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| 914Sixer |
 Aug 15 2014, 07:54 PM
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I am updating the sound in the orange 75. The factory speakers had crumbled. I pulled them out and went in search of some replacements. We all know that the speakers on the 914 were an odd duck mounting size. You have to also keep in mind that the speaker has to be low profile to clear the side wall. I found a set of Pyle coaxial speakers (4x6) that fit the objective. Of course, the speakers and mounts were not going to be plug and play but I found a way to make for a nice factory look fit.
I took the speakers apart and checked the mounting out. Mounts with grill would fit in the stock location mount with a little modification. I ground off about a 1/4" of plastic on each end of the mount to fit inside the speaker housing. Marked the mounts for notching and got out the files. Used a V file to start notch and then a round file for the mounting slot. Put the speakers back together and mounted them in the factory holes. I need longer screws. so I used the front turn signal lens screws, they were just the right length. I broke the speaker mounting clips in half and used it to secure the speaker mount to the factory grill. Attached image(s)          
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| Mikey914 |
Nov 9 2014, 12:59 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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My recollection is the clearance in the back is a good part of the issue. It would be nice to have a speaker that would fit.
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| BeatNavy |
Nov 9 2014, 06:04 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,951 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Nov 9 2014, 01:59 PM)  My recollection is the clearance in the back is a good part of the issue. It would be nice to have a speaker that would fit. Bump Are you planning something, Mikey? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| Mikey914 |
Nov 10 2014, 03:34 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Nov 9 2014, 04:04 PM) QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Nov 9 2014, 01:59 PM) My recollection is the clearance in the back is a good part of the issue. It would be nice to have a speaker that would fit. Bump Are you planning something, Mikey? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Got the fiberglass already, I do like the mod shown, as it looks completely stock |
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914Sixer Quick 4x6 Speaker install Aug 15 2014, 07:54 PM
porsche913b_sp Looks good, where did you buy the speakers from, w... Aug 15 2014, 08:56 PM
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Looks good, where did you buy the speakers from, ... Aug 16 2014, 07:04 AM mskala Not sure I follow, are you saying you can make the... Aug 15 2014, 09:15 PM 914Sixer Yes, they will fit with the grill covers on the sp... Aug 15 2014, 10:10 PM 914Sixer Pictures added. Aug 16 2014, 06:25 AM porsche913b_sp Hey Mark i am bumping your thread i am ready for s... Nov 8 2014, 10:09 PM 914Sixer They are what I would call average. Nothing excep... Nov 9 2014, 07:37 AM 914Sixer These fit really well BUT you have to do the modif... Nov 9 2014, 06:02 PM JmuRiz I've had luck with 4x6 plate speakers in my ca... Nov 10 2014, 10:16 AM bandjoey Walmart off the shelf 200 watts max $25 pair ... Nov 10 2014, 02:53 PM Cairo94507 I just got a set of these Pyle speakers for my car... Feb 14 2016, 09:34 AM 914Sixer Dragging out old topic. I am going to do a update... Jun 26 2021, 03:00 PM DC_neun_vierzehn
Dragging out old topic. I am going to do a updat... Jun 26 2021, 10:15 PM 914Sixer Going in factory grills just like the top of threa... Jun 27 2021, 06:10 AM |
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