out and the new speakers fit perfect and there is plenty of room and depth because of the flared back fender.
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No, you don't have to remove the rear window, but you have to be really careful when pulling the vinyl off of the lip under the window seal (it tears quite easily). If I had known how easy it is to remove and reinstall the windows, I would have just removed them when getting at the speakers.
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Originally Posted by CurtP
No, you don't have to remove the rear window, but you have to be really careful when pulling the vinyl off of the lip under the window seal (it tears quite easily). If I had known how easy it is to remove and reinstall the windows, I would have just removed them when getting at the speakers.