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[skippy123]

Hi guys,
just wondering what the best ides it for inserting 6x9 speakers in my parcel shelf. i think the rear seat seat belt mounting bolts will be compromised if i put 2 speakers in but i dont know. what have you guys done in yours?

cheers

[skaterava]

Putting 6x9's on a Mini parcel shelf is a very common procedure. I used to have a pair on mine, i just outlined the speakers, lined them up, and cut the holes out with a grinder.

If you plan on fitting anything larger, you may hit problems. I've had to make a second layer for my parcel shelf out of wood, to support a pair of 8" subs.

[skippy123]

yeh my problem lies with the seatbelt mounts, if i install 2 6x9 speakers will it take all the strength away from the mounts?

[Puddings]

or you can do what i did and keep the existing holes and make wooden plinths for the speakers to sit on and cover in matching fabric, this means no strength loss and no cutting of shelf

[minilester]

Putting 6x9's on a Mini parcel shelf is a very common procedure. I used to have a pair on mine, i just outlined the speakers, lined them up, and cut the holes out with a grinder.

If you plan on fitting anything larger, you may hit problems. I've had to make a second layer for my parcel shelf out of wood, to support a pair of 8" subs.

im lookin at mounting 2 x 8" subs my self... how have you done it and can i get a picture or two to see please...

[shorty]

check out optimise automotive as he makes speakers pods which can be installed on the parcel shelf and means you won't have to cut the parcel shelf at all
http://www.optimise-...er_Pods_Spacers

[Watso]

I had 6x9's on the shelf of my old mini and never had any issues with the MOT, so im guessing no compromise is made to the rear 'belt mountings.

Watso