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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 02:57 PM
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Question 6.5's installation help

Where can I get some adapters for replacing the rear speakers. The holes are off and I dont want to drill.
Old Aug 18, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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sorry no such luck. You gotta drill your own holes. damn mazda.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 09:22 AM
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DOn't drill just shoot the screws though the metal and if you want to avoid rust put silicone on the back of the screws.
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Well Im using the black modling that was on the stock speakers. Had to cut a little but it works. Now my problem seems to be the oem grill kinda has this ring on the inside that is pressing on my speaker. not too good. I want to cut it off but I dunno if I should.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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You have to cut that ring off, don't worry its usless. Basicly I just took a good razor and cut the back of the door panel flush eliminating that ring.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 01:29 PM
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If you holes don't line up and you don't want to drill just use the stock speaker and make a 1/2" adapter from 1/2 MDF then mark the holes with the stock speaker and drill a recessed hole so that the screws sit flush witht the MDF adapter. Then just screw your speakers into the MDF adapter any way you like.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by 1st MP3 in NH
If you holes don't line up and you don't want to drill just use the stock speaker and make a 1/2" adapter from 1/2 MDF then mark the holes with the stock speaker and drill a recessed hole so that the screws sit flush witht the MDF adapter. Then just screw your speakers into the MDF adapter any way you like.
If you use 1/2" MDF, then you'll definitely need to remove those rings from the door panel. But like 1st MP3 said, they serve no purpose, so it's no big deal.

I think these might be easier, but i'm not sure if it really works...
http://www.scosche.com/scosche/speakers/SAF7.asp
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thows are a wast of time and money. If you have acess to a jigssaw and 1/2" MDF you can do it yourself. those also aren't spacers so you'll still have to drill into the door.
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Originally posted by 1st MP3 in NH
thows are a wast of time and money. If you have acess to a jigssaw and 1/2" MDF you can do it yourself. those also aren't spacers so you'll still have to drill into the door.
Hahaha, that's a problem. Not everyone (including me) has access to a jigsaw
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How long are you willing to wait for the adapter I may be able to make and mail you a pair.
Old Aug 19, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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don't need to buy a bracket man just do what i did!

http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...&threadid=9954
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Old Aug 19, 2002 | 03:35 PM
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bzzzzzt!!! wrong!!! you can get the adapters at Pep Boys by the car audio or a car audio specialty shop...they are black plastic plates...specifically say on them
6 x 9 to 6 1/2 adapter plates....they are like $8.99 or something like that
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btw..kinda off the subject,but P5 do or die...how are you planning on adding an Injen Intake and a Turbo????
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Originally posted by macdaddyslomo
bzzzzzt!!! wrong!!! you can get the adapters at Pep Boys by the car audio or a car audio specialty shop...they are black plastic plates...specifically say on them
6 x 9 to 6 1/2 adapter plates....they are like $8.99 or something like that
That might work if you diregard the fact that he has a P5 which has 6 1/2 rear cut outs not 6x9s, plus a ring won't work for the 6 1/2s since its recessed holes will not line up with the stock holes.
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Cool Thanks. pr5owner I just did the same thing as far as using the old speaker parts. I will be cutting that ring out this weekend.
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