ukdub 0 Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 how do you run new (proper) speaker cables into you doors. i had a look and there is no room through the multi plug Link to post Share on other sites
dubloke 4 Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 you can drill a hole thru the original multi plug but carefully, or use the originals, unless you're after sound off power or audiophile quality the will do the job okay! or get a car audio shop to sort it for you, at a cost! Link to post Share on other sites
patrick green 0 Posted February 8, 2004 Report Share Posted February 8, 2004 if you use much thicker cables then its way harder but if u get some good quality cable thats not real thick - audioquest r good - then you can tape the new cable to the old stuff from the cabin-side & pull it thru from the door-side. I did this with my MK3 8 valve & it worked ok tho not without some cursing! If you're not using an amp & are going to run the speakers from the head unit, a good way to get the cable up into the head-unit area is to remove the facia (parcel tray/glovebox whatever) & then drop a 12" chain (like from a padlock) down from inside where the head-unit goes. This usually drops out of a handy gap and then u can tape the cable 2 it & pull it up. its much easier than trying to thread it up thru narrow gaps! Link to post Share on other sites
madspark01 0 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 if you are going to use coaxial speakers in the doors dont use to haevy a guage of cable as it can become capacitive and cut out the trebble Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 i melted a hole through the plug with a soldering iron Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 If you're not using an amp & are going to run the speakers from the head unit' date=' a good way to get the cable up into the head-unit area is to remove the facia (parcel tray/glovebox whatever) & then drop a 12" chain (like from a padlock) down from inside where the head-unit goes. This usually drops out of a handy gap and then u can tape the cable 2 it & pull it up. its much easier than trying to thread it up thru narrow gaps![/quote']Or you could just remove the airbag. Makes life so much easier. Just don't unplug it, there's enough cable length to sit it on top of the dash.Done it loads of times in both my mk3's with no side effects..... Link to post Share on other sites
Nerih 0 Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 the speaker cable is fine, keep it Original makes it easier to sell yer car off in the future.If you take your H/U take the speaker iso connector and use a iso connector from halfords and then run the speaker cable from there to your amp..yes its more wiring, but it makes for an easier install and if you route it properly it shouldnt affect the sound..unless you want HIGH HIGH HIGH quality....in which case drill or melt that connector. Link to post Share on other sites
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