986/996 dash speaker adapter - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

BoxPaulie · 08-12-2020, 07:41 AM

hi guys.

I have designed an adapter/bracket that allows you to fit any(*) 4" speaker to the dashboard of the 986/996 without having to butcher the existing speaker, remove the tabs or glue a new one in.

*the drivers side (UK) has a specific shape in the dash which creates criteria for your speakers. The cone depth can only be a maximum of 43mm deep, the magnet needs to be a maximum of 70mm in diameter and the mounting face/platform needs to be a maximum of 1.5mm in depth as they are under-slung mounting. If you go beyond this criteria then you WILL need to remove/trim a plastic cable cover inside the dashboard. Please message me for more information and pictures on how to do this.

Heres a video of installation on my youtube:
Rear speaker bracket and grill adapters

Drop me a message or just post on here and i'll respond when i can.

Cheers guys.
Paul

dav9515 · 08-12-2020, 08:14 AM

nice, i like the idea of easy swap without cutting up the speaker grill. i am in the US, zip code 06484, can you let me know what shipping would be? very interested as long as shipping doesn't ruin it!

thanks

BoxPaulie · 08-12-2020, 08:21 AM

Yeah it was my intention to make this so you didnt have to butcher the existing grill or do anything to the speaker, snap tabs off etc. On a few cars there is a plastic cover over an earth cable under there, but surprisingly this seems to be a minority of cars, and even so you can remove that plastic if you need to.

Cunningr · 08-12-2020, 10:26 AM

Nice looking bracket. Just as a thought anyway to make one that would hold the tweeter in place? I use components 4” driver and a separate tweeter 1.5”

Maybe an add on bracket that screws into.

Great looking product wish I knew how to do 3D printing.

BoxPaulie · 08-13-2020, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cunningr

Nice looking bracket. Just as a thought anyway to make one that would hold the tweeter in place? I use components 4” driver and a separate tweeter 1.5”

Maybe an add on bracket that screws into.

Great looking product wish I knew how to do 3D printing.

yeah i could probably do that. On my own grill the tweeter area is just blanked off, id have to get a hold of a grill that has that section open as standard. I'll look into it

Rayrevolver · 08-13-2020, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxPaulie

yeah i could probably do that. On my own grill the tweeter area is just blanked off, id have to get a hold of a grill that has that section open as standard. I'll look into it

Paulie, I am a new owner so I have a few questions.

Is the factory speaker a non-standard size in the dash? Is that why you made this mount? So if I bought a component speaker set with a tweet, I would need to modify my car to install it?

After reading about your 2 mounting options I went out and looked at my car. 2001 Base, no navigation. It has the amp in the bonnet.

I still have no idea if my dash has a tweeter or looks like yours without.

The original owner had the rear tray speakers installed (11/2002). Using a flashlight, it looks like they installed the smaller 2 speakers in that rear tray on each side. So I assume that is similar to a stock installation.

One more question: The single rear speaker is going to sound better than the smaller pair???

dav9515 · 08-13-2020, 06:31 AM

Paul, i'll take a set, my speakers are in definite need of an upgrade. let me know how to pay you with shipping to the US.

Thanks

BoxPaulie · 08-13-2020, 08:23 AM

It's an improvement over stock for sure.

TRP · 08-13-2020, 02:22 PM

Really clean solution! Love it.

dav9515 · 09-01-2020, 04:09 AM

Installed my speakers with Paul's kit yesterday, worked perfect and took about 20 minutes to do both front speakers from start to finish. great product, thanks!

BoxPaulie · 09-01-2020, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dav9515

Installed my speakers with Paul's kit yesterday, worked perfect and took about 20 minutes to do both front speakers from start to finish. great product, thanks!

Awesome! Glad it worked out Dave. It really is a more complex shape and mounting than it first appears, these adapters take the whole sting out of what would otherwise be a hell of a job.

Cheers Dave!
Paul

EuropaDrive · 09-07-2020, 01:08 PM

Perfect fit : I have upgraded my front speakers and also installed new rear speakers in the storage bin, using Paul's brackets and grills. Easy installation, looks OEM. It took close to 3 weeks to get to Canada, but it was worth the wait...

BoxPaulie · 09-08-2020, 12:37 AM

great, cheers guys. 3 weeks is a bit extreme, boat might have broken down on route...

Glad they arrived ok though and you are happy. Thanks for the review fellas.

por356c · 09-09-2020, 03:59 PM

Hello Paulie - I would like a pair of your adapters please. I live in Michigan USA, 48306. Please let me know how I can get a payment to you and how much in total in USA dollars. Great invention! Thanks.

BoxPaulie · 09-10-2020, 01:43 AM

Hi David, thanks!

por356c · 09-10-2020, 04:33 AM

Hi Paulie - thanks for the reply. I'm good with $45.00. How about you send me an email with your PayPal email address and I will send the $45.00? My email address is: dmpreston356@gmail.com
I will then send my full address to you.

Thanks!

BoxPaulie · 09-10-2020, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by por356c

Hi Paulie - thanks for the reply. I'm good with $45.00. How about you send me an email with your PayPal email address and I will send the $45.00? My email address is: dmpreston356@gmail.com
I will then send my full address to you.

Thanks!

sent David! if you want to PM me when you get a chance and we can have a chat about a few things, might be useful.

subieworx · 09-28-2020, 06:45 PM

Willing to sell the design to print for less?

BoxPaulie · 09-29-2020, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by subieworx

Willing to sell the design to print for less?

hi Subie, no sorry the blueprints are not for sale for this one im afraid.

por356c · 10-13-2020, 05:48 AM

Wanted to compliment BoxPaulie for developing such a great product - his front speaker adapters. I just installed a new pair of front speakers in my 04 SE and it was easy and it avoided me doing any hacking to the original speakers or the mounting configuration. I can return everything to perfectly stock if I wanted, but there is no reason to ever do that! Like so many have said on this Forum, the new speakers are a real improvement over the factory speakers. Pauls adapters make it very easy and are a great value, if you ask me - and be sure to use his short video. I used Kenwood KFC-1066S speakers, just as Paul did in his video. Shipment was really fast. Great job Paul!

David Preston