Installing aftermarket rear speakers

[clickman]

Originally Posted by Andrew McD

This is something i'd be interested in doing too, but is there a complete kit that can be bought new including the grills or is it something I might get from a breakers? Is the wiring there already or will I need to run a wire from the head unit?

Thanks, Andrew.

Search Harvey and PNP on Boxster forums. I bought the complete kit a few years ago. Don't know if he's still in business. Good bang for buck I thought.

[Andrew McD]

Hi, just did a search and loads of old posts but he does not seem to be still about.

Darn and drat.

[BMAN_986]

He's on ebay ...

Here's a link to the speakers.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-Rear-Speaker-Kit-1997-2008-Upgrade-/220691578423?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33623e3e37

(I ordered the door sills from him. They are pretty good quality and fit nicely)

I actually just did my own rear speakers for less that $100 (polk speakers + all materials). I can post the installation pictures if people want. I also created a template to cut out the speaker mounting boards.

[Andrew McD]

Hi thank for the info, but i've just bought the kit from Porsche-apart. I'm guessing all the kits should come with 4 speakers? Also is the front to rear wiring already in place? I have a CDR22 and the with upgraded sound system, ie door speakers and the amplifier, if that makes any odds.

Thanks, Andrew.

[clickman]

I also have the CDR220.

It's been a few years since I installed my PNP kit, but I think it has 4 speakers.

The kit came with the front-to-rear wiring, which was the most time-consuming part of the install. (Initially they sent me the wrong cable, but followed up quickly with the correct one once I let them know.)

This is one mod that's a must-do, for sure.

[PWilson45]

I know this is an old thread but hopefully still alive.
I installed the OEM rear speaker kit some time ago but became frustrated with the final wiring.
I cannot figure how to complete the wiring to the amplifier in the Frunk.
Car is a 2003 986 with the original CDR23.
Thanks,
Pete

[78F350]

Originally Posted by PWilson45

I know this is an old thread but hopefully still alive.
I installed the OEM rear speaker kit some time ago but became frustrated with the final wiring.
I cannot figure how to complete the wiring to the amplifier in the Frunk.
Car is a 2003 986 with the original CDR23.
Thanks,
Pete

I recently pulled OE rear speakers out of a car that had a CDR-220. The speakers were connected directly to the head unit. Not sure if the CDR-23 system will have the same plug.

[jhbaik]

Originally Posted by BMAN_986

He's on ebay ...

Here's a link to the speakers.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Boxster-Rear-Speaker-Kit-1997-2008-Upgrade-/220691578423?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33623e3e37

(I ordered the door sills from him. They are pretty good quality and fit nicely)

I actually just did my own rear speakers for less that $100 (polk speakers + all materials). I can post the installation pictures if people want. I also created a template to cut out the speaker mounting boards.

I've been thinking about this and ready for it now. I have cdr220, and what else do I need except speakers and wires? Any wiring harness for cdr220? Should I connect the speakers (two per each side) in series or the other way? I'm thinking of cutting 1/8" thick black plastic sheet to make it fit. Could you share the template? Thanks in advance.

John