2nd Gen F-Body stereo install pics

[cdoggy81]

Looking for some good ideas / pics for 2nd Gen F-Body stereo installs. Subs, mids, amps, head units, etc... Who has some good ones???

[CRead01]

here's a couple of mine.

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[Toadman]

Those kick panels look awesome!! Did you make them or buy them?

[CRead01]

I made them out of fiberglass. then i put polished aluminum trim rings on them.

[wiedemab]

Scroll through these pics. If I remember right there are some good install pics scattered throughout.

http://detroitspeed.com/projectpages/dalejr/dalejr_main.htm

[cdoggy81]

wiedemab, thanks for the link.
cread01, those are very cool! What would you charge to make another set???... :) :) :)

[Takid455]

wiedemab, thanks for the link.
cread01, those are very cool! What would you charge to make another set???... :) :) :)

me too...+1

[dstryr]

me too...+1

x3 dudde.

[TEXAS PAUL]

here is the year one BRE door panels on my car

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[TEXAS PAUL]

You can fit 4 6x9 in the rear deck like mine. year one also has some cool ideas
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[TEXAS PAUL]

year one also has some cool add on's for the doors so you don't have to cut into the sheet metal, also a nice GPS cover
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[cdoggy81]

Man, that is sharp as hell!!! You got to post more pics of your car :)

[AButler]

I think that is the Year One Bandit Trans AM.

[cdoggy81]

Ah.... thank you. I'll look on their web page for more :)

[WS6]

one day I'll be able to show you mine as I plan a nice stereo system for my TA. Til then I'll just drool over what the rest of you have done.

[cdoggy81]

$620 for the door panels, ouch! Maybe I can find a good car audio guy to glass a set... :)
Now if I can get that intake....

[GetMore]

My old Camaro didn't have anything special, but it sounded really good.
I had a Kenwood head unit (I think they have better bass response), a Profile 50x2 RMS amp, and a pair of Pioneer 6922 6x9 four way rear speakers. I also had some kind of decent 3-1/2" front speakers that I ran off the head unit.
When I would play Korn's first album and turn it up the bass notes would shake my insides! (There are some nice, low notes on that album.)
It was cheap, but the performance for the price was incredible, and it didn't add a lot of weight or take up a lot of room.

[Procharmo]

My 1977 Camaro in its previous guise had two different show winning installs.

Pre 1993 it had a N/A 305CI V8. I had 4x10" Pionner subs on a 1" thicK sculpted piece of MDF bolted to the rear shelf. The rear seat area had 1" thick MDF with 4 x 4" ports. All gaps fiberglassed.
There was 1" thick MDF from the edge of the trunk openeing to the trunk floor at 35% into which 2 x 15" JBL 1500GTI's were bolted. This piece was JB weld and fiberblassed into place. the 4 10's and two 15"s were electronically phased for maximum output. I read countless speaker design books and came up with that set-up due to F body limitations. I was going up against vans with power cubes (Honeycombe arrangment of 4, 8 or 12 subs of 12" or 15") and cars with just 4 x 18".
The rest of the trunk area had two additional batteries, Hifonics Colossus, x overs, fuses etc.
Up front was 4 x 6.5 in the doors. Made from MDF. USD tweeter horns just below the bottom of the dash.
2 alternators and 4 x Optimas, all reds. I don't think the yellows were out yet.

This had great sound stage and 145 db. But was very heavy. (pounds and sounds)!!!!!!

In 2002 I revamped the stereo. Buy now it had a 355ci V8 and P600B Procharger.
Stereo consisted of 1 alternator, 1 battery Yellow top Optima, 2 x USD tweeter horns, 2 x 8 inch USD mid bass in the doors. 2 x MA audio 12" subs in custom enclosures where the back seats would be. In the trunk 1 X 1000W rms mid/treble 4 channel MA audio amp and 1 X 3000 rms MA audio amp.
150 db lifted the T tops crack the windshield and rattled loose lots of stuff.

I gave up when a VW Beetle with 4 x 10,000w rms amps and filled with concrete won a competition.

Now I get a headache with a F1C Procharger and dual 3" flowmasters.
I have no stereo at all. I may install something after I have 1/4 mile times or some kind of trophy for speed/handling.

I'll try to dig up some old photo's.

[maldo]

year one also has some cool add on's for the doors so you don't have to cut into the sheet metal, also a nice GPS cover
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nice

[cdoggy81]

Those door panels have come down to ~ $410 now. Hmmm....... :)

[MCOR Automotive LLC]

Most shops will fabricate and install custom door pods that look better than these and can be wrapped in vinyl or color match painted whatever color you desire for less than even $410. That is a bit pricey IMO...

[MiDiablo]

That's a lot of coin for some door panels!

[Procharmo]

Has any one used this http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=8

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It looks like it could save time on frabrication and is moulded down the sides between the rear seat and rear interior side panels.

[cdoggy81]

cool!

[billz428]

Those look great CRead01 :1st:.
I wish these were available commercially.

I could use them.

[1976CamaroGuy]

Made of 3/4" mdf wrapped in black vinyl , 6.5" rockford full range speaker


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[BonzoHansen]

That looks nice


Has any one used this http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=8

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It looks like it could save time on frabrication and is moulded down the sides between the rear seat and rear interior side panels.

Egads, $200.

[Danny Thomas]

Most shops will fabricate and install custom door pods that look better than these and can be wrapped in vinyl or color match painted whatever color you desire for less than even $410. That is a bit pricey IMO...

Wish I had gone this route..used the Yearone panels but was disappointed with the fact I had to buy clips, had no instructions, requires weatherstripping modifications and new window weatherstripping, the door pulles require door mod to screw in..the panels are nice once done and sound is awesome. I had to use spacer ring as that my focals were to deep for panel and door space.

[Procharmo]

That looks nice



Egads, $200.

I paid $200 back then it would have been more like £100 plus shipping. Anyway it is a nice piece. Make's the car look sharper, modern yet still 1970's Camaro. I have no audio in the car just wanted to tidy it up till i decide what I'm doing. I'll take some shot tomorrow if you're interested...

[Procharmo]

Made of 3/4" mdf wrapped in black vinyl , 6.5" rockford full range speaker


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I really like that, look cleans and functional. Would the speaker mount straight in the abs panel or did it sound bad!!!! Its ok , I see it's recessed yet raised by the MDF. Nice....

[1976CamaroGuy]

I really like that, look cleans and functional. Would the speaker mount straight in the abs panel or did it sound bad!!!! Its ok , I see it's recessed yet raised by the MDF. Nice....

It could mount in there, but there would have been a huge gap. I had to trim a hole in the panel to remove the factory ridges and duct work.

This gave me a solid flat surface for the speaker and covered the hole I had to cut.

[Procharmo]

Thanks...I'll note this for when I get round to the stereo.

Cheers.

[somcamaross]

here's a couple of mine.





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Where did you get those trim rings? Looking for something real similar!

[SS1156]

I would like to do splits in the door, but those door panels that someone is making is just too expensive for me. I can't remember who makes them, but they are sweet. It looks like they have an opening for a 6.5 in the front lower corner of the door. I am looking for a place to mount a double din Pioneer dvd player. On a 73+ console I think you could cut it and open it enough to mount it on an angle up under the dash where the console meets the dash. I'm not sure on how to do it on a 72- dash. Any thoughts guys????

[MikeDVC]

I paid $200 back then it would have been more like £100 plus shipping. Anyway it is a nice piece. Make's the car look sharper, modern yet still 1970's Camaro. I have no audio in the car just wanted to tidy it up till i decide what I'm doing. I'll take some shot tomorrow if you're interested...

I would like to see pics of package tray installed...considering one for my camaro

[cdoggy81]

SS1156,
The Year One Door panels?

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http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?hid=411AN648

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?hid=411AN665

[SS1156]

SS1156,
The Year One Door panels?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?hid=411AN648

http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?hid=411AN665

Yeah that's them. I saw the price for the ones...$599!!!!! I can fab up some killer ones in suede for waaaaay less then that. I think some of these companies see the market for Pro-Touring and triple the price. It's f'ing stupid.

Do you know if anyone makes that housing for the dvd player that goes right above the console? It's in the pic of that sweet black & gold T/A.

[SS1156]

year one also has some cool add on's for the doors so you don't have to cut into the sheet metal, also a nice GPS cover
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Does anyone make that housing that is holding the dvd player?

[Lex]

what

[formula]

Does anyone make that housing that is holding the dvd player?

yearone.



What is a good powered subwoofer for a 78 Trans Am? I'm thinking about mounting a 8" Bazooka in the trunk.

There pretty much aren't any, IMO. Usually the powered setups sell on cost, ease of installation and simplicity, not quality.

[Lex]

What

[Danny Thomas]

Yearone is overpriced on everything..many other vendors out there that don't clean out our wallets or custom fab shops

[Lex]

@CRead01 Did you completely remove you emergency brake? I was thinking about taking mine out cause I never use it.

[1976CamaroGuy]

Here's my little "project"...working on some 100% fiberglass kicks that retain the parking brake and hold a tweeter and a 6.5" speaker.

I have the drivers mold done, I pulled the first kick out last wed and it turned out fairly well...I did however get in a rush because I was antsy and wanted to see what it looks like.

I also found that I laid the gel coat a little too thick and that's why it looks "lumpy"...my mold is completly smooth and doesn't look like that. Plus the 19 degrees outside and 50 in my heated shop didn't help either.

This is still usuable though, a little sanding and filler I will be ready to cover in black vinyl. Going to be a work in progress, but it can only get better from here as I gain a little more experience with it.

Next week is supposed to be sunny and in the 60's outside so I'm going to dive into the other side and see what I come up with. :)

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[CRead01]

@CRead01 Did you completely remove you emergency brake? I was thinking about taking mine out cause I never use it.


I did remove it but I am planning on using a 4th gen center console and using the hand e-brake there.

[LeighP]

That kick panel is nice...a pair of those would work nicely for most people.

[2timegoldtransam]

I would take a set

[1976CamaroGuy]

I would take a set

Working on the passenger side right now, hopefully the mold will be done for it by the end of the week and I can take my time and pop out a matching pair. If they come out pretty good I may consider selling a few sets, if I do I'll let you know.

[cdoggy81]

Please do as I would probably take a set as well :)

[1976CamaroGuy]

will do, just finished laying the filler around the passenger kick, it's supposed to be in the high 50's, low 60's and sunny all week...so I don't see an issue finishing it.

[70Uglybird]

Yeah please let us know how it turns out those are sweet. I'm on the fence on the door panels from Year one. I'm kinda waiting until the 20% off a $1000 order. Done that way its basically free shipping, otherwise shipping for the door panels is $$$.

[aronhk_md]

I'd be interested in a set as well. I think I'm going to end up making a custom console and door panels for my bird.

[KacyZ28]

I had an 81 camaro someone had cut 2 holes in the rear deck for 10' subs between the 2 6x9's.

[billz428]

Nice work , please keep on posting these are what I would like in my 1980 TA .

[1976CamaroGuy]

If anyone is interested in a set of custom kick panels for your 2nd generation shoot me a PM, I have the molds done and can sell a few now. I'll take pictures later of the finished kick panels. I don't know how many I'll make, so it's first come first serve.

[1976CamaroGuy]

They come exactly as pictured for second gen, two kicks and pinch weld molding. These are for models with AC (you will lose the flapper in the passenger side).

They may fit non-AC models someone will need to verify that, if so I know you will lose the pull knobs.

Will need some minor triming and fitting but it's no biggie. The speaker hole is for a 6.5" speaker, max grill dia no more than 7"...but should fit 99.9% of grills out there.

Will clear parking brake bracket, worst case scenerio you will have to bend the pedal out a bit.

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[billz428]

PM sent ....Nice Work !!!

[1976CamaroGuy]

Here are some pics of the drivers kick and parking brake. As you can see it is almost touching.

The way to remedy this and still keep the brake is to:

Bend the parking brake out away from the kick

or

Re-drill the two holes at the front of the brake mount in the firewall, and shim the rear support bracket (that goes through kick) to the right about an inch

Me personally bending the brake pedal out will suffice for me.

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[1976CamaroGuy]

PM sent ....Nice Work !!!

Thanks! Hope you enjoy yours :-)

[srh3trinity]

Great looking pods. Does anybody know how much of the matt style sound deadener is needed for a second gen?

[1976CamaroGuy]

Here's how you can baffle the kick panel speaker from behind and protect it from moisture very easily.

Puchase a Metra 6 x 9 baffle kit model # 81-6900 (I got mine off eBay)

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Empty Pocket area that speaker magnet and basket will reside in, it drains from the cowl area.

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Baffle in place...snug fit.

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[MoonMan]

Great looking pods. Does anybody know how much of the matt style sound deadener is needed for a second gen?

Are you wanting to know how much to cover the whole car or just the kick panel/speaker area? I'm doing my entire 72 right now and just ordered my third box of Dynamat Xtreme (36 sq ft/box).

Tim

[billz428]

Excellent idea ....Please post install when done !

[srh3trinity]

Are you wanting to know how much to cover the whole car or just the kick panel/speaker area? I'm doing my entire 72 right now and just ordered my third box of Dynamat Xtreme (36 sq ft/box).

Tim
I am going to do the floor boards and the doors along with the front part of the rear seat area and package shelf. I wasn't going to do the trunk area. I haven't figured out what I would cover the rear trunk floor with if I did the trunk too.

[MoonMan]

I am going to do the floor boards and the doors along with the front part of the rear seat area and package shelf. I wasn't going to do the trunk area. I haven't figured out what I would cover the rear trunk floor with if I did the trunk too.

Sorry for the hijack OP...

You'd be fine with 2 boxes then. I'm doing trunk, entire floor pan, package tray, roof, everything I can get it to stick to! Hint, check Amazon. $140 with free shipping/box.

[billz428]

Are the Metra baffles ...soft or rigid ?
I plan on installing Polk MM series 6 1/2 in these .....Love Polks for the money tough to beat :-)
I will post pic after I install too.

[1976CamaroGuy]

Are the Metra baffles ...soft or rigid ?
I plan on installing Polk MM series 6 1/2 in these .....Love Polks for the money tough to beat :-)
I will post pic after I install too.

They are kind of a soft flexible plastic a little thicker than a bleach bottle, but same slick "feel", you can add some sound deadening on the inside.

Yes please post pics after you get them in :)

[billz428]

Perfect ....I get home in about 10 days but wont start install till late spring.....I so excited these panel pix look awesome !!

[billz428]

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3228763/1980-pontiac-trans-am This is my TA we had them on this site but now seem gone !

[1976CamaroGuy]

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3228763/1980-pontiac-trans-am This is my TA we had them on this site but now seem gone !

Nice, are those 17" wheels? They look real similar to mine (mine are eBay knock offs though lol). I like those year model TA's.

[billz428]

So are mine !!! Love em 1300.00 mounted and balanced and shipped to Alaska !!!
CustomWheels and Tires I think ....

[1976CamaroGuy]

So are mine !!! Love em 1300.00 mounted and balanced and shipped to Alaska !!!
CustomWheels and Tires I think ....

That's it, I bought mine in 2005 and had them on my corvette, I bought my camaro and it had the correct "factory" 82 corvette wheels on it...so I swapped them. The BS was more correct for my camaro anyways..so it worked out.

Work in progress though
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[1976CamaroGuy]

got the passenger side trimmed up on my personal set and covered in black vinyl (interior is black, and vinyl matches my door panel vinyl)

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[bg5512]

Love the clean way they're integrated

[79TA97TT]

year one also has some cool add on's for the doors so you don't have to cut into the sheet metal, also a nice GPS cover
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I wouldn't change a thing about this car! Perfect in every way!!

[Lex]

73005

[Rocker75]

I just put in a (what I think is great) system in my '78 TA. In dash head/receiver/amp unit is Sony MEX XB100 BT, 4 X 100 watts, CD, blue tooth, plays mp3 songs right from a flash drive. rear deck speakers are 6 X 9 inch Infinity Kappa 693.11i There is no place in my doors to install speakers so I cut holes in each side near the front of the center console and installed 4 inch Kenwood KFC 1095 PS . Wire is huge Monster Cable. Great big sound. Problems: my center map pocket won't fit anymore - it hits the big magnets on the back of the Kenwoods. Also, I need to install some Crutchfield foam speaker box/baffles around the Kenwoods to give them something to "work against". Also, I ordered a new blank map pocket face plate from Firebird Central

[1976CamaroGuy]

Here's my work on my 71 camaro, things have changed a little since i originally posted here

http://transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=71614.0

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/116209-My-rear-deck-10-quot-sub-install