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So, can I cut into this part?

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Old 08-01-07, 10:30 PM
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So, can I cut into this part?

I bought two PVC 4" caps for 4" PVC pipe.

I was thinking of cutting a circular hole into this section, then JB weld and fiberglassing it sealed, to give space for the magnet on the back of a speaker so I can mount speakers in the footwells much easier than stock, with better staging.

So, my question is, how vital is this section? Can I cut into it without screwing with structural integrity?

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Is that the center of the firewall?
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Shouldn't be a problem, but you must be carefull you can still put your fender back on! LOL

Just don't go too crazy with the saw...
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id suggest either getting curved kicked panels or putting the speakers in the doors. i tried to find kick panels but couldnt so i put my speakers in my doors.
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Originally Posted by rx7doctor
Is that the center of the firewall?
No, it's the piece just in front of the door, underneath the fender.

I was going to buy a 4" diameter hole saw like this:

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100495363

I figure I only really need to make some space about 2" deep, there's more than enough room behind the fender for that.
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If you had said you were gonna cut it out and weld in the extended piece I'd say go for it. I don't trust fiberglass over the long run....
You've got plenty of room for sure, but personally I'd want to weld it.
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What are you doing? I fit 5 1/4" speakers in the stock location. Why not make door pods?
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