244 door speaker, please

Ashley Studdal · Jun 11th, 2010, 15:41

All.

One of my speakers has gone all crackly !

Car is a 1980 and number off speaker is 1234859. It is 4 ohms and 10 watts.

Thanks !

auchlinn · Jun 13th, 2010, 22:44

if its the same as an 1985 7 series I would have one here but will have to check number if there is one on it

redboy · Jun 14th, 2010, 23:17

Why not fit aftermarket speakers? I can't remember right off, but the holes should be for 4" or 4.5". I didn't have to cut the panel at all, just drill the holes in different places.

I couldn't use the original trims on my new speakers, as the centre bit stuck out too far, but was able to cut the new speaker trims around the 'ridges' in the door panel so it fit nice and flush. It was a bit of a fiddle, and I had to use an assortment of rubber washers to get it tight against the door panel, but it worked. I drilled it straight through to the metal door as well so it wouldn't vibrate the panel.

Definately worth the work, as now I can have it louder than I'd like, but I can still hear radio 4 at 4000rpm on the motorway at 70 with the windows down!

... just don't get those honkin speakers with the big magnet, as it may foul the window. 'Normal' size speakers would work fine though.

Ashley Studdal · Jun 15th, 2010, 08:24

Thanks guys. I'd like to fit originals to keep it OE. And don't need a big phat-arsed stereo in there ! But appreciate the advice.

I am leaning in towards my only properly working speaker in the morning trying to hear John Humphries !

Jun 11th, 2010, 15:41	#1
Ashley Studdal Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2011 15:51 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kent	244 door speaker, please All. One of my speakers has gone all crackly ! Car is a 1980 and number off speaker is 1234859. It is 4 ohms and 10 watts. Thanks !

Jun 13th, 2010, 22:44	#2
auchlinn Junior Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2011 15:06 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: aberdeenshire	if its the same as an 1985 7 series I would have one here but will have to check number if there is one on it

Jun 14th, 2010, 23:17	#3
redboy Master Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2013 23:07 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: hastings	Why not fit aftermarket speakers? I can't remember right off, but the holes should be for 4" or 4.5". I didn't have to cut the panel at all, just drill the holes in different places. I couldn't use the original trims on my new speakers, as the centre bit stuck out too far, but was able to cut the new speaker trims around the 'ridges' in the door panel so it fit nice and flush. It was a bit of a fiddle, and I had to use an assortment of rubber washers to get it tight against the door panel, but it worked. I drilled it straight through to the metal door as well so it wouldn't vibrate the panel. Definately worth the work, as now I can have it louder than I'd like, but I can still hear radio 4 at 4000rpm on the motorway at 70 with the windows down! ... just don't get those honkin speakers with the big magnet, as it may foul the window. 'Normal' size speakers would work fine though.

Jun 15th, 2010, 08:24	#4
Ashley Studdal Junior Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2011 15:51 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kent	Thanks guys. I'd like to fit originals to keep it OE. And don't need a big phat-arsed stereo in there ! But appreciate the advice. I am leaning in towards my only properly working speaker in the morning trying to hear John Humphries !

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