Does anyone have any idea what the "real" purpose is for the empty, black "protectors" in the door panels? I suspect they were put there for an aftermarket crossover, but I'm not sure. Does anyone have a real clue?


Problem is, the speakers that I bought, the MB Quart Reference RCE-216, has a crossover that is way to big to fit into this "protector".


Would there be a problem if I removed the black protector and "install" the crossover in its place?

 

I think it's just additional support to prevent the door panel from being pushed in. My x-overs were small enough to fit inside, so I can't help ya there...

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SC_Highlander
[B]I think it's just additional support to prevent the door panel from being pushed in.

 

BTW, FWIW, the plastic housing actually has in it writing saying "Left" or "Right Protector".

 

wow.

those are some monster crossovers!

 

Tell me about it.

 

I have the Boston 5.5's, and I removed that piece and placed my x over in that spot. I really don't think it has a real purpose, but I guess it was put there for a reason.

 

Is it a protector for the power window mechanics or the latch/lock mechanisms? With the window all the way down, is there something that would rest on it or come close to it.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 3ngin33r1
[B]Is it a protector for the power window mechanics or the latch/lock mechanisms?

 

My MB Quart Discus line x-overs fit perfectly right in there, like it was made for them.