6x9's in the rear

[siu_loong_bao]

I took out my back seats and parcel looking to install my Kenwood 7x10's. I scratched my head for 1/2 hour and then told myself, this can't be done..and even if I did get them in, the magnet would be too close to the battery for my liking!

So......I installed them on the arm rests of the rear seats, just behind the front seats where the seat belt are. Took me about 40 mins to cut the right shape to fit the 1st speaker in. But the 2nd speaker was a breeze since I knew what to cut and how much to cut. I cut it with an angle grinder and made a bit of a mess. So if you plan to do it, cover the interior fabrics and have a vacuum cleaner handy!!! WARNING: DO NOT CUT ANY METAL BELONGING TO THE PILLAR STRUCTURE!!!! this will jeopardise the integrity of the car body.

But in the end, it was sure well worth it!!!!!! The Kenwoods pump out solid bass..bloody unreal. And the sight of them next to the armrests are bloody unique!!!

As for the rear crappy factory speakers, they make good door stops...hahaha..anyway, I may buy some 5.25" speakers as a replacement. This means my car will be a 6 speaker system...Oh yeah!

Personally, I strongly recommend the rear parcel shelf speakers being replaced or removed, and having them next to the arm rest. By doing this, you leave heaps of room for a sub (s) and amp in the boot. And if the sub (s) go in, then the original holes for the speakers in the parcel shelf can act as a duct for bass to flow into the cabin - since the rear seats are enclosed and do not fold to the boot!!! Also, as I pointed out, having the speaker magnets so close to the battery terminal is a nono!!! This also eliminates the need to mdf the parcel shelf - quite a hassle to cut and carpet!!!!

I'll try post some pics shortly. I still dun know how to use this forum fully, I am a newbie and got my R33 about a week ago (and spent the weekend doing this install)!!! :headspin: :headspin: :headspin:

[snapx]

But in the end, it was sure well worth it!!!!!! The Kenwoods pump out solid bass..bloody unreal. And the sight of them next to the armrests are bloody unique!!!

I'll try post some pics shortly. I still dun know how to use this forum fully, I am a newbie and got my R33 about a week ago (and spent the weekend doing this install)!!![/color] :headspin: :headspin: :headspin:

mate i would love to seee those pics sounds good whats the vibration rattling like?? Any???

[siu_loong_bao]

Nope...

No rattling at all.....just make sure u cover up any holes, gaps or 'leak's by some duct tape.....That should provide an 'enclosed box' for the subs to give that huge clear bass!!! But, dun expect the bass to ever be like that of a sub though....

The void between the car body and the interior trim is quite large, if u don't believe me, open up the interior trim and u'll know what I mean..This is perfect for a speaker housing/enclosure... However, the opeing in not a round shape, and hence, needs to be cut via a grinder.....just be sure to stay away from the pillar!!!!! centre the speakers as close to the pillar as possible...

The interior armrest trim needs to also be cut...very simple with a jigsaw!!!!

Anyone wanting a hand can always ask...especially if u live around the Sunnybank/Brissy area......More than happy to help a fellow skyline driver!!!

I should have done a tutorial and posted it in here..but i only found out about this forum a few days ago.........(I got my Skyline about a week ago..)

Hopefully I got enough time to put the subs and amp in this weekend....I got my steering upholstered yesterday...the job was crap...so I am taking it back on Sat to complain....But the guy did do a great job on the gear select shifter...(see 'Steering Wheel removal' for full details on my story)....

[Guest INASNT]

Splits up front, rear fill up the back and sub for bass.

U dont sit in theback while driving so there is no need for vocals coming from the back.

I also have some Alpine DDDrive 6 x 9's (best sounding 6 x 9's around) for sale in perfect condition. PM me if interested.

[siu_loong_bao]

Splits up front, rear fill up the back and sub for bass.

U dont sit in theback while driving so there is no need for vocals coming from the back.

I also have some Alpine DDDrive 6 x 9's (best sounding 6 x 9's around) for sale in perfect condition. PM me if interested.

Mate,

You are correct for a 'standard' car, but we are talking about a 2 door coupe here....The position where I have the Kenwoods are actually closer to the front passenger/driver's ears than the splits would be (if installed in the doors). Reason is becos the speakers are right next to the rear arm rests and near the pillars of the front seat belts....Sit in the car (either passenger /driver seat) and u will notice what I mean! Hope this makes sense mate.

[ASYLUM]

so what is the best way to go then? or popular opinion at least

i was looking to get som 6" JL components up front and 6x9s in the back and a couple of JL subs in the boot but if it is that much hassle with the 6x9s i may just go for 6" splits in the rear.

[sinisteR32]

6x9's in the rear are a pain in the backside. you need to use spacers and that leaves about 1mm between the speakers and the glass. not worth the effort. go the splits.

[ASYLUM]

6x9's in the rear are a pain in the backside. you need to use spacers and that leaves about 1mm between the speakers and the glass. not worth the effort. go the splits.

cheers

[Jez13]

I have just purchased an r32 gtr and I have the factory (well i think their factory) Carozerria rear speakers. And underneath the parcel tray are some stock looking amplifiers. I dont think they are working or hooked up at the moment but are they worth hooking up and keeping?