Great post David,
Right on about dash and door.
I am not sure if factory amp is strong enough to drive 6.5"'s in door to a good bass level, but highly likely seeing as power to dash is within the same limitation.
However, a potential problem is we don't know what the factory crossover points or power attenuation are, seeing as it's designed for the factory 2 Ohm Nokia door drivers.
"Probably" ok to drive 4 ohm mid bass after market door drivers.
Andy's PDF is EXCELLENT, and of incredible value, many thanks to Andy for doing this.
So many details in there that I learned by error, like dremeling the webs inside the door panel to fit over the baffles etc...!!!
FYI: Jamey from Rawlings Audio (see reference above) in LA cut perfectly sized baffles for me, painted and shipped for about $70. Jamey - 626-372-0744 tell him Tony - Charleston gave you #.
A bit different than Andy's. For my install, I removed all the foam, and duct taped. Andy's method easier.
From a factory install, I would probably prioritize (depending if you have 4 channel or 6 and other factors):
This is off the cuff, late at night, assorted rambling:
First, I am biased.
I love clear, loud music, and believe that if you are going to modify/improve, do it well, even on a self install budget, you can have a really, really good and self satisfying, clear and loud system for kick *** for about $1500
Assuming you want to keep factory head unit (if you want to change amps, change the head unit, or go through wiring nightmares)
#1: 3 Way front stage setup w/ crossovers, to replace both dash and door in one crack. About $250-$350
Required dash replacement, and proper door install with baffles ($75 if bought from Jamey)
I am extremely happy with the German made JL Audio's I bought. Great crossovers.
Cheap Option with 4 channel: Do only dash with replacement coaxes, keep Factory Doors for mid bass (not bad actually, until driven at higher volumes).
6 Channel mod, can be bought for $100 ish on ebay, and replace the 4 channel, same footprint.
I bought one to replace ny 4 channel, but decided to upgrade to a new after market amp.
#2: Add rears IF you have factory 6 channel amp. PNP is easiest solution. I would add bass blockers so you don't burn speaker at high volume. (www.partsexpress.com) Fade it so you "barely" hear the rears, then take one more notch again off the rear fade (yup, most of the sound should come from front)
Personally, as you improve the system, the factory amp very quickly becomes the weak link, sub or no sub, if you like a bit of high volume, especially with the top down.
If the factory sound level if Loud enough for you, than no worries.
Um where was I.
Gosh, every install is so personal, depending on budget, time to DIY or not, music style and volume tastes,
and actually, an important factor is how important strong volume with the TOP DOWN is important or not!
Getting late, please ask questions if you feel I can help, I'll see if I can dig up old thread of mine,
Andy covered a lot about speaker install, but head unit, amp, and SUB are a whole different story.
I made my own sub fiberglass box after much research, have many pics, I would NOT do it again!
Buy it for $250 from LA, add a driver for <$100 (many to choose from I can recommend). Buy black carpet for $10 at parts express, or Factory match carpet for $50-$100.
Tony - who LOVES-LOVES-LOVES listening to music in my Boxster, and it's LOUD top down.
:)