Speaker Door Pods
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you make this product in to match the tan/ brown interior colour?
A: Yes, we can. We have a tan vinyl to match the door trim colour. Contact us on (02) 9546 7914, or send us an email- sales@consoles.com.au to place an order.
Q: Can I use my own speakers?
A: Yes! View our Front Speaker Door Pods- Fit Your Own Speakers and Rear Speaker Door Pods- Fit Your Own Speakers pages. Here you can specify your own speaker model. We can cut provisions for most speaker shapes and sizes. If we have any issues or concerns with the speaker model you have specified, we will get in touch with you before manufacturing your product. If your speaker selection is larger than 6.5" diameter for a round speaker, larger than 6x9" for an oval speaker or includes a tweeter, please get in touch with us over the phone to place an order. We may need to check and confirm the speaker size is suitable before proceeding.
Q: Why chose one of the Alpine or Focal speaker packages?
A: We have selected these specific brands and models because the position of the speaker and the shape of the speaker allows the speaker magnet to fit in an existing hole in the steel door frame. This means, no holes are required to be cut in the steel door frame to install this product if one of the following speakers are used:
Focal ISS-165 6.5" 2-way Component Kit
Alpine R-S65 R Series 6.5" Coaxial
If you would like to select another speaker brand/ model it is likely you will need to cut the steel door frame to allow for the size and depth of the speaker magnet. This means the installer will need to vacuum and wash out the door frame (to remove any steel shavings that have landed inside the door), apply a rust proofing paint, and fish oil (or similar) for extra protection from rust.
View our Alpine and Focal Front and Rear Speaker Door Pod packages here:
Q: What are the door pocket options?
A: You have a few door pocket options for the Front Speaker Door Pods:
Q: Does the colour match the trim?
A: Yes. Our Lead vinyl is an exclusive vinyl we have had custom made to match the colour of the door trims, armrests, door handles and seat plastics.
Q: How are they secured?
A: Our Speaker Door Pods are securely mounted to the door without any fasteners visible. If you'd like a copy of our installation instructions, please send us an email- sales@consoles.com.au
Q: Installation tips?
Q: Sound deadening tips?
A: Yes, we can. We have a tan vinyl to match the door trim colour. Contact us on (02) 9546 7914, or send us an email- sales@consoles.com.au to place an order.
Q: Can I use my own speakers?
A: Yes! View our Front Speaker Door Pods- Fit Your Own Speakers and Rear Speaker Door Pods- Fit Your Own Speakers pages. Here you can specify your own speaker model. We can cut provisions for most speaker shapes and sizes. If we have any issues or concerns with the speaker model you have specified, we will get in touch with you before manufacturing your product. If your speaker selection is larger than 6.5" diameter for a round speaker, larger than 6x9" for an oval speaker or includes a tweeter, please get in touch with us over the phone to place an order. We may need to check and confirm the speaker size is suitable before proceeding.
Q: Why chose one of the Alpine or Focal speaker packages?
A: We have selected these specific brands and models because the position of the speaker and the shape of the speaker allows the speaker magnet to fit in an existing hole in the steel door frame. This means, no holes are required to be cut in the steel door frame to install this product if one of the following speakers are used:
Focal ISS-165 6.5" 2-way Component Kit
Alpine R-S65 R Series 6.5" Coaxial
If you would like to select another speaker brand/ model it is likely you will need to cut the steel door frame to allow for the size and depth of the speaker magnet. This means the installer will need to vacuum and wash out the door frame (to remove any steel shavings that have landed inside the door), apply a rust proofing paint, and fish oil (or similar) for extra protection from rust.
View our Alpine and Focal Front and Rear Speaker Door Pod packages here:
- Front Speaker Door Pods w/ Alpine Type R Speakers
- Front Speaker Door Pods w/ Focal ISU-165 Speakers
- Rear Speaker Door Pods w/ Alpine Type R Speakers
- Rear Speaker Door Pods w/ Focal ISU-165 Speakers
Q: What are the door pocket options?
A: You have a few door pocket options for the Front Speaker Door Pods:
- If you have a GX or GXL model, your vehicle is likely to have factory plastic door pockets. We cut cut provisions for you to refit these pockets to the Speaker Door Pods (no additional charge)
- If your vehicle does not have factory door pockets, we can supply you with the factory Toyota pockets for $110 per pair.
- You can upgrade to our aftermarket 70 Series door pocket for $140 per pair, view here.
Q: Does the colour match the trim?
A: Yes. Our Lead vinyl is an exclusive vinyl we have had custom made to match the colour of the door trims, armrests, door handles and seat plastics.
Q: How are they secured?
A: Our Speaker Door Pods are securely mounted to the door without any fasteners visible. If you'd like a copy of our installation instructions, please send us an email- sales@consoles.com.au
Q: Installation tips?
- Check your stereo is suitable to power the amount of speakers you'd like to install. If it is not, you may need to consider an amplifier or stereo upgrade.
- Whilst you can upgrade the 4" speakers under the dashboard, we find most customers opt to disconnect these 4" speakers from the stereo and use them as a speaker for a UHF radio. By doing this, the UHF is much louder and clearer and can be heard over the stereo.
- Run speaker cabling before installing the Speaker Door Pods.
- Don't use metal tools (e.g. a screwdriver) to remove plastic clips and accessories. Metal tools will damage the plastic. Some plastic trim removal tools are much better.
- Install sound deadening to the inside of the external steel in the door frame. Additional notes below.
- Applying some fish oil (or similar) inside the metal door frame while the door trims are off can prevent future rust issues (especially if you will be doing river crossings and water may enter the door frame).
Q: Sound deadening tips?
- Installing sound deadening to the inside of the external steel in the door will dampen vibration, reduce road noise and enhance the sound quality and volume of the speaker.
- Wipe the surface with wax and grease remover before installing the sound deadening.
- Once you've removed the door trim, you will need to cut the sound deadening into strips to fit it through the small access holes in the door.
- Try to cover as much of the steel as possible for the best result.
