#1718648 - 10/14/09 04:22 AM
Re: Routing new speaker wire into door?
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kamikazePSI
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unplug both sides and find an area with empty pins.....drill it out enough for speaker wires to pass through.
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#1718761 - 10/14/09 08:42 AM
Re: Routing new speaker wire into door?
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Don Chuwish
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Ah OK thanks! Hadn't imagined there would be any empty ones. Tho I suppose even if there aren't I could 'empty' the pins for the stock wiring. I'll give it a look.
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#1719007 - 10/14/09 03:26 PM
Re: Routing new speaker wire into door?
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yes, you could remove the factory speaker wire pins and route through there.
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#1719213 - 10/14/09 08:18 PM
Re: Routing new speaker wire into door?
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Don Chuwish
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Thanks guys, I took a long look at it today and decided to let the pros do it. I've run the wire up to the A and B pillar bases, the shop that'll install my amp can finish it off. I couldn't get them unplugged from each other and the front door was going to be WAY more difficult in terms of physical access.
Just finished all my damping and barrier install, everything but the seats and center console is back in. Getting close to go time for the amp and sub.
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#1719248 - 10/14/09 11:39 PM
Re: Routing new speaker wire into door?
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ah, if you can't unplug the harnesses, then you're at an impasse. but they will come out. i find that two smaller flat tip screwdrivers work nicely. one to depress the tab and pry, and another to pry on the opposite side at the same time.
you could also make your own "boot" using grommets and heat shrink/tech flex, or some other method that is watertight.
i understand harnesses can get in the way. in order to get it done, you may need to take more apart, disconnect several harnesses.
or, you can just use the factory wire for the section in the door. intercept the speaker wire inside the car, solder to it. honestly, you won't hear a difference, and it maintains some factory protection.
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