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?

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

screw t-taps use this:

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

edit: that is if they fit

 

Looks convenient.

 

Stupid question but what exactly is t-tapping?

 

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?

 

nope, you you can tap it before the plug.

 

and no need for cutting

 

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

 

Just a suggestion, have your speakers installed by someone.

 

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.

 

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

 

He doesn't let anyone live anything down

 

hellmuthafockinnoway

 

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

 

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.

 

just find someone to do something worse

 

easy, get Shawn here to do something worse

 

Dont be so sure....

 

Good point