Rockford Fosgate Speaker Install Help!

Elan · 07-24-2013, 10:12 PM

Hey guys so I am in the process of installing some Rockford Fostgate Punch P165s in the doors and I can't figure out what the instructions want me to do. 2 out of 3 holes line up, but I cannot get the third. It is just barely missing the hole. The instructions are also pretty confusing (for me at least).

Here are the directions I am following.

Here is the adapter ring

Now the screws are a little too small for the stock holes so I am guessing it is why they want me to use the speed clips.

Problem is, I cannot clip the clips onto anything. It is just too tight. It says something about drilling but I honestly have no idea where I should drill. As you can see, the adapter has plenty of holes and I can't see the point if the screws wont even tighten. Help would be greatly appreciated.

Elan · 07-24-2013, 10:57 PM

Also which is positive and which is negative? Green and brown.

MX52Z · 07-24-2013, 11:05 PM

I had a similar problem with similar adapters so I just routed out the third hold with my Dremmel until it fit. I guess I didn't get the absolute perfect adapters. I didn't use those clips though and I added a couple more screws per side to really secure the adapter plus sound damper all over the speaker area.

You're not going to run new wires?

Elan · 07-24-2013, 11:23 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I am not running new wires. I am going to cut the adapter and then crimp it to the new speakers. I just don't now which is + and -. Green seems like it would be positive but I'd rather not guess.

I guess its a blue or green and a purple?

bigaudiofanat · 07-24-2013, 11:31 PM

If your running components you need to run new speaker wire. If your running a coaxial (not recommended) than make sure you disconnect your dash tweeter.

As for your bracket the adapter plate had a tad bit of play in it you can push it over to the hole as I have done. Use your factory screws to secure the bracket. Crutchfeilds instructions are meh anymore.

Your polarity you can found on a sticky i believe.

Elan · 07-24-2013, 11:50 PM

Got the polarity. Bigaudiofan, I am doing coax and what if I left the tweeters connected?

TreeSemdyZee · 07-25-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan

Got the polarity. Bigaudiofan, I am doing coax and what if I left the tweeters connected?

Problems. The tweeters have built-in (sort of) crossovers.

I originally started out on a similar path to what you're describing and thankfully, I bit the bullet and ran new wires and full speaker replacement. Never regretted the decision. Not to mention it's another one of those "Hey! I did this" moments.

Wonka2581 · 07-25-2013, 12:50 AM

Run new wire, you will be happy you did. If you dont with in a month you will be. (work smarter not harder)

Elan · 07-25-2013, 01:52 AM

Ok finally got everything hooked up. Anyone have any tips on getting the door panel back on? I can't line that thing up worth a d@mn. Just bending the plastic pins...

bigaudiofanat · 07-25-2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elan

Got the polarity. Bigaudiofan, I am doing coax and what if I left the tweeters connected?

For one the sound will be weird having a quality tweeter down in the door and a stock tweeter up in the dash. Second different ohm ratings this can damage your head unit in the long run. I highly recommend disconnecting them and let your new tweeter in the coaxial do the work. If you do not like the sound time to get a set of components.

07-24-2013, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Rockford Fosgate Speaker Install Help! Hey guys so I am in the process of installing some Rockford Fostgate Punch P165s in the doors and I can't figure out what the instructions want me to do. 2 out of 3 holes line up, but I cannot get the third. It is just barely missing the hole. The instructions are also pretty confusing (for me at least). Here are the directions I am following. Here is the adapter ring Now the screws are a little too small for the stock holes so I am guessing it is why they want me to use the speed clips. Problem is, I cannot clip the clips onto anything. It is just too tight. It says something about drilling but I honestly have no idea where I should drill. As you can see, the adapter has plenty of holes and I can't see the point if the screws wont even tighten. Help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

07-24-2013, 10:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Also which is positive and which is negative? Green and brown. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

07-24-2013, 11:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the feedback. I am not running new wires. I am going to cut the adapter and then crimp it to the new speakers. I just don't now which is + and -. Green seems like it would be positive but I'd rather not guess. I guess its a blue or green and a purple? __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \| Last edited by Elan; 07-24-2013 at 11:28 PM.

07-24-2013, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	If your running components you need to run new speaker wire. If your running a coaxial (not recommended) than make sure you disconnect your dash tweeter. As for your bracket the adapter plate had a tad bit of play in it you can push it over to the hole as I have done. Use your factory screws to secure the bracket. Crutchfeilds instructions are meh anymore. Your polarity you can found on a sticky i believe. TreeSemdyZee and Elan like this. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-24-2013, 11:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Got the polarity. Bigaudiofan, I am doing coax and what if I left the tweeters connected? __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

07-24-2013, 11:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 13	I had a similar problem with similar adapters so I just routed out the third hold with my Dremmel until it fit. I guess I didn't get the absolute perfect adapters. I didn't use those clips though and I added a couple more screws per side to really secure the adapter plus sound damper all over the speaker area. You're not going to run new wires?

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Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Run new wire, you will be happy you did. If you dont with in a month you will be. (work smarter not harder) __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

07-25-2013, 01:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Ok finally got everything hooked up. Anyone have any tips on getting the door panel back on? I can't line that thing up worth a d@mn. Just bending the plastic pins... __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

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