6x9's In Parcal Shelf

[bilbo117]

I was wondering if anyone here has 6x9's in there parcal shelf and what modifications they had to get to fit? im on the border line of deciding wether to make a new parcal shelf which is thicker, and lift the 6x9 higher so it doesnt hit the shelf. please help! if u have 6x9's can u post a photo please?

[Anakha]

I've only seen or heard about two ways to do this..

either just cut out the parcel tray enough to fit in the speakers (then use rubber surrounds or something if you like).. or I've also seen a guy build a kinda box for the shelf - the speakers were on like a 30 degree angle facing the cabin. It was quite interesting, looked pretty sweet, and worked (just be sure to cut the centre in order to see through your review mirror.

otherwise just go buy a couple of 6/6.5s I prefer them over 6*9s anyway

[bilbo117]

hmmm interesting. anyone else seen any setups?

[elbee111]

Or this.

[bilbo117]

hmm. yer my alpine 6x9's wont even fit like that. new pracal tray this weekend.

[cuando]

The last owner of my car took to the shelf with a grinder, pretty bad effort, but hey it worked.

Wouldnt have done it myself though.

[r33freely]

i think they might sound better in the little boxes?

i have alpine type r 6" round speakers in the factory holes in my R33 and they sound shocking.... no bass at all from them and i think its because there not sorta sealed in a box kinda thing??

Dave

Edited October 18, 2005 by r33freely

[MsG_ChRiS]

go for 6 inches if you are gonna have a sub or 2 if not go 6x9's [got to have bass =)]

best thing to do is make a new tray out of the thickest mdf u can fit ...

mount it back in with some bolts and foam tape <-- to stop any vibration ...

the more solid your parcel tray is the better ...

i will be trying to do this on the weekdend aswell as sound deaden the doors a fix the crazy rattles comming from my boot

cause at the moment my car sound like a marca on steroids =(

oh and whatever you do make sure you cater for child restraints its illegal not to have them !!!

just out of curiousity whats the front stage of you system like???

Edited October 20, 2005 by MsG_ChRiS

[someonestolecc]

Have you considered 6x9 spacers?

[MsG_ChRiS]

still wont sound the best you will get rattles n stuff wether it b 6s or 6x9 i would still do the parcel shelf

[Haysey]

ive got 6x9s on my R32 parcel shelf.. now thats crammed for ya!!!!!!!!!

6.5" holes and $20 spacers and some measuring etc and they fit perfectly..

sound sick too

[lebostyles]

i just installed 6 inch cones in my rear parcel shelf with a subbie and my system is rocking. Just remember when you cut into the rear parchel shelf (The metal) your car can be defected for it.

[satanic]

Can i just ask how many child restraints you need to keep? I had three in my car after compliancing, and now there is only one left in the centre

Is this still legal?

[MsG_ChRiS]

no its not you need one for each seatbelt so three in total

[satanic]

You serious? That sucks as I can't put them back in

[Fly-By]

You serious?  That sucks as I can't put them back in

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I realised that after i put in my speakers too.

I have the same setup as elbee.

I wouldnt recommend hacking into your parcel tray. looks a bit messy and once u do it its doen foreever..

I got a thick bit of mdf, and basically cut it to shape using the existing parcel tray. Has to be slightly smaller coz it sits higher, and the angle of the window comes into it. The wood is about 2 cm thick. sat the 6x 9s into it. There isnt much room to move and play with, and the speakers sit at a 45 degree angle like in elbees pic.

Thick wood and a bit of foam tape around the bottom to stop it vibrating from the bass the sub pumps out and your set.

Sounds really good.

Might be an idea to cut some holes into it and cover it with carpet or vinyl so the boot isnt completely sealed. Want to let some sound waves through!

[satanic]

Too late now I think I'll look into it when I install an amp / sub...

ATM it still looks like I have three harness mounts, I re-used the original grills so I could retain the top half of the harness mounting (held on using double sided velcro). If I get told off for it, I'll replace it then.

Thanks for your help though

[POOMBAH]

no its not you need one for each seatbelt so three in total

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hmm, I just finished installing some JBL 3 way 6's in the back and now the metal brackets for the child restraints don't fit as the tweeters get in the way any ideas?

[Fangz]

just installed 6 inch cones in my rear parcel shelf with a subbie and my system is rocking. Just remember when you cut into the rear parchel shelf (The metal) your car can be defected for it.

u can also b rejected when u go for your pink slip then u would have 2 weld in a new shelf.....is illegal 2 cut any meyal in your shelf