Adding rear speakers

[antonyb]

Hi all,

I was wondering what the best way to add rear speakers to my chimaera was? I have seen many where the speakers are added where the rear airflow ports are... is this a good idea? Does it make a significant difference to airflow?

Also, where is the best place to get this done professionally in the Surrey/Hampshire area?

I would also want my 6 disk changer fitted... once again comments on this would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Ant

[david010167]

Hi, the same chat has been on the Griff board as well a few times. From my recollection, the air flow is not compromised by putting the speakers into the port.

However it has also been suggested that it could be worth cutting a hole in the center of the back panel and remounting the air port, just to be safe.

I am looking at the same thing in my Griff at the moment, and will be doing a bit of messuring of depth. fuel tank clearance, and so forth tonight when I finish my chores.

David M5 TVR

[gemini]

Done on my old chimaera and sound great no airflow problems either

[alan_d]

Try Fernhurst. They fitted rear speakers to mine as part of the purchase deal, so don't know what they would charge. No problems experienced with airflow and in fact Fernhurst said it wouldn't make any difference to lose the rear vents.

[richb]

My Griff had rear speakers fitted at the factory and there are no air-holes. So just cut the circle out and stick em in, be carful wit the depth required as the filler pipe gets in the way a bit.

[hughjayteens]

Mine had the factory fit speakers but once I had upgraded the fronts it sounded better with the rears switched off IMO.

I had my changer above the fuel tank like this:

[RiverGirrl]

antonyb,

Are you joining us on the Surrey Run this Sunday? Look at the General TVR Gossip page...
I had the air flow vents replaced with two lovely 6x9 speakers. There is a 'spacer' thing the stereo fitters have to fit to maintain proper cabin airflow (ooerr!)
If you are joining us, then you can see what has been done...I'm sure there will be other examples for you to look at, too