Already posted in ICE, but I thought I'd get more views here.

I bought a set of front door speakers from a trader on here but they don't fit properly, despite being the correct size and being reassured by the seller that they just fitted straight in. Am I missing some spacers/adapters or are they simply the wrong ones?

Speakers are Alpine SXE-1725S, 220w 2-ways - 16.5cm/6.5".

 

6.5" adapters needed

Make some out of MDF/ply or Astra Autolead speaker speaker adapters fit with slight modification.

 

Yeah mate, as above, you need adapters.

I used Corsa B ones - like in the link below

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-C...ht_2802wt_1398

 

I fitted some rear uprated 'Fli' speakers and dispite being the right size ,the magnet was to big to sit flush in the door recess . I simply got a strong pair of pliers and bent the metal inwards slightly (3mm)and they fitted perfectly ,even used the oe holes.

 

Adaptors, or they won't clear the window when it comes down, could break the glass.

 

Cheers all, I'll get on the case with some plywood today. How thick do the adaptors have to be so the magnet doesn't clout the window?

 

About 18mm. Or use mdf.
Don't forget to give the plywood/mdf two coats of primer to seal it against damp, Wickes etc sell a decent quick-drying one for wood. Dries in uder an hour.

Mine runs on 18mm mdf spacers, home made, been on eight years, no probs so far except oner wire fell off a speaker