GR86 GR86 - Speaker upgrade

Conscript said:
That's a shame. I don't suppose you managed to check or measure the Focals while they were in situ? Then we might at know if they would fit in the GR86 at least.
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Here are the specs off the box. They are a drop in replacement for GT86. I think there's a very good chance they will fit. I will look for GR speaker spec / mounting details and see.

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Just ordered some of those Focals - thanks for the heads up. Focal website shows them being installed in a CH-R and having had the door cars off countless times already, it looks as simple as you can get to install.

Might not get a chance to fit them before I go on holiday at the beginning of next week but will report back when I have. (y)
 
So I took a punt on another set of the Focals for the new car. I just removed the dash speaker grill to swap the tweeters and got a surprise - there's also a midrange driver in there. So it seems I have the 8 speaker audio system.

I thought we got the base 6 speakers in UK. Anyone else checked theirs?

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TheRealMyodo said:
So I took a punt on another set of the Focals for the new car. I just removed the dash speaker grill to swap the tweeters and got a surprise - there's also a midrange driver in there. So it seems I have the 8 speaker audio system.

I thought we got the base 6 speakers in UK. Anyone else checked theirs?
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I have the same. A four inch (I think) driver on the dash as well as the tweeter.
 
Dal3D said:
Just ordered some of those Focals - thanks for the heads up. Focal website shows them being installed in a CH-R and having had the door cars off countless times already, it looks as simple as you can get to install.

Might not get a chance to fit them before I go on holiday at the beginning of next week but will report back when I have. (y)
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I would definitely factor in some sound deadening material, or at least something wedged between the door card and door skim, its ok getting more powerful speakers but these cars are quite flimsy it will buzz and rattle like mad.
 
ZN8 said:
I would definitely factor in some sound deadening material, or at least something wedged between the door card and door skim, its ok getting more powerful speakers but these cars are quite flimsy it will buzz and rattle like mad.
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Yeah - done that already (y)

GR86 - My Red GR86 - East Midlands

2mm Noico. And a roller to flatten it down properly. Where the roller couldn't get to then the back of the plastic trim pry tool did the job.
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Dal3D said:
hmmm.. may need to buy a 4" focal midrange as well then!
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Might be wired differently. In the 6 speaker setup the tweeters are wired in parallel with the door speakers. Not sure how ours are wired but the Subaru wiring diagram for the Limited shows the tweeters and dash speakers wired in parallel and powered by a separate amp, with the door speakers wired to the amp also but not connected to the dash speakers or tweeters directly.

So the IS Toy 165 harness assumes that the door and tweeters are wired together, you may need to adjust if you're using this kit with the 8 speakers.
 
TheRealMyodo said:
So I took a punt on another set of the Focals for the new car. I just removed the dash speaker grill to swap the tweeters and got a surprise - there's also a midrange driver in there. So it seems I have the 8 speaker audio system.

I thought we got the base 6 speakers in UK. Anyone else checked theirs?
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Not sure about UK, but in all other European countries this is a dedicated speaker for the emergency call module. There is no second speaker on the other side. This fact was causing some trouble in my audio upgrade because this speaker had to be relocated to make room for real mid-range speakers that can be connected to the audio system.
 
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Shoggy said:
Not sure about UK, but in all other European countries this is a dedicated speaker for the emergency call module. There is no second speaker on the other side. This fact was causing some trouble in my audio upgrade because this speaker had to be relocated to make room for real mid-range speakers that can be connected to the audio system.
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@Shoggy you are right! I just checked.. only got the small tweeter on the right side of the car.

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So it's confirmed then....Focal ISTOY165 fits the GR86 as it did with the previous gen?
 
Dal3D said:
Yeah - done that already (y)

GR86 - My Red GR86 - East Midlands

2mm Noico. And a roller to flatten it down properly. Where the roller couldn't get to then the back of the plastic trim pry tool did the job.
www.gr-zoo.com www.gr-zoo.com
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What was the 100mm insulation that you used for the voids? I'm looking to put deadening mats in the doors, under the rear seats, and over the rear wheel arches and I figured I may as well do everything while I was there.
 
Vithar said:
What was the 100mm insulation that you used for the voids? I'm looking to put deadening mats in the doors, under the rear seats, and over the rear wheel arches and I figured I may as well do everything while I was there.
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I bought some mineral wool cavity insulation from B&Q.

www.diy.com

Knauf Eko Loft insulation roll, (L)9.72m (W)1.14m (T)100mm

Eko Roll is a glass mineral wool roll, designed for use in cold lofts at ceiling level. This roll measures (L) 9.725m (W) 1.14m (T) 100mm.
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Particularly that one as it comes semi pre cut into decent lengths and:
  • Odourless, rot proof, non-hygroscopic, does not sustain vermin and will not encourage the growth of fungi, mould or bacteria
  • Non-combustible Euro class A1 Reaction to Fire classification

What was left I just flung in the loft (y)
 
I've had my door cards off and on a few times trying to get the mirror fold thing working as well as having the speakers out for sound deadening - they look as though they'll fit.

Will report back with some photos if I remember ;)
 
Dal3D said:
I've had my door cards off and on a few times trying to get the mirror fold thing working as well as having the speakers out for sound deadening - they look as though they'll fit.

Will report back with some photos if I remember ;)
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Thanks. I still have my auto fold module sitting on my desk - haven't wanted to fit it yet, as I have a suspected faulty window switch. But I've booked in to Toyota to have that looked at first. Once that's resolved, I was going to fit the module straight away, but if I know those speakers fit, then I'll buy some and do those at the same time.
 
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