Dinnercoat

Does anyone know where to get 6.5" speaker brackets adapters that still allow you to use the stock covers?

I know crutchfield makes brackets for using 6.5" speakers in the rear towers but I heard that when you use them you can't put the stock speaker covers back on.

If anyknow wheres to get some or makes some themselves leave a post.

sar

iTrader: (1)

I made mine out of mft - jig saw to a fraction of a $5 board from home depot. Who knows, the mft is probably nicer to sound than the metal brackets sold too.

Dinnercoat

Apparently the crutchfield ones too are just like, flimsy plastic which is a departure from their usually high quality in handling everything.

So you're able to still fit the stock covers back on using these brackets you made yourself?

Do you have pics of the brackets themselves and them + speakers installed in the car?

sar

iTrader: (1)

Pictures: no, I'm at college and away from my car - I might could get you some next week though.

I think I used 1/4" mft from home depot. The stock speaker covers do fit, it did seem a bit more difficult to get the mounting screws in though. I put my trunk cover in on them, and there really doesnt seem to bre a problem.

I didn't know that about the crutchfield ones, basically it was I couldn't wait, so I went out that night and bought and made it.

If you have a dremel or any metal cutting tools - snippers, you might could take the stock fittings and cut them out. to be larger.

Dinnercoat

Ah yes that is right, I've heard that before. I think I'll go rip them out them now and take me a look.

I still haven't bought the speakers for back there yet I just want to be as prepared as can be once I have all of my pieces in place for check-mate. Bling bling.

rotorforce

Are we talking about these? If so I am currently trying to find a machine shop that will do them for a reasonable price. I already have the blueprints ready to go on my CAD program. If something ever comes of it i will sell them on the forum.

Wizz

Do you want them stamped or milled?

Tech_Greek

Yeah, if you find someone to make those I'll defintley buy a set for sure!

sar

iTrader: (1)

I believe that MFT will be better for sound resonance than metal, that and you can make there personally in no time whatsoever. I honestly don't see much sense in having a shop custom cut several of these for sale when the mft will essentially last the needed time, make better sound quality, take $5-$8 and minor drawing/cutting.

rotorforce

I was thinking milled.

What is MFT if you don't mind me asking?

Liquid Anarchy

iTrader: (2)

Maybe me means MDF? (medium density fiberboard) used everywhere square speaker boxes are sold.

sar

iTrader: (1)

lol, thanks, one of those letters.

Dinnercoat

A million gold pieces to the man who provides me with MDF brackets that can accomodate the stock speaker covers!!

...or maybe a few bucks for the material, effort, and shipping ;P

lupin

iTrader: (3)

I used a electric drill with a cutting tool I borrowed from a friend. It took me about 15 mins and I just smashed out the speaker thingy.

In the pic it is hard to see but I didn't take detailed pics. When ppl see them they like them a lot.

sar

iTrader: (1)

wow, you guys are demanding, you made me come home, get my parents digital camera, take apart my car, and post pics at 12:24pm.

Note, at the time, i did not have a dremel and I did not take the time to sand it smooth. I used a jigsaw, a drill, and a multi-tool saw.