Ahh, i see what you mean now - I didn't have that problem as I'm using a cross over and had to cut the white connector off and attached the wires directly to the unit. If i wasn't though I would have still done the same thing but used a small terminal block instead of the cross over.

Personally I wouldn't worry about the harness / connector but I suppose it does make it all nice and factory fit style.

In regards to speaker size the only unit you are going to get to fit directly in is a 8"/20cm - these should just screw straight in with no problems. With the 6 1/2" you are either going to have to modify the existing adapter the stock speakers are mounted in, buy a ready made adapter or make your own from a sheet of MDF.

Okay guy, I was stupid enough not to listen and now I'm paying for being an idiot. Once again, they don't fit (I realize you told me) and I'm ordering the adapters you recommended now. Now I just have to decide whether I wanna keep the Alpine's or the Kenwoods.

I don't know much about Kenwood to be honest but from brand strength I would say Alpine all the way. Previous comments on this thread also recommend them but I doubt there is really too much in it and either will be a massive improvement on the stock's. When you fit the adapters remember to use the silicon sealant to prevent rattling! Good Luck!

Yeah, I'm gonna keep the Alpines...I figured they were the better deal.

Just regular old silicone sealant? Okay. You're talking about in between the adapter and the old speaker housing?

Good choice.

I just got some regular silicon sealant from the local B&Q - I used it between the speaker and adapter but you could use it where ever 2 parts join!

Probably won't matter too much unless you are amping the speakers but if your going to do a job best to do it right!

That is true...I'll probably just throw them in first, if I find that they rattle I'll seal them and also buy some baffles.

So, there was a problem at Crutchfield and they sent me the wrong order, so I only have the fronts for now. Waiting on the rears for a couple days max.

I put them in yesterday with those adapters and they fit beautifully, except for the tiny bit of rattle...I'll redo with silicone in a couple days. The sound is so much better though, my stock speakers in the back just sound like rattling cans in comparison.

Yeah - i was amazed on the difference new speakers made. I went for component speakers upfront which upgraded my 4-speaker setup to 6. The clarity is awesome.

So, I put in the rears today. It was a bitch to take the panel off and to get any access to the bolts and screws. But, they're in and that's all that matters in the end. As far as I know, they don't rattle, however the fronts rattle massively. After I seal the speakers to the adapters, I'm sure there will be more...just the age of the car I guess, not to mention all the screws and whatever else that are loose in there.