2000 Grand am Stereo
Printed From: the12volt.com
Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=40517
Printed Date: April 28, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Topic: 2000 Grand am Stereo
Posted By: Huge101
Subject: 2000 Grand am Stereo
Date Posted: October 08, 2004 at 10:14 AM
I plan on installing some infinity kappa 6x9's in my pontiac. I need to know how to removing the rear deck in order for me to access the rear speakers. I need help with this problem. Its a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am 2 door ------------- Shake it, Don't break it
Replies:
Posted By: Huge101
Date Posted: October 08, 2004 at 10:17 AM
The stock speaker size in my Grand am for the front doors are 4x6's. I am wondering if i could fit a 5.25'' speaker or even a 6.5''. What size would be the best fit in my front doors. 2000 Pontiac Grand Am 2 door coupe ------------- Shake it, Don't break it
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: October 08, 2004 at 12:54 PM
Probably the 4x6 that it came with. That's why they came w/ 4x6 and not 6x9's. Besides that you could modify the opening to fit the 5.25 or even 6.5. I've got 5.25 aftermarket speakers in my doors and i could probably fit some 6.5 in but I really don't need it b/c i've got the sub to fill in bass and 6x9 in the back to do the midbass. But look at the opening and see how much it'll take to maybe grind a little metal to make the whole a little bigger. Make sure you don't go through wires or a power window.
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: October 08, 2004 at 12:59 PM
If my memory is right, the speaker is attached to some god awful plastic baffle that is either bolted to or riveted to the door skin. Remove this baffle and make a new one of of 1/2" or 3/4" mdf. You should then be able to fit in a oversize 6.5" speaker. Once you have made the baffle and cut out the mounting hole in it, place it up against the door and you more than likely will have to cut out som eof the metal on the interior doorskin, on the top and bottom section only. Make sure you check for mounting depth as well. ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: October 08, 2004 at 1:25 PM
I know w/ the grand prix you have to remove the back seat bottom (there are some latches at the bottom that you have to pull i think then the seats pop up) then unbolt the seatbelts to remove the back of the seat. After that there are a few more bolts to remove to get the deck off. All in all it took me like an hour just to take the seat out the first time. A PITA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think the grand am's are simmilar. Call a local shop (circuit city is where i went) to find out where to start. Good Luck!!!
Posted By: tenny
Date Posted: October 08, 2004 at 9:50 PM
mentra makes an adapter for this, its what i used on my install i believe the part number was for 3300, it says its a cavalier 4x6-5.25 or 6.5 adapter, it works great!
Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: October 09, 2004 at 3:00 PM
if you do any grinding to make the opening larger. Be shure to role up the window so you don't pit it with molten metal.
-------------
2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: October 10, 2004 at 12:09 PM
Forbidden is correct. The factory speaker is mounted to a plastic baffle board. Use the outline of it and create a duplicate from 1/2 inch MDF or even better 1/2 plastic/plexiglass. Plastic will last longer with moisture in the door. Trace the outline and the screw mounting holes from the original to the new piece. Drill a hole closer to bottom half of the new board for your new speaker. I recommend using a 6&1/2 inch speaker. This will play the mid bass better and is shallow enough to fit in the door. If you are careful with your measurements, you won't have to cut any of the door. I've done this many times. You will love the end result in the improvement in sound quality and output. The best thing is it should only take an hour or two. If your budget allows, consider a component set of speakers. You can mount the woofer in the door and mount the tweeter further up where you can actually hear it. GM engineers think our ears are in our ankles. Mount the tweeter in the upper door panel where space permits and where it sounds good.
-------------
sparky
Posted By: sparkie
Date Posted: October 10, 2004 at 12:14 PM
Remove the upper and lower back seat. It's bolted in with the seat belts. The lower back seat probably has bolts under the front edge at the carpet to remove it. Remove the trim panels along both sides of the rear deck. They are usually held in place with plastic push trees and maybe screws on the lower ones. You can then pull the rear parcel shelf forward and out to get to the speakers.
-------------
sparky
|