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Thapilot · 11-14-2013, 07:05 PM

Has anyone reused the factory adapters on the 6.5 & 6x9 speakers? My understanding is they have to be cut, can anyone share their experience doing this or if it's even possible/worth it. In particular, how do the replacement speakers attach to the factory adapters. If you have pictures or a link to something already posted that would be great as well.

I know there are vendors and other methods available, so thanks in advance for that info, but I'm curious about using the OEMs.

Thanks,

Byron

Caddyroger · 11-14-2013, 07:57 PM

Some one has done it and written up s procedure on doing it but I do not know who did it. It does destroy the factory speaker I believe.

Thapilot · 11-14-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyroger

Some one has done it and written up s procedure on doing it but I do not know who did it. It does destroy the factory speaker I believe.

Thanks Caddy!

ehcsa5 · 11-22-2013, 07:14 PM

ive done it before its more trial and error but cut the old speaker out and pre drill the holes and screw it together

Thapilot · 11-24-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ehcsa5

ive done it before its more trial and error but cut the old speaker out and pre drill the holes and screw it together

Thanks ehcsa5, I ordered adapters for the 6.5 but not the 6x9s. The shipping on the 6x9s is equal or as much as the actual adapter from one of the vendors here. Once the 6x9s come in I'll give it a shot.

ehcsa5 · 11-24-2013, 10:45 AM

Well I havent done 6x9s before but I know u need the adapter and I think ********.com has them.

chrisv213 · 11-25-2013, 01:07 AM

I am actually in the process of doing my door speakers right now. I found a video showing the process on Youtube a while ago, and it is fairly simple. You do have to cut the old speaker cone away and then snip/dremel off the various plastic struts holding the original speaker from the inside of the ring. The top of the ring, where the speaker attaches, there is some foam that you want to clear away and then depending on the size of your aftermarket speakers (Mine are 6 3/4"), you may have to trim away the lip at the top edge. But only if your speaker mounting tabs extend a bit beyond the edge of the ring. There is a small (apprx. 3/4") ledge on the top of the ring that you will drill the mounting holes for your new speaker. Now, the person who made the video did not do this next step, but I just wanted a stronger surface to mount the speaker to. I didn't trust the relatively thin plastic ledge, even though I was probably going beyond what was needed, so I taped off the inside edge of the ring an fiberglassed about one to one and a half inches thick on the inside wall of the ring. Just to have a more solid foundation to screw the speaker to. I mounted one just an hour or so ago and it worked great. I am waiting for the other one to dry. An added benefit, I believe, will be additional sound dampening. I will report on the sound quality after I get everything back together.

Thapilot · 11-29-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisv213

I am actually in the process of doing my door speakers right now. I found a video showing the process on Youtube a while ago, and it is fairly simple. You do have to cut the old speaker cone away and then snip/dremel off the various plastic struts holding the original speaker from the inside of the ring. The top of the ring, where the speaker attaches, there is some foam that you want to clear away and then depending on the size of your aftermarket speakers (Mine are 6 3/4"), you may have to trim away the lip at the top edge. But only if your speaker mounting tabs extend a bit beyond the edge of the ring. There is a small (apprx. 3/4") ledge on the top of the ring that you will drill the mounting holes for your new speaker. Now, the person who made the video did not do this next step, but I just wanted a stronger surface to mount the speaker to. I didn't trust the relatively thin plastic ledge, even though I was probably going beyond what was needed, so I taped off the inside edge of the ring an fiberglassed about one to one and a half inches thick on the inside wall of the ring. Just to have a more solid foundation to screw the speaker to. I mounted one just an hour or so ago and it worked great. I am waiting for the other one to dry. An added benefit, I believe, will be additional sound dampening. I will report on the sound quality after I get everything back together.

Thanks Chris, how did you approach the 6x9s? I bought adapters for the front but not for the rear. I have my speakers, just haven't made time to attack it yet. I'm in the air about making some adapters or performing surgery on the OEM. I'm not overly concerned about returning to stock so the destruction of the BA's is not an issue.

Thanks for getting back to me 5ers!

11-14-2013, 07:05 PM	#1
Thapilot Drives: 2010 2SS Black Twice Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 110	Using the OEM Speaker Adapters Has anyone reused the factory adapters on the 6.5 & 6x9 speakers? My understanding is they have to be cut, can anyone share their experience doing this or if it's even possible/worth it. In particular, how do the replacement speakers attach to the factory adapters. If you have pictures or a link to something already posted that would be great as well. I know there are vendors and other methods available, so thanks in advance for that info, but I'm curious about using the OEMs. Thanks, Byron

11-14-2013, 07:57 PM	#2
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	Some one has done it and written up s procedure on doing it but I do not know who did it. It does destroy the factory speaker I believe. __________________ Caddy

11-22-2013, 07:14 PM	#4
ehcsa5 Drives: 2012 camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 59 View My Garage	ive done it before its more trial and error but cut the old speaker out and pre drill the holes and screw it together

11-24-2013, 10:45 AM	#6
ehcsa5 Drives: 2012 camaro 1ss/rs Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 59 View My Garage	Well I havent done 6x9s before but I know u need the adapter and I think ********.com has them.

11-25-2013, 01:07 AM	#7
chrisv213 Drives: 2013 Murdered Out 2LT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 7	I am actually in the process of doing my door speakers right now. I found a video showing the process on Youtube a while ago, and it is fairly simple. You do have to cut the old speaker cone away and then snip/dremel off the various plastic struts holding the original speaker from the inside of the ring. The top of the ring, where the speaker attaches, there is some foam that you want to clear away and then depending on the size of your aftermarket speakers (Mine are 6 3/4"), you may have to trim away the lip at the top edge. But only if your speaker mounting tabs extend a bit beyond the edge of the ring. There is a small (apprx. 3/4") ledge on the top of the ring that you will drill the mounting holes for your new speaker. Now, the person who made the video did not do this next step, but I just wanted a stronger surface to mount the speaker to. I didn't trust the relatively thin plastic ledge, even though I was probably going beyond what was needed, so I taped off the inside edge of the ring an fiberglassed about one to one and a half inches thick on the inside wall of the ring. Just to have a more solid foundation to screw the speaker to. I mounted one just an hour or so ago and it worked great. I am waiting for the other one to dry. An added benefit, I believe, will be additional sound dampening. I will report on the sound quality after I get everything back together.