20 captured repliesDiscussion pagination complete · Source accounts, not a confirmed diagnosis
THIS DISCUSSION / SOURCE-DERIVED OVERVIEW
Discussion summary
YOUR RESEARCHSpeakers and an amp in a cab
Leading reported evidence
Use (battery is removed)
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Not tied up yet but you can see the grommets I used (battery is removed)
Leading evidence: 'Use (battery is removed)' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace amp' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
Source reports, not a diagnosis or a success probability. Counts refer to discussions and can overlap.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Used 1" posts to push amp rack out for wire clearance.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Used 2" HD bolts and used oem holes for cdchanger and amp
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
We had a good settlement and I used aluminum putty weld to fix it.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
Used 2" HD bolts and used oem holes for cdchanger and amp
Counts describe captured discussions, not unique people or a diagnosis. Author identities are not reliably stored. Exact duplicate evidence is counted once across matching discussions; one discussion counts at most once per action/state. Multiple repairs reported together remain a combination. Suggestions and failed attempts do not establish a fix. Matches cover whole discussions and can include related faults, model variants and incomplete threads.
20 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.
Rennlist: 1 discussions
0 evidence records excluded for query context · 0 excluded by outcome qualification · 0 adjusted by outcome qualification.
0 acknowledgements have no verified action link; they do not establish a repair result.
Generation: 20261027T140027Z · outcome-qualification-6. Deterministic extraction; no AI model inference. How we use sources
Started my stereo install this weekend alongside my caliper job. Previous owner put in a pioneer single DIN and it works just fine but the stock speakers and amp don't work so well with the top down and cruising at highway speeds.
amp: alpine 5 channel PDR-V75
dash speakers: hertz esk100 4"
door speakers: hertz hsk 130 5 1/4" woofers
rears speakers: hertz dcx 100 (had to use the dcx line for the rears because the esk is too deep according to the diagrams)
here is my start. More to come later
Cut up the stock speakers to use the basket for the mount. There is a full diy out there. Note: you have to cut the stock connector off the basket as the hertz speaker does not fit with that part, others may)
Cut the tabs off the hertz speakers at the location shown and they will fit snug in the hacked up basket
Hertz dsk 100 with tabs cut off
Crazy glue the cut tabs into the plastic basket, wait overnight and mount.
Stock cd changer and amp removed from frunk
B
oard to mount the amp using the stock bolt holes for the cd changer.
Looking forward to see how this progresses. My Alpine amp is mounted to the spare tire cover by the PO (C4 cab). Works out well and drives the 10" Alpine sub like a boss. Am planning a DIY post this summer when I build custom fiberglass enclosure to fit in the back seat behind the driver. Looking forward to your posts.
Cheers,
D.
worked on running some wires and installed one door speaker. The hertz Hsk130 woofer has a large magnet and hit the bottom of the enclosure, raising the mounts every so slightly and maybe 1/8". You will have to trim the fins inside the enclosure for the magnet to fit but I came up with a good idea to take up the 1/8" rather than a crap load of calk.
i am dynamating my doors and have a lot so I cut a piece to fit the opening using the grill as a template for the outside and reusing a rubber gasket from the original speaker. Worked like a champ and sealed the speaker right in. This is a great option for others rather than using calk/ sealant as you can take the speaker out easily. The rubbery dynamat stuff moulds to the speaker and made a tight seal
Two tabs broke during shipping as I bought from fellow rennlister. We had a good settlement and I used aluminum putty weld to fix it. Worked well.
All done
Running some wires thru to battery compartment and then driver side. Not tied up yet but you can see the grommets I used (battery is removed)
all done and I am very pleased with the results. The sound is like night and day. The door 5 1/4 don't push like a 8"+ but they sound perfect and put out a lot of bass for such a small driver.
Stuffed the enclosures for punchy bass
Used 1" posts to push amp rack out for wire clearance. Used 2" HD bolts and used oem holes for cdchanger and amp
Buttoned up
Wiring
Nice work!
I really need to replace my wimpy amp with something better like this... I've got basically the same speaker setup as you, just not enough power to make it sound good.
The alpine PDR works perfect. I debated if I needed to go to the PDX but I think the 500w for the doors would be over kill since the hertz 5 1/4" can handle
only
140 w each.
<------------ I have a cab. Currently it sits in a subwoofer enclosure that fits in the backseat behind the driver. I am building a new enclosure to be more of a custom fit, easier to get in and out of the car when I DO have a passenger back there, and allow the backrest of the back seat to lay all the way down.
D.
Ahh, makes sense. The problem I'm having is that my 13" JL TW5 Slim won't fit when I take my kids in the car. It's easy to remove, though, but then again, my kids like to play music in the car.
The factory speakers are 2ohm load so you need to change the amp to use these. There are a couple of 2ohm options out there in 5 1/4" size but to get more punch you need an amp first.
Another tip for people putting in 5/1" door woofers, leave the OEM protective cover off. At high volumes it hit this plastic cover and vibrates like a motha. I took it off and sounds way better.
Man, I'm so jealous. You buy a higher mileage example with an accident and go about making it measurably better. I pay a premium for low mileage and I just keep throwing money to keep it together. Argh, lesson learned...just goes to show you that buying a driver is the right way to go.
Is that the 5-channel Alpine? That's the same (or similar) amp I ran in my 986 for a while. I went through about 20 different setups before accepting that it will never sound AMAZING - so good is good enough.
Here was one of many; I think at this point I was using both the MOST amp and the Alpine; I even evaluated where there was enough firewall to port a decently-sized tube between the cabin and the frunk...but I gave up before I took the Sawzall to the Boxster.
I am so happy to be out from under MOST with the 996.
don't be... I have done a lot of maintenance work too. Preventative: IMS, AOS, RMS, clutch. Corrections: coolant tank, evap sensor, cab hydraulic fluid top up, front rotors and pads, front and rear drop links, motor mounts, transmission fluid change, refinish leather, various odds and ends like fuel door clip etc.
