2000 986 Door speaker question
 

Hi all,

I purchased a 2000 Boxster last summer with the dreaded anemic sound system. I have upgraded the head unit and front speakers this Spring, which is about a 1000 percent improvement over what I had.

I am now looking to round it a little now. I do have the 3.5 speakers in the rear storage compartment- they exist, that is, but they are blown or just barely working. I am not sure I want to even bother with those.

I was wondering- even though my Boxster does not currently have door speakers, I assumed (ok, hoped) that my door would have the same place for speakers as the cars w/ the upgraded sound system and door speakers. Questions are:

1. Does this space exist in my car?
2. Where is it? (I assume under the carpeted are of the door)
3. How big of a driver can I get in there? (hoping 5 1/4)
4. How big of pain is it for a DIY project of someone with medium DIY skills, without screwing up my door trim?

Thanks for any guidance. I've actually done a fair amount of research short of pulling off the door trim, and I'm coming up relatively empty on the any specifics.

Some info on the process here (french with English subtitles) https://youtu.be/00PcXAiQqA8

That is an excellent video. Also watch how to get the panels off very easy but becareful on the clips holding the plastic.

I just did a full upgrade HU, AMP, and 3 way components. I used a second set of nokia speaker boxes to cut down and hold 6.5 inch drivers. I used a pair of 6.5 inch adpator rings for a mitshibushi, black hot glue worked best as a bonding agent.

Thanks guys. I had seen this video before, but I didn't see any reference to the year of the car and didn't want to assume it was the same.

Cunningr, you were able to fit 6.5's in the door?