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Unusual 944 body question
This likely isn't the ideal venue for this thread, but it wasn't all that welcome in the last place I tried, and I really admire the skill demonstrated in the projects I've seen here.
Basically, in the image attached, the stereo installation I'm considering would require the round cut-out to be moved higher (to roughly where the red line is, give or take):  The best guidance I've heard so far is that the area around the door is designed to preserve the door's shape in a collision, so that it will still open. With that in mind, what are your thoughts on cutting this opening, then welding a plate over the area with a 3.5" hole in it? Thanks in advance!
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being the current owner of 8 porsches and 5 of them 944's ( 944's are like pop corn you just can't have one ) and a 30 year body and paint person i would say its fine to cut that out ! just DO NOT cut into the sides of the boxed area . if you ever had a 944 cut open there you would see just how its made and how strong it is .
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I really appreciate your perspective. I felt around in there and the sheet metal doesn't feel as though it touches the braces behind it in the area I want to cut. I will stay well clear of the boxed sections.
What I'm considering is trimming out a rectangle, then welding in a plate with a 3" circle located about 1.25" higher, instead. Again, thanks for your help.
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06-04-2010, 07:31 PM
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Charlie..
Is that "revised" location to accommodate a speaker?
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It is, indeed. I'm trying to minimize path length difference in the mid range drivers of a Dynaudio 3-way set:
 The challenge is in positioning the speakers such that they work together without being in the way, and if I can recess them into that void a little more, I won't be kicking them every time I get in or out. I'm proceeding with caution...
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