Hi
I took some photos when I installed 6.5" DLS speakers into front door of my -99 Protege . I'll try improve that site some day but now there's just some pictures

http://www.angelfire.com/blues/bougha/speakers.html

 

im actually extrememly intrested in doing this mod. where did you get those adapter plates? did you have to do any aditional drilling? doesnt look like you did. Also, did you use the stock water protectors?

thansk for the pics man.

 

Yes thank you for the pics, i TOO wish to aquire these adapter plates, i looked high and low online and at local shops but can't find them

 

adapters can be made from mdf, which nearly any shop will do.

 

elaborate please, mdf?

 

I can't get to any of the pictures. When I click on one of the links, I get redirected to a little image that says "Image hosted by Angelfire" but no useful image.

Adapters that will fit a 6.5" in the Mazda 6x8 opening can be made from MDF (that's "medium density fiberboard" a plywood-like mix of sawdust, glue, and resin) or purchased pre-made from plastic:
http://www.scosche.com/scosche/speakers/SA68.asp

Which you can buy at sounddomain.com as well.

This is a great mod to do, as I've never heard ovals that sound as good as rounds...

 

yup. mdf is the same stuff most sub-boxes are made of. you can get the pre-made stuff from sd or crotchfield (i think they're out of stock).

 

I didn't have to any modification for the door and I didn't use those water protectors. Never even seen anything like this before and believe me, the door can get really wet inside in Finlands winter and still we don't use those

But like onehawaiian said it's really easy to make adapetrs by yourself, for example mdf, thin metal plate, you name it. I paid ~10$ for my slates so I didn't bother to make them myself