» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 02-20-2005, 06:20 AM | | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 19 | How to change 318ti rear speakers (write-up with pictures!) How to change the rear speakers in a 318ti By Eric Miller As you probably know, the rear speakers in a BMW 318ti are not a standard size. The only aftermarket speakers that fit without modification are MB Quartz (size 4T), there... Last edited by e30fiend; 10-08-2012 at 11:17 PM. | | | | Can you provide a link to a seller for the MB QUART 4T? I searched all over, can't get any hits when I google it. Many places sell MB QUART, but none specifically mention the model 4T. Quote: Originally Posted by e30fiend Sorry guys, moved web hosts and forgot about those pics, they are back now. Glad to hear the write-up has been so helpful! | | | | Quote: Originally Posted by L84THSKY Can you provide a link to a seller for the MB QUART 4T? I searched all over, can't get any hits when I google it. Many places sell MB QUART, but none specifically mention the model 4T. | Any results from this post? I could use replacements for my car. | | | rear speaker results I picked up 4 inch speakers from autozone and put them in exactly as shown in this posting and everything is great. | | By React on 11-10-2007, 08:26 AM | I put 5.25 in the rear, it was a pita. Wish I knew they had 4" name brands available. | | | replacement speakers | | | "First remove the side bolster from the back seat and carpet and trim from around the speaker...." Please help. How do you remove the side bolster? I'm trying to access the rear speakers as described in the OP but I'm afraid of tearing up my matting, carpet, etc. Thanks.....SB | | | grab it at the top and pull towards the front of the car, the top clip will come loose I don't think you'll break anything so don't be afraid to really yank on it | | | roger....i'll give it a shot today...thanks | | | just to let everyone know, i got in ebay and found adaptors from germany that house a 5 1/4 speaker in the rear spots. its just a adaptor and let me tell you it kicks ass! took me about a hour to switch both speakers and it sounds/ looks alot better! plus the adaptors were only 20 bucks. | | | Quote: Originally Posted by tiFreak grab it at the top and pull towards the front of the car, the top clip will come loose I don't think you'll break anything so don't be afraid to really yank on it | Ok, I started to proceed as indicated above, and the damned thing just bent like crap, while still attached! Am I doing this right? So, it’s just a quick, firm pull forward, not upward, or anywhere else? If someone could post an image with maybe labeling where to grab and pull, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you. | | | might be that it was already broken by a PO, mine just pulled right forward, the bottom clips didn't come off on mine but it did pivot forward | | | I used pretty much the same method, but instead of turning the tabs down I turned them up. It's a lot easier to tighten them up in preparation for re-installation. The speakers are Pioneer TS-G1043R's, 4 inch. Also I used metric machine screws with nylock nuts. Don't like those puppies rattling loose! :P | | | cool nice post. ill be hopefully doing this soon! | | | Quote: Originally Posted by batmite I used pretty much the same method, but instead of turning the tabs down I turned them up. It's a lot easier to tighten them up in preparation for re-installation. The speakers are Pioneer TS-G1043R's, 4 inch. Also I used metric machine screws with nylock nuts. Don't like those puppies rattling loose! :P | Just did this replacement today, using these same speakers. Not a bad improvement for $40 bucks. My speakers were blown to smitherines. Great write-up. It's totally universal if anyone wants to add their own twist on the mod. Sounds much better! | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Tutorial: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is On | | | |