Making 6X9's fit in 6.5 space

[Lord Les]

I have some really nice Boston Acoustic 797 speakers that I want to put in the back of my LX that only has room for 6.5's. What tool would be good to cut out the space I need? Not a torch, but something like tin snips that can get the job done.

And I assume I will need new speaker covers for the back but maybe I can use the old ones if I'm clever.

[Cb7GHOST]

get EX speaker pods from a junkyard
and cut that damn metal out with a crazy dremel
the trunk torsion bar was in the way in my case so have at it with a hacksaw

[Lord Les]

get EX speaker pods from a junkyard
and cut that damn metal out with a crazy dremel
the trunk torsion bar was in the way in my case so have at it with a hacksaw

I do have a nice big Dremel (not a pun). What should I use to cut the metal with the Dremel? I don't want to be grinding away for like 30 minutes (not a pun).

The Boston Acoustics aren't too deep. I don't want to kill my trunk torsion bar. Isn't that the thing that makes it go POP when I pull the remote trunk opener?

Oh, I forgot to mention in the original post. These are the speakers that I re-foamed. I bought some Silicone II adhesive/sealer. These are ready to ROCK!

[jcoleman_11]

as long as you leave a littel tip on each side. i cut a little end off each side to fit mine in. i actualy did it with a saw and it didnt even take 10 minutes, so you should be fine with your dremel.

[lxinks]

i got ex pods and no cutting was required but depending onthe mounting depth youmght need to due to larger magnets

[sxyhnda]

i just cut a big ass hole, made a custom deck out of ply wood (eliminated third brake light) cut a 6x9 hole in that, and put it all in. carpeted it of course.... but thats probably the hardest way to do it

[JSMexUsa]

I put some nice 6 x 9 in my 92 Accord EX and they fit perfectly and there was no need to cut anything and was able to re-used the car speaker cover, so the thieves do not see that have nice aftermarket speakers.

Now I am trying to fit 6 1/2 component speaker in front door and the tweeter on the top corner of the door; I removed the plastic that had the 5" stock ones and have 6 1/2 but are bad.

I do not know if they will sound ok without an amp.

[Lord Les]

Someones got cock on the mind...You may not need to cut anything to make them fit. I didn't have to cut anything.

Hey meat gazer! What's up?

[oneoffaccord]

JDM CB 90-93 REAR 6X9 SPEAKERS WITH PODS

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330272908878

[carbonaccord69]

I put some nice 6 x 9 in my 92 Accord EX and they fit perfectly and there was no need to cut anything and was able to re-used the car speaker cover, so the thieves do not see that have nice aftermarket speakers.

Now I am trying to fit 6 1/2 component speaker in front door and the tweeter on the top corner of the door; I removed the plastic that had the 5" stock ones and have 6 1/2 but are bad.

I do not know if they will sound ok without an amp.

Mine (6x9) fit fine in the hole with an average magnet size. Good luck with the 6 1/2 in 5 hole, it's worth the power handling and the better range. As far as the sound, I'm sure they sound fine w/o an amp since the components split the frequencies and are really more efficient, but I'd find a 4x100 amp and take advantage of the power handling. RMS is a huge factor when comparing decks and amps

[Gotz Cb7]

JDM CB 90-93 REAR 6X9 SPEAKERS WITH PODS

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330272908878

Yea, that'd be your easiest way. Doesn't really matter what size your magnet is, if you get these. I still have a buncha room when I put the Kenwoods in. Real easy to install too. Your car might already have the factory holes for it? If not, it's only 3 holes you'll have to drill, in the shape of a Triangle.

Kinda looks cool in the rear dash too. I have kids question where I got them. "Man, where'd you get those. They're nice". Yea, they came with the car.

[Witzy]

Sawsall FTW