inspiral Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Hi All Just a quick question. Do the standard 6.5" MDF speaker adapters/rings/spacers work for aftermarket speakers in the doors ? I don't want to butcher the OEM speakers as I might reuse them so am looking at adapters. This is the kind of thing I'm talking about. Thanks Edited September 4, 2013 by inspiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 You will need a way of attaching them to the door. The standard speakers have 3 screws/bolts that hold them in place. Those rings should work though, it all depends on the depth of your speakers. You need to make sure you have enough clearance with the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 You will need a way of attaching them to the door. That's what I was wondering. I guess you something like something like right angled brackets ? I'm beginning to wonder if I should just go the butchering the OEM speakers route and then if I want to remove the install just buying some cheapy 6.5" speakers to swap out the good gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just get these http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/con-ct25ns01-nissan-micra-almera-speaker-adapters.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Crikey, are these the right size for the door speakers? If so that's a hell of a find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just get these http://www.caraudiod...r-adapters.html Result, thanks very much ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Sod it, I was going to do Graham's dremmel thing, but for a tenner I may as well save myself the time. I dare say you could probably get exactly the same for cheaper though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 If your running decent power through them I'd still recommend mdf tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 I wonder if you could glue the MDF rings to the door, thoughts anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 You can do it. I just don't see the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 If you want to make an MDF one do it like the below: You can draw around the original. Might as well buy the above ones though for £10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Just get these http://www.caraudiod...r-adapters.html Crikey, are these the right size for the door speakers? If so that's a hell of a find! It does say in the description ..."to fit 6.5" speakers..." and the angle of the three prongs for fitting to the door look spot on too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 So who's going to take the gamble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 So who's going to take the gamble Bloody hell, I would've done if I'd seen these before I got the Dremmel out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) If you want to make an MDF one do it like the below: Looks nice but time consuming So who's going to take the gamble That'll be me then, got a pair on Fleabay for £6 last night I plan to fit stuff over the next week so I'll update this thread with the results. Edited September 12, 2013 by inspiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 So who's going to take the gamble Bloody hell, I would've done if I'd seen these before I got the Dremmel out I bought the above a few days ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 ]Bloody hell, I would've done if I'd seen these before I got the Dremmel out I bought the above a few days ago... A Dremmel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 ]Bloody hell, I would've done if I'd seen these before I got the Dremmel out I bought the above a few days ago... A Dremmel ? A bit further above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 So is it a race to get them installed then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 So is it a race to get them installed then ? If it is I'll probably get them in sometime before 2016, beat that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspiral Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) I've now got the adapters and they're a perfect match for the mounting holes in the door In fact they're a very like the OEM combined speaker and bracket but without the speaker. The depth is pretty much the same. The kit come with screws and wiring adapters, the latter doesn't fit the 350z harness though. The only mod I've had to make is enlarge the speaker wire cut out in the adapter to cope with the chunky new cable I'll be fitting that will come from inside the door. I've now fitted the speakers and it all feels reasonably sturdy. I'm expecting that when it's bolted to the door then it'll get even more solid. The adapters are made by Autoleads and the part number is SAK-3301. Edited September 17, 2013 by inspiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Told ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Awesome! Good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothy Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Sorry to dig up an old(ish) thread. Just wanted to thank you for making things a lot easier for me. Was going to make some MDF spacers, but searched for the product code above and got some ordered from Amazon.co.uk for under £13 delivered. Result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothy Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Just to update anyone else thinking of getting some. Don't bother with Amazon. The seller I used sent the wrong Item. I have got a refund but it has delayed my build somewhat. I then ordered a set from In Car Express... only to get an email that they were not in stock a day or so later! After another successful refund I ordered a set from Car Audio Security. 3rd time lucky I hope! Order has been dispatched, I just hope they fit okay now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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