SPEAKERS INSTALLMENT

[KAMRAN]

i'd like to install 6x9 speakers in the rear deck of an s14.. is this a lot of hard work? do i just cut a bigger whole into the shelf and put the speakers in? or is there more to it... please let me know soon cause i plan on picking up a pair of speakers tomorow and dont want to have any regrets later on!!

thanks

[Matt240SE]

Hey, you would have to cut through metal. You will need to look at the rear deck by prying of the carpeted board and see if there is enough room without getting in the way of any other electronics, but I dont believe there is any. The surface is not all flat though so beware.

[gfisch]

I dont see why it couoldnt be done, but it wouldnt be real easy.
Youd have to cut out a hole and put in a flat plate over it w/ the cutout for a 6x9 I would think.
I'd reccomend just goinf for a good pair of 6 1/2 s speakers.
I had MBquart ones in there and they sounded awsome.

[flipboi13]

I'd also recommend going with a good pair of component 6 1/2s in the rear deck.  But if you really want to use those 6x9s in the rear deck, there aren't many electronics on the deck lid since you'll be removing the stock amp anyway leaving just the trunk light. (and a whole bunch of metal) Or you could put the 6x9s in the front door panels instead...

If you start cutting out that metal on the trunk lid, I haven't looked at it, but the thought came to my mind that it might be a structural part of the car.  If it is a small part of the rigidity, and you really want those 6x9s in the deck lid, get a rear strut bar to compensate and even improve your chassis rigidity.