Whilst i've got the door panels off ready for re-trimming (wish me luck Stuart :D ) I've decided to buy some Dynamat. This is especially after installing my new sony head unit, as the fronts seem to vibrate a little (they are brand new JVC 110watt's in each side). Whilst in Halfords i was walking past the Clearence cabinet and spotted a pair of JBL 13cm speakers. I enquired about them, and they only wanted £7.99 for the pair, ex-demo ones. So checked them out as best I could, and paid mi money :D They are JBL GTO525e's 135watt, RRP £59.95, so quite a saving.

 

I'm not that into music, to the point of trying to defen myself :D but I do like to hear it when I want to. So i know that some will probably say that JBL arnt any good, or that they arnt very powerfull, but as long as they handle what I want to put through them, they'll do.

 

 

I really must stop spending money :dance:

Hi Dave

 

I bought the JBL 6X4 direct replacements for my rears and they are damn good. Much clearer than stock and loud enough, saved me the effort of fitting bigger ones.

 

You may have to modify the surrounds to fit your new ones, IIRC the front stock ones are 16 or 16.5cm.

 

Richard :)

I've read on other posts regarding the front speakers, that some say they are 6 inch or bigger, well I've just done some measuring and the circular part is 13cm (5.25 inch) but the overall total diameter is 15.3 cm (6 inch). The only mod that I can see, and still retaining the metal bracket, is that you have to drill some new screw holes, as stock speakers use 3 screw fitting and these are 4 screw fitting. But that isnt a prob as i had to drill these when I fitted the JVC ones.

 

:dance:

good luck Dave ;).

 

I had JBL subs mate and they are very nice :D

I have them, and love them.

Where are you going to fit them!?

Where are you going to fit them!?

 

In the front. One month old JVC on the left, New JBL (not fitted) on the right

 

 

Sorry, but the cat wanted to get in on the pic :D

mmm, who did your floor mate!! :cool:

mmm, who did your floor mate!! :cool:

 

Professionally fitted before I moved in :D

Dave

 

How much time to take off both door cards? I've got a pair of new speakers to go in but dont know how much weekend time it might take. Dont want to start it if i cant do it in a one er.

Dave

 

How much time to take off both door cards? I've got a pair of new speakers to go in but dont know how much weekend time it might take. Dont want to start it if i cant do it in a one er.

 

Right, and with referance to the pics attached.

 

It is relitiveley straight forward, should take you about 30 mins at the most to have both cards off, the trick is locating all the screws/bolts.

 

First thing, and before you dissconnect the electric window switches, is to wind the window down, then see circular plug, remove (very easy) and then locate the smaller screw head above the larger one in the hole. (sorry no pic, its dark out there, but if you do want a pic, give me a shout and i'll post one tomorrow) This will release the B pillar trim, once you have un-bolted the seat belt (early version). Be very carefull with this screw, a long-nosed pair of pliers come in handy here.

Then, using the pics, unscrew all the screws/bolts arrowed. Then you've got to gentley pull out the clips. Then working from the rear of the door first, lift the panel upwards, being very carefull as the electric window switche may be plugged in still. To get the drivers side handle/window switch unit out, u have to prise the materiel piece up to gain access to two screws.

And that is basically it.

*EDIT* - On the passenger side panel, the handle is held on by two screws behind two rubber bungs (top & bottom) you've got to remove these as well as they hold the panel to the door.

 

And as in all good repair manuals, re-assembly is the reverse of the above :D you've just got to make sure that you line all the clips up before trying to 'Thump' them back in place :D Dont forget to get your electric window switch cable through the hole. Also use a torque wrench to tighen all the seat belt bolts up when you've finished.

 

HTH, anything more, just ask.

And the clips pic.

Nice one

 

Cheers Dave

 

It looks straightforwardish

Nice one

 

Cheers Dave

 

It looks straightforwardish

 

 

Dont Forget to Buy New Clips!!

the old ones always break when pulling door pannel off and they only cost about 15p each

youll then get a nice tight fit! ;)

didnt sell at my Halfords youll have to ring around m8

I've read on other posts regarding the front speakers, that some say they are 6 inch or bigger, well I've just done some measuring and the circular part is 13cm (5.25 inch) but the overall total diameter is 15.3 cm (6 inch). .........

 

:dance:

 

Nice one :D

 

Let me know how well they fit the brackets (aside from the drilling ;) ) as I want to replace my fronts next. I want to keep the same sizes as I can't be asked to cut the surrounds. Looking at previous posts, it seemed 16cms were supposed to be stock, but these are expensive compared to 15 or 17cms in most brands.... :confused:

 

Richard :)

Right, and with referance to the pics attached.

 

It is relitiveley straight forward, should take you about 30 mins at the most to have both cards off, the trick is locating all the screws/bolts.

 

First thing, and before you dissconnect the electric window switches, is to wind the window down, then see circular plug, remove (very easy) and then locate the smaller screw head above the larger one in the hole. (sorry no pic, its dark out there, but if you do want a pic, give me a shout and i'll post one tomorrow) This will release the B pillar trim, once you have un-bolted the seat belt (early version). Be very carefull with this screw, a long-nosed pair of pliers come in handy here.

Then, using the pics, unscrew all the screws/bolts arrowed. Then you've got to gentley pull out the clips. Then working from the rear of the door first, lift the panel upwards, being very carefull as the electric window switche may be plugged in still. To get the drivers side handle/window switch unit out, u have to prise the materiel piece up to gain access to two screws.

And that is basically it.

*EDIT* - On the passenger side panel, the handle is held on by two screws behind two rubber bungs (top & bottom) you've got to remove these as well as they hold the panel to the door.

 

And as in all good repair manuals, re-assembly is the reverse of the above :D you've just got to make sure that you line all the clips up before trying to 'Thump' them back in place :D Dont forget to get your electric window switch cable through the hole. Also use a torque wrench to tighen all the seat belt bolts up when you've finished.

 

HTH, anything more, just ask.

 

That looks like 8/10ths of the way towards an FAQ to me. Come on, step up to the mark and finish the job ! (It's gotta be more useful than posting bloody jokes all the time) ;)

Dont Forget to Buy New Clips!!

the old ones always break when pulling door pannel off and they only cost about 15p each

youll then get a nice tight fit! ;)

didnt sell at my Halfords youll have to ring around m8

 

Where did you get the clips from in the end Paul ?

That looks like 8/10ths of the way towards an FAQ to me. Come on, step up to the mark and finish the job ! (It's gotta be more useful than posting bloody jokes all the time) ;)

 

If you want me to do an FAQ, I'll gladley do one. I'll take a few more pics tomorrow and write somthing up, a bit more informative.

 

Whats wrong with mi jokes :( :confused: lol :mac1:

 

;)

Got a right up on my site already, If you wanna do a FAQ, feel free to use any of my stuff on there to save you some time ;)

Got a right up on my site already, If you wanna do a FAQ, feel free to use any of my stuff on there to save you some time ;)

 

Cheers mate :D

Will have a look.