Is this true? speakers on the Mk5 are riveted in place.....

[DanoGTI]

I don't have my car yet (long story - dealers are useless!!LOL!  )

I've already got a rather pleasant 12" Kenwood Sub and JBL amp for the boot (wheel arch install)
Spec'd a Pioneer F700BT and the speakers well......

Looking at JL Audio or JBL stuff tbh. Quite like the Dynaudio stuff too.
Will also be putting a 4ch amp in.

Pretty much a total overhaul of the car lol!! :)

Dan

[oldtomo]

Did you ever get this sorted mate? What did you do about the rivets?

[DanoGTI]

LOL - still no car. Walked away from one at the weekend.

However, as a forward plan, I'm going to change the speakers for definite. Drill out the old ones, and fit new ones with self-tappers :) To ensure it all stays in place (and to stop the drivers resonating), I'm going to use sticky rubber/foam strips.
Failing the use of self-tappers, I've got some m-bolts which can be used (bit like mini-mechano!!LOL!!)

Anyway, it's all academic as I don't have my car yet (not long though hopefully!!  )

Dan :)

[pazz]

Bring this one back to life...

Just though I'd let people know that Autoleads do a Golf MK5 speaker adaptor kit for the 6.5" fronts. Makes the job a lot quicker and saves you getting the MDF + Jigsaw out.

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/7907.html

Now I just need to find one for the 4"!

[DanoGTI]

Nice one Pazz!

[Gti Jal]

I used the Autoleads adapters and re-riveted them on. You need to use a 4.8mm rivets. Easy peasy.

[Andy]

i wish the Autoleads adapters for the speakers where about whenni changed all my speakers in my golf when i did it 5 years ago