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i got a 2005 civic ex-se, bought kappa 6x9 and component set, got the back in, but had to take out the torsion bars, then i get to the front, and it doesn't fit. I gotta now have a guy cut out the sheet metal on the door so i can get the speakers in there, what a pain. Why can't honda make it easier to replace speakers, damn honda.

 
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I built 'glass spacers for the rear deck and built 'glass kickpanels for the front. Without build time, installation was about half hour total total for both front and rear. (it takes about 15 minutes to take out and reinstall the rear deck)

 
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yo bro how do you remove the front and rear speakers??

 
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cut metal, use 1" spacer, and USE the bracket that came /w the speakers

 
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Check out the DIY section.. I believe it has pictures? I don't recall for sure..

 
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woohoo, finally installed the speakers, had to cut out sheetmetal, but looks/sounds tight.

 
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i agree man, changing the speakers in our cars is a bitch. my dad has a 2000 Odyssey and the little mesh grills that cover the speakers just pop out w/ a screwdriver and you can just unscrew the speakers from there - it's sooo much better! I wish they would have done it that way in civics

 
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I rather enjoyed changing the fronts in my 04. In fact, when I learned I had to cut the metal AND make mdf spacers, I was stoaked. I guess that's really the difference between likeing to listen to car audio and just plain likeing car audio. Anyway, check out the DIY, it'll help you and you've got any other questions post em up, I won't flame you dude. Good luck.

 
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Heh, nothing like having to fab up your own attachment hardware to make the new speakers sound that much better

 
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yea tru, after i heard the new speakers, i way happy.

 
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i had to cut out a bigger hole for my front type r speakers....but i must say it was worth it....

 
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I'm having this problem also. I want to install some CDT ef-61cf's but, like others, cant fit them in. Cutting out some sheet metal seems to be the best choice but im not sure how i should go about doing that. Can i do that myself? What tools would i need?

Assuming i successfully cut the sheet metal, is 1" MDF the best size to use for the baffle?

 
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i went with 5and 1/8th inch speakers in front and just had to bang the door with a hammer a little and drill a couple holes. sounds good no vibrations. to scared to attempt the back so far. im not sure what to take off and in what order.

 
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thats how my 96 vic 4door was ... i miss her