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venom32225 Dec 2, 2005 07:29 AM

SPEAKER HARNESS FOR 6 1/2's?
 
This might be a newb question, but i bought some polk 6 1/2 to replace all my factory speakers in the doors of my 2000 SE. But i can't find any place that sells speaker harnesses for an easy intsall so it looks like i'll have to cut the wires. Anybody know a site i can go to see how its done?

unrealii Dec 2, 2005 08:45 PM

Check circuit city. They seem to always have what I need. The ones I had in my taurus were made by metra.

pikers Dec 5, 2005 04:11 PM


Originally Posted by venom32225
This might be a newb question, but i bought some polk 6 1/2 to replace all my factory speakers in the doors of my 2000 SE. But i can't find any place that sells speaker harnesses for an easy intsall so it looks like i'll have to cut the wires. Anybody know a site i can go to see how its done?

Don't cut 'em. t-tap them before the stock connection, and use the correct plugs that likely came with the speakers. Nothing permanent; virtually the same effect.

cmosanna Dec 6, 2005 11:10 PM

T-taps are the best way to go, just make sure you dont get + and - confused or your new speakers will sound like crap

slickrick Dec 6, 2005 11:53 PM


Originally Posted by cmosanna
T-taps are the best way to go, just make sure you dont get + and - confused or your new speakers will sound like crap

hmmm good point...never thought about that. :nervous:

unrealii Dec 7, 2005 09:38 AM

screw t-taps use this:

http://www.accelerator-pedal.com/store.asp?prod=227

edit: that is if they fit :noes:

pikers Dec 15, 2005 07:06 AM


Originally Posted by unrealii
screw t-taps use this:

http://www.accelerator-pedal.com/store.asp?prod=227

edit: that is if they fit :noes:

Looks convenient. :idea:

venom32225 Dec 29, 2005 10:26 AM


Originally Posted by pikers
Don't cut 'em. t-tap them before the stock connection, and use the correct plugs that likely came with the speakers. Nothing permanent; virtually the same effect.

Stupid question but what exactly is t-tapping?

djfrestyl Dec 29, 2005 02:04 PM

Using a connector to tap a wire. Connects to it, but doesn't cut the wire.

When it's connected, it T's into the wire, hence T-tap.

http://www.audiooutfitter.com/store/3MBTT

venom32225 Dec 29, 2005 03:08 PM


Originally Posted by djfrestyl
Using a connector to tap a wire. Connects to it, but doesn't cut the wire.

When it's connected, it T's into the wire, hence T-tap.

http://www.audiooutfitter.com/store/3MBTT

oh ok. learn something new everyday. Thanks for the info.

But one other question, the factory harness has a plug on the end of it, i would assume i'd have to cut the wire to remove the plug, so then i could t-tap it, am i right?

AscendantMax Dec 29, 2005 03:31 PM

nope, you you can tap it before the plug.

djfrestyl Dec 29, 2005 03:41 PM

and no need for cutting

AscendantMax Dec 29, 2005 05:30 PM

for some reason i never did like the idea of t-taps. doesn't seem like it'll make a very good connection...

Pearl96Max Dec 29, 2005 08:26 PM

Just a suggestion, have your speakers installed by someone.

Pearl96Max Dec 29, 2005 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by AscendantMax
for some reason i never did like the idea of t-taps. doesn't seem like it'll make a very good connection...


For some reason I never did like the idea of not putting stamps on envelopes. It just didnt seem like it would be likely to reach its destination.

:newbie:






















:wavey:

AscendantMax Dec 29, 2005 08:34 PM


Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
For some reason I never did like the idea of not putting stamps on envelopes. It just didnt seem like it would be likely to reach its destination.

:rofl: you're not gonna let me live that one down huh?

nismos14 Dec 29, 2005 08:57 PM


Originally Posted by AscendantMax
:rofl: you're not gonna let me live that one down huh?


He doesn't let anyone live anything down :( :bowdown1:

Pearl96Max Dec 29, 2005 09:00 PM


Originally Posted by AscendantMax
:rofl: you're not gonna let me live that one down huh?

hellmuthafockinnoway
:D

AscendantMax Dec 29, 2005 10:57 PM


Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
hellmuthafockinnoway
:D

you'll eventually forget...there's too many of us to keep track on who did what... :nervous:

nismos14 Dec 29, 2005 11:09 PM

Think about this... Don never rights his appointments down, and he never forgets them, so how easy do you think he'll forget about what you did lol.

MrGone Dec 29, 2005 11:40 PM

just find someone to do something worse :D

AscendantMax Dec 30, 2005 12:17 AM

easy, get Shawn here to do something worse :D ;)

Pearl96Max Dec 30, 2005 06:56 AM


Originally Posted by AscendantMax
you'll eventually forget...there's too many of us to keep track on who did what... :nervous:


Dont be so sure....

Pearl96Max Dec 30, 2005 06:56 AM


Originally Posted by nismos14
Think about this... Don never rights his appointments down, and he never forgets them, so how easy do you think he'll forget about what you did lol.


Good point :thumbsup:


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