since recently purchasing a 1990 carat, i've noticed the silly placement of
the front speakers.  why did vw put the speakers so that they are
half-blocked by the dash?

nitpicking,
j of kingston

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Kanas" <kanas@QADAS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 11:09
Subject: Front Door Speakers

> Good Morning Fellow Vanagonites,
>
> Reference:  1987 Syncro Westfalia
>
> I need to remove the door panels from both front doors to perform some
> maintenance.  While I'm in there, I'm considering installing some larger
> speakers for more volume and better bass near the bottom of the doors,
> retaining the original speakers for high and midrange.  I do NOT want to
> lose the door pocket compartment on the driver's door, thinking about
> mounting the speaker immediately below it.  I'd appreciate any hints
> about speaker and crossover selection and installation from those of you
> who have done something similar.   Digital photos to my p-mail would be
> greatly appreciated.
> --
>
> <>Thanks in advance,,
> Jon B Kanas
>
>
> Longmont, Colorado; Cultural Center of the Universe
> Email: kanas@qadas.com <mailto:kanas@qadas.com>
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>
>
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> Very Often, that individual is crazy."
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