Just realized I never posted pics of Derek's speaker pods installed on my 280Z with the Polk Audio 5.25" speakers. The sound in my car is outstanding and the new front speaker placement balances my system very nicely.

 

I bought a set for my 78 Z. With the Polk Audio DB 522 the clutch pedal arm lightly contacts the speaker on the drivers side. I'll be removing the stock ECM so I hope to be able to move it some when that happens. 

They do sound very good. 

Dave

I will need a set of these eventually

9 hours ago, d9inger said:

I bought a set for my 78 Z. With the Polk Audio DB 522 the clutch pedal arm lightly contacts the speaker on the drivers side. I'll be removing the stock ECM so I hope to be able to move it some when that happens. 

They do sound very good. 

Dave

I don't think the ECM removal will grant you more space since the pod itself can only be pushed in so far. I took my Dremel and carefully filed down the edge of the Polk Audio speaker grill where the clutch pedal contacted until it was clear. I only removed about 1/8" of plastic. I'll try to take a pic and post for you.

On 11/11/2018 at 4:45 AM, dmorales-bello said:

I don't think the ECM removal will grant you more space since the pod itself can only be pushed in so far. I took my Dremel and carefully filed down the edge of the Polk Audio speaker grill where the clutch pedal contacted until it was clear. I only removed about 1/8" of plastic. I'll try to take a pic and post for you.

I just adjusted my Clutch pedal lower on my 76 280Z. Worked out nice as it's now on the same level as the Brake pedal. You adjust the clutch M/Cyl threaded push-rod and the Clutch pedal stop. 

8 hours ago, Chickenman said:

I just adjusted my Clutch pedal lower on my 76 280Z. Worked out nice as it's now on the same level as the Brake pedal. You adjust the clutch M/Cyl threaded push-rod and the Clutch pedal stop. 

I think that's a great alternative.

Thread revival. I'm assuming these are the panels sold by The Z Store - I've ordered a set - I'm going to be using a BT amp (BOSS Audio Systems MC900B 4 Channel Amplifier) & need a good place to put speakers, these seem pretty much the ideal solution.