hello there,

I just installed a pair of 6.5 alpine sps170a's in the front doors of
my 97 civic.  I did this myself, I have little experience, and I had a
few problems I hope someone can help me with.

the speakers definitely stick up and out a little, even though i tried
cutting out some of the plastic in the speaker wells.  this creates 2
problems;  1) I don't have a proper sound seal since there is a 1/4
inch gap all around and 2) the old speaker covers (that snap on) still
snap on, but since the speakers are sticking up high, the covers
aren't quite seating in the way they should, esp. towards the front of
the door.

so for the gap problem: can you advise this relative beginner, do I
need some MDF?  is that medium density fiberboard??  where can i get
it, and how does one cut it to size, etc., etc., or should I take it
to an installer?

and what to do about the speaker covers not quite seating down in
where they should?  just leave it, or is there a fix?  any advice
would be MUCH appreciated!

--fj