I have used 18mm mdf to act as a spacer,i will post as many pics as i can but my puter is very slow at the moment so it may take some time.

 

Jimi, am I right in saying that if you dont use something for a spacer like you have done, the back of the speakers will hit the glass when it is winded down?

Gavin G

 

Gavin

You are right the 18mm mdf is what i would suggest as the spacer,the fronts do need to be used with sound deading though for the best sound.
If you have any problems feel free to call me.

JIM

 

I just used the spacer plate provided to key the speaker to the original mounts. Had no problems with windows, I do agree with needing sound deadening, I put a little behind the speaker, but need to put some in the whole door... I'm thinking of doing the whole car, just deciding what to use.... carpet underlay and foam seems popular, and inexpensive for expreimental purposes... ie, if that works, imagine how how good the proper stuff will be

 

I just used the spacer plate provided to key the speaker to the original mounts. Had no problems with windows, I do agree with needing sound deadening, I put a little behind the speaker, but need to put some in the whole door... I'm thinking of doing the whole car, just deciding what to use.... carpet underlay and foam seems popular, and inexpensive for expreimental purposes... ie, if that works, imagine how how good the proper stuff will be

 

Theres no need for an MDF speaker for the Mid cone.
Using the Infinity metal spacer that comes with it, screw it straight into the standard subaru mounts and then screw in the speaker - no messing and it doesn't catch on the window..

 

Ooosp, don't know why it double posted before, sorry about that, but basically I agree, and thats what I was saying, no need for the mdf spacer.

However, would like to know where I could get my hands on the brackets used for the tweeters ..

 

I must differ with you.

May be things are different on my 99 sti ver5 but when i put the speakers in with out the spacer they hit the window.
With the spacer the speakers do not vibrate or distort,they also need some space from the door to the magnet.


JIM

 

I'm no ICE man, but would this also stop any vibration between the lip of the speaker and the metal mounting in the door??

Ian
P.S Wasn't he off Top-Gun??

 

Jim,

The STI must be different then, mate My UK MY99 had absolutely no probs whatsoever and the speaker dropped straight in and clears the window perfectly. Very strange...........

Cheers
Neil

 

Peeps

I can only say what i found to be true.

Are cars may look the same but there are very different when you get to the crunch.

Peace

JIM

 

Indeedy - shows what silly little quirks there are between the models