11 replies to this topic

[paulb]

To save me taking the trim and seats out of my car, just to measure, does anyone know what size the speakers in the VX are? I guess somewhere between 5 and 6.5. I think I hit mine with a bit too much stick this afternoon

[iandhd]

Check out this thread I started a few weeks back.

Infinity's

The size for the rear speakers on the na VX is 16cm.

[R1 nur]

I will not try to kid you. I know nothing about ICE. However I did a fair bit of research about what to fit in my car. I have the speaker box in front of me now. It takes 5 mins to change the speakers and the OE ones are fit only for the bin. Absolute rubbish. I fitted Clarion SRX 1784 16.5cm speakers. I had something else planned but when I arrived at the shop they had none left. Try CAR ELECTRONICS ltd.(Leicester + mail order + web etc) Good prices and people who really know what they are talking about!

[paulb]

cheers guys. Off to the car audio dealers this morning then... I was aiming to change them at some point. This just makes it sooner rather than later. Paul

[Jase_MK]

I posted this before but never really got a solution. Did anyone manage to get teh passenger side speaker out/in without removing the seat? I am currently running one decent Sony speaker on the driver's side and one crappy Philips speaker on the other. I've bought the shortest possible screwdriver I can find but just can't get the angle to get the screws out. One of the screws seems to be going round and round which just adds to the problem. Any handy tips? (I think someone suggested a swiss army knife but this didn't seem to work for me).

[paulb]

I'll hopefully being trying later today! If I succeed I'll let you know. If possible, you don't want to take out the passenger seat as it is a pain.

[R1 nur]

Little stubby screwdriver worked for me. If one is just spinning round can't you pull it out?

[iandhd]

I've bought the shortest possible screwdriver I can find but just can't get the angle to get the screws out. One of the screws seems to be going round and round which just adds to the problem.

Any handy tips? (I think someone suggested a swiss army knife but this didn't seem to work for me).

It was me with the mini Swiss army knife screw driver. It was a hassle but I got there in the end. I guess it depends on the size of your mits too.

Do you have shovels for hands

Seriously, if you are going on Sunday to the VP show I'll have my pen knife on my key ring

Good luck.

[GerryM]

I managed to get the speaker out using a bit from an electric screwdriver and a pair of pliers. It only needs a couple of turns, the rest can be done by hand. cheers Gerry

[Jase_MK]

Thanks for the tips. Can't make it to the show on Sunday - I'm on holiday. Will give it another bash when I get back.

[paulb]

Right. Changed mine today for a pair of JL Audio Evolutions. Sounds much better.

I used a small ratchet that is sold with screwdriver bits and a small socket for about £9 to remove the speakers. It's made by Draper.



Paul